Full-time study

4 years

prof. Ing. Miloslav Novotný, CSc.

Chairman :
prof. Ing. Miloslav Novotný, CSc.
Councillor internal :
Ing. Ondřej Jelínek, Ph.D.
prof. Ing. Milan Ostrý, Ph.D.
prof. Ing. arch. Alois Nový, CSc.
doc. Ing. Karel Šuhajda, Ph.D.
doc. Ing. Miloš Zich, Ph.D.
doc. Ing. Aleš Rubina, Ph.D.
prof. Ing. Jan Pěnčík, Ph.D.
prof. Ing. Miroslav Bajer, CSc.
prof. Ing. Jiří Hirš, CSc.
prof. Ing. Jitka Mohelníková, Ph.D.
doc. Ing. Vít Motyčka, CSc.
Councillor external :
Ing. Petr Sedlák, Ph.D.
Ing. Vladimír Tichomirov, CSc.
prof. Ing. Karel Tuza, CSc.

The aim of the doctoral study program Building Constructions is to provide outstanding graduates of the master's program with specialized university education and scientific training in selected current areas of the field. 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 building constructions. and construction, measuring and diagnostic methods, modeling of physical processes and tasks of building physics. The scientific preparation in this study program is based on mastering the initial theoretical disciplines of the natural science base and theoretical and scientific disciplines of the relevant focus.
Part of the study is also the involvement of students in the preparation and solution of national and international scientific research projects, presentation of results at national and international scientific and professional conferences and their publication in professional and scientific foreign and domestic journals. During his / her studies, the student gains new theoretical knowledge, his / her own experience from the preparation, implementation and evaluation of experiments and necessary practical knowledge also thanks to close cooperation with construction practice and also through foreign internships at cooperating foreign universities or research workplaces.
In the final phase of the study, the student synthesizes all theoretical knowledge gained as well as the results of his / her own creative work and elaborates his / her doctoral dissertation, which emphasizes the exactness and formulation of concrete benefits for further development of the studied field.

Graduate of the PhD study program Building Construction is a versatile theoretically and professionally equipped expert who has mastered the issue of specialization at a high level of his knowledge and is capable of independent creative work. He is ready to work professionally and to hold independent higher positions in the field of research and development of new technologies in the sector of building construction of buildings, but also in designing companies, resp. in state administration. He obtained comprehensive theoretical and professional training for independent solution of technical problems and creative scientific work. Based on the acquired knowledge, experience, skills and knowledge, it is ready for scientific and creative activities, both independently and in teams at national and international level. Thanks to the current trends in the field of building construction and close cooperation with foreign universities, the graduate of the doctoral study program fulfills the prerequisites for further professional career and professional academic growth, even abroad.
During his / her studies the graduate practically acquires and acquires pedagogical abilities, which he / she can use in pedagogical-scientific activities at educational institutions dealing with the problems of building construction in the Czech Republic and thanks to acquired language knowledge also abroad.

Substantial development of theoretical and experimental abilities allows graduates of the PhD study program Building Constructions independent creative activity related mainly to building construction including related specializations especially in the field of building technical equipment (HVAC, heating, air conditioning), advanced special building technologies, building physics building acoustics and daylighting of buildings), special building remediation, fire safety of buildings and environmentally advanced buildings.
The graduate is capable of independent creative activity especially in the field of research and development - he / she is professionally equipped and able to solve complex problems independently, eg when optimizing the selection of suitable materials or their compositions taking into account social needs, operational requirements, risks, economic impacts and environmental impacts.
The application of graduates of the Building Constructions program is in wide areas of the building industry consisting eg in the design of special elements and constructions of Building constructions including verification of their functionality and reliability using both experimental procedures and numerical models.
Graduates are well placed to work in the academic sphere and in other institutions dealing with science, research, development and innovation. Its knowledge of foreign languages ​​in the area of ​​its expertise is a prerequisite for eventual work abroad. After fulfilling the length of practice and legal conditions, he can be authorized by ČKAIT as a civil engineer in the field of Building Construction, Environmental Engineering or Energy Auditing.
According to internal statistics, the long-term employability of graduates of the existing PhD study program Building Constructions in Practice is practically 100%, not only after graduation, but also at early graduation. The graduates appreciate in practice the ability to solve complex professional problems independently and the ability to communicate at least in English.
After graduation, many graduates of DSP Civil Engineering are employed at the faculty and subsequently develop their creative abilities, reduce the average age of the faculty teachers and subsequently habilitate, eventually complete the appointment procedure and thus guarantee the development and future of the faculty.

