Studyguide 7S3X0
STUDYGUIDE
INTRODUCTION BUILDING PHYSICS AND
MATERIAL SCIENCE
(IBPM)
7S3X0
VERSION:
2020-1-31
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CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................. 3
2.1
2.2
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GENERAL INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................................... 3
LEARNING OBJECTIVES ......................................................................................................................................... 4
STRUCTURE, PLANNING AND TESTING ............................................................................................................ 5
ASSIGNMENT (7S3X3 AND 7PRV11) ................................................................................................................ 5
ASSESSMENTS (7S3X2 AND 7S3X1) ................................................................................................................. 6
ANTI-PLAGIARISM .......................................................................................................................................... 7
WHAT TO LEARN............................................................................................................................................. 8
7.1
7.2
INTERMEDIATE EXAM 7S3X2 ................................................................................................................................. 8
FINAL EXAM 7S3X1............................................................................................................................................. 8
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INTRODUCTION
This course is an introduction into Building Physics and Material Science.
When designing a building we aim for sustainability, energy efficiency, safety, user comfort and architectural
expression. Knowledge on the characteristics of building materials and insight in the physical processes that take
place in the building envelope which separates outdoor conditions from indoor conditions, is essential for designing
buildings which meet the before mentioned criteria.
2.1
GENERAL INFORMATION
Subject
ECTS Credits
Bachelor College subject
Provided by:
Subdepartment
Sections:
Planning
Responsible lecturer
Co-lecturers
7S3X0 Introduction Building Physics and Material Science (IBPM)
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Yes
Department of the Built Environment
Unit Building Physics and Services
Building Materials
Building Lighting
Building Physics
Building Acoustics
Semester B, Quartile 3
Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences (AUBS)
Bachelor, 1st year
Psychology & Technology – Living
Bachelor, 1st year
Sustainable Innovation – Sustainable Living
Bachelor, 1st year
prof. dr. ir. H.J.H. Brouwers
(Materials)
dr. F. Gauvin
(Materials)
ir. M.P.J. Aarts
(Lighting)
dr. ir. M.C.J. Hornikx
(Acoustics)
dr. ir. T.A.J. van Hooff
(Heat & Moisture)
Information
Further information on the course is being posted on CANVAS
Components:
7S3X1 - IBPM exam. Written (3 hours), 55% of the final result
7S3X2 - IBPM intermediate exam. Written, 35% of the final result
7S3X3 - IBPM assignment (10% of the final result)
Type of education
8 Weeks lecture in 2 blocks of 2-4 hours per week, 1 assignment.
Prior knowledge
3NAB0 - Applied Physical Sciences conceptual (compulsory)
Follow-up subjects
7S4X0 - Building Physics and Building Services Engineering
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Course material
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2.
3.
Readers to be downloaded as pdf from CANVAS:
a. IBPM - Materials: 'Applying materials in the built environment'
b. IBPM - Lighting.
c. IBPM - Sound
d. IBPM - Heat Air and Moisture
Lecture slide decks to be downloaded from CANVAS
Book: Materials for Architects and Builders, Fourth edition; Routlegde Taylor
and Francis Group, London/ New York; Arthur Lyons. ISBN: 978-1-85617519-7
For information on the relevant chapters for the exams, See 6 What to learn?
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
When designing a building we aim for sustainability, energy safeness, user comfort and architectural expression.
Knowledge on the characteristics of building materials and insight in the physical processes that take place in the
building envelope which separates outdoor conditions from indoor conditions, is essential for designing buildings
which meet the before mentioned criteria. The learning objectives of this course are:
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Getting acquainted with the characteristics of different building materials in relation to the physical
processes, sustainability, architectural expression and applicability in the built environment.
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Getting acquainted with the principles of building physics and the physical processes that occur in the
building envelope. The four domains of building physics that are being discussed are lighting, sound, heat
and moisture.
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Being able to analyze, calculate and predict the physical processes that occur in the building envelope based
on the principles of building physics and the characteristics of building materials.
