Czech

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Institute of Building Structures (PST)

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Professional knowledge

• Knows the procedures of engineering geological and hydrogeological surveys and their importance for the foundation of buildings.
• Has knowledge of types of foundation soils, earthworks, and methods of ensuring the stability of excavations.
• Understands the principles of designing shallow and deep foundations, including the specifics of foundation work in complicated conditions (property boundaries, vacant lots).
• Has a command of the principles of designing waterproofing systems for underground structures and protecting buildings against radon penetration.
• Knows the basic types of wooden structures, the materials used, and their properties.
• Has an overview of the structural principles of building roofing, the design of single-layer and double-layer flat roofs, including methods of drainage and ventilation of roof structures.
• Understands the construction of roof trusses, truss systems, and the design of chimneys and ventilation/air vents.

Professional skills

• Can analyse geological conditions for building foundations and propose appropriate foundation methods.
• Ability to design shallow and deep foundations, including structural modifications.
• Can design and specify waterproofing measures for substructures with regard to the type of hazard (water, radon).
• Can select the appropriate type of timber construction and design its main structural components.
• Can design the composition of flat and pitched roofs with regard to drainage, insulation, and ventilation.
• Ability to design roof trusses, truss systems, and solutions for vents and chimneys in buildings.

Qualifications

• Graduates are able to independently design and assess foundation and roof structures in accordance with standards and technical requirements.
• They can evaluate site conditions and select appropriate foundation technology and protective measures for the structure.
• They are prepared to collaborate with other experts in the design of structures.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, develop technical designs, and communicate them to both professional and lay audiences.
• They are prepared to continue their education in the field of modern foundation, insulation, and roof and timber construction technologies.

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Act No. 283/2021 Coll. Building Act, as amended and effective; Decree No. 131/2024 Coll. Decree on Construction Documentation, as amended and effective; Decree No. 146/2024 Coll. Decree on Construction Requirements, as amended and effective; ČSN and EN standards, as amended and effective (CS)

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CHUDLEY, R.; GREENO, R.; KOVAC, K. Chudley and Greeno's Building Construction Handbook. 12th. Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2020. ISBN 978036713543 (EN)
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