Structural Design IV

Abstract

The lecture Structural Design IV applies the knowledge acquired in the lectures Structural Design I-III to existing structures

Objective

After successfully completing the course, students should be able to: 1. Recognize and classify the construction methods of typical Swiss townhouses from the 20th century. 2. Analyze the structural system of an existing building based on plans and identify missing information. 3. Know the main causes of renovations and their impacts on the structure. 4. Understand the aging processes of building materials and their maintenance as well as reinforcement. 5. Design structural modifications to typical townhouses in a structurally sound manner. 6. Understand the impacts of additional floors and arrange additional loads in a structurally sound manner.

Content

The lecture focuses on the existing building stock of Swiss cities, primarily from the 20th century. It exemplifies various renovation measures based on the construction methods typical of this period, such as conversions, the insertion of new openings and shafts (elevators), the removal of load-bearing walls, as well as extensions and additional stories. These interventions are discussed using real exemplary buildings, and the design parameters are delineated. The lectures are accompanied by exercise units and colloquia that apply and illustrate the lecture material. A final lecture at the end of the semester is dedicated to the topic of structural design with regard to future modular dismantling (Design-to-Disassembly) and structural design using reused components (Re-Use).

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