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Building Materials I
Baumaterialien I
Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:30:28
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.
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Baumaterialien I | No time listed | 2 h weekly |