Full-time study

4 years

prof. Ing. Marcela Karmazínová, CSc.

Chairman :
prof. Ing. Marcela Karmazínová, CSc.
Councillor internal :
prof. Ing. Zbyněk Keršner, CSc.
doc. Ing. Lumír Miča, Ph.D.
doc. Ing. Ivana Laníková, Ph.D.
prof. Ing. Leonard Hobst, CSc.
prof. Ing. Drahomír Novák, DrSc.
prof. RNDr. Ing. Petr Štěpánek, CSc., dr. h. c.
prof. Dr.techn. Ing. Michal Varaus
doc. Ing. Otto Plášek, Ph.D.
Councillor external :
Ing. Mojmír Nejezchleb
prof. Ing. Stanislav Vejvoda, CSc.

The aim of the doctoral study program Structures and Traffic Structures is to provide excellent graduates with a specialized university degree and scientific training in selected current fields of study, particularly in the field of mechanics of load-bearing building structures, concrete, masonry, composite, metal, wood, geotechnics, building testing and diagnostics of load-bearing building structures as well as in the areas of road construction and railway structures and constructions. The study is focused on complex scientific preparation, methodology of independent scientific work and on the development of knowledge in the field of the theory of load-bearing structures, engineering structures and transport structures, with the basic disciplines presented areas of mechanics of load-bearing structures of engineering and transport structures. . The scientific preparation in this study program is based on mastering the initial theoretical disciplines of the science-based basis and theoretical and scientific disciplines of the relevant focus.
The aim of the study is also the involvement of students in the preparation and solution of national and international scientific research projects, presentation of achieved results at national and international level and their publication in professional and scientific foreign and domestic journals as well as at scientific and professional conferences. During his / her studies, the student gains not only new theoretical knowledge, but also own experience from experimental activities and necessary practical knowledge also thanks to close cooperation with construction practice in the field of designing and designing and realization of load-bearing building structures as well as to a foreign university or research institution, or work placements at another professional workplace.

Graduates of the doctoral study program Structural and Transport Engineering will be prepared for creative activities in the field of science, research, development and innovation, both individually and in teams at national and international level. During his / her doctoral program he / she acquires and acquires deep knowledge of theoretical and professional disciplines, acquires not only new theoretical knowledge but also new own experience and acquires the necessary habits for independent scientific research and creative activities in research and development. in addressing current scientific issues and issues arising from practice requirements. Upon successful completion of the highest level of university studies in the doctoral study program Construction and Traffic Structures, the graduate will be able to deepen the knowledge and level of knowledge in the field and successfully use knowledge and scientific approaches in solving theoretical and practical tasks.
Scientific preparation is focused on the following basic specializations: Mechanics of load-bearing structures; Concrete and masonry structures; Metal, wood and composite structures; Geotechnics; Experimental technology and testing; Roads; Railway structures and constructions. Graduates can be employed mainly in research and development workplaces, in designing organizations, in state administration bodies, and the experience gained during their teaching experience within the doctoral study program can be applied also in education in the academic sphere or in other educational or research institutions. Completion of the doctoral study program is also a necessary precondition for possible further career and professional academic growth of the graduate.

Doctoral degree programs are primarily aimed at graduate employment in science and research, which is, among other things, anchored in the objectives of study, learning outcomes and graduate profile. This implies the employment of graduates especially in organizations, institutions and companies that are engaged in research and development activities. These are mainly research organizations whose main activity is research and development, but also construction practice entities, ie companies, where research and development is one of the part of the whole spectrum of activities in addition to commonly realized activities such as production and implementation. A number of implementing companies are currently creating support for their own research and development as they can strengthen their position, competitiveness and marketability in a highly competitive environment. In this regard, there is a growing demand for younger generation professionals with independent creative scientific work, knowledge and insight into new modern trends not only in their expertise but also in related expertise and activities such as PC modeling, simulation, experimental methods and procedures. Last but not least, the graduate has the opportunity to work in the academic sphere, which involves combining scientific research and educational activities. Graduates can thus find employment especially in research organizations and construction practice companies in the context of related development and innovation activities, in educational institutions, especially in the university sphere, which provides them with the possibility of further personal and career development and professional academic growth. Moreover, experience shows that graduates of doctoral study programs are very successful in organizations of the mentioned types not only in the Czech Republic but also abroad, which is also true for graduates in the field of Construction and Transport Structures. Completion of the doctoral study program gives graduates very good prerequisites for employment in, for example, design organizations or state administration in higher professional and managerial positions.

