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101-0556-01L 5 Credits BSC D-BAUG
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Construction Methods

Bauverfahren

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Stefan Moser
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:42:19

Abstract

- Construction methods of Special Underground and Deep Foundation Construction as well as tunnelling methods- Planning of construction processes, site equipment and site logistics- Basic knowledge of scheduling and cost calculation and introduction in corresponding standards and guidelines

Objective

Students gain practical knowledge in - Organization of tender documents. - Scheduling and cost calculation. - Construction methods of Special Underground and Deep Foundation Construction as well as tunnelling methods. - Planning of earthwork processes and conception of site logistics.

Content

Basics: - SIA 103, SIA 112, SIA 118 - Cost calculation - Scheduling - Submission (detailed estimate, special provisions, acceptance standards) - Methods of ground investigation and ground control Special Underground / Deep Foundation Construction: - Dewatering systems - Pipe jacking/ Micro tunnelling - Piles / Retaining walls - Anchors - Soil improvements - Cut-and-cover method - Caissons - Supporting construction methods: soil injection/ jetting Tunnel construction: - Classification of tunnelling - Conventional drive tunnelling - Mechanical drive tunnelling - Drainage and Sealing - Lining/ finishing - Supporting construction methods: pipe umbrellas Execution of contruction work und logistics: - Planning of production processes - Logistics/ site equipment - Transportation logistics - Formwork and cranes

Resources

Lecture Notes

Slides, supplementary handouts about selected topicsThe documents will be provided on Ilias - further information at the beginning of semester.

Literature

References to additional technical literature will be provided in the course of semester.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
Leistungsermittlungshandbuch für Baumaschinen und Bauprozesse oder Handout mit Auszügen des Handbuchs; Taschenrechner ohne externe Kommunikationsmöglichkeiten

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Bauverfahren
  • Wed 12:45-14:30 (HIL E 3)
  • Fri 07:45-09:30 (HCI G 7)
4 h weekly

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