151-8015-00L  Moisture Transport in Porous Media

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Abstract	Moisture transport and related degradation processes in porous materials Theory of moisture transport in porous materials Experimental determination of moisture transport properties Exercises on moisture transport properties determination: Selected topics Liquid transport in cracked porous media, Drying of porous media, microclimate in urban street canyons.
Learning objective	- Basic knowledge of moisture transport and related degradation processes in porous materials - Knowledge of experimental determination of moisture transport properties - Application of knowledge to moisture transport in cracked materials, drying of porous materials and microclimate in urban street canyons
Content	1. Introduction Moisture damage: problem statement, durability Applications: building materials, soil science, geoscience 2. Moisture transport: theory and application Description of moisture transport Determination of moisture transport properties Exercises on moisture transport properties 3. Special topics Liquid transport in cracked materials, Drying of porous materials, Microclimate in urban street canyons
Lecture notes	Handouts, supporting material and exercises are provided online via Moodle.
Literature	All material is provided online via Moodle.
Competencies	Subject-specific Competencies Concepts and Theories assessed Techniques and Technologies assessed Method-specific Competencies Analytical Competencies assessed Decision-making assessed Problem-solving assessed Social Competencies Communication fostered Cooperation and Teamwork fostered Personal Competencies Adaptability and Flexibility fostered Creative Thinking assessed Critical Thinking assessed Integrity and Work Ethics fostered Self-awareness and Self-reflection fostered Self-direction and Self-management fostered

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits	3 credits
Examiners	J. Carmeliet, A. Kubilay, A. Rubin, D. A. Strebel
Type	end-of-semester examination
Language of examination	English
Repetition	A repetition date will be offered in the first two weeks of the semester immediately consecutive.
Mode of examination	written 105 minutes
Additional information on mode of examination	This course will be offered for the last time in the Autumn Semester 2024. The examination can be taken/repeated for the last time in the first two weeks of Spring Semester 2025.
Written aids	Non-programmable, scientific calculator and pens. A formulary and writing paper will be provided at the exam. There are no other documents or devices allowed except a subject-neutral dictionary as by the regulations of the rectorate.
Distance examination	It is not possible to take a distance examination.

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Programme	Section	Type
Architecture Bachelor	Technology in Architecture	W
Civil Engineering Master	Major in Structural Engineering	W
Civil Engineering Master	Major in Materials and Mechanics	W
Doctorate Materials Science	Strength & Durability of Materials (MaP Doctoral School)	W