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Conceptual Design
Entwurf
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:06:02
Abstract
Procurement of consistent procedures to solve typical problems of civil engineering. Consolidation of the knowledge of the bachelor courses; integration of bachelors of other universities.Practice of the holistic approach of conceptual design, parallel and iterative operations on varying levels of detailing. Integration of different fields of knowledge and experiences.
Objective
Procurement of consistent procedures to solve typical problems of civil engineering. Consolidation of the knowledge of the bachelor courses; integration of bachelors of other universities. Practice of the holistic approach of conceptual design, parallel and iterative operations on varying levels of detailing. Integration of different fields of knowledge and experiences.
Content
Basic tools: Literature research, quotations Technical report and presentations Basics of graphical representation Elements of the design process: Service criteria and respective agreement Design requirements and design boundary conditions Design alternatives Preliminary dimensioning Cost effectiveness Optimization Detailing Exemplary consolidations: Geotechnical basics of retaining walls Conceptual design and shaping of retaining walls Drainage of structures Case study conceptual bridge design Implementation with a planning tutorial: Presentation of the objects Survey and inventory Design options Intermediate review Final presentation
Resources
Lecture Notes
Autografieblätter zum Vorlesungsstoff, zum Teil als Downloadhttp://www.ibk.ethz.ch/vo/downloads/index
Literature
Normen Norm SIA 260 (2003): Grundlagen der Projektierung von Tragwerken, Schweiz. Ingenieur- und Architektenverein, Zürich, 44 pp. Norm SIA 261 (2003): Einwirkungen auf Tragwerke, Schweiz. Ingenieur- und Architektenverein, Zürich, 114 pp. Norm SIA 400 (2000): Planbearbeitung im Hochbau, Schweiz. Ingenieur- und Architektenverein, Zürich, 92 pp. Weiterführende Literatur Marti, P.(2003): Tragwerksentwurf, Dokumentation SIA D 0181, Schweiz. Ingenieur- und Architektenverein, Zürich, pp. 11-23. Lüchinger, P.(2003): Tragwerksanalyse und Bemessung, Dokumentation SIA D 0181, Schweiz. Ingenieur- und Architektenverein, Zürich, pp. 25-34. Vogel, T. (2003): Beispiel, Projektierung eines Widerlagers, Dokumentation SIA D 0181, Schweiz. Ingenieur- und Architektenverein, Zürich, pp. 67-87. Bögle, A. (2002): Zum Bewertungsprozess im Ingenieurwesen, Beton- und Stahlbetonbau 97 Heft 11, pp. 601-614. Tiefbauamt Graubünden (2006): Inhalt einer Nutzungsvereinbarung, Abteilung Kunstbauten, Anhang zu den Weisungen von 15.06.2006, pp. 2
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| seminar | Entwurf |
|
3 h weekly |