Syllabus 2008/2009 VBMA10

Syllabus academic year 2008/2009
(Created 2008-07-17.)

BUILDING TECHNOLOGY AND BUILDING PHYSICS

VBMA10

Higher education credits: 3. Grading scale: UG. Level: G1 (First level). Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish. Compulsory for: A2. Course coordinator: Per Gunnar Burström, per_gunnar.burstrom.@byggtek.lth.se, Byggnadsmaterial. Recommended prerequisits: Arkitekturteknik 1-2. Assessment: Written examination. Home page: http://www.byggnadsmaterial.lth.se.

Aim
The aim of the course is to give knowledge about

the requirements of the bukildning envelope
the design of building elements

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

be able to describe the parts of the building envelope and their functions
be able to describe the heat tranport through all kind of building parts

Skills and abilities
For a passing grade the student must

be able to describe how all building parts may be joined together in order to create a energy efficient building with a good indoor climate

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

be able to use the technological possibilities in order to create a sustainable building

Contents

The building envelope and performance requirements
Heat and moisture transport in building parts
The design of roofs, outer walls, windows, doors
Fire safety

Literature
Hagentoft, C E : Vandrande fukt, strålande värme. Studentlitteratur 2002. ISBN: 91-44-04218-3.
Sandin, K: Praktisk byggnadsteknik. KFS AB 2004. ISBN: 91-8855830-4.
Björk, C. et al: Så byggdes husen 1880-2000. Formas 2003. ISBN: 91-540-5888-0.