Course detail
Application of building materials
FAST-BIB010Acad. year: 2023/2024
The methods of physical-mechanical properties and durability testing with a focus on destructive methods will be solved. Practical laboratory tests of properties of selected building materials with individual assignments for individual students will be carried out, including the processing of protocols on the above mentioned tests.
Language of instruction
Czech
Number of ECTS credits
4
Mode of study
Not applicable.
Guarantor
Department
Institute of Building Testing (SZK)
Entry knowledge
Secondary knowledge of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.
Aims
Not applicable.
Study aids
Not applicable.
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable.
Basic literature
Elektronické studijní opory FAST VUT v Brně pro předmět BI01 Stavební látky, 2004 (CS)
Kolektiv autorů: Stavební látky – cvičebnice, CERM Brno, 2014 (CS)
Svoboda, L. a kol: Stavební hmoty, JAGA, 2005 (CS)
www.envimat.cz - český katalog stavebních produktů a dopadů jejich výroby na životní prostředí (CS)
Kolektiv autorů: Stavební látky – cvičebnice, CERM Brno, 2014 (CS)
Svoboda, L. a kol: Stavební hmoty, JAGA, 2005 (CS)
www.envimat.cz - český katalog stavebních produktů a dopadů jejich výroby na životní prostředí (CS)
Recommended reading
Not applicable.
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme BPC-EVB Bachelor's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
Type of course unit
Lecture
26 hod., optionally
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1. Introduction, properties of building materials and environmental properties of building materials.
2. Building stone, aggregates, recycled aggregates.
3. Binders, mortars, plasters and bonding materials (cements, adhesives).
4. Concrete, special types of concrete and concrete products.
5. Ceramics, ceramic products.
6. Wood - Basic Features and Testing.
7. Wood - uses and products.
8. Steel and other metals.
9. Polymers, glass and their applications.
10. Alternative building materials - types, usability.
11. Materials for insulation (waterproofing, thermal insulation and radon insulation).
12. Materials for floor coverings.
13. Final summary.
Exercise
26 hod., compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1. Good laboratory practice, introduction to testing of building materials.
2. Building stone, aggregates, recycled aggregates.
3. Binders, mortars, plasters and bonding materials (cements, adhesives).
4. Concrete, special types of concrete and concrete products.
5. Ceramics, ceramic products.
6. Wood - Basic Features and Testing.
7. Wood - uses and products.
8. Steel and other metals.
9. Polymers, glass and their applications.
10. Alternative building materials - types, usability.
11. Materials for insulation (waterproofing, thermal insulation and radon insulation).
12. Materials for floor coverings.
13. Thematic expert excursion.