Course detail
Technology and Construction in Architecture
FA-DA4Acad. year: 2023/2024
The content of study is focussed on forming the doctorand in the field of architecture as an expert in building structures, emphasis being put on changes currently taking place in building.
The aim is to improve the knowledge in the field of the theory of structural engineering.
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Entry knowledge
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Basic literature
Herzog, T. Facade Construction Manual, Birkhäuser Architecture, 2004 (DE)
Jenisch, R. Schadenfreies Bauen - Tauwasserschäden, Fraunhofer IRB Verlag, 1996 (DE)
Sedlbauer, K. Flat Roof Construction Manual, Birkhäuser Architecture, 2010 (EN)
Smith, P. Structural Design of Buildings, Wiley-Blackwell, April 2016 (EN)
The Structural Design of Tall and Special Buildings, ISSN: 1541-7808 (EN)
Watts, A. Modern Construction: Facades, Springer Vienna Architecture, 2004 (EN)
Recommended reading
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme ARCHURB Doctoral
specialization URBAN , 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
specialization ARCH , 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional - Programme ARCHURB Doctoral
specialization URBAN , 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
specialization ARCH , 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional - Programme ARCHURB Doctoral
specialization ARCH , 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
specialization URBAN , 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional - Programme ARCHURB Doctoral
branch URBAN , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
branch ARCH , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional - Programme ARCHURB Doctoral
branch ARCH , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
branch ARCH , 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
branch URBAN , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
branch URBAN , 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
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Syllabus
Bearing structures of low-rise houses of natural materials,cellular structures; non-traditional building materials (unburnt clay, straw, etc.), their properties, conditions for their use in new and reconstructed buildings.
Bearing structures of sacred buildings, structural systems of modern buildings.
Static investigation of buildings, diagnostic methods.
Failures of buildings, causes, manifestations.
Repair of buildings, new methods of reconstructing and underpining buildings.
Clearance of buildings, conditions, procedures, recycling.