Course detail

Rehabilitation of Buildings

FAST-BHA065-AAcad. year: 2026/2027

The aim of the course is to provide fundamental knowledge of building alterations, reconstructions, modernisations, conversions, and the rehabilitation of buildings.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Karel Šuhajda, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Building Structures (PST)

Offered to foreign students

Of all faculties

Entry knowledge

Not applicable.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Not applicable.

Aims

Professional Knowledge
  • The student has basic knowledge of building reconstruction processes, can describe fundamental procedures for moisture remediation in structures, and understands the principles for designing roof structure renovations.
Professional Skills
  • Upon completing the course, the student is able to apply the acquired knowledge in the field of modifications of existing buildings. They can assess the condition of a structure and propose a general course of action for reconstruction and remediation.
Competence
  • The graduate is able to independently assess the condition of a building in engineering practice. They can design basic technological procedures and are prepared to deepen their knowledge in follow-up courses.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

CHUDLEY, Roy. Construction Technology. Essesx: Longman Ltd., 2012. (EN)

Recommended reading

MONTAGUE, Peter a Roy TAYLOR. Structural Engineering. McGraw Hill Book Company, London, 1989. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BPA-SIS Bachelor's 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory, profile core courses

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Karel Šuhajda, Ph.D.

Syllabus

  1. Introduction to thecourse, basic terminology, servicelifeofbuildings, survey and documentationofthecurrentstate.
  2. Buildingsurveys and theiroutputs. Basic methods and proceduresused in structural (static, moisture-related, biological), historical, and architectural-urbansurveys. Examplesofapplication.
  3. Structuralfailuresofbuildings (cracks). Typesofcracks and causes (overloading, foundation settlement, latermodifications,etc.). Long-term monitoring, short-term and long-term reinforcement.
  4. Overviewofotherbuildingdefects: moisture-relatedissues, commoncauses and effects, biologicalinfestation, radon, degradationdue to ageingorimproperconstructionlayers.
  5. Rehabilitation and modificationofsubstructures – statics. Repair and strengtheningoffoundations. Repair and reinforcementofbasementenvelopestructures: cracks, additionalpillarsorties,etc.
  6. Rehabilitation and modificationofsubstructures – otheraspects. Elimination and preventionofmoistureingress – waterproofingrepairs, replacementofdegradedelements, additionalwaterproofing, dryingmethods. Eliminationofbiologicalinfestation (mould and fungi).
  7. Rehabilitation and modificationofmasonry and concretestructures – statics. Walls, floors, stairs, chimneys. Structuralrepairs, connectionofnew and existingelements, strengthening. Creatingnewopenings. Stairrepairs.
  8. Rehabilitation and modificationofmasonry and concretestructures – other. Repairofleaks, vegetationdamage,etc.
  9. Rehabilitation and modificationofsteel and timberstructures – statics. Repair and strengthening, partialorcompletereplacement.
  10. Rehabilitation and modificationofsteel and timberstructures – other. Moisture and biologicalthreats. Protection and improvementofacoustic and thermalproperties.
  11. Rehabilitation and repairofroofs and roofstructures. Damagedue to weather (e.g., leaks). Repairsofflatroofs, parapets, wallheads, chimneycaps,etc.
  12. Repairs and modificationsofbuildingcomponents. Windows, flashings,etc.

Exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Karel Šuhajda, Ph.D.

Syllabus

  1. Introduction to theseminar. Technicalsurveyofthebuilding.
  2. Moisture-relatedsurveyofthebuilding.
  3. As-built drawings of the building.
  4. Drawingsofthereconstruction/modernisation.
  5. Modificationorcreationof a newopening – technologicalprocedure.
  6. Modificationorcreationof a newopening – drawingdocumentation.
  7. Moistureremediationdrawings.
  8. Moistureremediation – details.
  9. Technologicalprocedureforremediationmeasures.
  10. Reinforcement/rehabilitationoftimberfloororroofstructures – proposal.
  11. Detail drawing of the timber structure reinforcement.
  12. Technologicalprocedurefortimberstructurerehabilitation.
  13. Creditassessment.

Individual preparation for an ending of the course

52 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Karel Šuhajda, Ph.D.

Self-study

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Karel Šuhajda, Ph.D.