1. Explaining theoretical information, experimental studies, standards and regulations on insulation in buildings and giving how to use them together in practice.
2. Emphasizing the importance of insulation and protection of buildings.
3. The importance of thermal insulation in using energy effectively.
4. Effect of waterproofing on the service life of the structure and reinforcement corrosion.
5. Introducing insulation materials and developing insulation awareness with examples from practice.
3) J. F. Kreider and A. Rabl, -Heating and Cooling of Buildings-Design for Efficiency-, McGraw-Hill, Singapore, 1994
Other Sources
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction: Providing Information About Thermal Insulation
lecture
2. Week
Defining Sound and Water Insulation
lecture
3. Week
Classification of Insulation Materials
lecture
4. Week
Production Techniques of Insulation Materials
lecture
5. Week
Relevant International Standards
lecture
6. Week
Fixed Regime and TS 825
lecture
7. Week
Water affecting the structure, surface tension, sorptivity, permeability of water under pressure
lecture
8. Week
Midterm exam
lecture
9. Week
Heat Bridge
10. Week
Thermal Bridge- Problem Solution
lecture
11. Week
Dynamic Thermal Characteristics
lecture
12. Week
Heat Transfer Matrix
lecture
13. Week
Heat Transfer Matrix of Building Components
lecture
14. Week
Selection of a Sample Building Project and Making Thermal Insulation Calculations
lecture
15. Week
Final Exam
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
30
Attendance
1
10
Final Exam
1
60
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Hold technical and vocational drawings
PO-2
Give support to engineering work in choosing construction materials
PO-3
Give support to engineering work in choosing construction materials
PO-4
Draw vocational projects and apply them in computer
PO-5
Take duty in designing and making projects of structure elements
PO-6
Ability to perform individually or as part of a group and take responsibility with confidence
PO-7
Having well-structured responsibilities in profession and ethics
PO-8
Possessing the critical and creative thinking skills and strategies essential for life-long learning and for keeping up with technological advancements
PO-9
Keep the field measurement and make the necessary calculations of field measurement
PO-10
Know the types of soil and help making experiements related to the soil
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Calculation of dynamic thermal characteristics
LO-2
Thermal insulation under steady state conditions
LO-3
Climatic comfort
LO-4
The importance of heat-sound and water insulation in the building
