CE437 INSULATION OF BUILDINGS
| Course Code: | 5620437 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Civil Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Lecturer BÜLENT YILDIZ |
| Offered Semester: | Once in several years. |
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the student will understand the basic insulation requirements (thermal, humidity, sound and fire) of a building and basic properties of the materials used for that purpose.
Course Content
Heat losses and gains in buildings. Thermal insulation materials. Calculations for thermal insulation. Insulation of buildings against water proofing systems. Sound insulation in buildings airborne and impact noises. Sound absorption and absorbent materials. Effects of fire on building materials and components. Fire proofing materials.
Course Learning Outcomes
To provide the student with an understanding of building physics.
To give basic information regarding heat transfer, water and moisture effects, airborne and impact noises and effects of fire in building components.
To familiarize with relevant insulation materials and systems and simplified insulation calculations.
To make them capable of performing design principles and calculations of TS 825 Thermal Insulation in Buildings standard.