Advanced Analysis and Optimization of Construction Systems

Recommended Prerequisites

Knowledge in the thermal and energy performance of buildings and of computational modeling techniques.

Teaching Methods

In teaching the course, it is anticipated the presentation of theoretical concepts and advanced knowledge on the topics defined in the syllabus. Whenever possible, the practical component will be privileged with the application of the methodologies taught in solving practical problems.

Learning Outcomes

With this course it is intended that the student acquires knowledge in the field of computational analysis of construction systems from the point of view of its thermal performance, with the goal of understanding and optimizing their behaviour.  At the end of the course the student should be able to build and apply simplified 1D  models and detailed 2D and 3D numerical models for the analysis permanent and transient heat and moisture transfer models, either of constructive systems or of special systems, then using the information of the computational analysis in order to optimize these systems; he should also be able to perform cost / benefit analysis in order to identify the best solution for a specific problem.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. Heat and mass transfer

a) 1D Evaluation of constructive solutions in permanent and variable regimens

b) 2D and 3D evaluation of constructive solutions in permanent and variable regimens

2. Risk assessment of surface and internal condensation

3. Special systems (solariums and Trombe walls)

4. Economic efficiency of constructive solutions.

Head Lecturer(s)

Luís Manuel Cortesão Godinho

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Exam: 30.0%
Resolution Problems: 70.0%

Bibliography

Hugo S. L. C. Hens, "Applied Building Physics: Boundary Conditions, Building Peformance and Material Properties", Ernst & Sohn, 2012

Hugo S. L. C. Hens, "Building Physics -Heat, Air and Moisture: Fundamentals and Engineering Methods with Examples and Exercise". Ernst & Sohn, 2012

Zemella G.; Faraguna A., "Evolutionary Optimisation of Façade Design, A New Approach for the Design of Building Envelopes", Springer, 2014

Bergman T. L.; Lavine A. S., Incropera F.P.; DeWitt D. P., "Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer", 7th Edition, Wiley, 2011.

International Organization for Standardization, ISO 10211:2007 - "Thermal bridges in building construction - Heat flows and surface temperatures - Detailed calculations",