Building Materials
BASIC DATA
course listing
A - main register
course code
EPM5100
course title in Estonian
Ehitusmaterjalid
course title in English
Building Materials
course volume CP
-
ECTS credits
6.00
to be declared
yes
assessment form
Examination
teaching semester
autumn
language of instruction
Estonian
English
Prerequisite(s)
Prerequisite 1
Construction chemistry (KCM0014)
The course is a prerequisite
Advanced Building Materials (EAE0003)
Concrete Theory (EPM5120)
Corrosion Protection of Construction (EPM5130)
Durability of Building Materials (EAE0001)
Mineral Binding Materials (EPM5110)
Study programmes that contain the course
code of the study programme version
course compulsory
EAEI02/25
yes
EATI02/25
yes
EAUI12/25
yes
EAXM15/25
yes
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Structural units teaching the course
EA - Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture
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course aims in Estonian
Alusteadmised erinevatest ehitusmaterjalidest sealhulgas:
1) valmistusprotsessid;
2) iseloomulikud omadused
3) kasutamine ehitistest ja rajatistes
course aims in English
Basic knowledge of building materials including:
1) process of production
2) specific characteristics
3) exploitation in buildings and erections
learning outcomes in the course in Est.
Aine läbinud üliõpilane:
- tunneb põhilisi ehitusmaterjale;
- oskab võrrelda ja analüüsida nende omadusi ning teha selle põhjal jätkusuutlik ehitus-materjalide valik ehitise/rajatise projekteerimisel ning ehitise/rajatise püstitamisel.
learning outcomes in the course in Eng.
Student having completed the course:
- knows basic building materials;
- is able to compare and analyze their characteristics and make a sustainable solution of building materials in design and building process.
brief description of the course in Estonian
Erinevate ehitusmaterjalide klassifikatsioonid, iseloomulikud omadused, ühikud ja standardid. Erinevate ehitusmaterjalide definitsioonid, iseloomulikud omadused, tootmine, kasutamine ehituses, katsemeetodid ja standardid nende katsetamiseks. Looduskivid. Keraamika. Põletamata tehiskivid. Mineraalsed sideained. Betoon. Mördid. Täitematerjalid. Isolatsioonimaterjalid (soojus- ja hüdro-isolatsioonmaterjald ning akustika). Puit. Metallid. Klaas. Värvid ja liimid.
brief description of the course in English
Classification principles of different building materials. Various types of the building materials: classifications, definitions, units and standards. Properties, production, use in buildings, methods of testing and standardization of different materials. Chemical, physical, mechanical and technological characteristics. Natural stones. Ceramics. Mineral bindings. Concrete. Mortars and plasters. Aggregates. Insulation materials (thermal-, sound-, damp- and waterinsulation). Timber. Metals. Glass. Paints and adhesives.
type of assessment in Estonian
Eksamieeldused:
- 2 positiivselt sooritatud kontrolltööd.
- Laboratoorsete tööde sooritamine, protokollide vormistamine ja laboratoorsete tööde kaitsmine.
Kirjalik eksam
type of assessment in English
Requirements for taking an exam:
- 2 positive written tests on theoretical questions during semester
- Performance of experimental laboratory works with laboratory work protocols and individual oral defense of the work protocol
Written exam
independent study in Estonian
Laboratoorsete tööde nõuetekohane protokollide vormistus ja suuline kaitsmine. Teoreetiliste teadmiste omandamine teadmiste kontrolliks.
independent study in English
Compile of laboratory work protocols and individual oral defense. Independent work with textbook and literature on various building materials.
study literature
1) Raado. Ehitusmaterjalid. Loengukonspekt.TTU, 2014
2) Goncalves; Margarido. Materials for Construction and Civil Engineerind. Science, Processing, and Design. 2015
study forms and load
daytime study: weekly hours
4.0
session-based study work load (in a semester):
lectures
2.0
lectures
-
practices
2.0
practices
-
exercises
0.0
exercises
-
lecturer in charge
-
LECTURER SYLLABUS INFO
semester of studies
teaching lecturer / unit
language of instruction
Extended syllabus
2025/2026 autumn
Tanel Tuisk, EA - Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture
Estonian
    EPM 5100 hk_ENG-Building Materials.pdf 
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    2024/2025 autumn
    Tanel Tuisk, EA - Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture
    Estonian
      2023/2024 autumn
      Tanel Tuisk, EA - Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture
      Estonian
        2022/2023 autumn
        Tanel Tuisk, EA - Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture
        Estonian
          2021/2022 autumn
          Tanel Tuisk, EA - Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture
          Estonian
            EPM 5100 hk_ENG-Building Materials.pdf 
            2020/2021 autumn
            Eneli Liisma, EA - Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture
            Estonian
              EPM 5100 hk_ENG-Building Materials.pdf 
              2019/2020 autumn
              Eneli Liisma, EA - Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture
              Estonian
                EPM 5100 hk_ENG-Building Materials.pdf 
                2018/2019 autumn
                Eneli Liisma, EA - Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture
                Estonian
                  EPM 5100 hk_ENG-Building Materials.pdf 
                  Course description in Estonian
                  Course description in English