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Moisture Transport in Porous Media
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Abstract
Moisture transport and related degradation processes in porous materials; experimental determination of moisture transport properties; theory and application of pore network model for two-phase transport in porous media; flow in cracked and deformable porous media.
Objective
- Basic knowledge of moisture transport and related degradation processes in porous materials - Knowledge of experimental determination of moisture transport properties - Knowledge of pore network model and application to two-phase invasion percolation simulation - Application of knowledge to moisture transport in cracked materials and flow in deformable porous media
Content
1. Introduction Moisture damage: problem statement, durability Applications: building materials, soil science, geoscience 2. Moisture transport: theory and application Description of moisture transport Determination of moisture transport properties Liquid transport in cracked materials, flow and transport in deformable porous media 3. Pore network model: theory and application Single- and two-phase pore network model: quasi-static and dynamic Exercise on quasi-static two-phase pore network model: invasion pattern, capillary pressure curve Application of pore network model in two-phase transport
Resources
Lecture Notes
Handouts, supporting material and exercises are provided online via Moodle.
Literature
All material is provided online via Moodle.
Learning Materials (Links)
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- end-of-semester examination
- Mode
- written 105 minutes
- Aids
- Non-programmable, scientific calculator and pens. A formulary and writing paper will be provided at the exam. There are no other documents or devices allowed except a subject-neutral dictionary as by the regulations of the rectorate.
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise |
Moisture Transport in Porous Media
No course on 25.10 (seminar week) as well as 20.12.2021.
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2 h weekly |