Study Guide

Objective

In demanding and exceptionally demanding structural design:

The student is able to apply
- thermal, humidity and flow technology of structures
- regulations and standards on the subject

The student is able to take into account
- causes of moisture and mold damage
- cold bridges and joints of structures

The student is able to calculate and examine
- thermal and moisture behavior of structures
- mold risks of various building materials and structures

The student is able to identify
- risk structures

Content

Thermal, humidity and flow engineering behavior of the mantle of the building
Heat and humidity analysis
Moisture and microbes

Location and time

Lectures held in the autumn term 2025. The course is carried out as online studies i.e., lectures tied to time but not to place.
Lectures on Wednesdays at 15.00-18.00: 15.10, 22.10, 29.10, 5.11, 12.11.2025.

Materials

- lecture notes
- material in Moodle
-etc.

Teaching methods

Lectures combined with exercises once a week.

Compulsory homework that encourages studying.

The content and program of the course, working methods and requirements are described in detail in the weekly plan, which is available from the Moodle course.

Exam schedules

The course includes an exam and two official re-examinations after the course.

Completion alternatives

The course is evaluated on the basis of exam results.

Student workload

Attendance at lectures is not mandatory. However, the student should solve, be present, and be prepared to present at least 50% of the homework in order to qualify for the exam.

Students are expected to attend each lecture in order to be able to complete the course.

The course has a steady load due to homework. Every homework and lecture requires preparation.

Further information

Students need a computer with dual screens, good internet connection, web cam and headset, to be able to participate in this course.

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

The student must solve at least 50% of the compulsory homework, be present and prepared to present their own assignments in lectures. This is required to be eligible to take the exam.
The grade of the course is based on the exam results.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has not shown sufficient basic knowledge of the subject. That is, either the student is not eligible to participate in the exam or he / she completes less than 40% of the total points in the exam.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Course grades 1-5 are based on the exam result. The exam is graded according to a linear grading scale. 40% of the total number of points in the exam is required to reach the passing level.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Course grades 1-5 are based on the exam result. The exam is graded according to a linear grading scale. 40% of the total number of points in the exam is required to reach the passing level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Course grades 1-5 are based on the exam result. The exam is graded according to a linear grading scale. 40% of the total number of points in the exam is required to reach the passing level.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equal