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• Course title: Concrete Structures
• Number of ECTS: 5
• Course code: MCES-1
• Module(s): Concrete Structures
• Language: EN
• Mandatory: Yes

​​This course aims to provide advanced knowledge on the design of concrete structures.��

In the first part, design methodologies for serviceability are introduced. Serviceability designs are based on cracking (tension stiffening) and long term deformation).

In the second part, methods for ultimate limit states are introduced. Designs of structures based on plasticity theory, strut and tie and stress fields methods are introduced.

In the third part, the sustainability assessment and design solutions are proposed to reduce the carbon footprint of concrete structures. ​��

​​The learning outcomes are majorly:��
1. The student is able to design concrete structures based on advanced design methodologies for both the serviceability and ultimate limit states.����
2. The student knows how to calculate stresses, resistances, deformations of conventional concrete elements.��
3. The student is able to calculate the carbon footprint of a concrete structure and propose more sustainable solutions.​��

​​The course content includes:��
1. Introduction and reminder from bachelor courses��
2. Serviceability limit state design (Tension stiffening, long term deformation)��
3. Ultimate limit state design (Strut and Tie method, plasticity theory)��
4. Conceptual design of buildings��
5. Sustainability of concrete structures​��

#FUNDAMENTAL COURSE:

– 2 attempts maximum

– The student must have obtained, under penalty of exclusion, a final grade higher than or equal to 10 points at the end of the fourth (4th) semester

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#ASSESSMENT TASKS:

3 hours Written exam (100%):

• Objectives:��Show the ability to apply the learned analyzing- and calculation methods, which have been explained in the lecture and shown exemplarily in the tutorials.


• Assessment rules:��Hand-written exam. Allowed are calculator (non-programmable) and one teaching materials (with notes).


• Assessment criteria:��Obtained points in the exam.

Literature:

EC2: Design of concrete structures
FIB Model Code 2010
Fib Bulletin 100: Design and assessment with
strut-and-tie models and stress fields:
from simple calculations to detailed
numerical analysis
Multiple peer-reviewed journal papers.

• Course title: Steel & Composite Structures 1 – High Rise Buildings – Structural and Fire Engineering
• Number of ECTS: 5
• Course code: MCES-2
• Module(s): Steel & Composite Structures 1 – High Rise Buildings
• Language: EN
• Mandatory: Yes

Part 1 : Structural Systems

The first part of this course aims to cultivate advanced theoretical understanding and practical skills in the design and analysis of steel and steel–concrete composite structures, specifically for multi-storey and tall building applications. This includes:

· Developing the ability to critically assess and select appropriate flooring systems for steel and steel–concrete composite construction;

· Gaining in-depth knowledge of bracing concepts and their application in office buildings and high-rise structures;

· Mastering essential analytical methods, such as the evaluation of structural eigenfrequencies;

· Synthesizing various structural approaches for optimal bracing solutions in complex high-rise projects.

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Part 2 : Fire Engineering

The second part of this course is designed to provide a comprehensive framework for understanding and addressing the impact of exceptional accidental actions by fire on structural systems. Objectives include:

· The characteristics of the action (fire);

· The structural responses in thermal terms;

· The principles of fire protection;

· The strategies of fire engineering applied to real case studies

Part 1 : Structural Systems

The student

1. Is able to propose and justify different methods for constructing and analyzing composite steel–concrete slab systems in high-rise buildings.

2. Demonstrate the ability to prove and verify the load-bearing capacity of composite structural systems using appropriate calculations.

3. Is competent to identify and recommend suitable bracing methods for high-rise buildings, and to calculate the lateral stability provided by these systems.

4. Is able to develop conceptual designs for wide-span structural systems, define relevant assessment criteria, and critically evaluate their advantages and disadvantages regarding load-bearing capacity and displacement behavior.

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Part 2 : Fire Engineering

The student

1. Is able to describe the thermal actions associated with the development of a fire and their implications for structural safety,

2. Can explain the different possible approaches for calculating and characterizing a fire,
3. Can describe the different parameters influencing the thermal behavior of materials like steel, concrete and wood, and the link with the modification of their mechanical behavior,

4. Knows and can apply the “membrane behavior” of a composite steel-concrete flooring system in a fire situation;

5. Is able to describe and perform the different steps involved in a fire engineering calculation on a typical building,

6. Knows the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of fireproof design – like for example coating, intumescent paints, Promat type materials and oversizing structural elements.

High Rise Buildings in Steel and Concrete Composite Structure

Part 1 : Structural Systems

1. Introduction

2. Exemplification of worldwide well known buildings

3. Flooring Systems in steel-composite structure

4. Impacts on high rise systems

5. Bracing systems

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Part 2 : Fire Engineering

1. Introduction

2. Fundamental of fire development into a building compartment

3. Localised fire and traveling fire concepts

4. Behaviour of steel structures under fire conditions

5. Behaviour of steel concrete composite structures under fire conditions

6. Application of fire engineering to real buildings and case studies

#FUNDAMENTAL COURSE:

– 2 attempts maximum

– The student must have obtained, under penalty of exclusion, a final grade higher than or equal to 10 points at the end of the fourth (4th) semester

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#ASSESSMENT: combined examination

Task 1 Written exam (50%)

Objectives: Show the ability to apply the learned analyzing- and calculation methods, which have been explained in the lecture and shown exemplarily in the tutorials��
Assessment rules: Hand-written exam. Allowed are only (1) Pens and (2) Calculator (non-programmable). All other material is not allowed at the table. All other material like mobile phones, computer, notepads, notebooks, etc, bags, rucksack and jackets must be stored far away at the wall on one side of the classroom.
Assessment criteria: Obtained points in the exam

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Task 2����Report on Fire Engineering (15%)

Objectives: Show the ability to apply the learned analyzing- and calculation methods, which have been explained in the lecture and shown exemplarily in the tutorials.


