Class Physics of Constructions

The course provides an understanding of the fundamental physical principles of thermal and acoustic behavior of buildings, encompassing a range of topics including Fire Safety, Thermal, and Acoustic aspects. The main objective is provide skills to design, analyse, and optimise building systems, considering the physical aspects that impact the building performance.

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Scope and objectives of the course (description and justification of the syllabus; integration of the goals of discipline in the context of the course, integration of the goals of discipline in the context of building construction). Functional requirements and regulations (Safety requirements; requirements of comfort, additional requirements, economic requirements, regulatory requirements). Hygrothermal behaviour (transmission of heat, thermal comfort requirements, climate characterization, thermal characterization of materials and construction elements, natural ventilation, solar protection glazing openings; thermal quality rules, regulations, Hygric performance). Acoustic behaviour (basic theoretical concepts; Correction acoustics, sound insulation to airborne noise and percussion; Regulations). Fire behaviour (Qualification of materials and construction, fire safety regulations, safety requirements from fire hazards and quality rules).

The practical classes will consist of the exposure of the theoretical matter backed by PowerPoint presentations, in solving practical exercises and presentation of examples related to the theoretical material taught. Derived classes sequentially in time, there will be a strict separation between the two parties, resulting in the resolution of practical exercises following the theoretical explanations.   Continuous evaluation: Three tests to perform along the semester (40%+30%+30%). Exam: Exam (100%).   Approval requirements in the discipline: Final grade equal to or above 10. The grade improvement is only allowed for taking appeal.  

Regulamentação de Térmica de Edifícios; Decreto-Lei nº 101-D/2020, de 7 de dezembro e respetivos. Pina dos Santos, C. e Matias, L. (2006) Coeficientes de Transmissão Térmica de Elementos da Envolvente dos Edifícios, Versão atualizada 2006. Lisboa: LNEC. Decreto-Lei nº 278 (2007). Regulamento Geral do Ruído (alteração ao Decreto-Lei n.º 9/2007, 17 de Janeiro). Decreto-Lei nº 96 (2008). Regulamento dos Requisitos Acústicos dos Edifícios - RRAE (alteração e republicação do Decreto-Lei nº 129/2002 de 11 de Maio). Decreto-Lei nº 220 (2008). Regime Jurídico da Segurança Contra Incêndios em Edifícios. Portaria nº 1532 (2008). Regulamento Técnico de Segurança contra Incêndio em Edifícios. Despacho nº 2074 (2009). Critérios técnicos para determinação da densidade de carga de incêndio modificada.