Building physics

LTARC1260  2016-2017  Tournai

Building physics
3.0 credits
20.0 h + 15.0 h
1q

Teacher(s)
Faux Pascaline ;
Language
Français
Online resources

Publications « architecture et climat », université catholique de Louvain [www.uclouvain.be/architecture-climat.html ]

Energie+ Efficacité énergétique des bâtiments tertiaires [www.energieplus-lesite.be ]

EPFL, coursera, Energétique du bâtiment  [ > https://moodle.epfl.ch/course/view.php?id=721 ]

Portail de l'énergie en Wallonie  [ > https://energie.wallonie.be]

 

Evaluation methods

Written exam: theory and exercises

Teaching methods

Theory: lessons in auditorium

Exercices: two students groups works

Content

Theory

  • Energy (work and heat) - Power
  • Heat propagation modes
  • Comfort and architecture: thermal comfort and comfort based on air quality
  • House energy appraisal: transmission losses and ventilation losses. Nominal power for heating. Thermal bridges
  • Hygrothermal - risks of internal condensation

Exercices

  • Exercices with heat/work/power notions
  • Study case: analysis of a unifamilial house
  • Thermal transmission coefficients
  • Global level of insulation (k)
  • Ventilation : sizing principles
  • Risk analysis of internal condensation (Glaser method)
Bibliography

Lessons supports: copy of PowerPoint presentations

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Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Program title
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Bachelor in Architecture (Tournai)