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DISCLAIMER: Please note that the English translation is provided for information purposes only.

The English text is not legally binding. Only the original German document has legal validity. The
official language at TU Dresden is German. German jurisdiction applies.

Technische Universität Dresden


Faculty of Civil Engineering

Study Regulations for the consecutive Master's degree program


Advanced Computational and Civil Engineering
Structural Studies – ACCESS

as of 17th August 2022

On the basis of § 36 para. 1 of the Act on the Autonomy of Institutions of Higher Education in
the Free State of Saxony (SächsHSFG) in the version published on January 15, 2013 (SächsGVBl. p.
3), Technische Universität Dresden issues the following Study Regulations as statutes.

Table of contents

§ 1 Scope
§ 2 Objectives of the degree program
§ 3 Admission requirements
§ 4 Start and duration of the degree program
§ 5 Teaching and learning methods
§ 6 Structure and organization of the degree program
§ 7 Content of the degree program
§ 8 Credit points
§ 9 Academic advisory and counseling service
§ 10 Amendments to module descriptions
§ 11 Entry into force, publication and interim arrangements
§1
Scope

On the basis of the Act on the Autonomy of Institutions of Higher Education in the Free State of
Saxony (SächsHSFG) and the examination regulations, these Study Regulations stipulate the objec-
tives, content, structure and organization of the consecutive Master's program Advanced Compu-
tational and Civil Engineering Structural Studies – ACCESS at Technische Universität Dresden.

§2
Objectives of the degree program

(1) Upon completion of the consecutive Master's program Advanced Computational and Civil
Engineering Structural Studies – ACCESS, students will have gained sound theoretical, practical as
well as fundamental knowledge and skills in this field required for professional life. In particular,
they are proficient in innovative computer-aided methods for modeling, analysis, and retrofitting,
as well as for the design of structures in civil engineering and diverse areas of mechanical engi-
neering in which structural calculations and dimensioning are relevant. Students will be supported
in developing a sense of responsibility and in their personal growth. They will also be able to criti-
cally self-reflect and engage with society. Moreover, students will be able to reflect on topics rele-
vant to a pluralistic and open society and put them into context. The program imparts the rules of
good scientific practice in both academia and professional life.

(2) Due to their knowledge and command of current concepts and scientific methods, and fol-
lowing an initial training period, graduates will be qualified to handle diverse and complex tasks in
all engineering fields in which load-bearing structures and field problems for solids, in the broadest
sense, are needed. Potential areas of employment include planning and monitoring, dimensioning
and sizing of components and systems, as well as production, operation and dismantling of struc-
tural facilities. The areas of activity comprise civil engineering and structural engineering, road con-
struction, the building materials and construction supply industry, as well as software develop-
ment. The main occupational fields are planning offices, construction companies and project de-
velopment. Other professional fields include teaching, scientific institutions, testing and assess-
ment centers, and freelance work both in Germany and abroad.

§3
Admission requirements

(1) Requirements to be admitted to the degree program:


1. completion of a first degree in a a field of engineering, preferably civil engineering, at a university
or vocational academy that is officially recognized in Germany and qualifies the degree holder
for a profession,
2. proficiency in English at the advanced B2 level of the Common European Framework of Refer-
ence for Languages, and
3. a special aptitude.

(2) Proof of the required English language skills pursuant to para. 1 no. 2 is provided by exami-
nation certificates or language certificates. This includes in particular a certificate for a university
degree completed entirely in English, or a language certificate on the basis of the result of an in-
ternationally offered test (preferably IELTS: level 6.5, TOEFL 79 points (internet-based test, iBT), or
UNIcert II). Proof of this special aptitude pursuant to para. 1 no. 3 is provided by an aptitude as-
sessment in accordance with the aptitude assessment regulations.

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§4
Start and duration of the degree program

(1) The program can be started each winter semester.

(2) The standard period of study is four semesters and includes on-site attendance, independ-
ent study and the final thesis.

§5
Teaching and learning methods

(1) The curriculum is structured in modules. In the individual modules, the course content is
taught, consolidated and deepened through lectures, practicals, mentoring, seminars, projects and
independent study.

(2) The individual teaching and learning forms according to para. 1 sentence 2 are defined as
follows:
1. Lectures serve to impart fundamental knowledge and to introduce the subject matter of the
modules.
2. Practicals allow to apply the subject matter in exemplary sub-areas.
3. Mentoring is done in individual and group settings and enhances the procedural skills in the
use of the various forms of teaching and learning, it serves as guidance in the elective compul-
sory field and improves the students' capacities to find solutions in a team.
4. Seminars enable students to familiarize themselves under supervision in a selected subject area
on the basis of specialist literature, documentation, and other material, to report on the results
of their work, to discuss them within the group and to present them in writing.
5. Projects serve to apply the subject matter taught and to acquire practical skills in potential areas
of employment.
6. Independent study allows students to deepen and expand the knowledge and skills they have
acquired and to independently relate them to adjacent applications and research areas.

§6
Structure and organization of the degree program

(1) The program is organized in modules. The curriculum is divided into three semesters. The
fourth semester is dedicated to the preparation of the final thesis including the colloquium. The
third semester is particularly suitable for a temporary stay at another university (mobility window).
Part-time study is possible in accordance with the regulations on part-time study.

(2) The degree program comprises nine compulsory modules and five elective compulsory mod-
ules, which allows students to choose their concentration. The selection is binding. The modules
can be re-selected twice in total; the student must submit a written request to the Examination
Office stating the module to be replaced and the newly selected module.

(3) Learning goals, content, teaching and learning methods included, requirements, applicabil-
ity, frequency, workload, and duration of the individual modules are all listed in the module de-
scriptions (Annex 1).

(4) The courses are held in English.

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(5) The appropriate allocation of the modules to the individual semester, the observance of
which makes it possible to complete the program within the standard period of study, as well as
the type and scope of the respective courses included, and the number and standard time of the
required study achievements and examined assessments are defined in the study schedule at-
tached (Annex 2), or in an individual study schedule for part-time studies approved by the faculty.

(6) Upon proposal of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Faculty Board may change the range
of elective compulsory modules as well as the study schedule. The current selection of elective
compulsory modules available will be announced in the usual manner at the beginning of the se-
mester . The amended study schedule shall apply to all students who have been informed about
this in the usual manner at the beginning of their studies. The Examination Committee shall decide,
upon application by the student, on any exceptions to sentence 3.

§7
Content of the degree program

(1) Advanced Computational and Civil Engineering Structural Studies – ACCESS is a research-
oriented Master’s program.

(2) The degree program comprises the fundamentals of computational mechanics, materials
science, numerical mathematics, and software engineering, as well as advanced issues in civil en-
gineering, materials science, and computational mechanics. Moreover, it includes numerical mod-
eling and analysis of the load-bearing behavior and durability of engineering structures, focusing
in particular on the structural systems of civil engineering.

