Construction Technology

Understanding the nature and implication of selected structural design aspects such as shape, dimensions, material and design approaches on the one hand and the construction considerations such as execution methods, construction logistics (time-phasing) schedules and costs on the other hand and their interdependency in an integrated construction process of a civil engineering structure. This involves thorough knowledge and understanding of project characteristics, control systems, methodology of the process and supporting systems in order to optimise cost driver aspects in conceptual and final execution design. Both the preliminary design and the design for construction will be considered.

• 6 Lectures on design process, theory and methods, Systems Engineering and technical subjects (e.g. concrete structures, hydraulic structures, construction and maintenance aspects)

• 6 Working Sessions in which students work on a Case Study of their Project of Interest, supervised by instructors (Design and Projectmanagers from practice). The case study is performed as group work. The case can be selected from a bridge, a tunnel, a jetty or a building.

• Presentation, as a team, of the group work.