101-0527-10L Materials and Constructions
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2021 |
| Lecturers | G. Habert, D. Sanz Pont |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101-0527-10 G | Materials and Constructions | 2 hrs |
| G. Habert, D. Sanz Pont |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | Building materials with a special focus on regenerative materials: earth, bio-based and reuse. Sourcing, properties and performance, building envelope integration and detailing, sustainable building construction |
| Learning objective | Special focus on regenerative materials: earth, bio-based and reuse The students will acquire knowledge in the following fields: Fundamentals of material performance Introduction to durability problems of building facades Materials for the building envelope: - Overview of structural materials and systems: concrete, steel, wood and bamboo, earth - Insulating materials (bio-based vs conventional) - Air barrier, vapour barrier and sealants - Interior finishing Assessment of materials and components behaviour and performance Solutions for energy retrofitting of (historical) buildings Aspects of sustainability and durability |
| Content | Introduction Sustainable cement and concrete Earth construction Visit Steel and bamboo Timber construction Building physic and conventional insulation Bio-based insulation Finishing Reuse |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 3 credits |
| Examiners | G. Habert, D. Sanz Pont |
| Type | graded semester performance |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Additional information on mode of examination | Group project with a final presentation and discussion held on the last weeks of December |
Learning materials
| No public learning materials available. | |
| Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| Places | 35 at the most |
| Waiting list | until 27.09.2021 |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering Master | Major in Construction and Maintenance Management | W |  |
| Civil Engineering Master | Project Based Courses | W | |
| Integrated Building Systems Master | Core Courses | O | |