Course detail

Radiation methods in civil engineering

FAST-DIB024Acad. year: 2025/2026

The use of radiometric methods for measuring the density and humidity of building materials. Design and realization of shielding structures against the effects of ionizing radiation. Radiographic investigation of the course of reinforcement in reinforced concrete structures and pre-stressed concrete structures.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Leonard Hobst, CSc.

Department

Institute of Building Testing (SZK)

Entry knowledge

Graduate from faculty of civil engineering, knowledge of subjects specialized in building testing, diagnostic equipment, building survey and quality management.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Aims

Acquainting of students with latest flaw detection and other methods used for building materials and structures testing, seminar thesis elaborating with entries of suitable testing methods in relation to the diploma thesis theme.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme DKA-K Doctoral 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme DPC-K Doctoral 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme DPA-K Doctoral 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme DPC-K Doctoral 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Leonard Hobst, CSc.

Syllabus

  • 1.–4. Assignment and processing of research in the field of radiation methods in the building industry.
  • 5.–8. Seminar thesis entry and its consultation.
  • 9.–13. Final consultation, seminar thesis submission, oral examination.