Course code BūvZ6014

Credit points 6

Building Materials and it's Technology

Total Hours in Course162

Number of hours for lectures16

Number of hours for seminars and practical classes16

Number of hours for laboratory classes32

Independent study hours98

Date of course confirmation16.11.2011

Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing

Course developer

author

Juris Skujāns

Dr. sc. ing.

Course abstract

Depending on the master student’s research direction, technology of the research material production, its properties and usage have to be acquired. As a sample master students study production technologies of porous materials and necessary conditions for qualitative production of heat insulation and acoustic materials. Students acquire knowledge and skills on reological and technological properties of composites, as well as materials’ structure, physical and mechanical properties dependence on used technology.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Master students have acquired extended knowledge and skills on properties of building materials, their testing methods. Ability to implement research in the fields of various building materials, especially in production technology of heat insulation and acoustic materials, their properties and usage. Ability to assess research results and make proposals for their practical usage.

Compulsory reading

1. Askeland D.R. The Science and Engineering of Materials: S.I. Adaption by Fr.Haddleton, P.Green,H.Robertson. 3rd ed. London: Chapman & Hall, 1998. 854 p.
2. Горлов Ю.П. Технология тепло-изоляционных и акустических материалов и изделий. Москва: Высшая школа, 1989. 384 с.

Further reading

1. Askeland D.R. The Science and Engineering of Materials: S.I. Adaption by Fr.Haddleton, P.Green,H.Robertson. 3rd ed. London: Chapman & Hall, 1998. 854 p.
2. Hornbostel C. Construction materials: types, uses and applications. 2nd ed. New York etc.: John Wiley&Sons, 1991. 1023 p.
3. Бурлаков. Г.С. Технология изделий из легкого бетона. Москва: Высшая школа, 1986. 296 с.

Periodicals and other sources

1. Chemical Engineering Transactions. Elsevier. ISSN: 0141-0296.
2. Materials and Structures/Materiaux et Constructions. E-ISSN: 1359-5997
3. Applied Composite Materials. E-ISSN: 0929-189