Advanced studies

The following modules are offered in the advanced study programme:

BIW4-12 - Building in Existing Contexts - Strengthening of Solid Structures.

The students know the methods of static-constructive building diagnosis with the help of computational and experimental procedures. They are able to analyse existing solid structures with regard to their condition and load-bearing behaviour and to plan and calculate the necessary strengthening measures. Reinforcement with the aid of textile concrete is also a focal point.
The students have in-depth knowledge of modern concrete technology in the construction of existing buildings and new buildings, especially with regard to the production, properties and areas of application of high-performance concretes with and without fibre reinforcement. OPAL

BIW4-21  - Construction in Existing Contexts - Repair Methods and Construction Materials

Students have in-depth knowledge of the durability of building materials and components. They are familiar with building material-related examination methods for building diagnosis and know about the decisive damage mechanisms and, derived from this, about the strategies and methods for the protection, maintenance and repair of buildings with a focus on concrete, reinforced concrete construction and steel construction. Furthermore, they know the building materials and methods used for corrosion protection as well as for the implementation of reprofiling and structural repair measures. The students are also able to deal with the corresponding technical regulations (standards, guidelines, etc.). OPAL

BIW4-52 - Concrete in hydraulic engineering and hydraulic steelwork

The students demonstrate knowledge of special concretes and toning methods in hydraulic engineering (underwater concrete, roller compacted concrete, etc.), the durability prediction and design of hydraulic structures as well as their protection and repair. They know the effects of hydration heat, temperature stresses, constrained and residual stress states as well as crack formation and crack width limitation. Furthermore, they know decisive constructional details, such as structural joints and joint seals. The students are familiar with the structures of special types of structures such as white tanks, reservoirs and sluices as well as with the special set of standards for concrete in hydraulic engineering. The students know the closure types of hydraulic steel structures and their structural and static characteristics. They have knowledge of the design and calculation (static models, load assumptions, standards) of weir gates, sluice gates and segment gates as well as emergency gates. Furthermore, they know different types of seals, their requirements and load pressures. OPAL

BIW4-56 - Building ecology - Building technology

The students have in-depth knowledge of the use of wood and wood-based materials in the building industry with a focus on environmentally friendly manufacturing and processing technologies. They have mastered the basics of environmentally friendly maintenance of buildings and are able to assess the environmental compatibility of building materials from their production and use to their disposal or recycling. Furthermore, they have knowledge of environmentally friendly manufacturing and recycling technologies for mass building materials including asphalt. The students know about processing techniques of accumulating construction waste and the reuse of the material thus obtained.
They are also familiar with the special features of sustainable construction planning, production, transport and assembly as well as the required ecologically relevant verifications including construction examples. OPAL