101-0617-00L Materials IV
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2018 |
| Lecturers | H. J. Herrmann, I. Burgert, R. J. Flatt, F. Wittel |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101-0617-00 G | Materials IV | 2 hrs |
| H. J. Herrmann, I. Burgert, R. J. Flatt, F. Wittel |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | This lecture is focused on current issues of materials research from various fields. It provides an overview on various directions of research on civil engineering materials and is intended to simplify the further choice of courses. |
| Learning objective | Based on the bachelor courses „Materials I-III“, current, fundamental, and important issues of specific building materials are addressed. Next to aspects of material production, usage and properties, their interaction with the environment e.g. by durability and environmental impact are addressed. This course is intended to simplify the further selection of courses. |
| Content | The lecture is segmented into 13 important problems, namely: 1. Materials, Structures, and Sustainability 2. Granular matter: (DEM) 3. Fracture mechanics and size effects in concrete 4. Cyclic failure of asphalt (Fatigue) 5. Mechanics and failure of fiber reinforces materials 6. Wood: from the tree to the beam (multi scale approaches) 7. Transport and degradation in porous building materials 8. Rheology 9. Plasticity 10. Foam (e.g. polymers) 11. Gluing and coating (surfaces) 12. Asbestos, nano particles and hazardous substances 13. Biomimetics in Constructions |
| Lecture notes | download from www.ifb.ethz.ch/education |
| Literature | download from www.ifb.ethz.ch/education |
| Prerequisites / Notice | The lecture will be given in english. |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 3 credits |
| Examiners | R. J. Flatt, F. Wittel |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Mode of examination | oral 20 minutes |
| This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. | |
Learning materials
| Main link | Link to the lecture web-page of the institute |
| Only public learning materials are listed. | |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering Master | Major in Materials and Mechanics | W+ |  |