Search result: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2018

Number	Title	Type	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
Civil Engineering Master
2. Semester
Major Courses
Major in Materials and Mechanics
101-0608-00L	Building Materials and Sustainability Prerequisite: Sustainable construction (101-0577-00L). Otherwise a special permisson by the lecturer is required.	W	3 credits	2G	G. Habert
Abstract	After a presentation of the general environmental context and sustainability issues, this course will present in details the environmental impact associated with the different type of building materials used in the construction. The Life Cycle Assessment method will be presented and used in a practical example.
Objective	After the lecture serie, the student knows the environmental impact of the different building materials and the way to reduce it. They know how the basic of Life Cycle assessment method (LCA). They know how to calculate the environmental impact of a structure using classic LCA software.
Content	The lecture series is divided as follows: Lectures 1 to 3: General presentation of environmental challenges and LCA method. Lectures 4 to 11: In the main block, the different constructive techniques are presented and discussed. An attention is paid to highlight the consequences of using one constructive technique in term of construction process as well as maintenance aspects during all the service life of the structure. Conventional (concrete, steel, precast, fired clay bricks) as well as non-conventional (organic fibres, bamboo, earth, stone) techniques will be studied. For each lecture, presentation are then applied using LCA software (Simapro). Lecture 12: The final phase summarizes the lecture series and provides the possibility to discuss the main findings and conclusions.
Lecture notes	For each lecture slides will be provided.
Literature	Basic knowledge of environmental assessment tools is a prerequisite for this class. Students that have not done classwork in this topic before are required to read an appropriate textbook before or at the beginning of this course (e.g. Baumann&Tillman, The Hitch Hiker's Guide to LCA: An Orientation in Life Cycle ssessment Methodology and Applications, Studentlitteratur, Lund, 2004).
Prerequisites / Notice	The lecture series will be conducted in English and is aimed at students of master's programs, particularly the departments ARCH, BAUG, ITET, MAVT, MTEC and UWIS. No lecture will be given during Seminar week. The lecture deals with environmental impact assessment as well as material science. An understanding of the physical chemistry of building materials is necessary to understand the lecture. In particular to understand the improvement potentials that one can do for each building material production process.
101-0658-00L	Concrete Material Science	W	4 credits	2G	R. J. Flatt, T. Wangler
Abstract	Concrete Material Science examines how concrete properties are affected by its microstructure and how its microstructure is controlled by processing and composition. To achieve this, the course comprises a comprehensive presentation of the different techniques used to characterize concrete and its constituents, both in research and construction practice.
Objective	In this course you will gain a thorough understanding of common techniques for characterizing engineering, microstructural, physical and chemical properties of concrete. You will learn how this knowledge can be used both in research and industrial environments. In practice, these techniques are used, for example, to evaluate new materials, diagnose causes of problems, determine responsibilities, handle reclaims or quality insurance as well as devise an experimental program in research and development. Throughout the course various references you will also learn about how concrete can be designed to have a reduced environmental impact and increased service life.
Content	Program: 1. Introduction to Concrete Material Science 2. Thermodynamic modeling of cement hydration and its industrial relevance. Dr. Thomas Matschei (Holcim Group Support) 3. Characterization techniques of cementitious materials I 4. Characterization techniques of cementitious materials II 5. Characterization techniques of cementitious materials III: Solid State NMR. Prof. Jean-Baptiste d'Espinose (ESPCI) 6. Fresh properties of concrete - Rheology 7. Chemical admixtures 8. Transport in porous media 9. Durability I 10. Alternative binders 11. Durability II - Alkali-Silica Reaction. Dr. Andreas Lehmann (EMPA) 12. Practical exercises I 13. Practical exercises II 14. Practical exercises III
Lecture notes	Students will receive all obligatory literature in printed form.
Literature	Students will recieve all obligatory literature in printed form.
