Branch Details
Building Constructions
Original title in Czech: Pozemní stavbyFASTAbbreviation: PSTAcad. year: 2014/2015
Programme: Civil Engineering
Length of Study: 4 years
Accredited from: 25.7.2007Accredited until: 31.12.2020
Profile
Study branch Building Structures is due to its complex content divided into four topics: Building Structure, Architecture in Building Structure, Technology and building process control, Building Services. The study is focused on knowledge in building structures and on education to self-scientific work oriented to specific professional areas of particular topic. Deepening of knowledge and abilities in complex and theoretical approach to technical problem solving and justification will be supported during mathematics and physics lectures. Managing theoretical and scientific disciplines which are related to thesis is ensured by passing selected obligatory lectures. Student is solving under guidance of his supervisor given professional problem according to theoretical and experimental requirements and defends results in his thesis. A graduate of PhD program, branch Building Structures is prepared for expected fulfillment of research and development process in selected area of the industry. Due to acquired knowledge he is capable of self-assertion to solve challenging architectural and constructional problems, technology and management of building realization, building services. The continuous active scientific activity is the qualification for possible engagement of graduates as members of the academic staffs at universities.
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Issued topics of Doctoral Study Program
. round (applications submitted from to )
- Analysis and development of structures of cross laminated timber panels
The structures of cross laminated timber panels has considerable potential for further development of wooden buildings. Modern timber technologies are applied in their production that the use of timber is optimized. The glues environmentally friendly are used to connect individual components. Wider application of these structures for buildings can be evaluated as a contribution to sustainable development.
- Building envelope analysis in terms of summer thermal stability
Analysis of building envelopes and their influence on indoor thermal comfort. Case studies of interior overheating and solar gain reduction in summer seasons.
- Building Services in Historical Buildings
Building services systems that create the quality of indoor environments in historical buildings, were linked with the optimal design of the building and use natural laws. The topic includes a research of systems of heating and ventilation systems in historic buildings, analysis, model creation, simulation of behavior, experimental measurements and determination of recommendations and guidelines for renovation and monument renewal.
Tutor: Hirš Jiří, prof. Ing., CSc.
- Comprehensive analysis of reinforced masonry a mixed structures
The topic of the thesis will be a comprehensive analysis of the behavior of reinforced masonry and mixed structures from the point of view of structural design, thermal and fire assessment.
- Energy and Building Services in Smart Regions
Research on performance of buildings and building services in the smart regions in relation to buildings with active energy balance, the use of energy from renewable sources and application of BIM system in a management. Is connected to project TA CR - Smart Regions.
Tutor: Hirš Jiří, prof. Ing., CSc.
- Fire resistance of glass facades of buildings
Tutor: Beneš Petr, Ing., CSc.
- Fire resistance of timber roof structures
Tutor: Beneš Petr, Ing., CSc.
- Ground-coupled Heat systems for Heating and Cooling of Buildings
PhD thesis focuses on the research use of land for energy for heating and cooling. The scope of work will be theoretical and experimental investigation of the thermal interaction between an building and ground and an optimal design of ground and foundation exchangers. The aim is to streamline obtaining geothermal energy of the elements of foundation structures and to develop a methodology for their design in the Czech Republic.
- Hydraulics of pipelines in airconditioning
The work deals with the methodology of the pressure loss of air ducts with a view to more instability detection behavior of HVAC systems. This is especially practical usage often unsolvable problem in real traffic pressure difference between inlet and outlet air ducts. Part of the work will be theoretical and experimental methods to solve a clear methodological outputs for use in practice. As theoretical methods will be used mathematical modeling of pressure loss pipelines.
- Industrial architecture in the work of outstanding authors - history and present
Industrial architectute is often considered less important then other building sorts in spite of the fact that it fundamentally assisted at the birth of Modern Movement. Evidence of its significance we can find in the work of the most famous authors both in history and present.
- Interior Evolution of Housing Architecture
Patterns of society influence, life style and technical progress on housing character.
- Maintaining heritage values in the process of architectural conservation: A comparison between the Czech Republic and the Russian Federation
A comparison between the legislation, regulation and praxis in the architectural conservation in the Czech Republic and the Russian Federation. The dissertation focuses on similarity as well as differences in theoretical approach and common habits in the attitude to the architectural heritage in both countries, with the special attention to the issue of harmonization of new functions, materials and technologies with the heritage values.
- Modeling of the building process
Currently, when there are performed large and difficult constructions is well developed technological project of building a necessary condition for the successful realization. An integral part of this project is modeling of designed process in terms of technological, space and time structure of the building. The aim of the dissertation thesis is to contribute to the creation of more accurate models of these structures with respect to the current development of new construction technologies.