Assessment rules: A Report must be delivered answering a given set of questions

Assessment criteria: Obtained points in the report

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Task 3�� Final Oral Exam (35%)

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Objectives: Basing on the delivered report, a final oral assessment will be done

Assessment rules: Oral exam. Allowed are no additional means, only pens and paper to support the answers to the questions. All other material is not allowed at the table. All other material like mobile phones, computer, notepads, notebooks, etc, bags, rucksack and jackets must be stored far away at the wall on one side of the classroom.

Assessment criteria: Judge the ability to assess Fire Engineering problems withing�� given boundary conditions.

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Note: Students may retake the exam each semester (up to two attempts). If a student retakes the exam, they must retake Parts 1 and 3. Part 2 (report): the student may choose to write a new report, or revise the one submitted during their first attempt at the exam.

Literature list

– Own Script and Tutorial��
-EN 1992,��
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-L. Simoes da Silva, R. Simoes, H. Gervasio : Design of Steel Structures, ECCS Eurocode Design Manuals, Wiley Ernst und Sohn, Berlin, New York .
-Bungale taranath; “Structural Analysis and Design of Tall Building”, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, New York.
– Bungale Taranath; “Wind and Earthquake Resistant Buildings”,
-W.F. Chen, E.M. Lui; “Handbook of Structural Analysis and Design”; Taylor and Francis, Boca Raton, USA
-Akbar Tamboli; “Tall and Supertall Buildings”, Mc Graw Hill Edication, New York
-D. Dujmovic, B. Androic, I. Lukacevic: “Composite Structures according to Eurocode 4”, Wiley Ernst und Sohn, Berlin

• Course title: Methods in Digital Building – BIM
• Number of ECTS: 4
• Course code: MCES-3
• Module(s): Methods in Digital Building – BIM
• Language: EN
• Mandatory: Yes

​​Discover what BIM is and how it works, from the point of view of a civil Engineer in a collaborative BIM project by using specific tools to achieve usual required tasks​.

• Understand what BIM is and how it works.����


• Understand how to create a basic structural 3D model using REVIT modeling skills in a collaborative context��


• Understand how works parametric modeling + practice it��


• Understand how works 3D coordination + practice it��


• Understand how works 4D simulation + practice it��


• Understand how the quantity takes off and the documentation generation works + practice it.��


• Be able to use a BIM collaborative platform to exchange documents, 3D models and comments.��

• BIM theory with practical application and several BIM use cases ��
• Basic structural modeling with Revit��
• Parametric modeling with Revit + Dynamo��
• Information (data) management in a BIM model, mapping to IFC open format File ��
• 3D models coordination through clash detection in Autodesk Navisworks ��
• 4D simulation with Autodesk Navisworks and GanttProject��
• Quantity take-off and tender document production from a BIM Model with ErgoOffice by Quadram ��
• Use of collaborative tools likeAutodesk Construction Cloud or BIMcollab��

MID-TERM EXAM

Task 1: Written exam (25%)

• Objectives: ​​Check if the student understands what BIM is and how it works, in general. Check if the student knows how to explore a BIM Model and find information in it.​��


• Assessment rules: ​​​Each student must answer a bench of questions, based on theoretical knowledge or tool practice. Each question will refer to a concept learned during the course, or a manipulation also done during the course and replicate. They won’t have access to lesson material.


• Assessment criteria: ​​For each good answer, the student will get 1 point. Answers can’t be partially answered, so there is no possibility of getting 0.5 points. ​​��

Task 2: Written exam (35%)

• Objectives: ​​​​Check if the student gets basic skills on REVIT DYNAMO.​����


• Assessment rules: ​​​​Each student must follow production steps to achieve specific BIM deliverables: a simple REVIT model and an export in an IFC format, and a simple dynamo script to modify. They won’t have access to lessons material.​��


• Assessment criteria: Each production step, regardless of the software used, is precisely described and is worth one or a few points.

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FINAL EXAM

Task 3: Written exam (15%)

• Objectives: ​​​​​​Check if the student knows how to explore a collaborative BIM Platform like Autodesk Construction Cloud and find information in it.​�� ��


• Assessment rules: ​​​​​​Each student must answer a bench of questions, based on tool practice. Each question will refer to a manipulation done during the course and to replicate. They won’t have access to lessons material​.


• Assessment criteria: ​​For each good answer, the student will get 1 point. Answers can’t be partially answered, so there is no possibility to get 0.5 points.

Task 4: Written exam (25%)

• Objectives: ​​​​​​​​Check if the student gets basic skills on NAVISWORKS​��​�� ��


• Assessment rules: ​​​​​​Each student must follow production steps to achieve specific BIM deliverables: a clash detection with Navisworks and a 4D simulation also with Navisworks.�� ��They won’t have access to lessons material.


• Assessment criteria: ​Each production step, regardless of the software used, is precisely described and is worth one or a few points. The way steps are defined allows the student to “skip” some steps but, however, achieve the following ones and get related points.

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Note: If a student fails, he or she may retake the exam in a subsequent semester (up to a maximum of four attempts). Each of the four sections will be re-evaluated.

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​Each course material will be shared on Moodle.

Even if it’s not mandatory, It is recommended that every student practice a little on REVIT using web tutorials, to at least “discover” it before beginning courses.​

• Course title: Thin Walled Structures
• Number of ECTS: 5
• Course code: MCES-4
• Module(s): Thin Walled Structures
• Language: EN
• Mandatory: Yes

Students gain a solid grasp of linear continuum mechanics and how it underpins structural models. They delve into kinematical and dimensional reduction, which forms the basis for prevalent plate and beam models, including Reissner-Mindlin, Kirchhoff-Love, Timoshenko-Ehrenfest, and Euler-Bernoulli. They also confront and learn to overcome numerical challenges like shear-locking in plates and beams by employing suitable models. Additionally, they explore the complexities of curved three-dimensional shell models.

