"Introduction
to Building Physics"
Author:
Prof Carl-Eric
Hagentoft,
Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
ISBN:
91-44-01896-7
Publication year: 2001
Number of pages: 422
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Summary
In building physics
the state and operation of the building envelope is analyzed. This consists of
building components such as walls, roofs and foundations. The physical processes
in the building envelope components deal with heat, moisture and air transfer. These physical transport processes determine the performance of the building.
This is why heat and mass (moisture and air) transfer is of fundamental
interest.
Good knowledge in building physics is essential for planning and constructing
sound, energy-efficient buildings with high levels of comfort and durability. In
the process of building physical design, temperature levels, heat flows and
moisture conditions must be predicted. The expected performances and the
consequences of alternative designs and technical solutions must be known before
important decisions can be taken.
This text book focuses on
the theories behind the physical problems involved and the mathematical way of
modeling and solve these.
Course material
This textbook is intended to cover the
most important parts of the theory in Building Physics, in English speaking
countries sometimes instead referred to as Building Science. The textbook deals
with heat, air and moisture transfer in building envelope components and the
interaction with the external climate and the interior climate in ventilated
spaces.
Part I of the textbook, Chapter
1-5, covers topics that civil engineering students most likely need in
their professional life. It deals with fundamental concepts associated with
heat, air and moisture transfer required in building physics. Both
physical interpretations of transport and storage mechanisms, as well as
modeling skills are of great importance in building design. Graphical
representation, in terms of networks, of the various processes are introduced in
order to solve different types of problems as well as for the intuitive
understanding. Steady-state processes are in focus, but some transient analyzes
are also dealt with. 50 exercises are given with answers.
This part of the book, together
with the exercises, are used in the mandatory undergraduate Building
Physics Course for master students at the School of Civil Engineering,
Chalmers University of Technology. A draft to this first part of the book has
been used in teaching for about three years.
Part II focuses on
modeling techniques, required by building physics professionals. Numerical
modeling by finite difference technique, insight in time and length scales from
many analytical solutions presented, techniques for handling transient and
periodic problems, and an enhanced network methodology are in focus.
58 exercises are given with
answers, and 31 derivation exercises are given with complete solutions.
This part of the book, together
with the exercises, has been used for several years in the
undergraduate Building Physics Course for master students
specializing in building technology and building physics.
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