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 PhD study program Building Construction is a follow-up to the follow-up master study program Civil Engineering, especially the study fields Building Construction and Construction Realization, respectively. as well as other fields of study and nursing master's degree programs. After the accreditation of the follow-up master's degree programs in Civil Engineering - Building Constructions and Civil Engineering - Realization of constructions for these programs.

1. Use of latent heat thermal energy storage in buildings

   Thermal energy storage is important for overcoming of mismatch between supply of renewable energy and energy demand. Thesis will be focused on the development of latent heat thermal energy storage for integration in building structures and building services.

   Tutor: Ostrý Milan, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

2. round (applications submitted from 20.10.2023 to 15.12.2023)

1. Adaptation of cities to climate change

   The dissertation will investigate strategies and measures that will allow to prepare for weather changes, heat waves and other negative effects of the global climate change. The dissertation will focus on mitigating the effects of climate change and ensuring the long-term sustainability and resilience of urban areas. The aim of the dissertation is to investigate and propose concrete measures concerning cities in the Czech Republic, in the temperate climate zone.

   Tutor: Sedláček Michal, prof. Ing. arch.

2. Additive technology as a tool for building constructions

   The theme of the dissertation is based on the current concept of Construction 4.0, which aims to introduce and apply digitization, automation, robotization and respect for sustainable environmental behavior in the construction process. As part of the topic, attention will be paid to the possible application of additive technologies, including the determination of material constants for the materials used, especially focused on cement-based materials. Another way to solve the topic can be development in the field of construction-physical behavior of constructions created by this technology.

   Tutor: Bečkovský David, Ing., Ph.D.

3. Adhesion of Modified Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) Surfaces

   The search for innovative solutions for the reuse of residual waste has become a more debated topic in recent years than it was in previous decades with the increasing costs of most primary raw materials and especially with regard to environmental issues. Wood plastic products are the perfect representative of residual waste products. The aim of the thesis will be to investigate and improve the adhesive properties of selected wood-plastic composites by comparing several surface treatment methods and verifying which of these treatments is able to maximize the adhesion properties.

   Tutor: Nečasová Barbora, Ing. et Ing., Ph.D.

4. Analysis and design of innovations in structural and technological solutions of plumbing elements and sheet metal roofs depending on the wind and snow area

   Analysis of structural and technological solutions of plumbing elements from the point of view of material characteristics, construction technology procedures for the implementation of selected design details and determination of labor and economic demands in workshop production and during implementation. Proposal for innovations with regard to the inclusion of construction in the map of wind and snow areas, including the creation of an appropriate maintenance plan, especially in mountainous areas. Part of the work is the creation of conclusions that can be used in construction practice, from the point of view of the link between the design of structural solutions, construction-technological preparation and the use of these roofs.

   Tutor: Kantová Radka, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

5. Analysis of the noise of simultaneously connected construction machines during construction and their effect on the adjacent buildings in the vicinity of the construction site

   The aim of the work is the analysis of noise from construction machinery and its influence on adjacent buildings in the vicinity of the construction site, modeling and measurement of acoustic quantities and assessment of the accuracy of noise prediction. In accordance with the current legislation, which defines the outdoor protected areas of buildings and determines the limits of sound pressure, the content of the work will be to examine the differences between the model of the future noise situation in the vicinity of the construction site (influenced by the selected boundary conditions) and the real measurement of sound pressure by a sound meter in a specific environment of a real building. Noise studies will be taken in the chosen software support. The work also includes the determination of proposed solutions, i.e. optimal anti-noise measures suitable for reducing the intensity of noise from construction and the determination of procedures for minimizing the differences between the model and the real acoustic situation.

   Tutor: Kantová Radka, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

6. Building Technological Aspects of Hybrid Structures in Civil Engineering

   The topic deals with structures assembled into a prefabricated unit from different materials so that the final product meets the basic technical requirements for buildings and parts of buildings. Due to the prefabrication and subsequent assembly, the lead time is reduced and the negative impact of adverse weather and seasonality is reduced. With regard to the high level of completion, the proportion of necessary professions and the proportion of finishing work is reduced and the efficiency of the whole technology increases. The aim of the research is to describe the existing hybrid structures from the structural and building technology point of view and to search for new possibilities of future development with regard to optimization of construction processes during the realization of the construction.