- Nonlinear Ultrasonic Spectroscopy as a Tool for Diagnosing of Ceiling Slabs Hurdis
- Optimization design of wooden buildings
The work will address the specific proposals wooden fragments. It has always concentrated on building a critical element in terms of efficiency and economics of design and construction.
- Reconstruction and Rehabilitation of Historic Wooden Structures and Buildings
DhD thesis will focus on surveys of wood elements and structures, analysis of the causes of damage and resulting methods of reconstruction.
- Reliability of mechanically fastened waterproof membranes of roof
Influence of the fasteners on reliability of mechanically fastened waterproof membranes of roof. Experiments with a load resistance of fasteners that are loaded by axial force under specific conditions. Optimization number of fasteners on the roof.
- Renewable Energy in Nearly Zero Energy Buildings
Theoretical and experimental analysis of the use of energy from renewable sources in nearly zero energy buildings with regard to the quality of the indoor environment, building services systems and economical efficiency.
Tutor: Hirš Jiří, prof. Ing., CSc.
- Research and development of clay plasters for indoor and outdoor use
The goal of the thesis is going to be an analysis of mechanical and chemical qualities of clay plasters dependent on a mixture constitution and its optimalization for the use in the inside as well as in the outside environment. The thesis is going to be supported by a company producing plaster and mortar mixtures LB Cemix s.r.o.
- Solution of two-surface flat roofs using a numerical modelling using CFD/CFX method
During designing of a two-surface ventilated flat roofs for their proper functionality is crucial to proper ventilation design. The solution method of ventilation will be used CFD/CFX method.
- Strengthening of concrete/masonry structures
Strips, fabrics; contact of glued joints; strengthening in shear/flexure; NSMR (near surface mounted reinforcement), prestressed and non-prestressed variant; strengthening by external prestressing; strengthening of compressive stressed members using wrapping.
- The fire resistance of roof structures
Tutor: Beneš Petr, Ing., CSc.
- The influence of surrounding conditions on the built-in thermal insulation of the building envelope
The work is focused on monitoring and subsequent evaluation of the physical and technical properties of built-in thermal insulation stress in their external surrounding conditions influences. Based on the results, the new solutions and recommendations for owners, designers, or the installation company performing the remediation of insulation systems.
Tutor: Mohapl Martin, Ing., Ph.D.
- The use of microwave radiation for the rehabilitation of building structures
Experimental verification of the possibility of rehabilitation of building structures and their components using microwave radiation especially in areas of excessive moisture removal and disposal of biological corrosion, in particular wood-destroying fungi and molds.
- Verification and development of rheological models of composite from recycled polymers
With the possibility of the use of composites from recycled polymers, such as thermal insulation block, there is a need to modify and improve existing rheological models. The development of models is depending on the way stress. The pressure stress is for that group of materials specifically load. Development models will be made ??on the basis of experimental prototypes monitoring the test samples with subsequent verification of FEA mathematical modeling.
Tutor: Fuciman Ondřej, Ing., Ph.D.
2. round (applications submitted from 15.11.2014 to 12.12.2014)
- Analysis and development of the structural details of wooden buildings
- Analysis of daylighting in buildings with respect to local climatic conditions
Analysis of methods for evaluation of daylighting in buildings. Comparison of existing metrics with the new ones focused on local climatic conditions and daylight availability.
- Analysis of the influence of biotic wood-destroying agent to the bearing capacity of wood structures
- Architectural conservation
The dissertation is focused on the architectural conservation. The student specifies his/her project according to his/her preferred topic (typology of architectural heritage, conservation areas, social and legislative issues, artistic approach, technology) and method (microanalysis, comparative analysis, historiographical analysis).
- Design optimization of concrete structures
Definition of optimisation model of a structure for: 1. design of a member, 2. strengthening of existing member, 3. design and strengthening of a structure. Calculation variant: stochastic, deterministic (according to the application class of the tasks), type of the restraining conditions, classes the target functions.
- Energy and Building Services in Smart Regions
Research on performance of buildings and building services in the smart regions in relation to buildings with active energy balance, the use of energy from renewable sources and application of BIM system in a management. Is connected to project TA CR - Smart Regions.
Tutor: Hirš Jiří, prof. Ing., CSc.
- Energy efficiency of historically preserved buildings
Preservation of historical buildings is in many cases against common energy saving renovations. Owners of the historical buildings require technical solutions for energy efficiency and low heating cost. The dissertation is focused on optimisation material and constructional solutions of energy efficient renovation in historically preserved buildings.