Fulfillment of the subjects of the individual study plan, successful completion of the state doctoral examination, foreign experience, relevant creative activity and successful defense of the dissertation.

The rules and conditions for the creation of study plans of study programs carried out at the Faculty of Civil Engineering of the BUT define:
Rules of BUT study programs (www.vutbr.cz/uredni-deska/vnitrni-predpisy-a-dokumenty), which according to Article 1, paragraph 1, point:
c) defines the processes of creation, approval and changes of study program proposals before their submission for accreditation to the National Accreditation Office for Higher Education,
d) lays down the formal requirements for study programs and courses,
e) defines the obligations of study program and subject guarantors,
f) defines the standards of study programs at BUT,
g) defines the principles of quality assurance of study programs.
Study and Examination Regulations of the Brno University of Technology (www.vutbr.cz/uredni-deska/international-details-and-documents)
Details of the conditions for study at the Faculty of Civil Engineering of the BUT are governed by the Dean's Directive )
The PhD student studies according to an individual study plan, which is elaborated by the supervisor in cooperation with the PhD student. The individual study plan is binding for the doctoral student. It specifies all duties set in accordance with the BUT Study and Examination Regulations that a doctoral student must fulfill in order to successfully complete his / her studies.
During the first three semesters, the doctoral student consists of compulsory, compulsorily elective or at the same time, it is intensively engaged in its own study and analysis of knowledge in the field determined by the topic of the dissertation and continuous publication of the knowledge and results obtained in this way. In the following semesters, the doctoral student focuses more on research and development related to the topic of the dissertation, on the publication of the results of his / her creative work and on his / her own dissertation. By the end of the fifth semester, the doctoral student has passed the state doctoral examination. The doctoral student is also involved in pedagogical activities, which is a part of his scientific preparation.
The individual study plan includes scientific outputs in individual years:
- regular publishing activity (Juniorstav and similar),
- participation in scientific conferences at home and abroad,
- for defense of DZP it is necessary to publish - min. 2x Scopus or 1x WOS with impact factor.

At the Faculty of Civil Engineering, BUT, barrier-free access to all teaching rooms is currently provided. However, students must be physically fit to be qualified as a civil engineer. In practically oriented laboratory teaching, they must be able to operate measuring instruments and similar laboratory equipment independently without endangering themselves or their surroundings.
BUT provides support to students with specific needs, for details see Guideline 11/2017 (www.vutbr.cz/uredni-deska/international-documents-and-documents/-d141841/uplne-zneni-smernice-c-11- 2017-p147550).
In order to promote equal access to higher education, BUT incorporates the Alfons Advisory Center, part of the BUT Institute of Lifelong Learning, to provide guidance and support services to applicants and students with specific educational needs. Specific educational needs include learning disabilities, physical and sensory disabilities, chronic somatic illness, autistic spectrum disorders, impaired communication skills and mental illness (alfons.vutbr.cz/o-nas).
Students are provided with information concerning the accessibility of study programs with respect to the specific needs of the applicant, information about the architectural accessibility of individual faculties and university parts, about accommodation at the BUT dormitory, about the possibilities of adapting the admission procedure and adapting the study itself. Other services of the Center for Students with Special Educational Needs also include interpreting and rewriting services, or assistance services - guiding, spatial orientation, in order to enable these students to demonstrate their skills and knowledge in the same way as other students. This is done through the so-called adaptation of study, ie by appropriate adjustment of the study regime, which cannot be understood as a simplification of the content of study or relief of study obligations.