   Tutor: Šlanhof Jiří, Mgr. Ing., Ph.D.

7. Caring for architectural heritage

   The research will focus on issues of architectural heritage care. Depending on the student's profile, the research will be specified thematically (typology of architectural heritage, protected collections, social and legislative issues, artistic approaches, technologies) and methodologically (microanalyses, comparative analyses, historical analyses).

   Tutor: Guzdek Adam, Ing. arch., Ph.D.

8. Data support for the design of biosolar structures in civil engineering

   The topic of the dissertation is based on the current concept of Construction 4.0, which seeks to introduce and apply digitalization, automation, robotization and respect for sustainable environmental behavior in the construction process. The dissertation will emphasize the acquisition and quantification of knowledge from the study of thermo-physical processes in biosolar structures of civil engineering buildings. Currently, there is insufficient data support for the definition of adequate boundary conditions and building physical parameters in thermal engineering and energy calculations. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

   Tutor: Bečkovský David, Ing., Ph.D.

9. Data support for the design of green roofs in civil engineering

   The topic of the dissertation is based on the current concept of Construction 4.0, which seeks to introduce and apply digitalization, automation, robotization and respect for sustainable environmental behavior in the construction process. The dissertation will emphasize the acquisition and quantification of knowledge from the study of thermo-physical processes in green structures of civil engineering buildings. Currently, there is insufficient data support for the definition of adequate boundary conditions and building physical parameters in thermal engineering and energy calculations. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

   Tutor: Bečkovský David, Ing., Ph.D.

10. Development of rheological models of composite from recycled polymers

    With the possibility of using composites from recycled polymers, e.g. PE/HDPE/PP and expanded glass, and the development of their use, e.g. in the form of a thermal insulation block in the base of masonry, or other active insulators to break the thermal bridge, there is a need to develop and supplement existing rheological models. The development of models is also conditioned by the method of stressing. In particular, compressive stress is a specific type of stress for the specified group of uses. The development of rheological models will be carried out on the basis of experimental monitoring on prototype test samples with subsequent verification by FEM mathematical modeling.

    Tutor: Pěnčík Jan, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

11. Evaluation of the internal microclimate of buildings

    The work will deal with the analysis and subsequent proposal of measures for the elimination of higher concentrations of pollutants in selected areas of civil buildings. Both the pollution of the surfaces of the given spaces within the aerosol and microbial microclimate, as well as air pollution including volatile organic compounds (VOCs) will be investigated. Part of the work will be a multidimensional analysis according to the types of individual spaces and the type of pollution. As part of the analysis, the monitoring of the effect of pollution on the perception of the internal environment by the subjects will be included. The solution methods will be theoretical and experimental, the result will be clear methodological outputs for use in practice.

    Tutor: Rubina Aleš, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

12. Execution of buildings under difficult construction conditions

    It is ever more common for structures to be built under difficult conditions which hinder the construction process and the optimal operation of construction site equipment. This is primarily due to the denseness of the built-up areas in the centres of large cities, the impossibility of excluding public transport vehicles from passing in close proximity to building sites, legislative restrictions with regard to ecology and construction site safety in such areas, and so on. This dissertation thesis will concern the analysis of the contemporary state of affairs regarding construction site equipment in densely built-up areas. It will deal with the negative impacts such areas have on the efficiency of building work, as well as the possible measures that can be taken to lessen the effect of such impacts during the continuous building of structures in difficult conditions.

    Tutor: Motyčka Vít, doc. Ing., CSc.

13. Facility management

    Solving the problems of managing the operation of buildings and technical systems in terms of sustainability indicators (SDGs) with a focus on energy, ecology and economics and using theoretical simulations on computer models and analyses of experiments on real facilities.

    Tutor: Hirš Jiří, prof. Ing., CSc.

14. Folk architecture of the 20th century

    The research will focus on finding the answer to whether vernacular architecture exists in the 20th century and what it looks like. Is it still around us, or does it end up in open-air museums? Is it possible to find buildings in our settlements and landscapes that will one day join the architecture of the 19th century countryside?

    Tutor: Guzdek Adam, Ing. arch., Ph.D.

15. 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. The simulations can use the softwares CalA, TRNSYS, ANSYS Fluent. Optimization methods will be used.

