Andrea Frangi: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2023

Name Prof. Dr. Andrea Frangi
Address
Inst. f. Baustatik u. Konstruktion
ETH Zürich, HIL E 45.1
Stefano-Franscini-Platz 5
8093 Zürich
SWITZERLAND
Telephone+41 44 633 26 40
E-mailfrangi@ibk.baug.ethz.ch
URLhttp://www.frangi.ibk.ethz.ch/
DepartmentCivil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering
RelationshipAdjunct Professor

NumberTitleECTSHoursLecturers
066-0424-00LFire Safety and Acoustics Engineering
This course replaces the former course 066-0420-00 "Indoor Environment, Resources and Safety" as of FS23.
3 credits2GA. Frangi, M. Klippel, S. M. Schoenwald
AbstractPrinciples and fundamental basics of Fire Safety and Acoustics Engineering
Learning objectiveFire Safety Engineering
- Fire safety objectives and regulations
- Fire safety concepts and measures
- Fire statistics
- Human behavior and escape
- Structural fire safety
- Technical fire safety
- Organizational fire safety
- Risk and probabilistic
- Economy of fire safety measures

Acoustics Engineering
- Fundamentals of sound: Sound waves, Sound sources and free field sound propagation, Sound descriptors and sound levels
- Sound fields in rooms: Reflection and absorption at boundaries, Diffuse sound fields (reverberation time), Room modes
- Airborne sound transmission through building elements I: Homogenous structures: Monolithic elements, Double leaf elements (walls, windows, ), Linings, toppings and additional layers
- Airborne sound transmission through building elements II: Assembled (lightweight) structures: Double leaf framed elements
- Impact sound transmission through building elements: Impact sources, Floor elements and floor toppings, Introduction structure-borne sound and vibration
- Sound transmission in buildings I: Composite elements, Flanking sound transmission I: Concept of flanking, Monolithic buildings
- Sound transmission in buildings II: Flanking sound transmission II: Lightweight framed buildings, Outline prediction methods, Noise from building systems and installations
- Measurement, Descriptors and Regulations: Standardized measurement techniques and protocols
CompetenciesCompetencies
Subject-specific CompetenciesConcepts and Theoriesassessed
Techniques and Technologiesassessed
Method-specific CompetenciesProblem-solvingfostered
101-0148-01LBuilding Structures3 credits2GA. Frangi, M. Klippel, H. Seelhofer
AbstractInteraction between building and structure; Identify and qualify the significant correlations; Consequences in the design and the layout of structure; Choice of structure depending on the relevant parameters.
Learning objectiveGet to know building structures in its entirety
ContentIndroduction
Interaction between building and structure
Bearing structures of high-rise buildings
Stabilization of structure and stuctural members
Lecture notespresentation script
Literature"Hochbau für Ingenieure", Bachmann Hugo, vdf Verlag Zürich und B.G. Teubner Verlag Stuttgart, 1993
101-0168-00LTimber Structures II3 credits2GA. Frangi, M. Klippel, S. Schilling, R. Steiger
AbstractBasic knowledge of structural timber design including material behaviour especially anisotropy, moisture and long duration effects and their consideration in structural analysis and detailing. Design, detailing and structural analysis of timber roof structures, buildings and bridges.
Learning objectiveComprehension and application of basic knowledge of structural timber design including material behaviour especially anisotropy, moisture and long duration effects and their consideration in structural analysis and detailing. Design, detailing and structural analysis of timber roof structures, buildings and bridges.
ContentField of application of timber structures; Timber as building material (wood structure, physical and mechanical properties of wood and wood-based products); Durability; Principles of design and dimensioning; Connections (dowels, nails, screws, glued connections); Timber components and assemblies (mechanically jointed beams, trusses); Design and detaling of timber roof structures, buildings and bridges.
Lecture notesAutography Timber Structures
Copies of lecture slides
LiteratureTimber design tables HBT 1, Lignum (2012)
Swiss Standard SIA 265 (2012)
Swiss Standard SIA 265/1 (2009)
Prerequisites / NoticeRequirements: basic knowledge in structural analysis
101-1187-00LColloquium Structural Engineering0 credits1KA. Taras, E. Chatzi, A. Frangi, W. Kaufmann, B. Stojadinovic, B. Sudret, M. Vassiliou
AbstractProfessors from national and international universities, technical experts from private industry as well as research associates of the Institute of Structural Engineering (IBK) are invited to present recent research results and specific projects. The colloquium is addressed to students, academics as well as practicing engineers.
Learning objectiveBecome acquainted with recent research results in structural engineering.
121-0110-00LModule 2: Fire Safety Design Restricted registration - show details 10 credits9GA. Frangi, G. De Sanctis, K. Fischer, M. Klippel, S. Marelli
AbstractModule 2 gives insight in both performance and risk based design concepts and principals. The students learn basic and advanced statistics and apply the tools to develop performance and risk based fire safety solutions.
Learning objectiveThe objective of this module is to provide a general introduction into risk assessment as a tool to support decisions under uncertainty and an overview over the concepts, tools and methods of hazard assessment and risk analysis.
CompetenciesCompetencies
Subject-specific CompetenciesConcepts and Theoriesassessed
Techniques and Technologiesassessed
Method-specific CompetenciesAnalytical Competenciesassessed
Decision-makingassessed
Media and Digital Technologiesassessed
Problem-solvingassessed
Project Managementassessed
Social CompetenciesCommunicationassessed
Cooperation and Teamworkassessed
Customer Orientationassessed
Negotiationassessed
Personal CompetenciesAdaptability and Flexibilityassessed
Creative Thinkingassessed
Critical Thinkingassessed
Integrity and Work Ethicsassessed
Self-awareness and Self-reflection assessed
Self-direction and Self-management assessed
121-0120-00LModule 3: Human Behaviour and Evacuation Restricted registration - show details 10 credits9GA. Frangi, E. Ronchi, M. Siemon, E. Tosolini
AbstractModule 3 provides knowledge on fire prevention by organizational fire safety measures, engineering-based evacuation analysis and egress and life safety.
Learning objectiveThe objective of this module is to provide knowledge of human behaviour in fire and of building features and systems suitable for assuring the life safety of occupants in the event of a fire in a building.
CompetenciesCompetencies
Subject-specific CompetenciesConcepts and Theoriesassessed
Techniques and Technologiesassessed
Method-specific CompetenciesAnalytical Competenciesassessed
Decision-makingassessed
Media and Digital Technologiesassessed
Problem-solvingassessed
Project Managementassessed
Social CompetenciesCommunicationassessed
Cooperation and Teamworkassessed
Customer Orientationassessed
Negotiationassessed
Personal CompetenciesAdaptability and Flexibilityassessed
Creative Thinkingassessed
Critical Thinkingassessed
Integrity and Work Ethicsassessed
Self-awareness and Self-reflection assessed
Self-direction and Self-management assessed
121-0130-00LModule 4: Structural Fire Design Restricted registration - show details
Does not take place this semester.
10 credits9GA. Frangi
Abstract
Learning objective
121-0200-00LMaster's Thesis Restricted registration - show details
Does not take place this semester.
18 credits32DA. Frangi
Abstract
Learning objective