The students will be able to select the appropriate structural model for plane and curved thin-walled structures. They can perform the structural analysis of plane and curved thin-walled structures and are able to perform a critical interpretation of the resulting stress distribution and displacements.

Theory of plane thin-walled structures:�� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� ��
1. Introduction to tensor algebra and calculus on Cartesian grids, as well as variational calculus, representing the mathematical foundation of continuum mechanics
2. Linear elasticity is derived from the linearization of continuum mechanics for linear isotropic Saint-Venant–Kirchhoff materials
3. Kinematical and dimensional reduction is applied to retrieve structural models such as plates, beams and finally shells.

The lecture expands on theoretical concepts by exploring various techniques to derive both exact and estimated solutions for the fundamental equations in forms of displacement and combined displacement/stress. This includes solving partial differential equations, employing the concept of virtual displacements and stresses for thin-walled structures, and utilizing ansatz functions for comprehensive and localized support, such as finite elements. Additionally, it examines the reliability and responsiveness of these solutions.

Written exam (100%)

#FUNDAMENTAL COURSE:

– 2 attempts maximum

– The student must have obtained, under penalty of exclusion, a final grade higher than or equal to 10 points at the end of the fourth (4th) semester

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Literature resources

Timoshenko, Woinowsky-Krieger: Theory of plates and shells (McGraw-Hill) 

Jawad: Theory and design of plate and shell structures (Chapman and Hall),
Reddy: Theory and analysis of elastic plates and shells (Taylor Francis),
Ugural: Stresses in beams, plates and shells (CRC Press),
Marti: Theory of structures (Wiley),
Schafer: Computational Engineering – Introduction to Numerical Methods, Springer,
Itskov: Tensor Algebra and Tensor Analysis for Engineers, Springer,
Jeppe: Continuum Mechanics of Beam and Plate Flexure, Aalborg ����ͷ��versity.

In addition to above further reading material the students have access to lecture notes and software.

• Course title: Finite Element Analysis of Structures
• Number of ECTS: 5
• Course code: MCES-5
• Module(s): Finite Element Analysis of Structures
• Language: EN
• Mandatory: Yes

In this course, students gain an understanding of the finite element method, which is utilized to derive approximate solutions for the mathematical equations (specifically, partial differential equations) that are fundamental to the analysis of conventional structural elements, including trusses, beams, and plates. Emphasis is placed on recognizing the underlying physical and mathematical principles, as well as on the practical application of these principles through the development and execution of computer programs. This approach provides a comprehensive academic framework for conducting standard finite element analysis.

Starting from basic strong-form governing equations of linear but also geometrically nonlinear structural problems, the students will be able to obtain the associated (linearized) weak form on the basis of the principle of virtual displacements and virtual forces. They know about the most important steps of discretization of geometry and physics, they are familiar with the basic (isoparametric) Lagrange-type elements in 1D, 2D and 3D. The students can identify and understand the steps of pre-processing, element matrix computation, system matrix assembly, solution and post-processing in theory and source code (Python). The students will be able to distinguish stress and stability problems and to perform reliable assessment of finite element analyses to linear and nonlinear structures.

Python Intro contents:

M1. Introduction to Python: Installation of Python, Python concepts;��
M2. First steps with Python: Walkthrough tutorial and 1st application exercise;
M3. Aspects of programming/data analysis/visualization in Python: 2nd application exercise.

Lecture/Exercise Contents:

1. Introduction to FE as part of the design tool chain to structures, structural components
2. Overview on governing equations for some structures (bar, beam, slab, plate, membrane, shell, solid);��
3. Method of weighted residuals (trial function, residual, test function, integral form, weak form);��
4. Discretization of geometry (partitioning of the domain, meshing, local coordinate system, mapping, Jacobi matrix);��
5. Discretization of physics (local and global derivatives, isoparametric concept)
6. Numerical integration of the weak form (Gauss quadrature): element matrix and element force vector, assembly, system of linear algebraic equations, solution methods (direct, iterative);��
7. Nonlinear problems: general approach via Newton-Raphson method, consistent linearization
8. Geometrically nonlinear structures – Green—Lagrange strains��

Written exam (100%)

Four voluntary take-home assignments can improve final grade by max 4 grade points if the exam is passed with min 50%.

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#FUNDAMENTAL COURSE:


– 2 attempts maximum
– The student must have obtained, under penalty of exclusion, a final grade higher than or equal to 10 points at the end of the fourth (4th) semester

Literature resources

Bathe, K.-J., Finite element procedures, Prentice Hall, 1996��
Bonet, J. Wood, R. D., Nonlinear continuum mechanics for finite element analysis, Cambridge ����ͷ��versity Press, 1997��
de Borst, R.; Crisfield, M. A.; Remmers, J. J. C. Verhoosel, C. V., Non-linear finite element analysis of solids and structures, John Wiley Sons, 2012��
Cook, R. D., Finite element modeling for stress analysis, John Wiley Sons, 1995��
Logan, D. L., A first course in the finite element method, Cengage Learning, 2010��
Reddy, J. N., An introduction to the finite element method, McGraw-Hill, 2006��
Reddy, J. N., An introduction to nonlinear finite element analysis, Oxford ����ͷ��versity Press, 2004
Schafer: Computational Engineering – Introduction to Numerical Methods, Springer
Itskov: Tensor Algebra and Tensor Analysis for Engineers, Springer
Zohdi: A Finite Element Primer for Beginners, Springer

In addition to above further reading material the students have access to lecture notes, lecture videos, software.

