Structural engineering
B - 6 Accuracy of measuring systems
The construction industry is in a state of change. Whereas in the past structures were inspected at regular intervals and measures were taken in the event of damage, in the future there will be a shift to predictive maintenance. This involves the continuous collection of measurement data and the use of prognosis models to predict the development of the condition of the structure. These prognosis models require a sufficient degree of accuracy of the measurement systems.
In a project/diploma thesis, approaches for the evaluation of the measurement quality (accuracy/precision and measurement uncertainty) are to be compared.
Contact person:
Daniel Gebauer, M. Sc.
Phone: +49 351 463-39425
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B - 3 Reinforcement optimization
Mathes Beratende Ingenieure GmbH is a successful engineering company in the design of structural engineering projects e.g. in the field of university, hospital, school or museum buildings. In the stressful daily engineering routine, assumptions and generalizations are often used for the design of the individual components, which lead to high reinforcement contents. These reinforcement contents may not be necessary from a structural point of view.
The task is to determine positions for a project or for a component from several projects where steel can be saved mathematically. The main focus should be on positions where the greatest savings potential exists from an economic point of view. As a result of the work, strategies or design templates should also be developed that make it easier for an engineer to apply the findings in everyday life and thus, if necessary, to design even more economical structures.
For the work our experienced engineers would be gladly available for questions. A workplace can also be set up in our Dresden office.
If you are interested in this topic, please contact Dr. Bochmann.
Contact person:
Dr. Jakob Bochmann
Phone: 0351 486 794-22
E-mail:
B - 2 Variant investigation bracing
Mathes Beratende Ingenieure GmbH is a successful engineering company in the planning of structural engineering projects, e.g. in the field of university, hospital, school or museum buildings. In most cases, the existing staircase or elevator cores are used for the bracing of buildings. However, for buildings with perforated facades, these wall plates with openings, for example, can also be used for the verification of the bracing.
The task is to investigate different bracing variants for a current project, e.g. by means of a 3D model. Manual secondary calculations also serve as plausibility checks. As a result of the work, the variants are to be compared in order to find the most economical solution. The required calculation and modeling effort should be included in this evaluation.
For the work our experienced engineers would be available for questions. A workspace can also be set up in our Dresden office.
If you are interested in this topic, please contact Dr. Bochmann.
Contact person:
Dr. Jakob Bochmann
Phone: 0351 486 794-22
E-mail:
B - 1 Design planning
Mathes Beratende Ingenieure GmbH is a successful engineering company in the planning of building construction projects, e.g. in the field of university, hospital, school or museum buildings. At the beginning of each project there is always the design phase with different variant investigations.
In the design phase, students have the opportunity to participate in current projects and to carry out various comparisons of variants, e.g. concerning the static systems or the execution of individual components.
If you are interested in participating in such a design process, we would be pleased to develop a suitable task for your project or diploma thesis together with you and a responsible person at the Institute for Solid Construction. This task can then be specifically adapted to the problems and projects currently at hand.
For the work our experienced engineers would be gladly available for questions. A workstation can also be set up in our Dresden office.
If you are interested in this topic, please contact Dr. Bochmann.
Contact person:
Dr. Jakob Bochmann
Phone: 0351 486 794-22
E-mail: