Heat transfer, conduction, radition, convection. Vapour content of air and moisture content of materials. Diffusion, convection and capillary transport of moisture. The effect on building material and constructions. Applications on thermal insulation, air tightness, moisture safety and durability as well as on the internal and external environment.
AF1402 Building Physics 7.5 credits
The course deals with the transport of heat and moisture in buildings and building components. After having completed the course the student will be able to solve problems of Building Physics that may be encountered in the design and production of buildings.
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Application
For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 28 Oct 2024 programme students
Application code
50641
Headings with content from the Course syllabus AF1402 (Autumn 2024–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After the course student should be able to:
- Understand basic definitions and concepts in Building Physics that are related to heat and moisture.
- Identify the physical processes relevant to the transport of heat and moisture for a problem with given preconditions.
- Mathematically describe basic processes for the transport of heat and moisture.
- Carry out calculations with given preconditions and to recognize implausible results.
- Clearly present the results to a problem.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
AF1002 Buildings and Civil Engineering Structures
SF1676 Differential Equations with Applications
At least 1,5 credits from AF1301 Building Materials, Basic Course and AE1601 Fluid Mechanics for Architecture and Built Environment
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
Jóhannesson, G. Lectures on Building Physics. Byggvetenskap, KTH.
Exercises. Inst f Byggvetenskap, KTH.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- TEN1 - Examination, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- ÖVN1 - Exercises, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
- TEN1 - Examination, 4.5 cr, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- ÖVN1 - Exercises, 3.0 cr, grade scale: P, F
Written exam, TEN1 4.5 hp
Exercises and laboratory work, ÖVN1 3hp
Other requirements for final grade
Passed in TEN1 and ÖVN1
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Technology
Education cycle
First cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Kjartan Gudmundsson, kjartan.gudmundsson@byv.kth.se, 087906590