Study Guide

Objective

In demanding and exceptionally demanding structural design:

The student is able to apply
- different methods for measuring temperature and relative humidity
- regulations and standards on the subject
- using a thermal camera and analyzing reports

The student is able to take into account
- factors affecting the energy performance of buildings
- basics of acoustic design of a building
- site-specific humidity management
- global environmental objectives on wooden constructions

The student is able to calculate and examine
- heat loss from the mantle of the building
- repair and improvement of energy efficiency

The student is able to identify
- special features of well-insulated structures

Content

Ensuring moisture performance
Energy efficiency of a wooden building
Building acoustics
Site-specific humidity management
Global environmental objectives

Location and time

Lectures held in the autumn term 2024. The course is carried out as online studies i.e., lectures tied to time
but not to place.

Materials

- lecture notes
- material in Moodle
- etc.

Teaching methods

Lectures combined with exercises once a week.

Compulsory exercises that encourages studying in groups.

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

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

Completion alternatives

The course includes an exam and two official re-examinations after the course.
The grade for the course is determined by the exam.

The course also includes four exercises, which also need to be done to pass the course. If necessary, the exercises can be renewed within a certain period of time when this has been agreed with the teacher.

Student workload

Attendance at lectures is not mandatory.
Students are expected to attend each lecture in order to be able to complete the course.
The course has a steady load due to exercises. Every exercise 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 course includes an exam and two official re-examinations after the course.
In order to pass, the exercises must be successfully completed.
The course grade will be based on the the exam results.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has not shown sufficient basic knowledge of the subject. That is, the student
completes less than 40% of the total points in the exam or has not successfully completed the exercises.

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