Course - Building Physics, Basic Course - TBA4160
Building Physics, Basic Course
About
About the course
Course content
Primary functions of buildings, code and user requirements. Basics regarding heat, moisture and acoustics, design of thermal, moisture and sound insulation. Light and lighting. Wind, air and rain tightness. Choice of materials. Basic principles and calculations are used in analysis and design of building assemblies and details.
Learning outcome
The course aims at giving an understanding of basic physical and material relations, as well as requirements and influences, relevant to design of building elements and whole buildings.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, calculation excercises, use of simulation programs. 60% of the excercises have to be accepted. Written exam is the basis for the final passed grade. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Recommended previous knowledge
Previous knowledge equivalent with TFY4106 Physics, TBA4125 BM4 Design of Buildings and Structures, together with basic knowledge about building materials.
Course materials
J.V. Thue: Husbyggingsteknikk, bygningsfysisk grunnlag. Byggforsk kunnskapssystemer. Teknisk forskrift med veiledning. Div. Norsk Standard.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| SIB3035 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Construction Engineering
- Building Technology
- Technological subjects