Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 9398/2015 - 18/08/2015
5 ECTS; 3º Ano, 2º Semestre, 30,0 T + 30,0 PL , Cód. 810633.
Lecturer
- Anabela Mendes Moreira (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
Students should get familiar with aspects related with fire safety and thermal and acoustic comfort in buildings. They should acquire skills that will allow them to select the best solutions within applicable regulations.
Program
1-Introduction to Building Physics. 2-Thermal performance of buildings. 3-Hygrometric behaviour of buildings. 4-Natural ventilation of buildings. 5-Fire Safety in Buildings. 6-Acoustics (room acoustics and sound insulation).
Evaluation Methodology
A written closed-book test (60%) and a coursework assignment(40%).
Bibliography
- Abrantes, J. e Castro, C. (2009). Manual de Segurança Contra Incêndio em Edifícios. (Vol. 1). Sintra: ENB
- Braga, A. e Piedade, A. e Rodrigues, A. (2009). Térmica de Edifícios. (Vol. 1). Amadora: Edições Orion
- Patrício, J. (2018). Acústica de Edifícios. (Vol. 1). Lisboa: Engbook
Teaching Method
Theoretical classes involving concept presentation. Practical classes involving problem solving.
B-learning is used as a complementary resource.
Software used in class
Ms Excel