• Course title: Circular Economy in the construction sector
• Number of ECTS: 3
• Course code: MCES-6
• Module(s): Circular Economy in the construction sector
• Language: EN
• Mandatory: Yes

This course aims to educate students on the principles of circular economy and a business model linked to it. Subsequently, students will acquire knowledge on implementing these concepts in the construction sector, with a particular focus on buildings. The course will involve collaborative group projects where students will apply the principles of the circular economy to a construction project.��

In this course, you will gain knowledge in the following areas:

• Fundamental principles of the circular economy


• The five guiding circles for implementing a circular economy


• Applying circular economy principles to the construction industry


• Designing buildings that are adaptable


• Implementing a layered approach to building design


• Selecting appropriate circular building materials


• Integrating circular economy principles into construction projects


• Circular economy current challenges


• Sustainability certifications in the construction industry.
  

Circular Economy, sustainable construction, Reuse/Repair/Recycle, Product-as-a-Service.

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Individual Projects 30 % – you will present to the class a poster with your novel circular ideas

Group project 70 % The group work component will provide you with practical experience in implementing circular economy practices in the construction sector.

Literature Resources

• Course notes posted on Moodle,


• Circular economy book references.

• Course title: Life Cycle Assessment and Eco Design
• Number of ECTS: 3
• Course code: MSPC-4
• Module(s): Life Cycle Assessment and Eco Design
• Language: EN
• Mandatory: Yes

Students of this course learn to design products/megastructures following the principles of sustainability. For that, students get to know what sustainable products and sustainable resources can mean. Additionally, students understand how a product’s performance for sustainability can be assessed in order to critically reflect on it. Particularly, the course aims at enabling students to apply life cycle assessment (LCA) and eco-design methods.

After successfully participating in the course, students will be able to

1.) independently improve the environmental performance of their products/megastructures and developing sustainable product concepts by applying eco-design strategies, principles and methods in the early stages of the development process,

2.)�� integrate the ecological perspective in the technical product creation, and

3.) conduct their own LCA studies.

The content of the course focuses on the following main areas:

– Introduction to sustainable development and related concept;

– The importance of life cycle thinking;

– The life cycle of products, services and megastructures;

– Environmental impacts and their indicators;

– Eco-design strategies, principles and methods;

– Manual calculation of LCA;

– Practical issues of LCA;

– Critical review of LCA studies;

– LCA and eco-design in early stages of the development process.

Quiz 1 /��
Written exam (33.33%)

Quiz 2 /��Written exam (33.33%)

Quiz 3 /��Written exam (33.33%)

• Objective of the assignments: apply theoretical knowledge (concepts, categories) from previous lectures.


• Assessment criteria: correct choices in quizzes with various question types.


• Assessment rules: positive points for correct choices, negative points for wrong choices; each question is weighted equally.

Literature resources

Baumann, H; Tillman, A-M: The Hitch Hiker’s Guide to LCA: An Orientation in Life Cycle Assessment Methodology and Applications. Professional Pub. Service 2004����
Crul, M.R.M; Diehl J.C: Design for Sustainability: A Step-by-Step Approach. ����ͷ��ted Nations Environment Programme 2009

• Course title: Structural Dynamics
• Number of ECTS: 4
• Course code: MCES-7
• Module(s): Structural Dynamics
• Language: EN
• Mandatory: Yes

The students know the theoretical foundations of discrete and continuous (longitudinal, transversal and torisional in 1D continua/structures, wave propagation in thin-walled structures) vibration problems and associated single- and multiple-degree of freedom systems. They can develop suitable models of two- and three-dimensional frame structures and know how to apply methods for the solution of the resulting system of equations of motion. The students know typical sources of structural excitation in civil and mechanical engineering and can perform first analyses based on the code (DIN).

The students will be able to:
·Develop eligible structural models for selected constructions;
·Perform the associated vibration analysis and its critical interpretation;��
·Identify suitable modifications of structural designs in order to meet coexisting criteria such as safety, reliability and resource efficiency.

Periodic and non-periodic vibration; modelling of rigid-body systems and continuous flexible structures (rods, beams, torsion, frame structures, plane structures); derivation of the set of equations of motion: synthetic and analytic method; rotational motion/constrained motion; linearisation and solution of the equation of motion; free and forced vibration of undamped and damped structures; modal analysis and modal synthesis; modal reduction.����

Exemplarily, the following engineering applications are discussed in detail:

· earthquake engineering: seismic excitation, response spectrum method,
· wind engineering: wind and fluid flow excitations, flow-induced vibrations,
· bridge engineering: dynamic railway excitation,��
· damping: active and passive damping devices
· rotor dynamics, aerodynamic forces: application to wind turbines.

Final written exam (60-100%)

The exam assesses the student’s ability to apply the taught theoretical principles and methods to engineering problems. Written (closed book) exam of 120 minutes duration with a (strict) minimum pass requirement of 50%. Please note further information given at the front page of the examination sheet. Exam rating is done on a 0-100 scale.

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Four optional assignments (0-20%)

��Students can engage in up to 4 voluntary assignments during the semester. Assignment tasks and individualized problems require prior approval by the lecturer. Details will be communicated as the course progresses. Assignment rating is done on a 0-100 scale.

Lecture material: The presentation slides discussed during the lecture Structural Dynamics are available for download. Additional material is made available during the individual class or ready for download in the description of the course week on Moodle.
Further reading:
�� �� R. R. Craig: Structural Dynamics. John Wiley Sons, New York (1981)
�� �� S. D. Timoshenko; D. H. Young; W. Weaver: Vibration Problems in Engineering. Wiley, New York (1974)
�� �� R. Gasch; K. Knothe: Strukturdynamik. Springer-Verlag, Berlin [in German]

• Course title: Transport Systems Analysis
• Number of ECTS: 4
• Course code: MPDD-34
• Module(s): Transport Systems Analysis
• Language: EN
• Mandatory: Yes

This course provides the fundamentals of traffic and transport systems theory: it aims at understanding and managing the relationship between demand for mobility and the various transportation systems and explains how these lead to economic and societal problems such as congestion, pollution, etc.
The goal is to provide a broad view of transportation systems analysis covering both private and public transport systems, and to complement this overview with a discussion of aspects like congestion analysis and management, intelligent transportation systems, traffic data collection methods, and new sustainable options (travel sharing, multi-modality, e-cars, etc.).