§8
Credit points

(1) ECTS credits document the average workload of the students and their individual study pro-
gress. One credit point corresponds to a 30-hour workload. Normally, 60 credit points are awarded
per academic year, i.e. 30 credit points per semester. The total workload for the program corre-
sponds to 120 credit points and comprises the teaching and learning methods according to type
and scope stipulated in the module descriptions, the study achievements and examined assess-
ments, the final thesis and the colloquium.

(2) The module descriptions indicate the number of credits that can be earned by each module.
Credits are awarded upon passing the module examination. § 34 of the examination regulations
shall remain unaffected.

§9
Academic advisory and counseling service

(1) General advice will be provided by the Central Student Information and Counseling Service
at TU Dresden. It covers questions regarding study options, enrollment modalities and general
student affairs. Subject-specific advice during studies will be provided by the Academic Advisory
Service of the Faculty of Civil Engineering. This subject-specific advisory service assists students
with regard to the design of their studies.

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(2) At the beginning of the third semester, each student who has not yet provided proof of aca-
demic performance must make use of the subject-specific advisory services.

§ 10
Amendments to module descriptions

(1) In order to amend to changed conditions, module descriptions may be changed in a simpli-
fied procedure in order to optimize study organization, with the exemption of the fields “Module
name”, “Learning goals”, “Content”, “Teaching and learning methods”, “Requirements for earning
credit points”, “Credit points and grades” and “Module duration”.

(2) In a simplified procedure, the Faculty Board will adopt the amendments to the module de-
scriptions upon proposal of the Academic Affairs Committee. The amendments must be published
in the usual manner.

§ 11
Entry into force, publication and interim arrangements

(1) These Study Regulations shall enter into force on the day following their publication in the
Official Announcements of TU Dresden.

(2) They apply to all students newly enrolled in the consecutive Master's program Advanced
Computational and Civil Engineering Structural Studies – ACCESS in the 2022/2023 winter semester
or later.

(3) For students enrolled earlier than the 2022/2023 winter semester, the version of the Study
Regulations for the consecutive Master's Advanced Computational and Civil Engineering Structural
Studies – ACCESS previously valid for them continues to apply.

(4) From the 2023/24 winter semester, these Study Regulations apply to all students enrolled in
the consecutive Master's program Advanced Computational and Civil Engineering Structural Stud-
ies – ACCESS. In this process, primarily the module examinations already taken including the
grades, and subordinately also individual examination achievements will be transferred ex officio
on the basis of equivalence tables which have been determined by the Examination Committee
and announced in the usual manner. With the exception of § 21 para. 5 of the Examination Regu-
lations for the Master’s program in Advanced Computational and Civil Engineering Structural Stud-
ies – ACCESS, module examinations and examined assessments not graded with at least “pass”
(4.0) or not assessed as “passed” will not be transferred. The module grade is generally not recal-
culated based on exclusively transferred examined assessments; exceptions are listed in the equiv-
alence tables.

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Issued based on the resolution of the Faculty Board of the Faculty of Civil Engineering as of July
20, 2022, and the approval of the University Executive Board as of 09th August 2022.

Dresden, 17th August 2022

The Rector
of Technische Universität Dresden

Prof. Dr. Ursula M. Staudinger

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Appendix 1:
Module descriptions

Module number Module name Module coordinator

BIW-MA-AC-O-01 Building Materials Prof. Dr. Viktor Mechtcherine


i.baustoffe@tu-dresden.de

Learning goals The students know the structure, composition and properties of dif-
ferent building materials and are able to evaluate repair materials
and structures. They can apply methods for material modelling and
numerical simulation.

Content Contents of the module are microstructure and chemical composi-


tion of building materials, physical and mechanical properties of
building/construction materials, especially timber, steel, concrete,
masonry, durability of building/construction materials, materials for
strengthening and repair, polymer-modified mortars/concretes, pol-
ymer-based fibre-reinforced composites, shotcrete, cementitious
high-performance composites for new structures and repair such as
self-compacting concrete, fibre-reinforced concrete, textile-rein-
forced concrete, ultra-high strength concrete, modelling and numer-
ical simulation of concrete-like materials in the fresh state, including
numerical simulation of mixing, transporting, placing and compact-
ing, theoretical modelling of deformation and fracture behaviour of
cementitious construction materials, fracture mechanics of concrete
and numerical simulation of crack initiation/development due to
thermal and hygric changes.

Teaching and learning 4 SWS lectures, 2 SWS exercises, self-study.


methods

Prerequisites Basic knowledge about building materials and their physical, chemi-
cal and mechanical properties at a level of a Bachelor’s degree is re-
quired.

Applicability The module is a compulsory module in the master’s program Ad-


vanced Computational and Civil Engineering Structural Studies – AC-
CESS. It creates the prerequisites for the modules Design of Rein-
forced Concrete Structures, Form Finding of Lightweight Structures,
Timber and Lightweight Structures, Multiscale Mechanics as well as
Modeling and Simulation in Pavement Engineering.

Requirements for The credit points are acquired when the module examination is
earning credit points passed. The module examination consists of a written exam lasting
180 minutes. The examination language is English.

Credit points and Eight credit points can be acquired through the module. The module
grades grade corresponds to the grade of the examination.

Module frequency The module is offered every winter semester.

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Workload The total workload is 240 hours.

Module duration The duration of the module is one semester.

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Module number Module name Module coordinator

BIW-MA-AC-O-02 Continuum Mechanics, Tensor Prof. Dr. Stefan Löhnert


Calculus imf@mailbox.tu-dresden.de

Learning goals The students master the applied tensor calculus and know the basics
of continuum mechanics. The students have an overview of the cen-
tral topics, work and application fields of continuum mechanics and
tensor calculus.

Content Contents of the module are topics on linear algebra, tensor algebra
and analysis as well as topics on the basics of continuum mechanics.
Topics covered include vector calculus, matrix algebra, vector spaces
with and without an inner product, normalized spaces, linear map-
pings/tensors, products of tensors, eigenvalue problems, tensor-val-
ued tensor functions and their derivatives, tensor fields and differ-
ential operators, and the kinematics of deformations, stress tensors,
conservation and balance equations, and elastic material models.

Teaching and learning 4 hours of lectures, 2 hour of exercise per week, and self-study.
methods

Prerequisites Basic knowledge in the fields of linear algebra and multidimensional


analysis as well as knowledge of engineering mechanics, especially
in the fields of linear elasticity theory and strength of materials the-
ory at the bachelor's level are required.

Applicability The module is a compulsory module in the Master's program Ad-


vanced Computational and Civil Engineering Structural Studies - AC-
CESS. It provides the prerequisites for the modules Form Finding of
Lightweight Structures, Constitutive Modeling of Soils, Multiscale
Mechanics and Computational Dynamics.

Requirements for The credit points are awarded if the module examination is success-
earning credit points fully passed. The module examination consists of a written exam of
90 minutes and an ungraded portfolio of 60 hours. The examination
language is English.

