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Basic Physics for ConstructionLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: BYR22BT06

Credits

3 op

Objective

The student:
- can use SI units and convert units
- understands what the characteristics of saturated vapour, relative humidity critical pressure and temperature and of triple point mean and their effect on buildings
- understands the meaning of and is able to perform simple calculations with reference to the thermal elongation of rigid bodies
- understands the meaning of thermal insulation and heat transfer
- is able to perform basic calculations on the thermal insulation capacity of a construction

Content

SI system
Basic concept in building physics
Climate factors (temperature, wind, precipitation, solar radiation, ground temperature, absolute and relative humidity)
Heat (heat transfer, thermal insulation)
U-value, heat distribution
The course content is presented in more detail in the weekly plan that is available on the course Moodle.

Qualifications

No previous knowledge required

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level

Enrollment

15.06.2024 - 08.09.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 20.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

Campus

Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Civil and Construction Engineering
  • Degree Programme in Construction Management
Teachers
  • Towe Andersson
Groups
  • BYB24D-E
    Byggmästare (YH), h24,dagstudier, Ekenäs
  • BYS24D-E
    Ingenjör (YH), byggnads- och samhällsteknik, 2024, dagstudier, Ekenäs

Objective

The student:
- can use SI units and convert units
- understands what the characteristics of saturated vapour, relative humidity critical pressure and temperature and of triple point mean and their effect on buildings
- understands the meaning of and is able to perform simple calculations with reference to the thermal elongation of rigid bodies
- understands the meaning of thermal insulation and heat transfer
- is able to perform basic calculations on the thermal insulation capacity of a construction

Content

SI system
Basic concept in building physics
Climate factors (temperature, wind, precipitation, solar radiation, ground temperature, absolute and relative humidity)
Heat (heat transfer, thermal insulation)
U-value, heat distribution
The course content is presented in more detail in the weekly plan that is available on the course Moodle.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level

Qualifications

No previous knowledge required

Enrollment

15.06.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Civil and Construction Engineering
  • Degree Programme in Construction Management
Teachers
  • Towe Andersson
Groups
  • BYS23D-E
    Ingenjör (YH), byggnads- och samhällsteknik, 2023, dagstudier, Ekenäs
  • BYB23D-E
    Byggmästare (YH), h23,dagstudier
  • ÖH23BYS-LED-R
    Öppna YH, byggnads- och samhällsteknik ledstudier, Raseborg
  • ÖH23BYB-LED-R
    Öppna YH, byggnads- och samhällsteknik, byggmästare ledstudier

Objective

The student:
- can use SI units and convert units
- understands what the characteristics of saturated vapour, relative humidity critical pressure and temperature and of triple point mean and their effect on buildings
- understands the meaning of and is able to perform simple calculations with reference to the thermal elongation of rigid bodies
- understands the meaning of thermal insulation and heat transfer
- is able to perform basic calculations on the thermal insulation capacity of a construction

Content

SI system
Basic concept in building physics
Climate factors (temperature, wind, precipitation, solar radiation, ground temperature, absolute and relative humidity)
Heat (heat transfer, thermal insulation)
U-value, heat distribution
The course content is presented in more detail in the weekly plan that is available on the course Moodle.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level

Qualifications

No previous knowledge required

Enrollment

01.12.2022 - 05.03.2023

Timing

06.03.2023 - 30.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

Campus

Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Civil and Construction Engineering
  • Degree Programme in Construction Management
Teachers
  • Towe Andersson
Groups
  • BYS22D-E
    Ingenjör (YH), byggnads- och samhällsteknik, 2022, dagstudier, Ekenäs
  • BYB22D-E
    Byggmästare (YH), h22,dagstudier

Objective

The student:
- can use SI units and convert units
- understands what the characteristics of saturated vapour, relative humidity critical pressure and temperature and of triple point mean and their effect on buildings
- understands the meaning of and is able to perform simple calculations with reference to the thermal elongation of rigid bodies
- understands the meaning of thermal insulation and heat transfer
- is able to perform basic calculations on the thermal insulation capacity of a construction

Content

SI system
Basic concept in building physics
Climate factors (temperature, wind, precipitation, solar radiation, ground temperature, absolute and relative humidity)
Heat (heat transfer, thermal insulation)
U-value, heat distribution
The course content is presented in more detail in the weekly plan that is available on the course Moodle.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level

Qualifications

No previous knowledge required