    Tutor: Šikula Ondřej, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

16. Heat/cooling energy distribution in buildings under community energy conditions

    Analysis of the behaviour of heating/cooling systems in buildings and the distribution of energy generated from renewable sources located in a community energy site. Optimization and efficiency of thermal energy use utilizing storage and controlled distribution.

    Tutor: Hirš Jiří, prof. Ing., CSc.

17. Industrialised construction sector

    The research will focus on the question of what contribution the visions of avant-garde left-wing architects, materialized after the Second World War and ended by the Velvet Revolution in 1989, had for society. The original intention to solve the housing shortage of the first republic and to build quickly may have been fulfilled over time, but prefabrication can hardly be called architecture. Was the industrialisation beneficial? What was its meaning and what role did the concepts of standardization, standardization, typification, unification and modulation play in the 20th century?

    Tutor: Guzdek Adam, Ing. arch., Ph.D.

18. Material models of wood for a more precise analysis of wooden and connected structures

    When designing load-bearing wooden structures, it is necessary to primarily deal with static requirements in order to meet the requirements of mechanical resistance and stability with regard to the material base used - wood species. In order to obtain a structure response close to the real response, it is necessary to use refined modeling approaches, but also refined material models. The development of wood modeling approaches and the development of refined material models can be implemented for selected types of wood species from the Czech biotope using experimental laboratory tests. As part of the solution to the topic, the development of the mentioned areas is expected, including the experimental determination of material properties, or the interconnections between them, with a description of the failure criteria.

    Tutor: Pěnčík Jan, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

19. Nonlinear Ultrasonic Spectroscopy as a Tool for Diagnosing of Building Members

    The possibility of using non-linear ultrasonic spectroscopy (Nonlinear Elastic Wave Spectroscopy – NEWS) will be investigated for the assessment of building elements both during production and after their incorporation into the building structure. The NEWS methods seem promising for both purposes due to their high sensitivity and more accurate characterization of the quality of materials.

    Tutor: Manychová Monika, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

20. Optimization of PCM-based thermal storage system

    The thesis is focused on modeling and simulation of buildings storing heat and cold in heat accumulators using phase change melting and solidification substances - PCM. The aim is to bridge the mismatch between conventional and alternative energy supply with the building's energy consumption curve. Attention will also be paid to systems and methods for optimum energy storage accumulation in the building. Multicriteria optimization methods will also be used.

    Tutor: Šikula Ondřej, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

21. 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. The simulations can use the softwares CalA, TRNSYS, ANSYS Fluent. Multicriteria optimization methods will also be used.

    Tutor: Šikula Ondřej, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

22. Prefabricated masonry panels – analysis of action and development of details of structural connections

    With regard to the possible use of masonry blocks (brick, VPC) in the framework of prefabrication, it is also necessary to deal with the issue of analyzing the created prefabricated masonry panels of various shapes. Analyzes must also be carried out with regard to different types of connecting material (PU foam, mortar for thin-layer masonry). The analysis will primarily be performed on the basis of numerical modeling (FEA) with verification of conclusions by experimental testing.

    Tutor: Pěnčík Jan, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

23. Progressive heat exchanger types in HVAC systems

    The field of technical building equipment is currently being progressively developed thanks to the technological boom. New technologies such as 3D printing or microfibres are enabling the development of new heat exchangers. The given topic of the PhD study will deal with the development of new types of heat exchangers from non-traditional materials.

    Tutor: Horák Petr, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

24. Simulation of air flow and pollutants distribution 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 ANSYS Fluent, CFX, or OpenFOAM. Multicriteria optimization methods will also be used.

    Tutor: Šikula Ondřej, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

25. Sorela and heritage reservations

    The research will focus on the question to what extent the architecture of socialist realism had an impact on the conservation of monuments, especially on the establishment of urban heritage reservations and their restoration and the adoption of the first monument law in Czechoslovakia. Would our cities have been spared from the modernist expansion of prefabricated housing estates had it not been for the influence of the Soviet Union and the foreign architecture that was supposed to be socialist in content and national in form?

    Tutor: Guzdek Adam, Ing. arch., Ph.D.

26. Structural system B70

    The research will focus on the under-appreciated Brno structural system B70, which was based on the cell system, a significant shift from elemental prefabrication. However, for planned building production, cellular architecture became very complicated and construction companies were forced to copy only whole sections. This important work, which could have turned prefabricated housing estates into pleasant and varied living environments, was left halfway, and it is only a question of what the great housing estates of Brno could have looked like.