Credit points and Eight credit points can be acquired for this module. The module
grades grade results from the weighted average of the grades of the written
exam and the portfolio, taking into account § 15 paragraph 1 clauses
5 and 6 of the examination regulations. The written exam is
weighted twice and the portfolio is weighted once.

Module frequency The module is offered every academic year in winter semester.

Workload The total workload is 240 hours.

Module duration The module lasts one semester.

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Module number Module name Module coordinator

BIW-MA-AC-O-03 Energy Methods, Finite Element Prof. Dr. Michael Kaliske


Method statik@mailbox.tu-dresden.de

Learning goals The students have a deep knowledge about energy methods, the ba-
sis of the Finite-Element-Method (FEM) as well as the modelling of
linear and non-linear FEM. They are able to apply the theoretical
knowledge of the methods on their own.

Content Contents of the module are themes with respect to variational cal-
culus, tensor computations, principles of minimization of the poten-
tial energy, approximate solutions according to Ritz and Galerkin, en-
ergetic stability criteria and their applications, displacement modes
of the FEM, general variational principle and hybrid finite elements,
geometrical non-linear FEM, physical non-linear FEM and numerical
simulations of crack propagation.

Teaching and learning 4 SWS lectures, 2 SWS exercises, self studies.


methods

Prerequisites Prerequisites are knowledge in the field of algebra, analysis, numer-


ical-mathematical approaches as well as the modelling in the field of
solid mechanics on the level of a bachelor study.

Applicability The module is mandatory within the Master Program Advanced


Computational and Civil Engineering Structural Studies (ACCESS).
The module provides the preliminaries of the module Form finding
of lightweight structures, Timber and lightweight structures, Compu-
tational Dynamics as well as the module Building Information Mod-
eling: Methods and Concepts

Requirements for Credit points are earned if the examination of the module is success-
earning credit points fully passed. The examination is an exam with a duration of 120
minutes and an ungraded portfolio with a scope of 40 hours. The
language of the exam is English.

Credit points and Eight (8) credit points are achievable by this module. The grade of
grades the module is determined under consideration of §15 paragraph 1
sentence 5 and 6 of the examination regulations by the weighted
average of the grades of the exam and the portfolio. The exam is
weighted doubled and the portfolio is weighted single.

Module frequency The module is taught every winter term.

Workload The workload is 240 hours in total.

Module duration The module duration is one semester.

Recommended Chandrupatla, Belegundu: Introduction to Finite Elements in Engi-


reading list neering, Prentice-Hall; Zienkiewicz, Taylor: The Finite Element
Method, Butterworth-Heinemann.

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Module number Module name Module coordinator

BIW-MA-AC-O-04 Numerical Methods Prof. Dr. Uwe Reuter


uwe.reuter@tu-dresden.de

Learning goals Students are able to apply basic and advanced numerical methods
to solve engineering and scientific issues of civil engineering. Stu-
dents will have the necessary programming knowledge to imple-
ment the numerical methods. They are able to apply their
knowledge to questions in their field and critically evaluate the re-
sults.

Content Contents of the module are design and analysis of algorithms for the
numerical solution of continuous mathematical problems, direct
methods that give the exact solution to a problem in a finite number
of steps and for an infinite computer accuracy, iterative methods to
compute approximations that converge to the exact solution of a
problem, linear algebra and analytical geometry, solutions for linear
and nonlinear equations, systems of equations, extremum and ei-
genvalue problems, numerical integration, interpolation, regression
and implementation of the algorithms in software solutions.

Teaching and learning 2 SWS lecture, 2 SWS tutorial, self-study.


methods

Prerequisites Knowledge of differential and integral calculus and linear algebra at


Bachelor level are assumed.

Applicability The module is a required module in the Master’s program Advanced


Computational and Civil Engineering Structural Studies – ACCESS. It
is a prerequisite for the module Safety Concepts and the module
Building Information Modeling: Methods and Concepts.

Requirements for The credit points are acquired when the module examination is
earning credit points passed The module examination comprises a 90-minute written test.
Prerequisite is an assignment about 40 hours. The examination lan-
guage is English.

Credit points and Five credit points can be acquired through the module. The module
grades grade is equivalent to the examination grade.

Module frequency The module is offered in each winter semester.

Workload The total workload is 150 hours.

Module duration The duration of the module is one semester.

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Module number Module name Module coordinator

BIW-MA-AC-O-05 Mentoring Program for Study Prof. Dr. Michael Kaliske


Skills and Methodological Skill statik@mailbox.tu-dresden.de

Learning goals The students possess knowledge of early diagnosis and manage-
ment of learning barriers and know methods to prevent abandoning
a study program. They are capable of upholding the planned dura-
tion of study and have a command of the practice of the scientific
method, through which they are capable of presenting results in ap-
propriate verbal and written form, as well as discussing them. They
are exceptionally capable of completing assigned tasks on time and
self critically assessing and evaluating mistakes and problems. The
students know the rules of scientific conduct and are sensitive to rec-
ognizing and handling scientific misconduct. The students are em-
powered towards personal development as well as societal engage-
ment, and understand their meanings.

Content Contents of the module are topics of individual and personalized de-
sign of studies, of personal studying and learning strategies, prob-
lem management in their field, and general study and learning com-
petence.

Teaching and learning 5 credit hours of mentoring, self-study


methods

Prerequisites Required is fundamental knowledge in the scientific method at the


bachelor level.

Applicability The module is compulsory for the Master‘s program Advanced Com-
putational and Civil Engineering Structural Studies – ACCESS. The
first semester of the module prepares the prerequisites for the mod-
ules Form Finding of Lightweight Structures, Timber and Lightweight
Structures, Constitutive Modeling of Soils, Safety Concepts, Building
Physics, Computational Dynamics, Modeling and Simulation in Pave-
ment Engineering, Building Information Modelling: Methods and
Concepts, Applications of Computational Engineering Methods and
ACCESS Application-Based Science Project.

Requirements for The credit points are earned upon passing the module examination.
earning credit points The module examination consists of an ungraded portfolio of at
most 20 hours. The language of the examination is English.

Credit points and Five credit points are available through the module. The module ex-
grades amination grades are „pass“ and „fail“.

Module frequency The module is offered every academic year, starting in the winter
semester.

Workload The workload is 150 hours.

Module duration 2 semesters

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Module number Module name Module coordinator

BIW-MA-AC-O-06 Building Information Modeling: Prof. Dr. Karsten Menzel


Methods and Concepts bauinformatik@tu-dresden.de

Learning goals Students understand the concepts of Building Information Model-


ing (BIM). They are able to professionally structure and model com-
plex engineering projects. They can specify the dependencies of
processes and associated sub-models. Furthermore, students can
specify, configure and manage integrated hardware-software archi-
tectures for Building Information Modeling.
Students are capable to use suitable software tools for specifying
information requirements in BIM.
Finally, students are capable to check and evaluate the quality of in-
formation shared in complex BIM projects. They can critically evalu-
ate the scope, consistency and completeness of BIM models and are
able to lead a team project group.

