Course contents *

•  Building physics – heat and moisture transfer
•  Building material science

Intended learning outcomes *

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Explain the various ways that heat is transported
• Provide examples and describe standard construction materials and their properties, areas of use, manufacture, and durability
• Calculate moisture in air and materials
• Calculate heat and moisture transfer in buildings

Course Disposition

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Specific prerequisites *

Students in year 1 of the Higher Education Diploma programme in Construction Management

Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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Literature

Burström, P.G., Byggnadsmaterial (Byma), Studentlitteratur
Kenneth Sandin, Praktisk husbyggnadsteknik, Studentlitteratur
BYT del 1b Energieffektivisering, BYT 2, BYT 3 Förlaget Lärnö AB
Byggfysik- Övningsuppgifter
Diverse kopierat material

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.

Other requirements for final grade *

Passing grade on written exam (TEN1, 4.5 credits). Grading scale A-F
Passing grade on Practical assignment (ÖVN1, 3 credits). Grading scale P/F
Overall course grade is based on grading scale A-F

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

Johan Silfwerbrand

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/Constructional Engineering and Design

Main field of study *

Built Environment, Technology

Education cycle *

First cycle

Add-on studies

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Contact

Annika Gram

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.

Supplementary information

Recommended prerequisites  (until VT19)

AF1717 Technical Work, Methods and Tools
HF1700 Mathematics
HS1721 Building Technology