Andreas Taras: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2024 |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Andreas Taras |
| Field | Steel and Composite Structures |
| Address | Professur Stahl- und Verbundbau ETH Zürich, HIL D 36.1 Stefano-Franscini-Platz 5 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 633 45 52 |
| taras@ibk.baug.ethz.ch | |
| Department | Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering |
| Relationship | Full Professor |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | ||||||||||||||
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| 101-0135-01L | Steel Structures II | 4 credits | 5G | A. Taras, U. Angst | ||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Theoretical foundation and constructional features of the design and construction of steel and steel-concrete composite structures. Multi-storey buildings and bridges. Structural analysis for steel-concrete composite structures. Plate buckling of unstiffened and stiffened panels. Fatigue resistance and safe life assessment. Detailling, drafting, fabrication and erection, cost estimation. | |||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Students will expand the knowledge acquired during "Steel Structures I" and learn how to apply these skills to the design of more complex building and bridge steel and composite structures. They will acquire the fundamental background for the phenomena of plate buckling and fatigue and learn how to apply it to practical design tasks. In addition, students will learn to appreciate the importance of questions of detailling, fabrication, erection and cost calculation for the effective design of steel and composite structures. After completion of the year-long course in Steel Structures I+II, students will have at their disposal a wide and detailled set of skills concerning the modern practice for steel and composite structures design and have a deep understanding of its theoretical & scientific background. The examples of scientific and standardisation work provided in the lectures give the students the opportunity to learn about the most current developments and see how these are used to shape the future practice in the structural engineering field. | |||||||||||||||||
| Content | The lecture Steel Structures II complements the knowledge acquired in part I by providing students with additional theoretical and practical knowledge, e.g. on the design of steel and composite structures against fatigue, plate buckling, as well as on the structural modelling and analysis of more complex building and bridge structures. These more theoretical topics will be exemplified and illustrated by applications to real problems in the design of bridges and multi-storey building structures. Finally, the course will provide detailled insight into aspects pertaining to structural detailling, fabrication, erection and cost estimation for constructional steelwork. Content overview: - Structural forms, analysis techniques and modelling of multi-storey buildings and bridges. - Structural analysis (deformations, internal forces, stresses and strains) in steel-concrete composite girders considering the effects of creep, shrinkage and shear deformations. - Elastic and plastic longitudinal shear transfer mechanisms and effects - Plate buckling of unstiffened and stiffened panels - Fatigue resistance and safe life assessment: phenomenon and design approaches - Special topics of steel connection design - Detailling, drafting, fabrication and erection, cost determination in constructional steelwork | |||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Lecture notes and slides. Worked Examples with summary of theory. Design aids and formula collections. Videos of lectures. | |||||||||||||||||
| Literature | - J.-P. Lebet, M. Hirt: Steel Bridges, Conceptual and Structural Design of Steel and Steel-Concrete Composite Bridges, EPFL Press - Stahlbaukalender (various editions), Ernst & Sohn, Berlin | |||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | The content of steel structures I is a prerequisite | |||||||||||||||||
| 101-0137-00L | Steel Structures III: Advanced Steel and Composite Structures | 4 credits | 2G | A. Taras | ||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Expand the theoretical background and practical knowledge in the design of steel and composite structures. Special composite construction and detailling: partial connection, serviceability. Fire design. Cold-formed steel design. Crane girders; masts; tanks & silos. Structural glazing and lightweight cable-supported structures. | |||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | In Steel Structures III, students will deepen and expand their theoretical background and practical knowledge of the design and construction of steel and composite structures. The focus of the course lies on design tasks and solutions in modern, multi-storey, steel-framed buildings driven by architectural needs, as well as on certain special fields of application of steel structures. Students will learn how to solve complex structural engineering tasks in larger building projects, e.g. through the use and correct design of large-span slim-floor girders and ultra-slender composite columns, or the use of glazing and cable structures as principal load-carrying components. They learn how steel structures behave under fire conditions and how they can be protected and designed accordingly. Finally, students learn about the fundamental aspects governing the design of specialty steel structures, such as thin-walled cold-formed sections, crane girders, masts and storage tanks. The examples of scientific and standardisation work provided in the lectures give the students the opportunity to learn about the most current developments and see how these are used to shape the future practice in the structural engineering field. | |||||||||||||||||
| Content | Steel Structures III provides in-depth theoretical background and practical knowledge on advanced design topics in steel and composite structures. The focus of the course lies on design tasks and solutions in modern, multi-storey, steel-framed buildings driven by architectural needs, as well as on certain special fields of application of steel structures. The course discusses the use and design of large-span slim-floor girders and ultra-slender composite columns, as well as the use of glazing and cable structures as principal load-carrying components. The design of steel structures under elevated temperatures (fire conditions) is treated, as well as special topics of design for serviceability. In addition, fundamental concepts of the design of cold-formed steel framed structures are discussed. Finally, the course will give an overview on the design of specialty steel structures, such as crane girders, masts and storage tanks. | |||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Slides and lecture notes. Worked examples. Handouts and formula collections. | |||||||||||||||||
| Literature | Stahlbaukalender (various editions), Ernst + Sohn, Berlin | |||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Prerequisites: Steel Structures I and II | |||||||||||||||||
| 101-0186-01L | BIM, Parametric Modeling and Digital Construction for Civil Engineers  | 2 credits | 2G | A. Taras, A. Müller, M. Tretheway | ||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Practice-oriented introduction to BIM working methods for civil engineers. Advantageous applications compared to 2D/3D, especially for digital construction and parametric modelling. | |||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | In this course students will see what the BIM method entails for a civil engineer and learn how to create a parametric model yourself incl. associated steel, precast concrete, in-situ concrete, reinforcement and masonry parts based on a practical example. Students will also learn how to automatically create formwork plans, parts lists and data for digital prefabrication and construction sites. They will thus acquire the necessary basis for their future work as engineers and how their work interacts with draughtsmen, designers and master builders in a digital working environment. | |||||||||||||||||
| Content | - Parametric modelling of steel, precast concrete, in-situ concrete, reinforcements and masonry - Parametric modelling of connections and joints - Defining and evaluating concreting stages - Semi-automatic creation of formwork plans according to sia standards - Automatic export of all necessary models and data for BIM2Field - Insight into BIM2Field applications "Stake out from model" and "Lay reinforcement based on model". | |||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Available eLearning content PowerPoint slides | |||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Basic knowledge of construction detailing in steel and concrete, as taught in the BSc courses for steel and concrete structures, is of advantage. | |||||||||||||||||
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| 101-1187-00L | Colloquium in Structural Engineering (Autumn Semester) | 1 credit | 2K | A. Taras, E. Chatzi, A. Frangi, W. Kaufmann, B. Stojadinovic, B. Sudret, M. Vassiliou | ||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Professors from national and international universities, technical experts from the industry as well as research associates of the institute of structural engineering (IBK) are invited to present recent research results and specific projects from the practice. This colloquium is adressed to members of universities, practicing engineers and interested persons in general. | |||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Learn about recent research results in structural engineering. | |||||||||||||||||
| Content | Learn about recent research results and novel practical applications & methods in structural engineering. | |||||||||||||||||
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