Introductory lectures will introduce methods for non-destructive characterization and testing of wood and reinforced concrete. Following these lectures, practical sessions will be conducted both in the laboratory and outdoors, offering participants the chance to engage in hands-on measurements using a variety of state-of-the-art devices.

The course on Advances in Building Materials provides an introductive overview of the needs and future of materials science in the building sector. Focus topics concern sustainability, durability, thermal insulation, coatings, sealants, adhesives, flame retardancy and the future perspective and developments of concrete and wood with regard to smart material development and ecological concerns.

This course explores molecular and microstructural design principles that enable adaptive functions and enhanced properties in biological and bio-inspired materials. It covers out-of-equilibrium molecular mechanisms and design principles affecting mechanical, optical, and surface properties. Students learn how these principles apply to synthetic systems, linking structure to performance.

The course Wood Processing conveys knowledge on the technological properties of wood and wood-based materials as well as on industrial processes for the fabrication of a vast variety of wood products and covers new developments in the field of digital technologies.

Fundamental relationships between structure and properties of wood and wood-based materials are covered. Based on the hierarchical structure of wood, the course conveys aspects of nanostructural characterization and micromechanical analysis. In view of recent wood material developments, concepts for the assembly of advanced wood materials and cellulose-based materials will be demonstrated.

In this introductory lecture, students gain basic knowledge on building materials like cement, concrete, metals, glass, wood, polymers, and bitumen, their manufacturing and processing, important properties and their application. Fundamental mechanical, thermal and optical properties are discussed and experimental ways for measuring, as well as numerical methods for predicting them, are depicted.

Introduction into the basic and practical knowledge of important building materials and testing methods.

Vermittlung von grundlegenden theoretischen und praktischen Kenntnissen über klassische Baustoffe (Zement, Beton, Metalle, Glas, Holz, Kunststoffe und Bitumen) und ihre Eigenschaften und werkstoffgerechten Einsatz. Werkstoffübergreifende Betrachtungen von Materialverhalten, -auswahl und Optimierung im Entwurfsprozess (inkl. Nachhaltigkeit und Eignung für digitale Fabrikationsprozesse).

Vermittlung von grundlegenden theoretischen und praktischen Kenntnissen über klassische Baustoffe (Zement, Beton, Metalle, Glas, Holz, Kunststoffe und Bitumen) und ihre Eigenschaften und werkstoffgerechten Einsatz. Werkstoffübergreifende Betrachtungen von Materialverhalten, -auswahl und Optimierung im Entwurfsprozess (inkl. Nachhaltigkeit und Eignung für digitale Fabrikationsprozesse).

The course Wood structure and function conveys basic knowledge on the microstructure of softwoods and hardwoods as well as general and species-specific relationships between growth processes, wood properties and wood function in the living tree.

Basic knowledge of structural timber design including material behaviour especially anisotropy, moisture and long duration effects and their consideration in structural analysis and detailing. Design, detailing and structural analysis of timber roof structures, buildings and bridges.

Design of timber structures.Part One: Fundamentals of material behavior, products and design.