Course detail

Materials for Building Insulation

FAST-DH65Acad. year: 2024/2025

Thermal insulation of peripheral structures according to its constructional system (one-layer, double-layer, sandwich and pre-assembled). Design principles for thermal insulation of roofs according to their constructional system (one-layer, double-layer, sandwich and pre-assembled). Design principles for waterproofing based on bitumen, foil and liquid foil membranes for subterranean and aerial parts of the building. Design of wall and ceiling acoustic insulation. Special fire-stopping insulations.

Language of instruction

Czech

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Jan Škramlik, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Building Structures (PST)

Entry knowledge

Knowledge of building construction solutions abreast civil engineer. Knowledge from building physics area – thermal moisture building analysis, single and multidimensional solution of thermal and moisture flow. Aerial and impact noise insulation design.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Aims

Detailed knowledge about various insulation techniques in building construction (thermal insulation of interior and exterior vertical structures, thermal insulation of sloping and flat roofs, waterproof of subterranean parts and roofs, anti-radon insulation, acoustic insulation, fire-stopping insulation).
Detailed knowledge about various insulation techniques in building construction - thermal insulation of vertical structures, sloping and flat roofs, waterproof of subterranean parts and roofs.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended literature

Not applicable.

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Jan Škramlik, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Division of thermal insulations according to usability in building construction structures. 2. Thermal insulation from mineral and glass fibers 3. Thermal insulation from plastics (polystyrene, polyurethane, isocyanurate) 4. Thermal insulation from cellular glass 5. Thermal insulation form polyesthere, cotton, sheep-wool, woody trash, coconut fibers and grass and corn fibers, thermal insulation from transparent materials 6. Waterproofing from bitumen membranes – modification, bearing inlays, surface finish, ways of application and joining 7. Waterproofing from thermoplastic, elastomer and thermoplastic-elastomer membranes – materials, bearing inlays, ways of application and joining, linkage to foil panels 8. Waterproofing based on spraying, slicing, cylindring and pouring. Usability and technological principles of application. 9. Anti-radon insulation – materials, application and calculation 10. Acoustic insulation – division, materials and usage in structures 11. Special fire-stopping insulations – design, material and usage 12. Excursion 13. Summary and conclusion