The doctoral study program Construction and Traffic Structures is a follow-up to the follow-up Master's study program Civil Engineering, in particular the study field Construction and Traffic Structures, respectively. as well as other fields of study and nursing master's degree programs. After accreditation of the follow-up master's study program Civil Engineering - Structures and Traffic Constructions for this program.

1. round (applications submitted from 08.06.2022 to 31.07.2022)

1. Analysis of long-term behavior of concrete structures

   The aim of the work is an analysis of long-term behavior of concrete structures (bridges, buildings, tanks, etc.). Specification of methods for monitoring, specification of statical calculations , comparison of measured and calculated values.

   Supervisor: Zich Miloš, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

2. Assessment of causes of the landslides in the České středohoří Mts.

   Doctoral dissertation will be focused on a complex assessment of geotechnical, geological and hydrogeological factors that led to the initiation of selected landslides in the České středohoří Mts. In the case of a sufficient number of input parametres, the formation of a specific landslide will be simulated by geotechnical calculation. The dissertation extends studies already conducted on this socially important topic.

   Supervisor: Krmíček Lukáš, prof. RNDr., Ph.D.

3. Automation of traffic surveys

   The topic includes the development and application of new procedures in the field of data collection on transport structures and buildings, including their transport characteristics. The topic is focused on different modes of transport, road, rail, air, water, special or more modes at the same time. Orientation to transport relations, to the capacity and occupancy of specific transport routes, to the speed of transport or speed of travel or delay, to the occupancy of means of transport or to parking and parking of means of transport, or to tariff policy and other motivating factors is assumed. The topic assumes an orientation both on the methods of automatic data collection using detectors and on the use of advanced methods of mathematical analysis, including methods of machine learning and artificial intelligence.

   Supervisor: Smutný Jaroslav, prof. Ing., Dr.

4. BIM Model for Facility Management of Railway Structures

   The topic is focused on determining the structure of the BIM model, determining the procedures for fulfilling the BIM model with data and analysis of this data.

   Supervisor: Svoboda Richard, Ing., Ph.D.

5. Continuous Welded Rail in Small Radius Curves

   The topic is focused on static stability analysis of continuous welded rail in small radius curves. The aim of the topic is to deepen the knowledge about the behaviour of continuous welded rai under thermal and traffic loads in curves with radius 250 m and smaller. The influence of non-linear characteristics of the track, especially lateral and longitudinal resistance, imperfections of geometrical parameters on the stability of continuous welded rai will be studied.

   Supervisor: Plášek Otto, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

6. Design of Modern Railway Stations

   The topic is focused on designing of railway stations regarding current operating needs, including involvement in integrated transport systems and increased demands for safety, traffic and interoperability of the railway system.

   Supervisor: Svoboda Richard, Ing., Ph.D.

7. 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.

   Supervisor: Laníková Ivana, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

8. Developement of structures, structure components and joints made of steel or steel-combined materials

   The topic is focused on the development of theory and understanding of the actual action of selected parts of steel or wooden structures or structures with combined materials. The aim of the topic is the analysis and subsequent description of the problems found in the field.

   Supervisor: Barnat Jan, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

9. Investigation of hydraulic and mechanical properties of clayey soils treated with lime binders

   In recent years, due to the lack of suitable soils for earth dams, their treatment with hydraulic binders has begun. In the case of this type of construction, it is important to know the hydraulic conductivity and mechanical properties of the soils built into the dam. The subject of the dissertation is to perform an extensive series of laboratory tests in order to determine the change in the coefficient of hydraulic conductivity, compressibility and shear strength of clayey soils over time for different levels of loading.

   Supervisor: Miča Lumír, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

10. Life-time and reliability of concrete structures under combined mechanical and environmental load

    Durability and reliability of structures are among the basic structure properties that can have significant economic consequences. This thesis is focused on a relatively new topic – the combination of mechanical and environmental load of reinforced concrete structures and its effect on durability and reliability. The issue of durability of concrete structures is gaining importance, especially in connection with sustainable construction, issues of construction life cycle costs and also with the so called performance-based construction design. Moreover, research and development of relevant models and design procedures is not yet complete. What needs to be more closely examined is, for instance, the combination of load effects and the process of carbonation or penetration of chloride ions, but also the combination of other degrading effects and mechanical loading and the simultaneous impact of several degradation processes.

