101-0617-00L Materials IV
Semester | Autumn Semester 2017 |
Lecturers | H. J. Herrmann, I. Burgert, R. J. Flatt, F. Wittel |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | English |
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. |
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 Link |
Literature | download from Link |
Prerequisites / Notice | The lecture will be given in english. |