Students who passed their exams gained knowledge on:
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Material science
o correct names, basic functional properties and relevant structural aspects of much applied building
materials; also they will learn to recognize common aspects of materials (: characterization) out of
generic knowledge of materials categories (: metals, polymers, silicates).
o how materials properties are defined and quantified (: as used in the building codes), and the
importance of this for making structural/ building physical/ architectural designs.
o visually recognizing so called ‘typical’ shapes and details of buildings; they can use this insight to analyze
expressive material-architectural styles of the past and present
o design, based on knowledge of long term behaviour of materials (products), aiming to improve the
durability and/or the sustainability of buildings.
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Building Physics
o The quantities, the used symbols and the units relevant for describing the processes in the building
envelope regarding lighting, sound, heat and moisture.
o How to use these quantities for calculations in order to analyze and predict specific physical processes
in the building envelope
o Practical guidelines for the design of the building envelope taking physical processes related to
materials into account.
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STRUCTURE, PLANNING AND TESTING
In our lectures, the characteristics of typically used building material as well as the principles of building physics and
the processes that occur in a building envelope are being explained in relation to sustainability, energy, user comfort
and architectural expression.
In practical assignments the obtained knowledge is being put to usage in the analyses, calculation and prediction of
processes in buildings. The detailed schedule is posted on CANVAS. The following table provides a generic overview
of the structure.
Week
Activity
Lecturer
Lectures, instructions and
guidance on assignments
Brouwers,
Hornikx,
van Hooff, Aarts
3
Hand-in assignment
Brouwers
7S3X3
5
Intermediate exam
Brouwers
7S3X2
1.5 h exam
35%
Final exam
Brouwers,
Hornikx,
van Hooff, Aarts
7S3X1
3 h exam
55%
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9/10
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Code
Indication study load
Weight
4-8 contact h/w
12 h/w self-study with ~5 h/w
on assignment (7S3X3) in
week 1 to 5.
10%
ASSIGNMENT (7S3X3 AND 7PRV11)
Name
7S3X3 Materials in Design
Motivation
Getting acquainted with the use of a material in an uncommon practical
context/application.
Goals, Product
Learning objectives:
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analyzing application requirements,
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becoming conscious of the issue of correct materialization of buildings.
Product:
Assessing criteria
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a report based on the assignment’s questionnaire, including sketches and
elaborated analysis
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In general: elaboration of problem in a serious way
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Truth of given information and of given scientific/professional terms and
quantities
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Ability to integrate (correct) data into sound logical thinking
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‘Reasoning subjects’ require a sound insight and correct argumentation.
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Readability (clear formulation)
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Presence of required sketches and of required material performance.
Course material
N/A
Assignment
The assignment comprises an analysis of material related aspects of a
product/construction.
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Working on assignment
The properties of the proposed materials in relation to the functional requirements
of product/construction need to be analyzed.
Hand-in procedure
One single, well readable report is required. On the cover the following information
should be given:
a) Team member names
b) Identity codes
The report (hard copy) should be handed in at VRT 6. (central at Floor 6 Vertigo).
Mind the hand-in date and time!
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Feedback
The mark will be published three weeks after the hand-in date.
Publication of grades
Students have the right to take notice of the assessed report within three weeks
after the publication of it. They can contact the responsible teacher for this, or
Secretariaat.bps@bwk.tue.nl
Note: a mark for any assignment is formally just valid for the actual academic year.
Assessors
Gauvin, Brouwers
Weighing
10%
ASSESSMENTS (7S3X2 AND 7S3X1)
Name Assessment
7S3X2, Intermediate exam
Test method
Written exam, Multiple choice
Learning objectives to
be tested
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Using correct names, knowing basic functional properties and relevant
structural aspects of applied building materials; recognition of common aspects
of materials (: characterization) out of generic knowledge of materials
categories (: metals, polymers, silicates).
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Know how materials properties are defined /quantified (: as used in building
codes);
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How to make calculations on expected strength’s or stiffness, thermal
movement (- stresses), effects of density variations on the physical functions of
building parts;
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Visual recognition of so called ‘typical’ shapes and details of buildings; insight in
rationality of materials-based styles (past and present)
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Knowledge of long term behaviour of materials and products: ‘test of time’;
insight in improving sustainability and durability of buildings.
