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151-8015-00L 3 Credits BSC , DR , MSC D-MATL , D-ARCH , D-BAUG
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Moisture Transport in Porous Media

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Jan Carmeliet, Dominik André Strebel, Dr. Linlin Fei
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:00:52

Abstract

Moisture transport and related degradation processes in porous materials Theory of moisture transport in porous materialsExperimental determination of moisture transport propertiesExercises on moisture transport properties determination:Selected topicsLiquid transport in cracked porous media, Drying of porous media, microclimate in urban street canyons.

Objective

- Basic knowledge of moisture transport and related degradation processes in porous materials - Knowledge of experimental determination of moisture transport properties - Application of knowledge to moisture transport in cracked materials, drying of porous materials and microclimate in urban street canyons

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 Exercises on moisture transport properties 3. Special topics Liquid transport in cracked materials, Drying of porous materials, Microclimate in urban street canyons

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 , DR , 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
lecture with exercise Moisture Transport in Porous Media
No course on 24.10.2022 (seminar week) as well as 19.12.2022.
  • Mon 09:45-11:30 (HIL E 6)
2 h weekly

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