BUILDING MATERIALS | VBM011 |
Aim
The aim of the course is to give basic knowledge about the structure and properties of most building materials.
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
Skills and abilities
For a passing grade the student must
Contents
Interrelations between the structure and the properties of building materials. Test methods and their interpretation. Production of materials. Structure of materials on submicro-, micro- and macro-levels. Density and porosity. Heat and moisture transfer and their effects. Strength and deformation. Durability. Effects of high temperatures on material properties. Concrete. Ceramics. Metals. Polymers. Wood and wood-based materials. Other building materials.
Literature
Burström, P.G.: Building Materials. Studentlitteratur 2007. ISBN: 978-91-44-02738-8. Burström, P.G.: Building Materials - Exercise Book. Studentlitteratur 2007. ISBN: 978-91-44-02740-1