Prerequisites / Notice	Students with Bachelor Degree Further degrees: Dipl. Ing. ETH or FH
101-0678-00L	Wood Physics & Wood Materials	W	3 credits	2G	I. Burgert, T. Zimmermann
Abstract	Fundamental relationships between structure and properties of wood and wood based materials are conveyed. Based on the hierarchical structure of wood, aspects of nanostructural characterization and micromechanical analysis will be covered. In view of material developments, concepts for the assembly of advanced wood materials and cellulose-based materials will be demonstrated.
Objective	At a global scale wood is one of the most important building materials. Knowledge of significant physical properties of wood, wood based materials and advanced wood materials as well as the relationship between structure and properties are conveyed. This knowledge is fundamental for an appropriate use of wood and wood based materials as well as for a further improvement of the reliability of wood and for establishing new fields of application.
Content	The following topics are covered: Hierarchical structure of wood and assembly of wood-based products Physical properties (density, wood moisture, swelling and shrinkage) Mechanical properties at different length scales Nanostructural characterization Materials from nanocellulose Wood modification and durability Wood polymer composites Wood hybrid materials Wood surfaces Functional wood materials
Lecture notes	Handouts will be sent to the students by e-mail prior to each lecture.
Literature	Niemz, P.: Physik des Holzes und der Holzwerkstoffe, DRW Verlag 1993 Bodig, J.; Jayne, B.A.: Mechanics of wod and wood composites. Krieger, Malabar, Florida 1993 Dunky,M.; Niemz, P.: Holzwerkstoffe und Leime. Springer, Berlin 2002 Wagenführ,A.; Scholz,F.:Taschenbuch der Holztechnik (Kapitel 1.4 und 2, P.Niemz), Hanser Verlag 2008
101-0679-00L	Non-Destructive Test Methods and Health Monitoring Number of participants limited to 8.	W	3 credits	2P	I. Burgert, U. Angst
Abstract	Methods for the non-destructive characterization and testing of wood and reinforced concrete are presented in introductory lectures. Afterwards selected experiments such as measurement of humidity, ultrasound, hardness and porosity are performed by the students. Some parameters that influence materials properties are tested. A written report with results and discussion has to be prepared at the en
Objective	Important non-destructive test methods shall be learnt. These methods that are based on the same physical principles (e.g. resistance measurement, ultrasound, hardness) are used for wood and concrete in a comparative way. The course shall the address the fundamentals for condition assessment of structures in wood and reinforced concrete.
Content	Detailed knowledge of the microscopic structure of concrete and wood. Knowledge of non-destructive test methods for concrete and wood (humidity, ultrasound, hardness, etc.). Problems in calibration of measuring instruments, influence of disturbing parameters (e.g. temperature). Basics of condition assessment of wood and reinforced concrete structures, assessment of deterioration processes (corrosion). Writing of reports for condition assessment. Possibilities of restoration of structures.
Lecture notes	A manuscript of the course will be available. Additionally reprints or more specific literature will be indicated.
Literature	Werkstoff Holz: Niemz, P.; Sander, D.: Prozessmesstechnik in der Holzindustrie. Leipzig 1990 Tagungsbände Fachtagungen zur zerstörungsfreien Werkstoffprüfung Bucur, V.: Characterization and Imaging of Wood. Springer 2003 Bucur, V.: Acoustics of Wood. Springer 2006 Vollenschar (Hrsg): Wendehorst Baustoffkunde. 26. Auflage. Teubner 2004 Hasenstab, A.: Integritätsprüfung mit zerstörungsfreien Ultraschallechoverfahren. Diss. TU Berlin 2005 Unger, A.: Schniewind, A.P.; Unger, W.: Conservation of wood artifacts. Springer 2001 Werkstoff Beton D. Bürcheler: Der elektrische Widerstand von zementösen Werkstoffen. Diss. ETHZ 11876 (1996)
151-0526-00L	Fundamentals of Engineering Fracture Mechanics	W	4 credits	2V + 1U	H.‑J. Schindler
Abstract	Mechanics and mechanisms of fracture processes and their engineering theoretical treatment
Objective	Understanding of fracture mechanisms of engineering materials and structures. Theoretical foundation of engineering fracture mechanics and their basic models. Knowledge how to deal practically with problmes of cracks and fracture
Content	Theoretical foundation of engineering fracture mechanics, including stability criteria of cracks in elastic and elastic plastic materials, definition and calculation of stress intensity factors, J-Integral, crack-tip opening displacement. Practical application of fracture mechanics: Calculation of crack tip loading in structural parts, safety analysis, safe life prediction for sub-critical crack growth, theoretical treatment of hot-spots and sharp notches.
