Structural Engineering TUDELFT

Program overview
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Year 2017/2018
Organization Civil Engineering and Geosciences
Education Master Civiil Engineering
Code Omschrijving ECTS p1 p2 p3 p4 p5
CIE-SE Track Structural Engineering (SE)

CIE-SE Compulsory for all SE areas
CIE4100 Materials and Ecological Engineering 4
CIE4110 Timber and Timber Structures 1 4
CIE4115 Steel Structures 2 4
CIE4140 Structural Dynamics 4
CIE4160 Prestressed Concrete 4
CIE4180 Plates and Slabs 4
CIE4190 Analysis of Slender Structures 4
CIE-SE Electives for all SE Areas
CIE3109-09 Structural Mechanics 4 4
CIE3150 Concrete Structures 2 4
CIE4145-09 Dynamics and Introduction to Continuum Mechanics 4
All other courses in the SE programme
CIE-SE Specialisation Structural Mechanics (SE-SM)
CIE-SE Specialisation Structural Mechanics (SE-SM), compulsory
CIE4130 Probabilistic Design 4
CIE4143 Shell Analysis, Theory and Application 4
CIE4150 Plastic Analysis of Structures 4
CIE5123 Introduction to the Finite Element Method 4
CIE5145 Random Vibrations 4
CIE5148 Computational Modelling of Structures 4
CIE-SE Specialisation Structural Mechanics (SE-SM), electives
CIE4353 Continuum Mechanics 6
CIE5142 Computational Methods in Non-Linear Solid Mechanic 3
CIE5144 Stability of Structures 3
CIE-SE Specialisation Concrete Structures (SE-CS)
CIE4170 Construction Technology of Civil Engineering Structures 4
CIE4281 Building Structures 2 4
CIE5110 Concrete - Science and Technology 4
CIE5127 Concrete Bridges 4
CIE5130 Capita Selecta Concrete Structures 4
CIE-SE Specialisation Steel and Timber Construction (SE-STC)
CIE-SE Specialisation Steel and Timber Construction (SE-STC), compulsory
CIE5122 Capita Selecta Steel and Aluminium Structures 4
CIE5125 Steel Bridges 4
CIE5126 Fatigue 3
CIE5128 Fibre-reinforced Polymer (FRP) Structures 3
CIE5131 Fire Safety Design 3
CIE-SE Specialisation Materials & Environment (SE-ME)
CIE4030 Methodology for Scientific Research 3
CIE5100 Repair and Maintenance of Construction Materials 4
CIE5102 Forensic Building Materials Engineering 3
CIE5126 Fatigue 3
CIE5146 Micromechanics and Computational Modelling of Buillding Materials 3
CIE-SE Specialisation Road and Railway Engineering (SE-RRE)
CIE4860 Structural Pavement Design 6
CIE4870 Structural Design of Railway Track 4
CIE4880 Road Paving Materials incl. Laboratory Experiment 7
CIE5850 Production, Construction and Maintenance of Asphalt Concrete 3
Pavements
CIE5871 Capita Selecta Railway and Road Structures 4
CIE-SE Specialisation Hydraulic Structures (SE-HS)
CIE-SE Specialisation Hydraulic Structures (SE-HS), Compulsory
CIE3310-09 Open Channel Flow 4
CIE3330 Hydraulic Structures 1 4
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CIE4310 Bed, Bank and Shore Protection 4
CIE4345 River Dynamics 1 4
CIE-SE Specialisation Hydraulic Structures (SE-HS), Electives
CIE4305 Coastal Dynamics I 6
CIE4325 Ocean Waves 6
CIE5304 Waterpower Engineering 3
CIE5310 Probabilistic Design in Hydraulic Engineering 3
CIE5314 Flood Defences 3
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Year 2017/2018
CIE-SE Track Structural Engineering (SE)
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Year 2017/2018
CIE-SE Compulsory for all SE areas
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CIE4100 Materials and Ecological Engineering 4
Responsible Instructor Dr. H.M. Jonkers
Contact Hours / Week 0/0/4/0
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Education Period 3
Start Education 3
Exam Period 3
4
Course Language English
Expected prior knowledge CTB1320 'Construction Materials and Sustainability' (formerly courses CT1121 plus CT1122) but is not obligatory for master
students
Summary Sustainability concepts in relation to civil engineering activities are treated and discussed.
Focus of the course is on two subjects:
1. Application and integration of ecosystem functions (goods and processes) in the built environment for the benefit of both:
mitigation urban problems
2. Sustainable development and quantification of sustainability (environmental impact) of building materials and constructions:
use of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tools on different levels of scale
Topics which will be treated are:

1. Defenition of sustainability (People - Planet - Profit) in relation to civil engineering practices
2. Ecosystem goods and services and integration in the rural and urban environment
3. Landscape ecology and infrastructure
4. Roads and environmental effects
5. Renewable energies and building materials
6. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) techniques relevant for the field of civil engineering at different levels of scale
Furthermore, currently running TUD-related research programs linking sustainable practices and civil engineering will be
highlighted:
1. Bio-based and bio-adaptive civil engineering materials

2. Building with Nature concepts and case studies
3. Development and application of Self Healing materials
4. Geopolymers and other unconventional sustainable construction materials
Practical parts:
The course includes a Case study, comprising a group assignment, report and presentation focusing on two aspects:
1. Application of Ecosystem Functionality in the built environment

2. Application of LCA techniques
Course Contents Sustainability concepts in relation to civil engineering activities are treated and discussed. Prime focus lies on two aspects: 1.
Recent technological developments and application of ecosystem functions and sustainable (bio-based) processes which enable
substantial reduction of harmful emissions and use of finite raw materials of civil engineering practices, and 2. Quantification of
sustainability using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) techniques
In the course 5 main subjects are covered, these are:
1. Sustainability and Ecological Engineering theories and concepts

2. Civil Engineering practices and their environmental effects
3. Ecosystem functioning and potential for application in civil engineering practices
4. Tools to quantify sustainability performance on different scale levels
5. Examples of TUD research in which theories and concepts of ecological engineering is brought into practice in order to
improve sustainability performance of civil engineering practices
Study Goals After the course the student is able to:
1. Define the meaning of Sustainability- and Ecological Engineering theories, concepts and principles
2. Identify, analyse and evaluate negative effects of civil engineering practices on both the natural environment and society
3. Apply and integrate ecosystem functioning in (novel) civil engineering designs (built environment) to improve its
sustainability performance
4. Quantification of sustainability performance of civil engineering actions (processes and constructions) using Life Cycle
Assessment (LCA) tools
5. Exemplify and criticize the applicability and usefulness of currently running TUD sustainability-related research programs for
(future) optimization of Ecological Engineering designs in the built environment.
Education Method Lectures, discussions, exercises, paper presentation, one obligatory case study: reporting and presentation by students
Course Relations CIE4100 builds further on CTB1320 'Construction Materials and Sustainability', however, foreknowledge is not obligatory.
Literature and Study Power point presentations; Reader CIE4100; Specific scientific papers; these will be made available via Blackboard
Materials
Assessment Written exam (40%) plus one case study (60%). Minumum grade for each subgrade is 5,0 and overall grade grade must be 5,75
or higher
Tags Group Dynamics/Project Organisation
Integrated
Sustainability
Contact Dr. Henk M. Jonkers - h.m.jonkers@tudelft.nl
Expected prior Knowledge 1st year course CTB1320 Construction Materials & Sustainability (formerly courses CT1121 + CT1122) or similar (not
obligatory)
Academic Skills Scientific reporting skills, both orally (presentations) and written (case study reports)
Literature & Study Power point presentations: lectures and case study presentations
Materials Reader CIE4100; specific research papers;
All information will be made available on Black Board
Judgement Final grade is the combination of written examination and case study. Calculation: written exam 40%, case study: 60%.
Minimum subgrade for both: 5,0 and average must be >5,75
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Permitted Materials during Dictionary, calculator
Exam
Collegerama Yes

