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

prof. RNDr. Tomáš Ficker, DrSc.

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.

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

prof. RNDr. Tomáš Ficker, DrSc.

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.