    Tutor: Guzdek Adam, Ing. arch., Ph.D.

27. Transformation of existing buildings into zero emission buildings.

    Research on the transformation of existing buildings into zero-emission buildings. Analysis of the existing housing stock. Design of solutions for the transformation of existing buildings into zero-emission buildings. Use of mathematical modelling and experimental measurement.

    Tutor: Horák Petr, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

28. Unreiforced masonry wall panels

    Development of a structural system of unreinforced masonry wall panels and the analysis of the behaviour of these panels in service (final) and assembly states.

    Tutor: Lavický Miloš, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

29. Use of adhesive joints for interior and finishing work

    The topic deals with the research of the possibilities of using bonded structural joints for the additional fixing of objects and loads to the surface of walls and ceilings of contemporary dry construction systems when it is not possible to use direct anchoring to the supporting steel profile. The topic includes a comparison of the tensile and shear capacity of the bonded joint relative to a mechanical anchorage to the steel substructure and also to anchorage to a gypsum binder-based panel sheathing. The aim of this work is to define the conditions that will allow the use of bonded joints as a full-fledged alternative to mechanical anchorage.

    Tutor: Šlanhof Jiří, Mgr. Ing., Ph.D.

1. round (applications submitted from 04.04.2023 to 31.07.2023)

1. Adhesion of Modified Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) Surfaces

   The search for innovative solutions for the reuse of residual waste has become a more debated topic in recent years than it was in previous decades with the increasing costs of most primary raw materials and especially with regard to environmental issues. Wood plastic products are the perfect representative of residual waste products. The aim of the thesis will be to investigate and improve the adhesive properties of selected wood-plastic composites by comparing several surface treatment methods and verifying which of these treatments is able to maximize the adhesion properties.

   Tutor: Nečasová Barbora, Ing. et Ing., Ph.D.

2. Analysis and design of innovations in structural and technological solutions of plumbing elements and sheet metal roofs depending on the wind and snow area

   Analysis of structural and technological solutions of elements for plumbing work from the point of view of material characteristics, construction technology procedures for the implementation of selected design details and determination of labor and economic demands in workshop production and during implementation. Proposal for innovations with regard to the inclusion of construction in the map of wind and snow areas, including the creation of a methodology for processing a suitable maintenance plan, especially in mountainous areas. Part of the work is the creation of conclusions that can be used in construction practice, from the point of view of the link between the design of structural solutions, construction and technological preparation and use of these roofs.

   Tutor: Kantová Radka, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

3. Analysis of Partial Construction Processes in the Implementation of Environmentally Friendly Roofing of Buildings

   The topic for doctoral studies is focused on the analysis and evaluation of partial processes associated with construction according to the principles of sustainable development. Specifically, these are processes associated with green roof components. The analysis of already implemented constructions is of great importance for the development of other structural elements of the green infrastructure. The possibilities of energy savings during the implementation, deployment of mechanization and human resources will be analyzed and evaluated on the realized roofs.

   Tutor: Mohapl Martin, Ing., Ph.D.

4. Analysis of the dynamics of the energy flows in buildings

   The topic is focused on the analysis of the dynamics of flows, especially heat and cold in buildings, depending on the climatic conditions and operating conditions of the indoor environment of buildings. The dynamics of the building's energy needs is linked to the energy obtained by traditional sources and mainly by renewable energy sources. Both experimental methods and simulation methods on simplified models of buildings or their parts will be used for the solution. The criteria for the analysis will be, above all, the year-round efficiency of the use of the energy source, the quality of the indoor environment of the buildings and operational savings.

   Tutor: Hirš Jiří, prof. Ing., CSc.

5. Analysis of the noise of simultaneously connected construction machines during construction and their effect on the adjacent buildings in the vicinity of the construction site

   The aim of the work is the analysis of noise from construction machinery and its influence on adjacent buildings in the vicinity of the construction site, modeling and measurement of acoustic quantities and assessment of the accuracy of noise prediction. In accordance with the current legislation, which defines the outdoor protected areas of buildings and determines the limits of sound pressure, the content of the work will be to examine the differences between the model of the future noise situation in the vicinity of the construction site (influenced by the selected boundary conditions) and the real measurement of sound pressure by a sound meter in a specific environment of a real building. Noise studies will be taken in the chosen software support. The work also includes the determination of proposed solutions, i.e. optimal anti-noise measures suitable for reducing the intensity of noise from construction and the determination of procedures for minimizing the differences between the model and the real acoustic situation.

