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Construction Methods
Bauverfahren
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:19:08
Abstract
Introduction in the production theory and performance processes of construction companies. Introduction into building and heavy civil construction techniques as well as into systematic planning of site logistics and construction processes. Methodic selection of construction methods and management of construction processes based on systematic process controlling
Objective
- Fundamental knowledge of building and heavy civil construction techniques - Application of decision making processes to select the optimal construction techniques and processes - Performance analysis and calculation for equipment and process chains - Process oriented, project specific planning of production processes, site installations and logistics
Content
- Process theory of construction - Value chain in construction companies - Systematic methodic process analysis for the selection of construction methods - Planning of construction processes an site logistic - Performance analysis of construction methods - Earth moving methods - Civil and heavy construction techniques - Building construction techniques - industrialisation in building construction - controlling methods - health and safety management
Resources
Lecture Notes
A detailed skript is provided.
Literature
Girmscheid, G.: Leistungsermittlungshandbuch für Baumaschinen und Bauprozesse
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 120 minutes
- Aids
- 10 A4-Blätter (=20 Seiten) Zusammenfassung; Leistungsermittlungshandbuch für Baumaschinen und Bauprozesse; Taschenrechner;
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Bauverfahren |
|
4 h weekly |