Tutor: Vlček Milan, doc. Ing., CSc.
- Energy Management of Buildings in Region
Research of energy utilization in buildings in region and aplication of effective management of energy systems operation. Project management, ecology, environment.
Tutor: Hirš Jiří, prof. Ing., CSc.
- Energy-efficient building
The aim of the dissertation is assessment of energy-efficient building with integration of solar components and systems, energy storage from renewable energy systems in buildings and in district heating system with energy flexible use. Assessment of energy active solar components in building and optimization of energy use from renewable energy in buildings and in district heating systems in demo building and district.
Tutor: Sedlák Jiří, doc. Ing., CSc.
- Energy-efficient building renovation
The aim of the dissertation is assessment of energy-efficient building renovation with integration of solar components and systems, energy storage from renewable energy systems in buildings and in district heating system with energy flexible use. Assessment of energy active solar components in building envelopes and optimization of energy use from renewable energy in retrofitted buildings and in district heating systems in demo building and district.
Tutor: Sedlák Jiří, doc. Ing., CSc.
- Environmental life cycle analysis of building products.
The aim of the dissertation is environmental evaluation of life cycle of building products by methods of analysis (LCA) for certification of building products EPD (Environmental Product Directive) and assessment of material and technical solutions leading to reduction of carbon emissions and cost and energy-effective buildings.
Tutor: Sedlák Jiří, doc. Ing., CSc.
- Environmental life cycle assessment of buildings
The aim of dissertation work is environmental evaluation of life cycle of building structures calculated by the method of analysis (LCA) for cost and energy-effective building solution and optimization of technical solution leading to reduction of environmental impacts and application of low carbon technologies for sustainable constructions.
Tutor: Sedlák Jiří, doc. Ing., CSc.
- Factors affecting the life of the wood used in construction
The aim of the thesis is to research the life of wood used in construction. Attention will be focused on the factors affecting the life of the wood used for building elements and construction possibilities and limitations of their negative impacts. There will also be explored further possibilities to increase resistence wood used for construction purposes with using modern chemical resources.
- Ground-coupled Heat systems for Heating and Cooling of Buildings
PhD thesis focuses on the research use of land for energy for heating and cooling. The scope of work will be theoretical and experimental investigation of the thermal interaction between an building and ground and an optimal design of ground and foundation exchangers. The aim is to streamline obtaining geothermal energy of the elements of foundation structures and to develop a methodology for their design in the Czech Republic.
- Hydraulics of pipelines in airconditioning and a fans
The work deals with the methodology of the pressure loss of air ducts with a view to more instability detection behavior of HVAC systems. This is especially practical usage often unsolvable problem in real traffic pressure difference between inlet and outlet air ducts. Part of the work will be theoretical and experimental methods to solve a clear methodological outputs for use in practice. As theoretical methods will be used mathematical modeling of pressure loss pipelines.
- Impact of a building structure on the concept of an architectural space of public buildings
Application of building structures in different types of architectural space of public buildings; impact of the building construction on a nature of the space; analysis of built premises and synthesis of determining results.
- Industrial architecture in post-industrial society
Economy of traditional industrialized countries is changing. Productions developed from Industrial revolution are moving Eastwards being substituted by intelligent technologies. What impact have such a changes on contemporary industrial architecture and town planning?
- Industrial architecture in the work of outstanding authors - history and present
Industrial architectute is often considered less important then other building sorts in spite of the fact that it fundamentally assisted at the birth of Modern Movement. Evidence of its significance we can find in the work of the most famous authors both in history and present.
- Influence of solar gains on indoor climate of storage halls
Analysis of influence of solar gains on indoor climate of storage halls with respect to their operational use. Determination of design requirements for convenient daylight and thermal conditions and energy efficiency in the hall buildings.
- Influence of wallpapers and wood facings on indoor climate comfort
Wall papers and wooden facings were used in historical buildings and are also used in modern buildings. From material point of view leather, cloth, paper plastic and wooden finishings are known. Wooden finishing is completed in many ways from traditional wooden varnishing to artificial boards. Influence of the mentioned finishings on indoor climate comfort in positive and possible negative effects and thermal insulation of the building envelope are the main tasks for the disertation.
Tutor: Vlček Milan, doc. Ing., CSc.
- Methods of thermal and daylight analysis in building information modeling
Analysis of thermal and daylight simulation methods in computer information models of low energy and energy active buildings.
- Modeling and simulation of buildings and smart regions.
PhD thesis focuses on the modeling and simulation of intelligent buildings and smart regions. Effective use and placement of elements of ventilation, heating and cooling in buildings and their optimal control system. Systems, equipment and strategies for energy storage.