Responsible Instructor Ir. G.J.P. Ravenshorst
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Education Period 1
Start Education 1
Exam Period 1
2
Course Contents The course deals with material properties of timber and timber products, the design of timber structures including strength,
stiffness and stability verifications for columns and beams. Bracings for stabilizing whole structures and the design of timber
joints with several fastener types like bolts and dowels are included. Attention is also given to design and manufacturing of
timber frame housing.
Timber and wood-based panels: properties and production of timber, glulam and wood-based panels, anisotropy.
Beam calculations: tension/compression, bending/torsion, shear, holes and notches, stress combinations, buckling and lateral
torsional buckling.
Joints: dowel type fasteners (nails, dowels, screws and bolts), steel plates, split-ring joints, toothed-plate joints.
Design rules for built-up beams. Trusses: shapes of trusses, joints in trusses.
Facades and stability of structures: structures of facades, bracings.
Portal frams and arches, Tapered and curved beams. Timber frame housing: structural aspects, structural detailling, diaphragms.
Study Goals Students will be able to design a wide variety of timber structures, using modern materials such as glulam, perform strength and
stability verifications in accordance with modern design codes.
Education Method Lectures, exercises
Literature and Study Syllabus STEP Timber Engineering 1
Materials Available at Secretariat of GCC.
Obligatory lecturenote(s)/textbook(s):
Lecture notes, available at Blackboard.
Assessment Written exam
Expected prior Knowledge Bachelor civil engineering
Academic Skills The backgrounds behind the equations in the timber design codes will be explained and the students will be challenged to
explain the conseqeunces of choices made by code writers
Literature & Study Syllabus STEP Timber Engineering 1
Materials Available at Secretary of GCC.
Lecture notes, available at Blackboard.
Judgement Written exam grade is final grade
Permitted Materials during Calculator
Exam
Collegerama No
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Responsible Instructor Ir. M.P. Nijgh
Instructor Ir. P.A. de Vries
Instructor Prof.dr.ir. J. Wardenier
Instructor Prof. M. Veljkovic
Instructor Dr. M. Pavlovic
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Education Period 1
Start Education 1
Exam Period 1
2
Course Contents Introduction, material properties, products fabrication, design and verification.
Analysis of cross sections
Strength of beams and frames
Stability of columns and frames
Lateral stability of beams
Stability of non prismatic members, build up members and elastically supported members
Welding, calculation of welds

Calculation of welds, bolts
Calculation of bolted connections
Design and analysis of connections
Connections in frames
Introduction, developments, properties and applications of hollow sections

Behaviour of hollow sections joints (general)
Circular hollow sections joints
Rectangular hollow sections joints
Joints between open sections and hollow sections
Study Goals Knowledge about behaviour of frames, connections, joints and tubular structures
Education Method Lectures
Reader Tubular structures from Prof. dr. ir. J. Wardenier
Reader for other subjects is available
Compendium with examples will become available during the course for all topics.
Permitted Materials during Pen, drawing attributes and a calculator
Tests
Contact ir. M.P. (Martin) Nijgh
Stevin 2 room 2.60
Email M.P.Nijgh@tudelft.nl
Expected prior Knowledge BSc of CiTG or comparable
Academic Skills Analyses existing structures in steel
Design new structure in steel
Judgement The result for the exam is the final result.
Exam
Formula sheets are available for the exam
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Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. R. Abspoel
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Education Period 3
Start Education 3
Exam Period 3
4
Expected prior knowledge Plastic mechanism theory
General steel knowledge like Structural Safety in the Bachelor and Steel Structures 2 in the Master
Course Contents Composite structures
Composite beams:
Types of composite action between steel and concrete
Application of composite beams
Properties of shear connectors
Simply supported beams with full strength shear connection and partial strength shear connection
Statically undeterminate composite beams
Shear force
Calculation according to the elastic and plastic theory
Calculation of the deflections
Cracks of the concrete
Composite floors:
Application of composite steel concrete plate floors
Execution stage of composite steel concrete floors
Verification of the bearing capacity in the ultimate limit state
Calculations of the deflections in the serviceability limit state
Design tables
Composite colums:
Application of composite steel concrete columns
Principles of the calculation
Capacity of a composite steel concrete column under compression
Relative slenderness
Composite steel concrete column under compression and bending
Composite steel concrete column under compression and bi-axial bending
Joints in composite steel concrete structures:

Design and shapes
Calculation
Fire resistance of composite steel concrete structures:
Composite steel concrete beams
Composite steel concrete columns
Composite steel concrete floors
Plate buckling:
Plate buckling of stiffened plates
Plate buckling of unstiffened plates
Linear elastic plate buckling theory
Stress reduction method
Post critical strength
Effective width methode
Special beams:
Plate girders
Cold formed sections
Component method for bolted joints

Study Goals Understanding the behaviour of:
- composite elements like beams, columns and floors
- plated structures
- cold formed sections
Being able to determine the structural safety of the above mentioned elements
Literature and Study Available at the Blackboard website.
Materials
Reader There is a reader for:
- composite elements
- plated structures
- cold formed sections
Assessment Written exam.
Exam Hours Exam 3 hours
Tests
Contact Lecturer and coordinator for this course is:
Roland Abspoel PhD MSc BSc
Email: r.abspoel@tudelft.nl
Phone: 015-2785358
Room: Stevin 2 2.54
Expected prior Knowledge BSc of CiTG or comparable
Steel structures 2
Plasticity
Concrete structures 2
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Academic Skills Analyse of existing steel and composite structures
Design of new steel and composite structures
Literature & Study For every part of this course there is a syllabus available.
Materials Compendium with examples
Judgement The result for the exam is the final result.
Exam
Collegerama No
CIE4140 Structural Dynamics 4

Responsible Instructor Prof.dr. A. Metrikine
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Education Period 3
Start Education 3
Exam Period 3
4
Course Contents Introduction.
Challenging dynamic problems of modern civil engineering; Types and sources of dynamic loading on structures; Dynamic
behavior of systems with 1 and 2 degrees of freedom revisited: main phenomena, introduction to the Fourier Analysis.
Stability of discrete systems with 1 and 2 degrees of freedom

The notion of the dynamic stability. The criterion of instability of linear dynamical systems. Galopping and flutter.
Vibrations of discrete systems with N degrees of freedom (N DOF).

Derivation of equations of motion; Free vibrations of undamped N DOF systems: natural frequencies and normal modes, modal
mass matrix and modal stiffness matrix, the Rayleigh method; Forced vibrations of undamped N DOF systems: Modal Analysis,
the steady-state response to a harmonic load, the frequency-response function. Modal Analysis, Fourier Analysis, the steady-state
response to a harmonic load of N DOF systems with viscous damping.
Vibrations of one-dimensional (1D) continuous systems of finite length.

Derivation of equations of motion for beam in bending, beam in shear, rod in axial motion, rod in torsion and taut cable; The
boundary and interface conditions for continuous systems; Free vibrations of undamped 1D continuous systems: the method of
separation of variables, natural frequencies and normal modes; Forced vibrations of 1D continuous systems (both with and
without viscous damping): Modal Analysis, Fourier Analysis, the steady-state response to a harmonic load.
Waves in one-dimensional (1D) continuous systems.

