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Course code : BTEM-G-U1
ECTS Credits : 15 Status : Compulsory
Placement : 1. semester Hours per week : 0
Length : 1 semester Teaching Language : Danish

Principal Content : Mathematics: (50%)
- Functions of one or more variables.
- Linear equations and matrix calculation.
- Differential equations closely connected with the work of the civil engineer.
- Harmonic oscillations.
- Fundamental statistical concepts..
- Descriptive statistics.
- Distribution functions.
- Regression analysis.
Mechanics: (25%)
- Newton´s laws used on particles and solid bodies in linear and curved movements.
- Conservation rules for energy, momentum and angular momentum.
- Physical units for work, heat, energy, power, force and pressure.
- Hydraulic calculations of filled tubes.
Thermodynamics (20%)
- Heat transfer in walls and tubes.
- Moisture in the air and in constructions -I-x diagrams.
EDP: (5%)
- Solution of mathematical problems by means of MathCAD.
- Spreadsheet for calculation of heat losses in houses.
Teaching method : Theory, exercises. Solution of at least seven engineering exercises. EDP must be used en the solution of some exercises.
Required prequisites : -
Responsible teacher : Erik Strange , erst@dtu.dk