Coatings of Buildings and Their Life Cycle (10 cr)

Objective

The student knows the substrate structures and properties of substrate materials to be treated, façade structures and the factors stressing the surface. He/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 surface and the coating behavior stress. He/she knows the fire protection methods and the criteria for the design of the fire protection paint. The student knows the tasks of piping renovation project and the coating renovation tasks in the project. He/she is able to design practical arrangements for the construction site.
The student becomes acquainted with the basic concepts of heat and moisture in buildings and their effects on the functioning of structures and coatings

Content

1. The surface structures of buildings and their stresses affecting to the coating
2. Heat and moisture
3. The quality requirements for coatings
4. The coating systems of buildings
5. The paints and coatings for buildings
6. Fire protection of structures
7. The coating work in the piping renovation project
8. The failure mechanisms of facades and repair methods for the failures
9. Construction site practices

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to
1. use concepts and information in his field systematically
2. act on assignments as requested
3. display learning in the key safety practices in the field

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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