Content The teaching and learning content emphasizes on: (i) Concepts of
BIM, (ii) Strategies and methods for process and team management
in BIM, (iii) Concepts and methods for quality management in BIM.

Teaching and learning 2 SWS Lectures, 2 SWS Project, self-directed studies.


methods (SWS…contact hour)

Prerequisites Knowledge and expertise in „Bauinformatik“ at the level of Bachelor


degree programs. Knowledge and skills acquired in the „Mentoring
Program“.

Applicability Compulsory Module of the ACCESS MSc-degree program


(‘Advanced Computational and Civil Engineering Structural Studies’).

Requirements for earn- Credit points are awarded after successful completion of the exam-
ing credit points ination. Written examination of 90 minutes’ duration.
Language of instruction: English.

Credit points and 5 ECTS


grades Grading: 100% written examination.

Module frequency The module is exclusively offered in the Winter Term.

Workload Total workload is: 150 hours.

Module duration The module is delivered over one term.

Recommended André Borrmann, Markus König, Christian Koch, Jakob Beetz: Build-
reading list ing Information Modeling: Technology Foundations and Industry
Practice; Springer; 1. Ausgabe. 2018.

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Module number Module name Module coordinator

BIW-MA-AC-O-07 Applications of Computational Prof. Dr. Michael Kaliske


Engineering Methods statik@mailbox.tu-dresden.de

Learning goals The students know the application of computer-aided modelling for
structural analysis in general and structural detailing in particular.
They are ready to deepen their field-specific knowledge and capabil-
ities in a chosen area and are capable of formulating scientific inquir-
ies.

Content Contents of the module are current topics relevant to application


and research in civil engineering, material science, and computer-
oriented mechanics.

Teaching and learning 4 credit hours lecture, self-study


methods

Prerequisites Prerequisites include knowledge in the areas of algebra and calcu-


lus, numerical procedures, model forming and solution procedures
in the fields of solid body, fluid, and fracture mechanics, and a bach-
elor level understanding of research methods specific to civil engi-
neering.

Applicability The module is compulsory for the Masters program Advanced Com-
putational and Civil Engineering Structural Studies – ACCESS.

Requirements for The credit points are earned upon passing the module examination.
earning credit points The module examination consists of a test lasting 120 minutes. The
language of the examination is English.

Credit points and 5 credits are available in this module. The module grade is the ex-
grades amination grade.

Module frequency The module is offered every winter semester.

Workload The workload is 150 hours.

Module duration 1 semester

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Module number Module name Module coordinator

BIW-MA-AC-O-08 ACCESS Application-Based Sci- Prof. Dr. Michael Kaliske


ence Project statik@mailbox.tu-dresden.de

Learning goals The students are able to apply their acquired knowledge, abilities
and scientific method and work skills independently or in a team to
a concrete task formulation, are able to clearly document their work
progress and know the rules for good scientific practice. They can
develop concepts for the production of project results and present
the results to an audience through a discussion. The students are
strengthened in their personality development; their social commit-
ment is empowered along with their understanding of the im-
portance of these attributes. The students are reinforced in their
abilities through group work, task organization, research, the prepa-
ration and presentation of results, the critical discussion of such re-
sults and their communicative and social skills through team work.
They are equipped to appropriately present and discuss results in
word and writing.

Content Contents of the module are concrete task formulations from civil en-
gineering, material science and computational mechanics, especially
tasks which require interdisciplinary solution approaches. The task
formulations can focus either on research or on application. Further
contents include scientific writing, the preparation of presentations
and carrying out critical discussions.

Teaching and learning 2 SWS Seminar, self-study.


methods

Prerequisites Knowledge and technical applications of scientific fields in civil engi-


neering chosen by the students as well as study and methodical
competence skills obtained in the mentoring program are require-
ments.

Applicability The module is a required module in the master studies Advanced


Computational and Civil Engineering Structural Studies – ACCESS.

Requirements for The credit points are obtained if the module exam is passed. The
earning credit points module exam consists of a complex task with a duration of 300
hours. English is the examination language.

Credit points and Fifteen credit points can be obtained from the module. The module
grades grade corresponds to the grade of the exam.

Module frequency The module is offered every winter semester.

Workload The workload consists of a total of 450 hours.

Module duration The duration of the module is one semester.

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Module number Module name Module coordinator

BIW-MA-AC-O-09 ACCESS Application-Based Sci- Prof. Dr. Michael Kaliske


ence Project Presentation statik@mailbox.tu-dresden.de

Learning goals The students are able to clearly document their acquired
knowledge, work progress, abilities and scientific method and work
skills independently or in a team and are able to present the results
to an audience through a discussion. In addition, they can present
application based scientific project results. The students are rein-
forced in their abilities through group work, task organization, re-
search, the preparation and presentation of results, the critical dis-
cussion of such results and their communicative and social skills
through team work. They are equipped to appropriately present and
discuss results in word and writing.

Content Contents of the module are the written and oral presentation of con-
crete task formulations from civil engineering, material science and
computational mechanics, especially tasks which require interdisci-
plinary solution approaches. Further contents include scientific writ-
ing, the preparation of presentations and carrying out critical discus-
sions.

Teaching and learning 2 SWS Seminar, self-study.


methods

Prerequisites Knowledge and technical applications of scientific fields in civil engi-


neering chosen by the students as well as study and methodical
competence skills obtained in the mentoring program are require-
ments.

Applicability The module is a required module in the master studies Advanced


Computational and Civil Engineering Structural Studies – ACCESS.

Requirements for earn- The credit points are obtained if the module exam is passed. The
ing credit points module exam consists of a complex task with a duration of 110
hours. English is the examination language.

Credit points and Six credit points can be obtained from the module. The module
grades grade corresponds to the grade of the exam.

Module frequency The module is offered every winter semester.

Workload The workload consists of a total of 180 hours.

Module duration The duration of the module is one semester.

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Module number Module name Module coordinator

BIW-MA-AC-E-01 Design of reinforced concrete Prof. Dr. Steffen Marx


structures concrete@tu-dresden.de

Learning goals Students can assess the load-bearing capacity of existing structures,
determine the necessary rehabilitation and strengthening
measures, and calculate related design parameters. They under-
stand and are capable of implementing basic calculation methods
relevant to the knowledge acquired during the course and interpret-
ing the measured values obtained through tests, calculations, and
examinations. The content of the course enables them to analyze
and evaluate complex problems in the subject, as well as to weigh
up options for action and assess consequences. Through the course,
the students are given the means to conduct safe and responsible
designs.

