Search result: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2017

Number	Title	Type	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
Civil Engineering Master
3. Semester
Major Courses
Major in Materials and Mechanics
151-0513-00L	Mechanics of Soft Materials and Tissues	W	4 credits	3G	A. E. Ehret
Abstract	An introduction to concepts for the constitutive modelling of highly deformable materials with non-linear properties is given in application to rubber-like materials and soft biological tissues. Related experimental methods for materials characterization and computational methods for simulation are addressed.
Objective	The objective of the course is to provide an overview of the wide range of non-linear mechanical behaviors displayed by soft materials and tissues together with a basic understanding of their physical origin, to familiarize students with appropriate mathematical concepts for their modelling, and to illustrate the application of these concepts in different fields in mechanics.
Content	Soft solids: rubber-like materials, gels, soft biological tissues Non-linear continuum mechanics: kinematics, stress, balance laws Mechanical characterization: experiments and their interpretation Constitutive modeling: basic principles Large strain elasticity: hyperelastic materials Rubber-elasticity: statistical vs. phenomenological models Biomechanics of soft tissues: composites, anisotropy, heterogeneity Dissipative behavior: examples and the concept of internal variables.
Lecture notes	Accompanying learning materials will be provided or made available for download during the course.
Literature	Recommended text: G.A. Holzapfel, Nonlinear Solid Mechanics - A continuum approach for engineering, 2000 L.R.G. Treloar, The physics of rubber elasticity, 3rd ed., 2005 P. Haupt, Continuum Mechanics and Theory of Materials, 2nd ed., 2002
Prerequisites / Notice	A good knowledge base in continuum mechanics, ideally a completed course in non-linear continuum mechanics, is recommended.

Projects
Number	Title	Type	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
101-0198-01L	Project on Construction Engineering	W	9 credits	18A	Supervisors
Abstract	Working on a concrete task in Construction Engineering
Objective	Promote independent, structured and scientific work; learn to apply engineering methods; deepen the knowledge in the field of the treated task.
Content	The project work is supervised by a professor. Students can choose from different subjects and tasks.
Prerequisites / Notice	The project work requires normally 250 to 300 hours of work.
101-0298-01L	Project on Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources Management	W	9 credits	18A	Lecturers
Abstract	Working on a concrete task in Hydraulic Engineering
Objective	Promote independent, structured and scientific work; learn to apply engineering methods; deepen the knowledge in the field of the treated task.
Content	The project work is supervised by a professor. Students can choose from different subjects and tasks.
101-0398-01L	Project on Geotechnical Engineering	W	9 credits	18A	Lecturers
Abstract	Working on a concrete task in Geotechnical Engineering
Objective	Promote independent, structured and scientific work; learn to apply engineering methods; deepen the knowledge in the field of the treated task.
Content	The project work is supervised by a professor. Students can choose from different subjects and tasks.
101-0498-01L	Project on Transport Systems	W	9 credits	18A	Lecturers
Abstract	Working on a concrete task on Transport Systems
Objective	Promote independent, structured and scientific work; learn to apply engineering methods; deepen the knowledge in the field of the treated task.
Content	The project work is supervised by a professor. Students can choose from different subjects and tasks.
101-0598-01L	Project on Construction and Maintenance Management	W	9 credits	18A	Lecturers
Abstract	Working on a concrete task in Construction Engineering and Management
Objective	Promote independent, structured and scientific work; learn to apply engineering methods; deepen the knowledge in the field of the treated task.
Content	The project work is supervised by a professor. Students can choose from different subjects and tasks.
101-0698-01L	Project on Materials and Mechanics	W	9 credits	18A	Lecturers
Abstract	Working on a concrete task in Materials and Mechanics
Objective	Promote independent, structured and scientific work; learn to apply engineering methods; deepen the knowledge in the field of the treated task.
Content	The project work is supervised by a professor. Students can choose from different subjects and tasks.

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