    Supervisor: Vymazal Tomáš, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

11. Load-bearing wood-based structural members and parts

    The dissertation is focused on the issues of the real behaviour and the design methods of load-bearing wood-based structural members and parts.

    Supervisor: Šmak Milan, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

12. Moninoring and Diagonostic of Railway Structures

    The theme is focused on the study of mechanical phenomena in the track structure, it includes static and dynamic analyses of the track structure with regard to digital diagnostics and monitoring of railway structures - superstructure and substructure. The topic is focused on deepening the knowledge of the behaviour of railway structures in service, the development of autonomous systems of sensing quantities and their evaluation using artificial intelligence technologies, in connection with the system of predictive maintenance.

    Supervisor: Plášek Otto, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

13. Nonlinear soil behavior in the range of very small to small strains and its implications for the accuracy of numerical analysis of geotechnical structures

    The subject of the proposed thesis is the study of a soil behavior in the range of very small (< 1e-6) to small strains (1e-6 to 1e-4). The candidate will perform a series of laboratory tests in which the maximum small-strain shear modulus (oedometric and isotropic compression tests) and shear modulus decay (triaxial test) will be measured. Appropriate material models will be calibrated based on performed measurements which will be further used for numerical analysis of practical boundary value problems.

    Supervisor: Chalmovský Juraj, Ing., Ph.D.

14. Optimization of parameters for the design of directional curves on roads

    The aim of the dissertation is to optimize the parameters that affect the design of directional curves on roads. This is mainly the relationship between the design speed and the actual travel speed depending on the structural elements of the arc, such as the radius, slope or center angle of the directional arc. Furthermore, it is necessary to examine the relationship of these elements to the actual accidents and, based on the findings, to propose changes with an emphasis on increasing safety. The acquired knowledge will be the basis for changing technical standards.

    Supervisor: Radimský Michal, Ing., Ph.D.

15. Prestressed masonry using post-tensioning

    Strengthening of masonry structures using horizontally and vertically arranged cabels. Developing of suitable design method. Verification using real models.

    Supervisor: Klusáček Ladislav, doc. Ing., CSc.

16. Reliable and economic steel-concrete/timber-concrete structural members/parts/systems using advanced materials

    Theoretical and experimental analysis of the resistance of steel-concrete/timber-concrete structural members/parts/systems using advanced materials with qualitatively better utility properties (load-carrying capacity, stiffness, fire resistance) and applying advanced technologies will mainly direct towards increasing their reliability and efficiency. Theoretical solutions will be arised from the analytical methods and numerical modelling, which will be verified by the experimental analysis.

    Supervisor: Karmazínová Marcela, prof. Ing., CSc.

17. Response of rock mass during driving underground structures

    Analysis of driven underground structures behaviour - influence of selected factors. It is supposed to application of mathematical modelling for analysis these factors.

    Supervisor: Boštík Jiří, Ing., Ph.D.

18. Selected problems in traffic acoustics

    The topic includes the solution of a group of selected problems in the field of acoustics in the environment of rail transport. The first includes the application of the CNOSSOS-EU methodology and the validation of noise from rail transport in the development of mathematical models in solving the reduction of harmful noise. The second includes methods and procedures for reducing environmental noise in urban agglomerations from tram traffic. The third is focused on the influence of weather conditions on the propagation of sound waves from traffic in the outdoor environment. The fourth is focused on the composing and application of a comprehensive methodology suitable for the evaluation of anti-noise and anti-vibration measures in transport.

    Supervisor: Smutný Jaroslav, prof. Ing., Dr.

19. Structures from printed UHPC

    The aim of the work is the design and analysis of mainly compressed structures (arches, shells, stiffening beams of cable supported structures) from printed UHPC. Refinement of methods of reinforcing of printed structures using erection supporting in the final structures or construction of progressively assembled structures, in which the printed element will serve for subsequent construction of the remaining structure.

    Supervisor: Stráský Jiří, prof. Ing., DSc.