Content Contents of the module are topics on maintenance principles of


bridges and buildings such as inspection, examination, testing and
condition assessment of existing reinforced concrete structures,
load tests and the monitoring of structures made of reinforced con-
crete, calculation of the load-bearing capacity and load reserves of
existing buildings and bridges utilizing specific calculation methods,
reinforcement methods for solid structures and their computational
verification for shotcrete, steel lamellae, lamellae made of carbon fi-
ber-reinforced plastic, textile-reinforced concrete and external pre-
stressing.

Teaching and learning 2 SWS lectures, 1 SWS exercise, and self-study.


methods

Prerequisites The knowledge to be acquired in the Building Materials module is


assumed, particularly about the material and load-bearing behavior
of reinforced concrete structures, internal forces analysis, and the
different design methods of reinforced concrete.

Applicability The module is one of twelve elective modules in the master's pro-
gram Advanced Computational and Civil Engineering Structural
Studies - ACCESS, five of which must be chosen.

Requirements for The credit points are acquired if the module examination is passed.
earning credit points The module examination consists of a written paper of 90 minutes
duration. The language of the examination is English.

Credit points and Five credit points can be acquired through the module. The module
grades grade corresponds to the grade of the examination performance.

Module frequency The module is offered every summer semester.

Workload The total workload is 150 hours.

Module duration The module covers one semester.

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Recommended Eurocode 2: Design of Concrete Structures
reading list Fib bulletin 14: Externally bonded FRP-reinforcement for RC struc-
tures; Fib bulletin 17: Management, maintenance, and strengthening
of concrete structures.

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Module number Module name Module coordinator

BIW-MA-AC-E-02 Form Finding of Lightweight Prof. Dr. Matthias Beckh


Structures structural.design@tu-dresden.de

Learning goals Students will master selected form finding methods for lightweight
structures in theory and in practical application. The focus is on shell
structures, cable nets and membrane structures subject to tensile
stress.

Content The module will cover various strategies and form finding methods
for lightweight structures subject to membrane forces. The course
comprises an introduction to the conceptual design, static calcula-
tion and structural design of lightweight structures as well as an in-
troduction to theoretical foundations of different form finding meth-
ods. In addition, the module contains both theoretical principles and
practical applications.

Teaching and learning 1 SWS lecture, 2 SWS exercise, and self-study.


methods

Prerequisites The knowledge to be acquired in Building Materials, Continuum Me-


chanics, Tensor Calculus, Energy Methods, Finite Element Method,
and the Mentoring Study Competence module in the first semester
is required.

Applicability The module is one of twelve elective modules in the master's pro-
gram Advanced Computational and Civil Engineering Structural
Studies - ACCESS, five of which must be chosen.

Requirements for earn- Credit points are awarded upon passing the module examination.
ing credit points The module examination consists of a portfolio of 85 hours. The ex-
amination language is English.

Credit points and Five credit points can be acquired through the module. The module
grades grade corresponds to the grade of the examination performance.

Module frequency The module is offered every summer semester.

Workload The workload is 150 hours in total.

Module duration The module covers one semester.

Recommended Sigrid Adriaenssens, Philippe Block, Diederik Veenendaal: Shell


reading list Structures for Architecture: Form Finding and Optimization. Taylor
and Francis. 2014.

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Module number Module name Module coordinator

BIW-MA-AC-E-03 Timber and lightweight struc- Prof. Dr. Richard Stroetmann


tures stahlbau@tu-dresden.de

Learning goals The students have an overview of central and fundamental topics,
work and application fields of timber and lightweight structures.
They are able to create designs in the field of timber and lightweight
structures, carry out important calculations and evaluate construc-
tions. Thus, they can analyse and evaluate complex problems of the
subject as well as weigh up options for action and assess conse-
quences. The students are able to act responsibly in this area.

Content Contents of the module are


− the resource situation and processing methods of raw timber
into sawn timber and hollow materials, their physical and me-
chanical properties as well as the resulting constructive conse-
quences,
− craftsmanship and technical connections in timber construc-
tion,
− Basics of the calculation of simple components and connec-
tions,
− timber modifications and composite constructions with con-
crete as well as fibers and textiles,
− selected examples of timber buildings,
− the state of the art of timber construction with its specific as-
pects and the historical timber construction,
− the reconstruction and rehabilitation of timber construction,
− the stability, material fatigue and fatigue strength of steel con-
structions,
− different types of ropes, their manufacture and connection
technology,
− different areas of application as well as the dimensioning and
construction of rope structures and
- the special features of supporting structures made of textile
membranes and foils combined with steel construction ele-
ments.

Teaching and learning 2 SWS lecture, 1 SWS tutorial, Self study.


methods

Prerequisites The knowledge to be acquired in the Building Materials modules and


the knowledge to be acquired in the first semester of the Study and
Methodological Skills Mentoring Program module are assumed.

Applicability The module is one of twelve elective modules in the master's pro-
gram Advanced Computational and Civil Engineering Structural
Studies - ACCESS, five of which must be chosen.

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Requirements for The credit points are acquired when the module examination is
earning credit points passed The module examination comprises a 150-minute written
test. The examination language is English.

Credit points and Five credit points can be acquired through the module. The module
grades grade is equivalent to the examination grade.

Module frequency The module is offered every summer semester.

Workload The total workload is 150 hours.

Module duration The module covers one semester.

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Module number Module name Module coordinator

BIW-MA-AC-E-04 Constitutive Modeling of Soils Prof. Dr. Ivo Herle


ivo.herle@tu-dresden.de

Learning goals The students have an overview in key and fundamental topics on the-
ory and application of the constitutive models for soils. They can per-
form the calibration for advanced geotechnical analyses and apply
their knowledge in engineering practice. They are able to analyse and
evaluate complex tasks, make their own decisions and judge their con-
sequences.

Content The content of the module consists of fundamental aspects of the me-
chanical behaviour of soils and their description using linear and non-
linear elasticity, perfect plasticity, limit stress conditions, critical states,
hardening elastoplasticity and Cam clay models.

Teaching and learning 2 hours of lectures, 1 hour of exercise per week, self-learning
methods

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of elementary soil mechanics at the level of BSc is as-
sumed. Moreover, basic knowledge of continuum mechanics, tensor
calculus and the competence obtained from the mentoring module
are expected.

Applicability The module is one of the twelve optional modules in the Master course
Advanced Computational and Civil Engineering Structural Studies, five
of which should be selected.

Requirements for earn- The credits are awarded if the module examination is successfully
ing credit points passed. The module examination consists of a written examination (90
min). A collection of written assignments with a total extent of 30 work-
ing hours is a prerequisite for the examination.

Credit points and 5 credits can be acquired for this module.


grades The module grade corresponds to the grade of the written examina-
tion.

Module frequency The module is offered every summer semester of the academic year.