1.�������� Provide the student the student with a basic knowledge of transportation systems and to get in touch with the most relevant issues addressed by transportation systems theory.��

2.�������� Introduce the student to theoretical and practical tools to analyse traffic and transport systems, to solve traffic management and infrastructure planning and design problems.

1.�� �� ��Introduction to transport systems analysis and transport planning and management;
2.�� �� ��Supply systems and traffic flow theory: Urban and motorway systems, definition of capacity, Macroscopic models (fundamental diagram approach);
3.�� �� ��Demand and Travel behavior: Basics of random utility theory, decision making processes, choice set generation; 4-stage modelling, OD estimation from traffic data
4.�� �� ��Traffic assignment and equilibrium: Traffic assignment processes; equilibrium principles;
5.�� �� ��Planning and scheduling of Public Transport: Timetabling, railway capacity, safety systems, real-time rescheduling and management; PT planning and design, sustainable mobility, multimodal networks
6.�� �� ��Infrastructure planning and design: Basics of transport economics, pricing problems, road maintenance strategies, design and planning of new infrastructures
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Theme:
1. The complexity of modelling transportation networks is elaborated in detail, from the analysis of the demand to the arising of congestion problems and how to mitigate them.
2. Different management solutions are described in the second part of the course to learn how to reduce transportation costs, and seek sustainable mobility targets.

1) Written Examination (end-of-course assessment):��

Objectives:��

Solve numerical exercises and

answer questions on theory

Assessment rules:

5 questions (2 theory, 3 numerical) – 4 points each

Assessment criteria:

At least 2 theory and one exercise must be completed to pass

Weight for final grade: 50 % – MDD

100 %�� – MSCE

2)
Be able to collect and analyse data and create a demand model

Assessment rules:��
Follow the 4step model to generate an OD matrix��

Assessment criteria:��
Write a report (3000 words)

Weight for final grade: 50 % – (MDD/MARCH only)

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Course handouts, course notes.
Cascetta E. Transport Systems Analysis. Springer (complementary reading)
Ortuzar J. and Willumsen P. Transport Modelling. Wiley (complementary reading)

• Course title: Transport Systems – Project
• Number of ECTS: 2
• Course code: MCES-8
• Module(s): Transport Systems – Project
• Language: EN
• Mandatory: Yes

The objective of the course is to acquire the understanding and know-how of building a transportation planning model. The course is based on a widely used commercial software PTV Visum, which allows to simulate the traffic and transport flows on a region and assess different planning solutions. The students will apply the theory learnt at the Transport Systems Analysis: Theory, in particular the development of a demand model using the 4-step approach (generation, distribution, mode choice and traffic assignment) starting from real data (sociodemographic, traffic data) and test different planning solution to resolve traffic congestion issues in Luxembourg.

The students will work in teams of 2-3 and acquire the following learning outcomes:
-Regression modelling of real data
-Linear optimization
-Calibration and validation procedures
-Simulation
-Impact assessment
Additionally, they will learn how to use a widely used commercial software, PTV-Visum.

The course is given at the computer classroom where PTV-Visum is accessible. First, the students will compete a training to learn the basics of the software and work on using the data to construct a demand model using excel. Then they will validate their demand model using traffic data and finally forecast future demand to come up with planning solutions to resolve future issues. Three phases are defined. In the first month (March) they will work on the data and construct the demand model, then (April) they will use the demand model into the software and calibrate and validate the traffic model. Finally (May) they will apply forecasting for predicting the future demand and assessing potential solutions.

Group work (100%):

Task 1: Construct an origin-destination (OD) matrix using a regression model and linear optimization – write a report on the procedure followed from data collection to creating the OD matrix.

Task 2: Calibrate the OD matrix using traffic counts and by simulating traffic flows with Visum – iteratively simulate flows and correct the OD matrix to match the real traffic data in excel.

Task 3: Forecast future demand growth and assess the impact on simulation of different planning solutions – write a report on the future scenarios and impact assessment.

Literature resources

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TSA: Theory lectures and slides
Sociodemographic data provided
Traffic data provided
Tutorial

• Course title: Project management methods for construction projects
• Number of ECTS: 3
• Course code: MCES-9
• Module(s): Project management methods for construction projects
• Language: EN
• Mandatory: Yes

The aim of the course “Project management methods for construction projects” is to provide students with a sound understanding of how project management works in the construction industry and in building construction in particular. The participants should understand the particular challenges of this industry, including the complex planning processes, the coordination of many parties involved and the strict adherence to deadlines and budgets.

At the end of the course, students should be able to effectively manage a building construction project from planning to completion and apply the tools and methods commonly used to keep the quality, time and costs of a construction project under control.

Basics of project management in the construction industry:��
From project initiation to completion.

Special challenges in construction:��
Unpredictable factors and risk management on the construction site.

Important project management methods:��
Dealing with scheduling, cost control, quality management and resource control.

Use of project management tools:��
Presentation and application of software solutions such as BIM (Building Information Modeling), project planning software (e.g. MS Project) and collaboration platforms.

Written exam (100%)

Students are presented with a sample project which they must use to check compliance with the targets set by the customer. To pass the test, the existing deviations from the fields, costs, scheduling and qualities must��be identified and the necessary steps for the 3 fields (costs, scheduling and qualities) must be named based��on the identified deviations.

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Attendance (Pass/Fail)

Students must have attended at least 75% of the lectures to be able to write the exam.��

• Course title: Engineering Surveying
• Number of ECTS: 5
• Course code: MCES-10
• Module(s): Engineering Surveying
• Language: EN
• Mandatory: Yes

The general aim is to provide a module for students of the Master in Civil Engineering Sciences, to introduce them to and raise the awareness of the field of engineering surveying (ES) on a modern construction site��with a focus on megastructures and sustainability.�� More specific aims of the module include:
·�� �� �� �� to provide knowledge and understanding of current theories and developments,
·�� �� �� �� to encourage an understanding and critical awareness of observation techniques and their associated error budgets,
·�� �� �� �� to enhance understanding of the relevant design and management processes, and
·�� �� �� �� to gain experience in the analysis of spatial information in combination with practical Geographical Information Systems (GIS) skills.