Excitation, propagation, reflection and transmission of pulses in cables and rods; Harmonic waves and representation of traveling
pulses as the superposition of the harmonic waves; Dispersion Analysis; The steady-state response of piles and rails to harmonic
loads.
Challenging dynamic problems of modern civil engineering; Types and sources of dynamic loading on structures; Dynamic
behavior of systems with 1 and 2 degrees of freedom revisited: main phenomena, introduction to the Fourier Analysis, aero-
elastic instabilities (galloping and flutter).
Study Goals The goal of this course is to introduce various dynamic models of structures and to acquaint the students with the main ideas and
methods of structural dynamics.
Course Relations CIE4140 is based upon CTB2300.
Literature and Study Mandatory Material:
Materials 1. Spijkers J.M.J., Vrouwenvelder, A.C.W.M., Klaver E.C., Structural Dynamics; Part 1: Structural Vibrations. Lecture Notes
CT 4140.
2. Metrikine, A.V., Vrouwenvelder, A.C.W.M., Structural Dynamics; Part 2: Wave Dynamics. Lecture Notes CT 4140.
3. Lecture Slides (available on Blackboard)
Assessment Written open book exam.
Permitted Materials during No intermidiate tests are planned.
Tests
Expected prior Knowledge The knowledge of the dynamics of SDOf systems and 2 DOF systems without damping; The displacement method and Lagrange
formalism.
Academic Skills Analytical thinking; Critical appraisal
Literature & Study Mandatory Material:
Materials 1. Spijkers J.M.J., Vrouwenvelder, A.C.W.M., Klaver E.C., Structural Dynamics; Part 1: Structural Vibrations. Lecture Notes
CT 4140.
2. Metrikine, A.V., Vrouwenvelder, A.C.W.M., Structural Dynamics; Part 2: Wave Dynamics. Lecture Notes CT 4140.
3. Lecture Slides (available on Blackboard)
Judgement Based on the result of the written exam.
Permitted Materials during Consulting any written text brought in by the students is permitted during the exam; although texting (as well as talking) by
Exam mobile phone is prohibited.
Collegerama Yes
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CIE4160 Prestressed Concrete 4
Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. C.R. Braam
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Education Period 4
Start Education 4
Exam Period 4
5
Summary This course concerns the fundamental aspects and points of interest in the design and detailing of prestressed concrete structures.
A detailed overview of different techniques and their characterics is presented, covering pre-tensioning, post-tensioning, partially
prestressing, external prestressing and bonded and unbonded tendons. The equivalent prestressing load approach as a general
procedure in the flexural analysis of statically determinate and statically indeterminate structures is introduced. The effects of
shrinkage, creep and relaxation on loss of prestressing and redistribution of forces are discussed. Special attention is given to the
crack width control in partially prestressed members and the bending moment and shear resistance in general. Strut and tie
models are used for shear resistance and to introduce forces in disturbed regions. Detailing of prestressed structures is discussed.
Course Contents Basic concepts of prestressing and technology aspects of pretensioning and post-tensioning
Prestressed concrete behaviour presented for members subjected to pure axial load and to combined flexure and axial load
Response of prestressed concrete members to sectional forces such as axial load, bending moment and shear
Allowable stresses in design computations to meet requirements from ultimate and serviceability limit states
Equivalent prestressing load approach to determine the forces in statically indeterminate prestressed systems
Fundamentals of shrinkage, creep and relaxation
Loss of prestressing and redistribution of forces caused by shrinkage, creep and relaxation
Bending moment capacity in ultimate limit state
Shear resistance of prestressed concrete; design for shear based on strut and tie models
Partially prestressed concrete; control of crack width
Detailing of prestressed structures; disturbed regions from concentrated loads, e.g. in anchorage zones
Example on the use of strut and tie models in the design of a beam with a dapped end
Characteristics of partially prestressed concrete
Unbonded post-tensioning
External post-tensioning
Study Goals After successful completion of this course, the student should be able to understand and to predict the response of prestressed
concrete members and to design prestressed concrete structures. The student understands and applies the basic concepts of
prestressed concrete and the technologies on pretensioning and post-tensioning and bonded and unbounded tendons.
The student should be able to demonstrate and calculate:
the influence of time dependent effects on the loss of prestressing;
the characteristic advantages and disadvantages of external prestressing;
The student can calculate:
the shear and bending moment resistance of prestressed concrete structures, both statically determinate and statically
indeterminate;
the crack width in partially prestressed concrete structures.
The student can apply strut and tie models.
Education Method Lectures, examples
Literature and Study Obligatory lecturenote(s)/textbook(s):
Materials Prestressed Concrete
Other material:
