Course contents *

• Problem based analysis of different constructions. Technical assessment.
• Engineering design and the use of building physics. Tools for calculation.
• Industrial construction, innovation, development.
• Research in the field of building technology.

Intended learning outcomes *

After the course is completed the student should:

• be able to formulate building physical problems and to do in-depth analysis with mathematical tools and measurements
• have insight into the devlopment and evaluation of new building technology as well as the “state of the art” research within the field.

Course Disposition

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Specific prerequisites *

For students not registered on a KTH programme:

150 university credits (hp) including courses in building materials and building physics equivalent to at least 2·times 7,5 ECTS points. and documented proficiency in English corresponding to English B or equivalent (TOEFL, IELTS  e g).

For students registered on a KTH programme:

AF1301 Byggmaterial grundkurs

AF1402 Byggfysik

Recommended prerequisites

SF1676 Differential Equations with Applications or equivalent course

Equipment

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Literature

Up to date literature in the field of building science.

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, 3.0 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• ÖVN1 - Exercises, 4.5 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.

Other requirements for final grade *

Oral examination (TEN1; 3 cr)
Approved exercises (ÖVN1; 4,5 cr)

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

Kjartan Gudmundsson

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.

Course web

Further information about the course can be found on the Course web at the link below. Information on the Course web will later be moved to this site.

Offered by

ABE/Sustainable Buildings

Main field of study *

Built Environment

Education cycle *

Second cycle

Add-on studies

Building Design and Construction Project

Contact

Folke Björk (folke.bjork@byv.kth.se)