Table of contents

Preface

Units and Symbols

0 Introduction, History of Building Physics

1 Heat Transfer

1.1 Generalities

1.2 Conduction

1.3 Heat Exchange at Surfaces by Convection and Radiation

1.4 Building Related Applications

1.5 Problems and Solutions

2 Mass Transfer

2.1 Generalities

2.2 Air

2.3 Water Vapour

2.4 Moisture

2.5 Problems and Solutions

3 Heat, Air, and Moisture Combined

3.1 Why?

3.2 Material and Assembly Level

3.3 Whole Building Level

3.4 Problems and Solutions

4 Heat, Air, Moisture Material Properties

4.1 In general

4.2 Dry Air and Water

4.3 Thermal Properties of selected building materials

4.4 Air Properties

4.5 Moisture Properties

Postscript