066-0415-00L Building Physics: Theory and Applications
Semester | Autumn Semester 2016 |
Lecturers | J. Carmeliet, J. Allegrini, D. Derome |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | English |
Abstract | Principles of heat and mass transport, hygro-thermal performance, durability of the building envelope and interaction with indoor and outdoor climates, applications. |
Objective | The students will acquire in the following fields: - Principles of heat and mass transport and its mathematical description. - Indoor and outdoor climate and driving forces. - Hygrothermal properties of building materials. - Building envelope solutions and their construction. - Hygrothermal performance and durability. |
Content | Principles of heat and mass transport, hygro-thermal performance, durability of the building envelope and interaction with indoor and outdoor climates, applications. |