Course detail
Synergy of building materials
FAST-DBB015Acad. year: 2020/2021
The subject offers advanced chapters from building thermodynamics, acoustics and building materials. Presentations are based on current research results and illustrated conveniently by excerpts from journal papers.
Language of instruction
Czech
Number of ECTS credits
8
Mode of study
Not applicable.
Guarantor
Department
Institute of Physics (FYZ)
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Mastering advanced knowledge from building thermodynamics, acoustics and structure of building materials. Accent is put on the current research results in the field of building thermodynamics, acoustics and building materials. Illustrations will have the form of excerpts from journal papers which enables students to acquire basic formal skills necessary for presentation of research results in scientific journals.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge from thermodynamics, acoustics and material engineering.
Co-requisites
Not applicable.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Not applicable.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Not applicable.
Course curriculum
I. Advanced chapters from thermodynamics of building materials
1. Thermal properties of building materials.
2. Combined thermodynamic processes in building materials.
3. Surface and interstitial condensations in building structures.
4. Generalised Glaser’s condensation model.
5. Condensation problems of special building structures.
II. Advanced chapter from building acoustics
6. Acoustic properties of building materials.
7. Moder methods of measurement of reverberation time (MLS).
8. Acoustis barriers designed by the method of Fresnel.
9. Acoustical specific features of theaters and concert halls.
III. Current state of research of nano-structure of cement materials
10. Inner morphology of building materials.
11. Physical properties of cement C-S-H gel.
12. Modern research methods within the nano-structure of C-S-H gel.
13. Structure of C-S-H gel and its connection with physical properties.
1. Thermal properties of building materials.
2. Combined thermodynamic processes in building materials.
3. Surface and interstitial condensations in building structures.
4. Generalised Glaser’s condensation model.
5. Condensation problems of special building structures.
II. Advanced chapter from building acoustics
6. Acoustic properties of building materials.
7. Moder methods of measurement of reverberation time (MLS).
8. Acoustis barriers designed by the method of Fresnel.
9. Acoustical specific features of theaters and concert halls.
III. Current state of research of nano-structure of cement materials
10. Inner morphology of building materials.
11. Physical properties of cement C-S-H gel.
12. Modern research methods within the nano-structure of C-S-H gel.
13. Structure of C-S-H gel and its connection with physical properties.
Work placements
Not applicable.
Aims
Mastering advanced knowledge from building thermodynamics, acoustics and structure of building materials. Accent is put on the current research results in the field of building thermodynamics, acoustics and building materials. Illustrations will have the form of excerpts from journal papers which enables students to acquire basic formal skills necessary for presentation of research results in scientific journals.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.
Recommended optional programme components
Not applicable.
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable.
Basic literature
Not applicable.
Recommended reading
Not applicable.
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme DPC-M Doctoral 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
- Programme DPA-M Doctoral 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
- Programme DPC-M Doctoral 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
- Programme DKA-M Doctoral 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
Type of course unit
Lecture
39 hod., optionally
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
I. Advanced chapters from thermodynamics of building materials
1. Thermal properties of building materials.
2. Combined thermodynamic processes in building materials.
3. Surface and interstitial condensations in building structures.
4. Generalised Glaser’s condensation model.
5. Condensation problems of special building structures.
II. Advanced chapter from building acoustics
6. Acoustic properties of building materials.
7. Moder methods of measurement of reverberation time (MLS).
8. Acoustis barriers designed by the method of Fresnel.
9. Acoustical specific features of theaters and concert halls.
III. Current state of research of nano-structure of cement materials
10. Inner morphology of building materials.
11. Physical properties of cement C-S-H gel.
12. Modern research methods within the nano-structure of C-S-H gel.
13. Structure of C-S-H gel and its connection with physical properties.