Basics of House BuildingLaajuus (5 cr)

Objectives

The students know the stress, the most common ways of foundation, supporting and surface structures of different types of buildings and the most commonly used building materials and their characteristics.

Content

Different loads, moisture stress and other types of stress buildings are subjected to. Supporting, bracing and supplementary parts for log houses and other wooden and stone buildings. Roofs. Heat insulation regulations and U-value calculations. The most common construction materials and their technical and environmental characteristics.