Workload The total workload corresponds to 120 working hours

Module duration The module extends for 1 semester

Recommended D. Muir Wood: Geotechnical Modeling


reading list D. Muir Wood: Soil Behaviour and Critical State Soil Mechanics

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Module number Module name Module coordinator

BIW-MA-AC-E-05 Structural Use of Glass Dr. Michael Engelmann


bauko@mailbox.tu-dresden.de

Learning goals The students know basic concepts in the field of glass structures and
are able to apply glass as a building material in the field of structural
glass and façades through design and construction detailing. They
know the safety concepts and can carry out calculation procedures
and modeling within the given framework of the building standards.
In this way, they can analyse complex problems on the subject, eval-
uate and compare design options and assess consequences.

Content Contents of the module are aspects of glass and façade engineering,
including mechanical and physical basics of processed and non-pro-
cessed glass, safety concepts in glass construction, designing and
building with glass, analytical description of glass as a building ma-
terial, analytical description of mechanically joined and bonded con-
nections as well as all-glass structures, calculation methods and
modeling.

Teaching and learning 2 SWS lectures, 1 SWS exercise, self-study.


methods

Prerequisites Knowledge in the field of structural design including the load as-
sumptions obtained at bachelor level is assumed.

Applicability The module is one of twelve compulsory elective modules in the


Master's program Advanced Computational and Civil Engineering
Structural Studies - ACCESS, five of which must be chosen.

Requirements for The credits are acquired if the module examination is passed. The
earning credit points module examination consists of a 90-minute written examination.
The examination language is English.

Credit points and Five credits can be acquired through the module. The module grade
grades corresponds to the grade of the examination performance.

Module frequency The module is offered every summer semester.

Workload The total workload is 150 hours.

Module duration The module covers one semester.

Recommended Belis, Louter, Nielsen, Schneider: Architectural Glass: Chapter in


reading list Springer Handbook of Glass, J.D. Musgraves, J. Hu, L. Calvez (Eds.),
Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019, 2019.

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Module number Module name Module coordinator

BIW-MA-AC-E-06 Safety Concepts Prof. Dr. Michael Kaliske


statik@mailbox.tu-dresden.de

Other lecturers:
Prof. Dr. Uwe Reuter

Learning goals Students have an overview of central and fundamental topics and
applications of safety concepts. Students are able to apply advanced
computational methods in order to assess the safety of load-bearing
structures. Thus, they are able to analyse and evaluate complex en-
gineering problems as well as weigh up options for action and assess
consequences. The students are empowered to act responsibly in
this field.

Content Contents of the module are safety of load-bearing structures, fore-


cast and risk assessment, limit states and failure structures, con-
cepts for the description of uncertainty and safety, level 3 analysis
(stochastic concepts for the assessment of structural safety, integral
formulas for the probability of failure, system and element failure,
series and parallel systems), level 2 analysis (approximation meth-
ods for the computation of the probability of failure, safety index,
first order/ second order reliability method), level 1 analysis (semi-
probabilistic safety concepts, partial safety factors, application of
standards), time series and load processes, model-based and
model-free analytical methods.

Teaching and learning 2 SWS lecture, 1 SWS tutorial, self-study.


methods

Prerequisites The competencies covered in modules Numerical Methods and


Mentoring Program on Academic Competence are prerequisite to
this module.

Applicability The module is one of twelve required elective modules in the Mas-
ter’s program Advanced Computational and Civil Engineering Struc-
tural Studies – ACCESS of which students must choose five.

Requirements for The credit points are acquired when the module examination is
earning credit points passed The module examination comprises a 90-minute written test.
Prerequisite is an assignment about 40 hours. The examination lan-
guage is English.

Credit points and Five credit points can be acquired through the module. The module
grades grade is equivalent to the examination grade.

Module frequency The module is offered in each summer semester.

Workload The total workload is 150 hours.

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Module duration Students have an overview of central and fundamental topics and
applications of safety concepts. Students are able to apply ad-
vanced computational methods in order to assess the safety of
load-bearing structures. Thus, they are able to analyse and evalu-
ate complex engineering problems as well as weigh up options for
action and assess consequences. The students are empowered to
act responsibly in this field.

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Module number Module name Module coordinator

BIW-MA-AC-E-07 Building Physics Prof. Dr. John Grunewald


john.grunewald@tu-dresden.de

Weitere Dozierende:
Dr. Peggy Freudenberg
peggy.freudenberg@tu-dresden.de

Learning goals The students are able to apply internationally available and the insti-
tute's own software models in the subject areas of indoor climate,
coupled heat, air and moisture transport (HAMT) processes in enve-
lope constructions, integral building simulation - energy and hygro-
thermics. The students are made aware of ecological and related so-
cial topics and have a knowledge of environmentally relevant scien-
tific facts.

Content The contents of the module include subject areas on indoor climate
such as comfort and indoor air quality, pollutant emissions, external
and internal climatic loads, user behaviour, overheating protection
and warm climate zones, coupled heat, air and moisture transport
(HAMT) processes in envelope constructions, in particular hygrother-
mal dimensioning of construction details, Aspects of durability, dam-
age potential and protective measures, protection of structural cul-
tural assets and the built environment, integral building simulation -
energy and hygrothermics in the development of building physics
models, passive and active measures for storing energy and mois-
ture in structural components, energetic optimisation of buildings in
relation to their environment.

Teaching and learning 2 SWS lecture, 1 SWS exercise, self-study.


methods

Prerequisites The knowledge acquired in the first semester in the module Mentor-
ing Program on Study and Methodological Competence is assumed.

Applicability The module is one of twelve mandatory elective modules in the Mas-
ter's program Advanced Computational and Civil Engineering Struc-
tural Studies - ACCESS, five of which must be chosen.

Requirements for The credit points are obtained when the module examination is
earning credit points passed. The module examination consists of a written examination
lasting 180 minutes. The exam language is English.

Credit points and Five credit points can be obtained through the module. The module
grades grade corresponds to the grade of the exam performance.

Module frequency The module is offered every summer semester.

Workload The total workload is 150 hours.

Module duration The module covers one semester.

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Recommended H. Hens: Building Physics and Applied Building Physics, Ernst &
reading list Sohn; 2. Edition. 2012.

27
Module number Module name Module coordinator

BIW-MA-AC-E-08 Multiscale Mechanics Prof. Dr. Stefan Löhnert


imf@mailbox.tu-dresden.de

Learning goals The students have an overview of the main goals, work and applica-
tion areas of multiscale modeling of composite materials. They know
the essential mechanical principles, approaches and methods for
the homogenization of heterogeneous materials and can determine
effective elastic parameters of these materials.

Content Contents of the module are topics on multiscale modeling of com-


posite materials and materials with microcavities and microcracks,
with special focus on the analytical determination of effective elastic
parameters. In particular, the course includes the concept of repre-
sentative volume elements, scale transitions by homogenization and
localization, homogeneous boundary conditions, averaging meth-
ods, effective material properties, the self-consistent method, solu-
tions based on Eshelby's results, Voigt and Reuss approximations,
and micromechanical model parameters such as the microcrack
density.