Sudents will obtain the��
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1) knowledge and understanding of��
– scientific concepts, principles and theories appropriate to ES relevant to megastructures,��
– advanced techniques appropriate to the application of technologies in ES and geospatial data analysis;��

2) intellectual skills: ability to��
– select and apply mathematical methods in modeling, analysis, and problem-solving,��
– select and apply scientific and technological principles to model, analyze and solve problems;��

3) subject-based practical skills: ability to��
– use relevant information technology,��
– carry out field surveys and geospatial analysis using GIS;��

4) skills for life and work��
– communication skills,��
– problem-solving skills,��
– analytical skills,��
– knowledge application.��

Geodetic Principles – Definitions, Coordinate Systems and Reference Systems, Map projections
Vertical Control – Instruments, Principles, Error sources
Angle and Distance Measurements – Instruments, Principles, Corrections, Reductions
Analytical Methods 1 – Statistical Principles, Errors and Error Propagation
Analytical Methods 2 – Least-squares adjustment
Geodetic computations 1 – Coordinate Computations, Traversing
Geodetic Computations 2 – Transformations, Areas and Volumes
Satellite Positioning – Principles, Observations, Error and Positioning
Geographical Information Systems – Introduction and Applications
Setting Out – Basic and advanced procedures, coordinates, curves and grids
Photogrammetry and 3D Imaging 1 – Laser Scanning and 3D Point clouds
Photogrammetry and 3D Imaging 2 – Photogrammetry and 3D Image Processing

Themes: 1. Megastructures & 2. Sustainability:
1. All chapters will have a special focus on megastructures and their associated complexities in terms of geodetic instrumentation and systems, analytical methods, their applications and related management systems.
2. GIS technology provides the means for planning, managing, analysing and visualizing data associated with developing and managing infrastructure, especially of megastructures. Hence, it plays an ever increasing role as a tool in engineering and construction in a world with limited resources.

The final mark is a combination of coursework (10%), project work (30%) and written exam (60%).

– Project work: report and presentation, correctness, technical detail, terminology (Assessment rubric)��

–��Written examination: correctness of calculations and technical knowledge��
– Coursework: technical correctness of calculations

Literature:

Uren, J. and Price, W.F.: “Surveying for Engineers”, 5th Ed., Palgrave Macmillan, 2010.��
Schofiled, W. and Breach, M.: „Engineering Surveying“, 6th Ed., Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, 2007.��
Witte, B. and Sparla, P: „Vermessungskunde und Grundlagen der Statistik für das Bauwesen“, Wichmann Verlag, Berlin-Offenbach, 2011��
Benning, W.:“Statistik in Geodäsie, Geoinformation und Bauwesen“, Wichmann Verlag, Berlin-Offenbach, 2009��
Möser, M et al.: „Handbuch Ingenieurgeodäsie – Ingenieurbau“, Wichmann Verlag, Berlin-Offenbach, 2008.��
Bill, R. and Resnik, B.: “Vermessungskunde für den Planungs-, Bau- und Umweltbereich“, Wichmann Verlag, Berlin-Offenbach, 2009��
Van Sickle, J.: “GPS for Land surveyors”, CRC Press, 2008.��
Hofmann-Wellenhof, B., Lichtenegger, H., Wasle, E.: “GNSS – Global Navigation Satellite Systems: GPS, Glonass, Galileo and more”, Springer, 2007.��
Heywood, I., Cornelius, S. Carver, S. (2006) An introduction to geographical information systems, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall.��
Longley, P.A., Goodchild, M., Maguire, D.J., Rhind, D.W. (2010), Geographic Information Systems and Science, 3rd Edition, Wiley��

• Course title: Sustainable Water and Resources Management
• Number of ECTS: 5
• Course code: MPDD-35
• Module(s): Sustainable Water and Resources Management
• Language: EN
• Mandatory: Yes

Currently, a transition is taking place in Europe towards an increasing awareness of the impact of our behavior on the environment. Instead of unrestricted use of fossil fuels, the focus is slowly shifting towards minimizing energy consumption or using renewable sources of energy with the purpose to reduce carbon emissions. The current configuration of the urban water cycle is, from and energy use perspective, not as sustainable as it could be. For example, more than 85% of the energy input in the total urban water cycle (drinking water production, distribution, use in households, wastewater collection and treatment) is used to heat our water. Much of this energy is simply wasted and ultimately discharged to the environment. The creation of a system with a sustainable use of energy within the urban water cycle is necessary.

This course provides the fundamentals of sustainable technologies in wastewater and sludge treatment: it aims at understanding and managing the main processes that are necessary, the consumption of energy to conduct these processes in wastewater treatment plants as well as the possibilities of energy production from wastewater and sludge. The main goal is to provide a broad view of conventional wastewater treatment technologies and new sustainable options.

In addition to the theoretical part of this course, case studies will be presented by internal and external experts, simulation tools used in practice are provided to get a deeper knowledge in interactions between different treatment processes. The course is complete by two field trips to national and international enterprises dealing with sustainable wastewater and sludge treatment technologies.

1. 
   Provide the student with a basic knowledge of transportation systems and to get in touch with the most relevant issues addressed by transportation systems theory.
   


2. 
   Introduce the student to theoretical and practical tools to analyse traffic and transport systems, to solve traffic management and infrastructure planning and design problems.
   

