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Historical Constructions
Historische Konstruktionen
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:55:17
Abstract
The lecture on historical constructions deals with historical structures, building technology and mechanics. Each year, a different set of examples is selected.
Objective
The participants learn how to approach historical constructions. At the end of the lecture series, they have a basic understanding about the detailing, the effects caused by historic building processes, and the mechanical behaviour of historical buildings.
Content
In the spring term of 2021, we will cover: historical constructions based on the example of bridges - from Roman antiquity to early reinforced concrete - in timber, stone, iron, and concrete Individual topics include: - how bridge construction sites were selected and organized - how bridge piers could be built in water - how timber bridges were designed and built - how arch bridges were built and what the centerings looked like - how an arch works statically and how this influences arch bridge construction - how the iron truss conquered bridge building - how concrete evolved from rammed to reinforced in bridge building
Resources
Lecture Notes
None, however, some lectures will be based on journal papers and other materials made accessible to participants.
Learning Materials (Links)
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 90 minutes
- Aids
- Wörterbuch (nicht elektronisch)Weitere Informationen: https://ethz.ch/content/dam/ethz/special-interest/arch/idb/holzer-dam/images/Lehrveranstaltungen/Merkblatt/IDB__Merkblatt_Leistungskontrollen__2018.pdf
- Digital
- The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.
Course Components
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Historische Konstruktionen
Keine Lehrveranstaltung am 25.3. (Seminarwoche), am 8.4. (Osterferien) sowie an Feiertagen und in den letzten 2 Wochen des Semesters (s. Raumbelegungen).
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2 h weekly |