Course detail

Insulation Materials

FAST-BJ07Acad. year: 2014/2015

The introduction is formed by the problematic of building acoustics and insulation. The application of insulation in a building object is systematically solved, especially from the building-insulation and building-acoustic point of view and in relation to moisture regime, under respect for the specific properties of individual types of building structures and objects. In the course a description of insulation roofing manufacturing technology is given. This involves insulation against moisture and water on the base of asphalt, membrane and paintings including the basic laboratory-testing methods. Further the technological principles of paintings application and mounting are discussed considering the special properties of different insulation materials. The theory of moisture and heat propagation is built up on thermodynamic principles of reversible and irreversible processes. The area of insulation materials includes the insulation and measures against radon as well. The exercises have a laboratory, calculation and partly even a projecting character.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. RNDr. Ing. Stanislav Šťastník, CSc. Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Technology of Building Materials and Components (THD)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Obtaining knowledge about the physical properties of insulating materials, theory of the sound waves in a flexible environment, building materials against moisture distribution in both gaseous and liquid phase. After completing the course the student should independently handle the description of the insulating effect of building structures in terms of airborne and impact sound insulation, explain the effectiveness of different material layers. According to the physical properties of construction materials to assess their acoustic properties in terms of the effectiveness of applications in confined spaces in order to achieve the necessary clarity and reverberation. In this course students will learn the principles assembly acoustic studies for planning decisions. Students become acquainted with acoustic diagnostics of buildings and experimental methods of proof.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of building materials physics, of buildings construction and of technological processes in the building industry

Co-requisites

This subject is studied in parallel with the subject BJ06 - Physics of Building Materials. This parallelism allows students to provide an overview of the thermal insulation and moisture properties of building materials, students are lectured theory of heat and humidity in the field of building materials and building structures.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is taught through lectures, practical classes and self-study assignments. Attendance at lectures is optional, but attendance at classes is compulsory.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

In the labs, students hand in leading exercise 5 reports on the physical measurements and a test.
In the labs, students hand in leading exercise 5 reports on the physical measurements and a test.
The test is compulsory written part where the student demonstrates the ability to resolve two separate examples of the theory of heat and humidity. To proceed to compulsory oral is necessary to achieve at least a three points of 6 possible. To pass the oral examination is necessary to answer two quest

Course curriculum

1.Utility properties of the building work.
2.Insulation against moisture, methods of hydrophobisation.
3.Insulation materials and the technology for subgrade construction.
4.Insulation materials and the technology for the upper part of structure.
5.Technology of bituminous strips production, insulation techniques.
6.Moisture in building materials, degradations processes of building materials.
7.Description of moisture passage in building materials and structures.
8.Building acoustics, hygienic demands.
9.Sound field, acoustics of building structures and building materials.
10.Air and footstep sound-proof insulation, materials for acoustic insulation.
11.Measuring methods for evaluation of acoustic and physical properties of building materials.
12.Utilization of materials for noise reduction.
13.Occurrence of radon, insulation against radon, technology of assembling. Modern heat-insulations, direction of development, alternative sources of energy.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Evaluation of building structure utility properties, utilization of insulation materials with view to heat – insulation, moisture and acoustic demands for buildings,
Dimensioning and risk of insulating materials application, methods of damp buildings rehabilitation, technology of buildings heat insulation
Testing and evaluation of insulation materials
Evaluation of selected materials in view of environment, technology of alternative heat sources application, low-energy buildings

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

Šťastník, S., Zach, J.: Zkoušení izolačních materiálů. CERM, Brno, 2002. ISBN 80-214-2253-X. (CS)

Recommended reading

Daniel D. Chiras: The Solar House: Passive Heating and Cooling. Chelsea Green Publishing Co., 2001. neuvedeno. (EN)
Halahyja, M.:: Stavebná tepelná technika, akustika a osvetlenie. Alfa, Bratislava, 1985. neuvedeno. (SK)
James Patterson: Simplified Design For Building Fire Safety. ISBN: 0471572365, 1993. neuvedeno. (DE)
Kurtze, G.: Physik und Technik der Lärmbekämpfung. Verlag G.Braun, Karlsruhe, 1994. neuvedeno. (DE)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B-K-C-SI Bachelor's

    branch M , 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme B-P-C-SI Bachelor's

    branch M , 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme B-P-E-SI Bachelor's

    branch M , 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. RNDr. Ing. Stanislav Šťastník, CSc. Ph.D.

Syllabus

1.Utility properties of the building work.
2.Insulation against moisture, methods of hydrophobisation.
3.Insulation materials and the technology for subgrade construction.
4.Insulation materials and the technology for the upper part of structure.
5.Technology of bituminous strips production, insulation techniques.
6.Moisture in building materials, degradations processes of building materials.
7.Description of moisture passage in building materials and structures.
8.Building acoustics, hygienic demands.
9.Sound field, acoustics of building structures and building materials.
10.Air and footstep sound-proof insulation, materials for acoustic insulation.
11.Measuring methods for evaluation of acoustic and physical properties of building materials.
12.Utilization of materials for noise reduction.
13.Occurrence of radon, insulation against radon, technology of assembling. Modern heat-insulations, direction of development, alternative sources of energy.

Exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. RNDr. Ing. Stanislav Šťastník, CSc. Ph.D.

Syllabus

1.Introductory exercise requirements for completion of the course, safety rules for the implementation of practical laboratory exercises
2.testing of bituminous materials,
3.testing of waterproofing membranes,
4.testing of thermal conductivity of building materials using a hot wire
5.testing of surface emissivity building materials,
6.testing of absorption coefficient,
7.testing of capillary absorption coefficient,
8.Basic calculations of the acoustic properties
9.aplication of equations for the formulation of sound power
10.noise parameters, determining the equivalent noise levels,
11.Design and computational evaluation of acoustic barriers
12.Calculation reverberation time of the enclosure,
13.completation of obligations in the exercise test.