Lecture notes	A script (in german) is available and distributed in the course
Literature	Weiterführende Literatur ist im Skript angegeben
151-0735-00L	Dynamic Behavior of Materials and Structures Does not take place this semester.	W	4 credits	2V + 2U	D. Mohr
Abstract	Lectures and computer labs concerned with the modeling of the deformation response and failure of engineering materials (metals, polymers and composites) subject to extreme loadings during manufacturing, crash, impact and blast events.
Objective	Students will learn to apply, understand and develop computational models of a large spectrum of engineering materials to predict their dynamic deformation response and failure in finite element simulations. Students will become familiar with important dynamic testing techniques to identify material model parameters from experiments. The ultimate goal is to provide the students with the knowledge and skills required to engineer modern multi-material solutions for high performance structures in automotive, aerospace and navel engineering.
Content	Topics include viscoelasticity, temperature and rate dependent plasticity, dynamic brittle and ductile fracture; impulse transfer, impact and wave propagation in solids; computational aspects of material model implementation into hydrocodes; simulation of dynamic failure of structures;
Lecture notes	Slides of the lectures, relevant journal papers and users manuals will be provided.
Literature	Various books will be recommended covering the topics discussed in class
Prerequisites / Notice	Course in continuum mechanics (mandatory), finite element method (recommended)
327-2224-00L	MaP Distinguished Lecture Series on Additive Manufacturing Does not take place this semester. This course is primarily designed for MSc and doctoral students. Guests are welcome.	W	1 credit	2S	M. Meboldt, A. R. Studart
Abstract	This course is an interdisciplinary colloquium on Additive Manufacturing (AM) involving different internationally renowned speakers from academia and industry giving lectures about their cutting-edge research, which highlights the state-of-the-art and frontiers in the AM field.
Objective	Participants become acquainted with the state-of-the-art and frontiers in Additive Manufacturing, which is a topic of global and future relevance from the field of materials and process engineering. The self-study of relevant literature and active participation in discussions following presentations by internationally renowned speaker stimulate critical thinking and allow participants to deliberately discuss challenges and opportunities with leading academics and industrial experts and to exchange ideas within an interdisciplinary community.
Content	This course is a colloquium involving a selected mix of internationally renowned speaker from academia and industry who present their cutting-edge research in the field of Additive Manufacturing. The self-study of relevant pre-read literature provided in advance to each lecture serves as a basis for active participation in the critical discussions following each presentation.
Lecture notes	Selected scientific pre-read literature (max. three articles per lecture) relevant for and discussed at the end of each individual lecture is posted in advance on the course web page
Prerequisites / Notice	Participants should have a solid background in materials science and/or engineering.
402-0812-00L	Computational Statistical Physics	W	8 credits	2V + 2U	H. J. Herrmann
Abstract	Computer simulation methods in statistical physics. Classical Monte-Carlo-simulations: finite-size scaling, cluster algorithms, histogram-methods. Molecular dynamics simulations: long range interactions, Ewald summation, discrete elements, parallelization.
Objective	The lecture will give a deeper insight into computer simulation methods in statistical physics. Thus, it is an ideal continuation of the lecture "Introduction to Computational Physics" of the autumn semester focusing on the following topics. Classical Monte-Carlo-simulations: finite-size scaling, cluster algorithms, histogram-methods. Molecular dynamics simulations: long range interactions, Ewald summation, discrete elements, parallelization.
Content	Computer simulation methods in statistical physics. Classical Monte-Carlo-simulations: finite-size scaling, cluster algorithms, histogram-methods. Molecular dynamics simulations: long range interactions, Ewald summation, discrete elements, parallelization.

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