Building Structures 2

CIEQ5252 replaces CIE4281 Building Structures 2, the latter course being discontinued with the introduction of the new MSc Curriculum Civil Engineering in September 2022. CIEQ5252 is only intended for students from the old MSc, track Building Engineering.

CIEQ5252 contains a subset of the learning objectives of the larger module CIEM5250 Building Engineering (15 ECTS), all taken from Learning Unit 2 "Building Structures, Construction Methods and Foundations" (6 EC). CIEQ5252 and CIEM5250 run in parallel. Please inform ir. S. Pasterkamp who teaches CIEM5252 Unit 2 that you are taking this subject under the code CIEQ5252.

LEARNING UNIT 2 (LU2, Building Structures, Construction Methods and Foundations, 6 EC) of CIEM5250 is about the flow of forces in regular building structures and stability in various typologies of buildings (office, commercial, industrial, residential, etc.). Unit 2 is grouped around the following three themes:

Theme 1 (Building Structures):

• advanced knowledge on the flow of forces in building structures

• stability and lateral resistance and known solutions for various typologies of buildings according to their function (office, commercial, industrial, residential)

• use and reuse of various building materials, to give you a clear understanding on which options are available and which solutions are appropriate for every part of the new or existing building structure

• complexity of the design process and responsibilities of different partners in the design and construction chain

Theme 2 (Foundations):

• interaction with the subsoil via the foundation is an important part of the building design, and you will learn how to develop a good foundation in cooperation with the geotechnical advisor.

• attention will also be paid to deep excavations, that are often required for foundation and parking garages or other underground spaces under a building.

Theme 3 (Construction methods):

• The design of the building is depending on available construction methods, and by studying these, you will get a clear understanding of the limitations and options each of these methods offer.

• Impact on surroundings and urban context will be addressed, as well as safety of construction, economy and material efficiency (zero-waste) on the construction site.