Teaching and learning 2 hours of lectures, 1 hour of exercise per week, and self-study
methods

Prerequisites Knowledge from the module Continuum Mechanics and Tensor Cal-
culus as well as basics of fracture mechanics from the module Build-
ing Materials in the first semester are required.

Applicability The elective module is one out of twelve in the Master’s program
Advanced Computational and Civil Engineering Structural Studies, of
which five have to be chosen.

Requirements for The credit points are awarded if the module examination is success-
earning credit points fully passed. The module examination consists of a written exam of
90 minutes and an ungraded portfolio of 40 hours. The examination
language is English.

Credit points and Five credit points can be acquired for this module. The module grade
grades results from the weighted average of the grades of the written exam
and the portfolio, taking into account § 15 paragraph 1 clauses 5 and
6 of the examination regulations. The written exam is weighted twice
and the portfolio is weighted once.

Module frequency The module is offered every academic year in summer semester.

Workload The total workload is 150 hours.

Module duration The module lasts one semester.

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Module number Module name Module coordinator

BIW-MA-AC-E-09 Computational Dynamics Prof. Dr. Michael Kaliske


statik@mailbox.tu-dresden.de

Learning goals The students have an overview about the central and basic themes,
fields of work as well as applications of computational dynamics.
They are able to solve dynamical problems of structures by applying
enhanced numerical methods. Thus, they are able to analyze and
evaluate difficult as well as complex problems of this subject. They
are also able to weigh options of action and estimate consequences.
The students are enabled to act carefully in this subject.

Content Content of this module are computational methods for dynamic


structural analysis, such as analysis of single-mass-oscillator within
time and frequency domain, analysis of multi degrees of freedom
systems, eigen-oscillations, modal analysis, modal superposition,
damping-models, deformation-method, linear dynamics, element
formulations, transformation relations, sub-structural and conden-
sational techniques, numerical computations within time domain,
central-difference-method, analysis of time-integration-methods,
continuous systems, applications, earthquake-analysis and loads
due to linear momentum.

Teaching and learning 2 SWS lecture, 1 SWS exercise, self studies.


methods

Prerequisites The knowledge of the modules of basics of continuum mechanics,


tensor calculation as well as energy methods and finite-element-
methods are the prerequisites of this module. Especially solution
strategies for engineering and scientific problems by numerical-
mathematical methods, by the application of fundamental concepts
of continuum mechanics and related variational principles are re-
quired. Within the first semester, study and methodological compe-
tences of the mentoring program are basis for this module, in order
to achieve the expected knowledge as well as for its scientific appli-
cation.

Applicability The module is one of the 12 elective modules within the Master’s
Program Advanced Computational and Civil Engineering Structural
Studies – ACCESS. Five of them have to be chosen.

Requirements for The credit points are gained, if the examination of the module is suc-
earning credit points cessful. The examination is an exam with a duration of 120 minutes.
The language of the exam is English.

Credit points and 5 credit points are to be gained from this module. The grade of the
grades module is the grade of the exam.

Module frequency The module is taught every summer semester.

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Workload The workload is 150h in total.

Module duration The module duration is one semester.

Recommended Clough, Penzien: Dynamics of Structures, McGraw-Hill.


reading list Argyris, Mlejnek: Dynamics of Structures, North-Holland.
Meskouris: Structural Dynamics, Ernst & Sohn.

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Module number Module name Module coordinator

BIW-MA-AC-E-10 Modeling and Simulation in Prof. Dr. Frohmut Wellner


Pavement Engineering strassenbau@tu-dresden.de

Further lecturer:
Dr. Sabine Leischner

Learning goals The students have insight into central and fundamental topics, work
and application fields of modeling of pavements for the design and
prognosis calculations. The students are able to apply analytical and
numerical methods for modeling and simulating the behavior of
pavements. They will be able to analyze, model and evaluate prob-
lems in the field, as well as develop solutions and assess conse-
quences. Students will be able to work responsibly in this area.

Content Contents of the module are fundamentals of loading such as tem-


perature and traffic loading, development of numerical simulation
models (FEM), simulation of stresses, comparison with in-situ meas-
urements, modeling of the pavement-tire interaction, modeling of
the tire contact stress, material modeling such as soil, unbound
granular materials, bitumen, mastic, asphalt, concrete, modeling of
the layer bond, performance-oriented laboratory tests to evaluate
the behavior of the pavement materials and validation using large-
scale tests.

Teaching and learning 2 SWS lecture, 1 SWS tutorial, self-study.


methods

Prerequisites The knowledge to be acquired in the Building Materials modules and


the knowledge to be acquired in the first semester of the Study and
Methodological Skills Mentoring Program module are assumed.

Applicability The module is one of twelve elective modules in the master's pro-
gram Advanced Computational and Civil Engineering Structural
Studies - ACCESS, five of which must be chosen.

Requirements for earn- Die Leistungspunkte werden erworben, wenn die Modulprüfung be-
ing credit points standen ist. Die Modulprüfung besteht aus einer Klausurarbeit von
120 Minuten Dauer. Die Prüfungssprache ist Englisch.

Credit points and Durch das Modul können fünf Leistungspunkte erworben werden.
grades Die Modulnote entspricht der Note der Prüfungsleistung.

Module frequency The module is offered every summer semester.

Workload The total workload is 150 hours.

Module duration The module covers one semester.

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Recommended O'Flaherty, C. A.: Highways. The location, design, construction and
reading list maintenance of road pavements, Butterworth Heinemann, 4th Edi-
tion 2002.
Croney, D. and Croney P.: Design and Performance of Road Pave-
ments, McGraw-Hill Professional, 3rd Edition, 1997.

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Module number Module name Module coordinator

BIW-MA-AC-E-11 Bridge Design Prof. Dr. Richard Stroetmann


richard.stroetmann@tu-dres-
den.de

Learning goals Students shall be able to plan and design concrete, steel and com-
posite bridges on traffic routes and their crossings. They shall be
proficient in the strategies of conceptual design and are able to de-
velop different structural and construction variants taking into ac-
count specific boundary conditions. They can understand the as-
sessment criteria for bridge designs. They are able to select suitable
variants for realisation and justify their selection in a well-founded
manner.
The students are capable of modeling and calculating bridge struc-
tures. They are proficient in the computer-aided engineering (CAE)
calculation of internal forces as well as the preliminary design and
the construction stages of bridges.

Content The contents of this module include the historical development of


bridge engineering, design principles in bridge constructions, con-
ceptual bridge design, static and dynamic actions on bridges, con-
struction methods, preliminary design of bridge structures, different
types of structures, such as slab, beam, frame, truss and arch
bridges. Types of prestressing, such as external/internal or
bonded/without bond, substructures such as piers and abutments,
equipment elements, such as transition constructions and bearings.
Fatigue problems, modeling, calculation of bridges with CAE and
preparation of design documents are other contents of the module.