I. State of the art in wastewater and sludge treatment

II. Future challenges

• Climate change
• Demographic development
• Shortage/limitation of Resources (energy, phosphorus)

III. Emerging pollutants: Micropollutants in wastewater

IV. Resources in Wastewater

• Energy (consumption + production)��
• Nutrients (recovery)
• Water (reuse

V. Ressource-oriented concepts in wastewater treatment

Written Examination + Computer-aided essay

• Metcalf Eddy: ‘Wastewater Engineering, Treatment and Reuse’


• Water Environment Federation ‘Energy Conservation in Water and Wastewater’


• Cao ‘Mass flow and Energy Efficiency of Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants’


• Environmental Protection Agency: ‘An Energy Management Guidebook for Wastewater and Water Utilities’


• Asano ‘Wastewater Reclamation and Reuse’


• Khanal ‘Anaerobic Biotechnology for Bioenergy Production: Principles and Applications’

• Course title: Energy efficiency of buildings, part 1 & 2, lab 1
• Number of ECTS: 4
• Course code: MPDD-11
• Module(s): Energy efficiency of buildings, part 1 & lab 1
• Language:
• Mandatory: Yes

Concepts for energy efficient and comfortable buildings

Students understand basics of comfort and energy in buildings
The student understands��the relevant parameters for energy efficient buildings:
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The basics in building physics and the aspects related to the building envelope
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The user and his need in terms of comfort
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The technical installations, especially heating / ventilation / air-conditioning / lighting
The student��
understands and can work with the energy relevant parameters of building materials and building components.
The student��
knows the common technical installations and t
he student��
is able to evaluate them on their energy performance. relevant parameter of building.
The student��
understands the basics of establishing energy balances and evaluations of buildings.
As civil engineer��
the��student��
disposes on the necessary knowledge and vocabulary to communicate with the specialists (energy consultants, building services engineers…) in this field.

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Basics in building physics and energy efficiency of buildings (Part 1: S. Maas):����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������

1. The role of the building

2. The actual situation of administrative buildings����������

3. Contaminants in buildings��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������

4. Comfort and needs of occupants����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������

5. How to assure thermal comfort������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������

6. Windows (gains, losses, orientation)����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������

7. Air tightness������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������

8. Thermal inertia/mass��������������������

9. Ventilation & cooling����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������

10. Heat pumps and solar collectors������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������

11. Heat recovery��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������

12. Heating needs����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������

13. Final energy and primary energy��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������

14. Coefficients of performance����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������

15. Energy performance certificates��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������

16. The norm EN832��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������

17. The Energy Performance of Buildings Directives (EPBD): 2002/91/EC & 2010/31/EU����������

Lab 1 content (PhD-students/1 ECTS):��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������

1. Thermal comfort����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������

��2. Heat Flowmeter����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������

3. Thermography��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������

4. Lighting��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������

5. Blower-Door Test������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������

6. Software Lesosai for stationary energy balances������������������������������������������������������

7.Thermal Bridges – Catalogue

Part 2 (F. Scholzen):

Concepts for energy efficient and comfortable buildings:��Technical installations��

• Introduction: active and passive measures
• Heating:�� Heat load, heating systems, heat production and distribution
• Ventilation needs
• Moist air, psychrometric diagram (Mollier)
• Air-conditioning: Chillers, Room Air Cooling, Air handling ����ͷ��ts
• Free Cooling
• Short introduction to renewable energies in buildings

��Lab. Sessions:Introduction and general guidelines for the measurements, Thermography, Blower-door test, Measurement of humidity, Measurement of heat flux, Acoustic Measurement

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�� End-of-course assessment:��
���� Written exam – 90 min – 20 points

Oral exam –��
Depending on the number of students and/or external constraints, a partial or completely oral exam format��may be chosen��by the teachers !

��Part I:

1. Roulet, Santé et quailté de l’environnement intérieur dans les bâtiments, 2004, Lausanne


2. Multiple handouts during the lessons


3. W. Feist, das Niedrigenergiehaus, C.F. Müller, 1998


4. RWE Bau Handbuch,VWEW Energieverlag, 2004��

Part II: Script

Part Lab. Sessions��: Hand-out’s

access to LESOSAI for one lab session

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• Course title: Underground structures Advanced soil mechanics
• Number of ECTS: 3
• Course code: MCES-11
• Module(s): Underground structures Advanced soil mechanics
• Language: EN
• Mandatory: Yes

The students acquire the knowledge on the:����
– principles for the assessment of coupled soil behavior under complex loading states and the advanced field and laboratory�� testing methods����
– fundamental concepts for design and construction of resilient geostructures according to soil conditions, expected loads and technical requirements��
– sustainable methods for soil improvement and strategies to estimate the stability and deformation of reinforced soil structures�� ��

Students must know the appropriate solutions for various types of geotechnical problems and their technical limitations and construction details.
Students should be able to understand the basis of empirical, analytical and theoretical methods to assess the performance and design the geotechnical structures��

The course deals with:��
– Advanced in-situ and laboratory testing methods��
– Fundamentals behavior of soils under monotonic and cyclic loading��
– Principles of geotechnical design based on Eurocode 7��
– Shallow and deep Foundations����
– Retaining structures��
– Tunnels and underground structures��
– Soil improvement and corresponding design methods��
– Students must know the appropriate solutions for various types of geotechnical problems and their technical limitations and construction details.��
– Students should be able to understand the basis of empirical, analytical and theoretical methods to assess the performance and design the geotechnical structures����
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Task 1: Theoretical assessment (40%)��
This part of the examination is completely closed-book. Its main objective is to evaluate the students’ general understanding of physical and theoretical aspects in geotechnics, as well as their critical thinking skills and their ability to analyse fundamental engineering concepts related to the assignments.��
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Task 2: Practical exam (60%)��
This part consists of an individual project completed in the examination room. The project may cover topics such as slope stability sensitivity analyses, foundation bearing capacity, retaining structures, etc.��
The main objective of this practical exam is to assess the students’ ability to translate fundamental geotechnical concepts into a numerical model: to set up an appropriate model, perform the analyses, and critically interpret and validate the results.��
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Literature and resources