20. Structures supported by cables - theory, modelling , static and dynamic properties

    The aim of the work is to analyse mainly bridge structures supported by cables. Detailed description of theory, modelling, static and dynamic analysis. Among the sub-objectives of the thesis is the development and implementation of means for advanced monitoring of selected parameters of prestressed bridges with the aim of obtaining relevant data on their condition over a long time horizon using advanced diagnostic methods based mainly on operational modal analysis in effective combination with numerical computational simulations, experimental verification and long-term monitoring.

    Supervisor: Nečas Radim, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

21. Technology of Constructuion and Maintenance of Railway Structures

    The topic is focused on research of technology procedures and corrective maintenance that lead to minimization of the traffic restriction, energy consumption, environmental impact and life cycle costs.

    Supervisor: Svoboda Richard, Ing., Ph.D.

22. The development and application of new methods for experimental static and dynamic analysis of railway construction

    The topic includes the development and application of new procedures in the field of experimental analysis of building (railway) structures. Orientation to modern mathematical procedures in the field of time and frequency analysis in conjunction with artificial intelligence methods is assumed. Part of the topic is the implementation of these procedures in the process of verification of new railway structures, including structures designed for higher operating speeds.

    Supervisor: Smutný Jaroslav, prof. Ing., Dr.

23. The Development of Non-Destructive Testing Methods for the Diagnosis of Timber Structures

    In the context of present-day demands, the contemporary building industry has been increasingly returning to classic structural materials, such as timber, both in its tradition form, and in the form of glued sandwich elements. The level and possibilities of the contemporary NDT for the diagnosis of timber structures do not correspond to the pace of the develpoment. The topic should focus on the experimental determination of the optimum combination of the existing methods and the development of new methods of the non-destructive testing of timber structure elements.

    Supervisor: Heřmánková Věra, Ing., Ph.D.

24. The influence of properties of recycled-aggregate-concrete on the sustainability of concrete structures

    Currently, the environmental approach is emphasized in the field of civil engineering. The decreasing amount of natural resources brings demand for finding sustainable resources for concrete production. Over the last few decades, a lot of researches has been done on the use of recycled aggregates for concrete production. Recent research focused on the reduction of CO2 emissions shows that the use of recycled aggregates is one of the ways how to increase the sustainability of concrete structures.

    Supervisor: Kocáb Dalibor, Ing., Ph.D.

25. The influence of type of cement on the durability of concrete and the sustainability of structures

    In order to reduce CO2 emissions and increase the sustainability of concrete, it is necessary to increase the use of low clinker cement. However, the use of these types of cement can have a negative impact on the quality of the concrete and especially on its durability. The purpose of concrete design is to optimise the input components with an emphasis on reducing CO2 emissions in order to achieve a balance between durability, service life, and sustainability of concrete structures

    Supervisor: Kocáb Dalibor, Ing., Ph.D.

26. The intelligent monitoring system for identifying the condition of railway lines

    The essence of the topic is the design and development of a modern monitoring system for measuring the dynamic effects on the railway superstructure during the passage of trains, evaluation of its current state and for evaluating the effectiveness of maintenance work during its life cycle. The topic includes the creation of a "smart" modular system of basic data collection and a set of appropriate algorithms that allow to obtain information about the state of railway lines and their components in real time, transfer and store them in the created information system for subsequent use for manufacturers, government, projection, research, etc. The work will be carried out on the current platform at the institute of existing measuring technology.

    Supervisor: Smutný Jaroslav, prof. Ing., Dr.

27. The research of dynamic behaviour of railway lines

    The theme is focused on study of dynamic behaviour of railway lines. The theme includes railway superstructure and railway subbase. The topic involves experiment and simulation techniques. Within the simulations, an orientation to the Finite Element Method is assumed, and within the experiment to diagnostics with the use of stationary stations and measuring train sets. The theme also includes application of a suitable modern mathematical apparatus for the evaluation of the railway lines parameters including of artificial intelligence methods use.

    Supervisor: Smutný Jaroslav, prof. Ing., Dr.