   Tutor: Kantová Radka, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

6. Facility management

   Solving the problems of managing the operation of buildings and technical systems in terms of sustainability indicators (SDGs) with a focus on energy, ecology and economics and using theoretical simulations on computer models and analyses of experiments on real facilities.

   Tutor: Hirš Jiří, prof. Ing., CSc.

7. 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. The simulations can use the softwares CalA, TRNSYS, ANSYS Fluent. Optimization methods will be used.

   Tutor: Šikula Ondřej, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

8. 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. Multicriteria optimization methods will also be used.

   Tutor: Šikula Ondřej, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

9. Nonlinear Ultrasonic Spectroscopy as a Tool for Diagnosing of Building Members

   The possibility of using non-linear ultrasonic spectroscopy (Nonlinear Elastic Wave Spectroscopy – NEWS) will be investigated for the assessment of building elements both during production and after their incorporation into the building structure. The NEWS methods seem promising for both purposes due to their high sensitivity and more accurate characterization of the quality of materials.

   Tutor: Manychová Monika, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

10. Optimization of PCM-based thermal storage system

    The thesis is focused on modeling and simulation of buildings storing heat and cold in heat accumulators using phase change melting and solidification substances - PCM. The aim is to bridge the mismatch between conventional and alternative energy supply with the building's energy consumption curve. Attention will also be paid to systems and methods for optimum energy storage accumulation in the building. Multicriteria optimization methods will also be used.

    Tutor: Šikula Ondřej, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

11. 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. The simulations can use the softwares CalA, TRNSYS, ANSYS Fluent. Multicriteria optimization methods will also be used.

    Tutor: Šikula Ondřej, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

12. Properties and utilization of materials for solar heat storage tank

    Questions regarding the availability and consumption of energy for use in buildings constitute a serious social issue, also the issue of "decarbonization" of the energy sector through renewable energy sources is one of the key elements of "green strategies". Energy from renewable sources is one of the technologies with the greatest potential for further expansion, which currently still provides abundant reserves. The efficiency and utility features solar heat storage tank are bound to used heat-storage materials and method of use of the internal energy. Temperature determines the rate of working fluid losses. The object of study are suitable materials for the construction of a solar heat storage tank (sensible heat, phase change materials), their physical properties. The objective is to model, as well as experimental evidence functionality.

    Tutor: Šťastník Stanislav, prof. RNDr. Ing., CSc. Ph.D.

13. Simulation of air flow and pollutants distribution 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 ANSYS Fluent, CFX, or OpenFOAM. Multicriteria optimization methods will also be used.

    Tutor: Šikula Ondřej, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

14. Study of thermal insulation properties of thin air layers with reflective surfaces

    Study of the properties of heat-insulating thermoreflective foil insulation and their use in construction, passive and energy-saving houses, production halls, sports fields, etc. Reflective surfaces show high reflection and low emissivity. Therefore, reflective materials can be defined as those materials which, with their reflective layer, enable to significantly reflect heat and thereby reduce the thermal conductivity of the air cavity adjacent to the reflective layer. This special type of insulation finds its place in selected fragments of buildings. The subject is the study of transport phenomena of heat propagation through the structure of thermoreflective insulators, their physical properties and comparison with classical insulators. The topic includes the verification of structural thermal insulation systems both in the laboratory in the measuring cabinet and also during installation in buildings.

    Tutor: Šťastník Stanislav, prof. RNDr. Ing., CSc. Ph.D.

15. Use of bonded structural joints for assembled dry construction systems

    The topic deals with the research of the possibilities of using bonded structural joints for the additional fixing of objects and loads to the surface of walls and ceilings of contemporary dry construction systems when it is not possible to use direct anchoring to the supporting steel profile. The topic includes a comparison of the tensile and shear capacity of the bonded joint relative to a mechanical anchorage to the steel substructure and also to anchorage to a gypsum binder-based panel sheathing. The aim of this work is to define the conditions that will allow the use of bonded joints as a full-fledged alternative to mechanical anchorage.

    Tutor: Šlanhof Jiří, Mgr. Ing., Ph.D.