Book “Foundation Analysis and Design”, by Joseph E. Bowles (McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.)��
Book “Soil Behaviour and Critical States Soil Mechanics”, by David Muir Wood (Cambridge Press)��
Eurocode 7: Geotechnical design – Part 2: Ground investigation and testing��
Book: Recommendations on Piling (EA-Pfähle) – German Geotechnical Society (DGGT) by Ernst Sohn��
Book: Recommendations on Excavations EAB – German Geotechnical Society (DGGT) by Ernst Sohn Book “Recommendations for Design and Analysis of Earth Structures using Geosynthetic Reinforcements – EBGEO”, German Geotechnical Society (DGGT), Publisher: Ernst Sohn (Wiley)�� ��

Lecture notes��

• Course title: Advanced (Design) project / Case Study
• Number of ECTS: 9
• Course code: MSCE-35
• Module(s): Advanced (Design) project / Case Study
• Language: EN
• Mandatory: Yes

In this project the students will learn to implement and combine their knowledge and skills obtained from the technical courses (steel, concrete, etc.), the management courses (project management, managerial accounting/entrepreneurship) and also the skills in presentation and scientific writing. They have to develop and optimise the structural design of a real project considering the building construction method within their sustainability and the boundary conditions of the project.

1. The student is able to do scientific��and��engineering��analyses for the structural design and management of an important project and will develop realizable technical solutions and construction details for it (problem analysis – solver – solution).

2. The student can implement the main themes related to megastructures and sustainable engineering.

3.�� The student is able to organise the project work and to respect the time schedule of it, looking at the capacities and character styles available in the group.

4.�� The student is able to fulfil the set tasks by an independent elaboration.

5.�� The student is able to present this work in scientific writing and presentation.

· Project management
· Project analyses
· Project planning
· Project implementation
· Project design
. Project presentation

Themes: 1. Megastructures & 2. Sustainability:The students have to implement the two themes Megastructures & Sustainability into their project.

Report Presentation

All professors of civil engineering

• Course title: Steel & Composite Structures 2 – Bridges
• Number of ECTS: 4
• Course code: MSCE-36
• Module(s): Steel & Composite Structures 2 – Bridges
• Language: EN
• Mandatory: Yes

The learning target concerns the structure of a modern steel road bridge in orthotropic structure for the mid- and long span range. The student will get the knowledge to develop and show the full structural integrity of a steel-based bridge system, basing on the requirements of EN 1991 and EN1993 for action determination and the basic checks of structural integrity including fatigue checks.

The student is able��

1.to assign suitable efficient structural systems for bridges with different span ranges from short span up to long span,
2.to determine the suitable load models of EN1991 of road bridges with respective forces and applicable areas,
3.to develop and draft a structure of a modern orthotropic steel deck plate bridge,
4.to investigate the effects of the different load positions to find the load positions for maximum internal forces and moments with the method of influence line,
5.to determine internal forces and moments with the help of finite element computer programs,
6.to calculate stresses at all relevant positions in the structure according to the various load positions
�� �� �� �� -and to overlay these in order to show the structural integrity for the static load pattern.
7.to apply the load model for fatigue – according to EN 1991 – onto the bridge.
8.to assess the relevant factors, which are applied to the stresses, to respect the fatigue effects out of type of road, type of bridge and estimated traffic count,
9.to show the structural integrity of the bridge and its details for fatigue impact.

1. Introduction to Bridges
2. Overview and Terms
3. Load Assumptions of Road Bridges
4. Steel Road Bridge Structural Analysis��
5. Check of Fatigue Integrity
6. Structural details

Task 1 –��
Active participation��

• 
  Objectives:��Participation in Lectures and Tutorials

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Task 2 –��
Take-home assignment

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  Objectives:��Group Work with final report about a selected bridge structure. The student gets acquainted with the problems of bridge buildings and learns, how these problems have been solved for one exemplary case.

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  Assessment rules:��Group work with different parts for different students and visible separation of the parts.

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  Assessment criteria:��Quality and plausibility of the developed solution concerning the points given in the task assignment.

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Task 3 –��
Presentation

• 
  Objectives:��Learn to present and defend own findings in front of a small audience.

• 
  Assessment rules:��The bridge of Task 2 is taken as basis. Group work with well visible separated parts, allocated to the different students.

• 
  Assessment criteria:��Quality and plausibility of the developed solution concerning the points given in the task assignment

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Task 4 –��
Written exam

• 
  Objectives:��Show the ability to apply the learned analyzing- and calculation methods, which have been explained in the lecture and shown exemplarily in the tutorials

• 
  Assessment rules:��Hand-written exam. Allowed are calculator (non-programmable) and one hand-written sheet (written on both sides). Click or tap here to enter text.

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  Assessment criteria:��Obtained points in the exam
  

Literature list

-EN 1991
-EN 1993
L. Simoes da Silva, R. Simoes, H. Gervasio : Design of Steel Structures, ECCS Eurocode Design Manuals, Wiley Ernst und Sohn, Berlin, New York .
-Script SCS-2 – Steel Bridge
-C. Petersen; “Stahlbau”, Vieweg-Verlag
-K.-J. Schneider; “Bautabellen für Ingenieure”; Werner Verlag��
-U. Kuhlmann; Stahlbau-Kalender, Verlag Ernst und Sohn

• Course title: Composite Structures & Fire Design
• Number of ECTS: 5
• Course code: MSCE-25
• Module(s): Composite Structures & Fire Design
• Language:
• Mandatory: Yes

– Fundamentals of fire development

– Physical basics of heat transfer

– Behavior of building materials under high temperatures

– Actions and effects in fire- Natural fire curve and ISO standard fire

– Design of structural elements in fire- Structural components and details

– Constructive fire protection

– Examples of executed projects

WRITTEN EXAM and HOMEWORK

75% of the grade by the written exam and 25% by homework