Coatings of Buildings and Their Life CycleLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

The student knows the substrate structures and properties of substrate materials to be treated, façade structures and the factors stressing the surface. He or she knows the properties of paints and materials used for surface treatment and their use. The student is able to define proper treatment systems. The student knows the failure mechanisms, structures and materials of facades, the stresses upon a surface and the behavior of façade coatings under stress. The student knows the stages of a piping renovation project and the coating renovation tasks in the project. The student knows when conservation is required.

Content

1. Surface structures of buildings and their stresses from the point of view of the coating
2. Quality requirements for coatings
3. Coating systems of buildings
4. Paints and coatings for buildings
5. Coating work in the piping renovation project
6. Failure mechanisms of facades and repair methods for the failures
7. Conservation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to
1. use concepts and knowledge of the field systematically
2. work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
3. demonstrate learning in the key safety practices in the field

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to
1. use concepts and knowledge of the field fluently and comprehensively
2. apply professional information in professional assignments
3. act independently and responsibly in professional contexts

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to
1. use concepts and knowledge of the field professionally
2. explain and justify a course of action on the basis of research data or findings
3. apply professional expertise in learning outputs

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to
1. use concepts and knowledge of the field systematically
2. work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
3. demonstrate learning in the key safety practices in the field