Course code BūvZ3010
Credit points 1.50
Building Materials II
Total Hours in Course40
Number of hours for lectures8
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes8
Independent study hours24
Date of course confirmation16.11.2011
Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing
Course developer
Juris Skujāns
Dr. sc. ing.
Course abstract
The newest normatives of building materials. Novelties in production technology of materials, their qualities and usage. Introduction to research results of the faculty teaching staff in building materials’ production and possibilities to test materials’ qualities. Study course consists of lectures, independent tasks, research and experiments in laboratory.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Students have acquired qualities of building materials, normative documents regulating their definition and application, as well as practical usage of materials' testing and application. Students are able to select technological means for acquisition of material, depending on necessary defined qualities and usage. Students are able to select the best material for the necessary case of usage in order to gain the necessary result. Able to apply appropriate building regulations and standards. Able to use professional terminology.
Compulsory reading
1. Noviks J. Ģimenes māja I. Rīga: SIA Tehniskā grāmata, 2006 264 lpp.
2. Noviks J. Ģimenes māja II. Rīga: SIA Tehniskā grāmata, 2006. 272 lpp.
3. 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.
4. Горлов Ю.П.. Технология тепло-изоляционных и акустических материалов и изделий. Москва: Высшая школа, 1989. 384 с.
Further reading
1. Chudley R., Greeno R. Buildings construction handbook. 3rd ed., reprinted. Oxfod…[etc]: Butterworth Heinemann, 1999. 608 p.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Māja. Dzīvoklis. SIA "Jurģi" sadarbībā ar Latvijas Būvinženieru savienību. Rīga: Jurģi. ISSN 1407-1274.
2. Praktiskā Būvniecība. Rīga: ISAVE. ISSN 1407-8929.
3. Latvijas Būvniecība: ceļvedis būvniecības nozares virzītājiem. Rīga: Lilita. ISSN 1691-4058.