Building materials, moisture and thermal properties, Heat transfer, conduction, radiation, convection. Calculation of heat transfer, moisture transport and assessment of effect on materials and structures. Applications on thermal insulation, density, moisture resistance and safety and effect on interior and exterior environment.
AF1004 Building Materials and Building Physics 7.5 credits
The course provides fundamental knowledge of building physics with emphasis on the transfer of heat and moisture in building components and the properties of the building materials.
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After the course is completed the student should be able to solve the problems of building physics that are to be encountered during the design phase and during the construction of buildings.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Buildings and Civil Engineering Structures, Material and Water Chemistry besides Fluid Mechanics for the Built Environment
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
- Jóhannesson, G.: Lectures on Building Physics. Calculated examples.
- Övningsuppgifter Inst. för Byggvetenskap, KTH, 2004. In Swedish.
- Burström P.G., Byggnadsmaterial, Studentlitteratur, Lund. In Swedish.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
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.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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
Offered by
Main field of study
Education cycle
Add-on studies
Building Technology and Design, Building Services Engineering Basic Course besides Building Material Advanced Course.