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052-0601-00L 2 Credits BSC D-ARCH
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Building Materials I

Baumaterialien I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Jacqueline Pauli
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:31:09

Abstract

Building Materials - Introduction to the most common building materialsRaw materials+ ProductionProperties + ApplicationEcological footprint + Recycling

Objective

The lecture develops an understanding of different building materials and its application for construction under the aspects of material properties and ecological aspects.

Content

The lecture introduces the most common building materials concrete, steel, masonery and timber, but also clay, glas and polymers in a historical context. The fabrication processes are described and the most important properties regarding construction explained. A special focus is on the ecological aspects such as availability of raw materials, effort for production, emission of hazardous substances, disposal and recycling.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Lecture slides as pdf

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 90 minutes
Aids
Taschenrechner, Schreibpapier wird zur Verfügung gestellt. Jedoch keine datenbankfähigen Rechner, Organiser, PDA, Laptops o.ä. Weitere Unterlagen oder Geräte sind nicht zugelassen
Digital
The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.
Die Prüfung findet in Form einer "Online-Prüfung" statt.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Baumaterialien I
Keine Lehrveranstaltung am 24.10.2024 (Seminarwoche) und in den letzten beiden Semesterwochen (vor Schlussabgaben).
  • Thu 09:45-11:30 (HCI G 3)
  • Thu 09:45-11:30 (HCI J 3)
2 h weekly

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