Assessment criteria
Interim exam consists of multiple choice questions. -45% knowledge quest., -45% insight
quest. - 10% calculation questions. All questions have an equal weighing factor, and in
the computation of the final mark a gamble correction is applied.
Assessor
Brouwers
Preparation
See section 7.1
Publication of grades
Publication of grades three weeks after exam
Weighing
35%
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Name Assessment
7S3X1. Final exam
Test method
Written exam, multiple choice
Learning objectives to
be tested
Materials science
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Names, properties and structures of building materials and their categories can
become differentiated (metals, polymers, silicates).
Building Physics
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The quantities, the used symbols and the units relevant for describing the
processes in the building envelope regarding lighting, sound, heat and moisture.
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How to use these quantities for calculations in order to analyze and predict
specific physical processes in the building envelope
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Practical guidelines for the design of the building envelope taking physical
processes related to materials into account.
Assessment criteria
The exam will exist out of multiple choice questions: ~90% Building Physics related and 10%
related to Material Science. All questions have an equal weighing factor, and in the
computation of the final mark a gamble correction is applied.
35% knowledge, 35% insight and 30% calculation
Assessors
Brouwers, Hornikx, van Hooff, Aarts
Preparation
See section 7.2
Feedback
A possibility to get insight to the written exams will be organized and requires registration
at the BPS secretary (Secretariaat.bps@bwk.tue.nl)
Publication of grades
The publication and the calculation of the final grades are in conformance with the Exam
Rules of the faculty
Weighing
55%
ANTI-PLAGIARISM
When you submit your work under your own name you are asserting ownership of that work. When using ideas of
another person, you must give that person appropriate credit through referencing. Referencing serves multiple
purposes:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
it allows readers to further explore sources you have consulted,
it shows the depth of your own thinking and process of inquiry,
it allows you and your readers to compare and contrast your position with other people's positions,
agreeing with some, disagreeing with others, and
it gives proper credit to the hard work that many people have done before you.
In this course an electronic tool Urkund will be used, that will perform a check on whether pieces of text have been
copied from other texts (either from other students or from internet sources).
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WHAT TO LEARN
7.1
INTERMEDIATE EXAM 7S3X2
Reader 'IBPM – Materials: APPLICATION OF MATERIALS IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT',
Current Edition Downloadable from CANVAS
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All
Lecture notes on Material Science
Current Edition Downloadable from CANVAS
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All
Oral Lecture information on Material Science
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All
Book: MATERIALS FOR ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS, Fourth edition; Taylor and Francis Group, London/ New York;
Arthur Lyons. ISBN: 978-1-85617-519-7
(Note: Edition 5 is available as print version available and can also be used)
Note: Not indicated chapters /paragraphs can be skipped when studying.
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Chapter 1 BRICKS AND BRICKWORK
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Chapter 2 BLOCKS AND BLOCKWORK
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Chapter 3 LIME, CEMENT AND CONCRETE
Not required: p. 79 (starting from “Durability of Concrete” and further)
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Chapter 4: TIMBER AND TIMBER PRODUCTS
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Chapter 5: FERROUS AND NON-FERROUS METALS
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Chapter 7 GLASS
Only 1- Introduction and 2 – Manufacture
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Chapter 8 CERAMIC MATERIALS
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Chapter 9 STONE AND CAST STONE
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Chapter 10 PLASTICS
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Chapter 12 PLASTER AND BOARD MATERIALS
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Chapter 13 INSULATION MATERIALS
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Chapter 17 RECYCLED AND ECOLOGICAL MATERIALS
7.2
FINAL EXAM 7S3X1
Materials Science:
Current edition downloadable from CANVAS
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All parts of the reader “IBPM - Materials: Application of materials in the built environment”.
Building Physics:
Current editions downloadable from CANVAS
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Readers and lecture notes on
o IBPM - Lighting
o IBPM - Sound
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IBPM - Heat & Moisture
Oral Lecture information
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All
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