- Near Zero Energy Buildings
Due to increasing energy consumption, the need for sustainable construction and directive of EU is necessary to design structures in passive houses, in order to reduce energy consumtion and improving the internal environment.
- Nonlinear Ultrasonic Spectroscopy as a Tool for Diagnosing of Ceiling Slabs Hurdis
- Optimization design of wooden buildings
The work will address the specific proposals wooden fragments. It has always concentrated on building a critical element in terms of efficiency and economics of design and construction.
- Optimization of microclimate and energy performance of historic buildings
PhD thesis focuses on the creation and optimization of microclimate and energy performance of historic buildings. Assumes the use of simulation methods, laboratory experiments and measurements insitu. The aim is to establish rules of operation of historic buildings, including the management and control of building services to meet the needs of the building and the stored archival materials.
- Optimization of thermally activated building structures
PhD thesis is focused on the optimization of Thermo Active Building Structures (TABS) used for heating and cooling buildings. Assumes the use of simulation methods, laboratory experiment and measurement INSITU. The aim is to provide recommendations for optimal design and control of TABS.
- Ornament in architecture
The dissertation is focused on ornament in architecture. Ornament will be discussed from the artistic, technological, sociological and psychological point of view. Possibilities of the innovative design of contemporary ornament will be analyzed, as well as technologies and practical issues.
- Renewable Energy in Nearly Zero Energy Buildings
Theoretical and experimental analysis of the use of energy from renewable sources in nearly zero energy buildings with regard to the quality of the indoor environment, building services systems and economical efficiency.
Tutor: Hirš Jiří, prof. Ing., CSc.
- Simulation of flow and pollutants in buildings
Topic of doctoral thesis focuses on the application and verification of theoretical research methods airflow in buildings and external aerodynamics of buildings with the current transfer of moisture. The simulations can use the software Fluent, CFX, or OpenFOAM.
- Study of hygro-thermal processes in the structures of modern wooden buildings
The given topic is about the study of ongoing hygro-thermal processes within the structures of modern wooden houses, especially in walls, whereas the content of the work is focused on the research of thermal interaction of buildings with respect to weather conditions in theory and inside the framework of experiments. Another of its aim is to create a methodology for the proper design of these kinds of structures.
- The effect of thermal conductivity on the efficiency of heat accumulation
The given topic is about research done on the potential of heat accumulation in relation to thermal conductivity. The content of the work is focused on a theoretical and a full-scale experimental research done on heat storage of building structures under Central European climatic conditions.
- The issue of lighting and residential buildings insolation in cramped installation conditions
The issue of lighting and residential buildings insolation in cramped installation conditions addresses the security requirement for daylighting and insolation flats in these adverse conditions.
Tutor: Čupr Karel, Ing., CSc.
- The numerical description of vapor condensation in the porous materials
Monitoring of moisture is mainly based on experiments. Calculation methods eg by Glaser (which became the basis for standard calculations) say that condensation occurs in the exclusion zone, are not always adequate to the requirements of the assessment of buildings construction. The aim of this work is to determine the moisture distribution of out of this zone when simulating external influences on the building structure in laboratory conditions.
- The optimalization of design of low energy wooden houses
The design of optimalization wooden structures with the wiew of enviromental sciens, qualities and utiliti of wooden houses and solution design details.
- The use of bonded joints in the design and construction
The aim of dissertation thesis is research about the use of bonded joints in the design and construction, when the bonding can fully replace traditional mechanical anchoring. The work will include the design of potential areas suitable for the use of bonded joints, design adhesive by means of selection of commercially available adhesives on the market and experimental verification of the suitability of the test samples.
- Traditionalism in architecture of the 19th, 20th and 21st century
The dissertation is focused on traditional form languages in architecture from the 19th until the 21st century, combining methods of historiography, design and technological research. The subject might be the analysis of the work of particular architect/s or architectural school, architecture in specific region or application of traditional design in the contemporary architecture and building technology.
- Upgrading the cooling system to preserve or change states of matter.
The aim of the thesis will improve the cooling system for the preservation or change states of matter.
Tutor: Formánek Marian, Ing., Ph.D.
- Verification and development of rheological models of composite from recycled polymers
With the possibility of the use of composites from recycled polymers, such as thermal insulation block, there is a need to modify and improve existing rheological models. The development of models is depending on the way stress. The pressure stress is for that group of materials specifically load. Development models will be made ??on the basis of experimental prototypes monitoring the test samples with subsequent verification of FEA mathematical modeling.
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