Course content

Material properties

• Mechanical properties, thermal properties, chemical properties, roughness, friction,

Environment and sustainability

• Circular economy, value chain in the construction process, recycling, EPDs, CO2 equivalents,

Laboratory work

• Concrete technology

•Steel

• Road technology

• Wiring

• Filter materials

Learning outcome

Knowledge

• The composition, production, structure, function and applications of materials in construction  

• Understands the mechanical properties of concrete, steel, wood, glass, road materials and water and wastewater plant materials.  

• Has basic knowledge of sustainable material types for different constructions and purposes, based on mechanical and thermal properties and environmental impact.  

• Understand what circular economy is

• Understands basic theory of important building and construction materials.

• Understands influences such as moisture, temperature and chemicals.  

• Understands the use of simplified security data including quality control  

• Gain innovative expertise that contributes to an understanding of interdisciplinary digital solutions.   

• Knowledge of reuse of materials 

Skills:

The candidate can:  

• Choose the right raw materials and material types based on properties and environmental impact (including CO2 equivalents).  

• Understands the consequences of choosing the wrong material types   

• Apply calculation methods to document material selection, both manually and using computer tools  

• Apply applicable legislation and documentation for building materials

General competence:

Candidate 

• Has insight into the basic material properties of the most commonly used building materials in buildings, roads and water infrastructure

• Can communicate key topics and solutions both in writing and orally

• Has insight into the current European standardwork NS-EN, masters relevant technical terms and can collaborate with other professionals.  

• Gain an understanding of ethics in the construction industry.  

• Understands the interaction between product/material and project data using standards-based digital solutions   Learning outcome

Digital competence:

• Qualified use of computer programs. Analysis, interpretation of results. Data Editing

Sustainability competence:

• The course helps to provide students with the necessary foundation for designing sustainable infrastructure and buildings.

Learning methods and activities

Learning methods and activities

• Lectures, assignments and academic supervisions.
• Laboratory exercise.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercise
• Laboratory exercise

Compulsory assignments

• 80% Mandatory attendance
• Individual assignments 1
• Individual assignments 2

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

Mechanics

Course materials

Will be informed at the start of the semester.