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CIVE 3209 [0.5 credit] Building Science


Building envelope design and analysis; applied heat transfer and moisture transport; solar radiation; hygrothermal modelling; control of rain, air, vapour, and heat; materials for wall, window, curtain wall, roof, and foundation systems; building envelope retrofit case studies; building code; envelope construction.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Also listed as ACSE 3209.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 2400 and third-year status in B. Eng. Civil Engineering.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.