Teaching and learning 2 hours of lectures, 1 hour of exercise per week and self-study
methods

Prerequisites Knowledge of the material and load-bearing behaviour of steel and


reinforced concrete structures, the internal force analysis of stati-
cally indeterminate systems and the different design methods for
reinforced concrete, steel and composite structures at the bachelor
level is required.

Applicability The module is one of twelve optional modules in the Master's pro-
gram Advanced Computational and Civil Engineering Structural
Studies - ACCESS, five of which have to be chosen.

Requirements for The credit points are acquired if the module examination is passed.
earning credit points The module examination consists of a complex effort of 60 hours.
The examination language is English.

Credit points and Five credit points can be acquired through the module. The module
grades grade is calculated from the grade of the examination result.

Module frequency The module is offered every summer semester.

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Workload The total workload is 150 hours.

Module duration The module covers one semester.

Recommended Fritz Leonhardt: Bridges - Aesthetics and Design, 4. Auflage, Stutt-


reading list gart, Deutsche Verlags-Anstalt, 1994.
Christian Menn, Eugen Brühwiler: Stahlbetonbrücken, 3. Auflage,
Heidelberg, Springer, 2003.
Karsten Geißler: Handbuch Brückenbau – Entwurf, Konstruktion, Be-
rechnung, Bewertung und Ertüchtigung, Ernst & Sohn, 2014.
Svensson, H.: Cable-Stayed Bridges - 40 years of experience world-
wide. Published by Ernst & Sohn, Berlin 2012.

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Module number Module name Module coordinator

BIW-MA-AC-E-12 Zero Carbon Building Design Prof. Dr. Karsten Menzel


using BIM and Digital Twins bauinformatik@tu-dresden.de

Learning goals Students understand the concepts of Zero Carbon Building Design
and Cyber-Physical Systems in the context of the holistic applica-
tion of information modeling, management and analysis.
Students can use information technology to identify, model, moni-
tor and optimize complex engineering systems and processes exe-
cuted on related system’s components.
Students are able to link systems for building information modeling
with monitoring and control systems. They can critically evaluate
created simulation models and calibrate such simulation models us-
ing sensor data.

Content The teaching and learning content emphasizes on: (1) Concepts and
methods for Zero Carbon Building Design, (2) Concepts and meth-
ods to design and implement cyber-physical systems, (iii) Methods
for information modeling.

Teaching and learning 2 SWS Lectures, 1 SWS Seminar, self-directed studies.


methods (SWS…contact hour)

Prerequisites Knowledge and expertise in „Bauinformatik“ at the level of Bachelor


degree programs. Knowledge and skills acquired in the following
Modules: Energiemethoden, Finite-Element-Methode und Numer-
ische Methoden.

Applicability Elective Module of the ACCESS MSc-degree program. A total of


twelve electives are offered. Students must choose five out of the
twelve electives.

Requirements for earn- Credit points are awarded after successful completion of the exam-
ing credit points ination. Written examination of 90 minutes’ duration.
Language of instruction: English.

Credit points and 5 ECTS


grades Grading: 100% written examination.

Module frequency The module is exclusively offered in the Summer Term.

Workload Total workload is: 150 hours.

Module duration The module is delivered over one term.

Recommended L. Jankovic: Designing Zero Carbon Buildings Using Dynamic Simu-


reading list lation Methods: Routledge, 2. Ausgabe. 2017.

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Appendix 2:
Study schedule
with the type and scope of the courses in SWS as well as the required services, the type, scope and structure of which can be found in the
module descriptions

1. semester 2. semester 3. semester 4. semester


Module number Module name cr
V/Ü/Ment/S/P V/Ü/Ment/S/P V/Ü/Ment/S/P V/Ü/Ment/S/P
(M)

Compulsory modules

4/2/0/0/0
BIW-MA-AC-O-01 Building Materials 8
PL

4/2/0/0/0
BIW-MA-AC-O-02 Continuum Mechanics, Tensor Calculus 8
2xPL

4/2/0/0/0
BIW-MA-AC-O-03 Energy Methods, Finite Element Method 8
2xPL

2/2/0/0/0
BIW-MA-AC-O-04 Numerical Methods 5
PVL, PL

Mentoring Program for Study Skills and Method- 0/0/2/0/0 0/0/3/0/0


BIW-MA-AC-O-05 5
ological Skill PL

Building Information Modeling: Methods and 2/0/0/0/2


BIW-MA-AC-O-06 5
Concepts PL

Applications of Computational Engineering Meth- 4/0/0/0/0


BIW-MA-AC-O-07 5
ods PL

0/0/0/2/0
BIW-MA-AC-O-08 ACCESS Application-Based Science Project 15
PL

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1. semester 2. semester 3. semester 4. semester
Module number Module name cr
V/Ü/Ment/S/P V/Ü/Ment/S/P V/Ü/Ment/S/P V/Ü/Ment/S/P
(M)

ACCESS Application-Based Science Project 0/0/0/2/0


BIW-MA-AC-O-09 6
Presentation PL

elective modules*

Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures 2/1/0/0/0


BIW-MA-AC-E-01 5
PL

1/0/0/2/0
BIW-MA-AC-E-02 Form Finding of Lightweight Structures 5
PL

2/1/0/0/0
BIW-MA-AC-E-03 Timber and Lightweight Structures 5
PL

2/1/0/0/0
BIW-MA-AC-E-04 Constitutive Modeling of Soils 5
PVL, PL

2/1/0/0/0
BIW-MA-AC-E-05 Structural Use of Glas 5
PL

2/1/0/0/0
BIW-MA-AC-E-06 Safety Concepts 5
PVL, PL

2/1/0/0/0
BIW-MA-AC-E-07 Building Physics 5
PL

2/1/0/0/0
BIW-MA-AC-E-08 Multiscale Mechanics 5
2xPL

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1. semester 2. semester 3. semester 4. semester
Module number Module name cr
V/Ü/Ment/S/P V/Ü/Ment/S/P V/Ü/Ment/S/P V/Ü/Ment/S/P
(M)

2/1/0/0/0
BIW-MA-AC-E-09 Computational Dynamics 5
PL

Modeling and Simulation in Pavement Engineer- 2/1/0/0/0


BIW-MA-AC-E-10 5
ing PL

2/1/0/0/0
BIW-MA-AC-E-11 Bridge Design 5
PL

Zero Carbon Building Design using BIM and Digi- 2/1/0/0/0


BIW-MA-AC-E-12 5
tal Twins PL

Master’s The-
25
sis

Colloquium 5

cr 30 29 31 30 120

* There are five elective modules to choose from.

SWS Semester hours per week M) Mobility window pursuant to § 6 para. 1 sentence 4 Study Regulations
cr credit points
V lecure
Ü tutorial
Ment Mentoring
S Seminar
P Project
PL Examined Assessment(s)
PVL Preliminary examinations

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