16209 Building Science/Materials 2
6cpRequisite(s): 16103 Materials Science
Undergraduate
This subject looks at advanced principles of heat, light and sound as they apply to building design. It examines in detail issues such as the embodied energy, durability and the life cycle of building materials as they relate to sustainable development. The subject also focuses on the material properties of concrete, soil and rocks and the testing thereof and geotechnical surveys.
Typical availability
Spring semester, City campus
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