207.012 Foundations of Building Science
This course is in all assigned curricula part of the STEOP.
This course is in at least 1 assigned curriculum part of the STEOP.

2021W, VU, 2.0h, 3.0EC

Properties

  • Semester hours: 2.0
  • Credits: 3.0
  • Type: VU Lecture and Exercise
  • Format: Online

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of the course, students are able to...

... describe the key parameters, planning and construction process and methods of analysis.

... program and validate simple calculations and simulation tools in the area of structural engineering, building physics, building technology, electricity, district heating, district cooling or gas networks and mobility services.

... describe the numerical methods for calculating the built environment (buildings and infrastructures).

Subject of course

Sustainability as a guiding principle in the development of the built environment; Changes in energy and mobility consumption behaviour and technological changes in the energy system; Parameters for thermal, acoustic, visual comfort and air quality in buildings; Risk management (structural failure, moisture damage, fire, earthquake, ...); Calculation and simulation methods for forecasting building behaviour and infrastructure utilization; Visualization as a central component for strategic planning; design; construction and maintenance and recycling of the built environment;


Teaching methods

Introductory lectures; practical tasks; calculation; simulation and software development tasks

Mode of examination

Immanent

Lecturers

Institute

Course dates

DayTimeDateLocationDescription
Tue14:15 - 16:0005.10.2021 ZOOMIntroduction to the Course
Tue14:00 - 17:0012.10.2021 - 25.01.2022 ONLINE Zoom Link in tuwel (LIVE)Online Einheit
Tue14:00 - 18:0018.01.2022 Main Entrance of Library https://www.tuwien.at/bibliothek (LIVE)Smart Campus-Smart Library Room/BuildingAcoustics
Fri09:00 - 12:0021.01.2022 ZOOM link in tuwel (LIVE)Online Structural Engineering
Foundations of Building Science - Single appointments
DayDateTimeLocationDescription
Tue05.10.202114:15 - 16:00 ZOOMIntroduction to the Course
Tue12.10.202114:00 - 17:00 ONLINE Zoom Link in tuwelOnline Einheit
Tue19.10.202114:00 - 17:00 ONLINE Zoom Link in tuwelOnline Einheit
Tue26.10.202114:00 - 17:00 ONLINE Zoom Link in tuwelOnline Einheit
Tue02.11.202114:00 - 17:00 ONLINE Zoom Link in tuwelOnline Einheit
Tue09.11.202114:00 - 17:00 ONLINE Zoom Link in tuwelOnline Einheit
Tue23.11.202114:00 - 17:00 ONLINE Zoom Link in tuwelOnline Structural Engineering
Tue30.11.202114:00 - 17:00 ONLINE Zoom Link in tuwelOnline Einheit Total Energy Use
Tue07.12.202114:00 - 17:00 ONLINE Zoom Link in tuwelEntfallen
Tue14.12.202114:00 - 17:00 ONLINE Zoom Link in tuwelOnline Structural Engineering
Tue18.01.202214:00 - 18:00 Main Entrance of Library https://www.tuwien.at/bibliothekSmart Campus-Smart Library Room/BuildingAcoustics
Fri21.01.202209:00 - 12:00 ZOOM link in tuwelOnline Structural Engineering
Tue25.01.202214:00 - 17:00 ONLINE Zoom Link in tuwelOnline Einheit EXAM

Examination modalities

written exam

Course registration

Begin End Deregistration end
01.09.2021 00:00 31.10.2021 00:00 31.10.2021 00:00

Curricula

Study CodeObligationSemesterPrecon.Info
066 646 Computational Science and Engineering Not specified
610 FW Elective Courses - Civil Engineering Elective

Literature

No lecture notes are available.

Previous knowledge

Basic competences of a technical bachelor degree

Language

if required in English