Elaborated examples (a selection from exams) on Prestressed Concrete
Prerequisites CTB2220 Steel and Concrete Structures 1
CTB3335/CIE3150 Fundamentals of prestressed concrete with regard to statically determinate structures
CTB1110 Structural Mechanics 1
CTB3330 / CIE3109 Structural Mechanics 4
Assessment Grade = Written exam (with open questions) result
Permitted Materials during One page A4-format(use one side only) with homemade notes and a calculator
Tests
Enrolment / Application Enrolment through TAS (Exam Enrolment System)
Remarks Final grade = written exam result
Contact C.R. Braam, room 2.06 Stevin II
Telephone +31 (0)15 2782779, e-mail c.r.braam@tudelft.nl
Expected prior Knowledge CIE3150/CTB3335
Academic Skills analysis, application, literature survey
Literature & Study Obligatory lecturenote(s)/textbook(s):
Materials Prestressed Concrete
Other material:
Elaborated examples (a selection from exams) on Prestressed Concrete
Judgement Grade = written exam result
Permitted Materials during A4, one page only
Exam
Collegerama Yes
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CIE4180 Plates and Slabs 4
Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. M.A.N. Hendriks
Instructor Dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
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Education Period 2
Start Education 2
Exam Period 2
3
Course Contents Plates loaded in plane:
The three systems of basic equations (kinematic, constitutive, equilibrium); rigid body displacements and deformations; several
analytic solutions for rectangular plates; application of plane stress/strain to engineering structures; introduction to the finite
element method; formulation of plane stress/strain elements; numerical integration schemes.
Plates loaded out of plane (slabs):
The three systems of basic equations for plate bending including shear deformation; simplification to the pure bending equation;
formulation of special boundary conditions; several analytical solutions and various load and boundary conditions; finite element
formulation of slab element; computational issues.
Study Goals The goal of the course is to get familiar with the fundamental theory of plates and slabs. For practical applications, the Finite
Element Method is introduced and utilized extensively for the solution of realistic plate and slab study cases.
Education Method Lectures, practical exercises
Literature and Study Plate analysis, theory and application, Volume 1, Theory
Materials Plate analysis, theory and application, Volume 2, Numerical methods
Assessment Written exam; Assignments
Remarks Assignments: Application of the finite element method to two plate theory related problems. No retakes possible. Results are
valid only for in combination with the written exams of the same academic year.
Expected prior Knowledge Bachelor courses in calculus, statics and engineering mechanics.
Academic Skills The assignments are planned during the second half of the course. The use of a finite element program is required. During the
first half of the course students are encouraged to become familiar with a finite element program (self-study). Information will be
given during the first (introductory) lecture.
Literature & Study Plate analysis, theory and application, Volume 1, Theory
Materials Plate analysis, theory and application, Volume 2, Numerical methods
Judgement The final grade is based on the written exam (70%) and the assignments (30%).
Permitted Materials during You are allowed to bring a calculator and a one page formula sheet (can be two sided) which is in your handwriting (and does
Exam not need a magnifying glass to read).
Collegerama No
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CIE4190 Analysis of Slender Structures 4
Responsible Instructor Ir. J.W. Welleman
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Education Period 1
Start Education 1
Exam Period 1
2
Required for CIE5123, CIE5142
Parts Part 1 - Basic differential equations of the theory of structures
Elementary loading cases and continuously distributed elastic reaction forces for:
- Axial deformation of bars
- Shear beams and frames
- Euler-Bernoulli bending beam and static Timoshenko shear beams
- Cables
- Curved beams
Part 2 - The mechanical behavior of combined systems
- Introduction to parallel and series systems

- The suspension bridge as a beam-cable structure
- Shear wall-frame structures
- Other typical combined systems (taut cable with flexural rigidity, slender beam under tension, off-shore riser, parabolic roof
structures)
Part 3 - Fundamentals of matrix structural analysis
The matrix displacement method:

- Truss element, Euler-Bernoulli and Timoshenko beam elements
- Equivalent nodal forces
- Constraint equations
- Rotation of element arrays
- Solution procedure
Course Contents This course serves as an introduction to the static analysis of characteristic civil engineering slender structures and to matrix
structural analysis. Typical slender structures such as tall buildings and suspension bridges will be reduced to an equivalent one
dimensional mechanical system. A systematic approach is used to express the mechanical behavior of these systems into
mathematical terms.
Study Goals After the successful completion of the course, the students are able to:
- express in mathematical terms the mechanical behaviour of characteristic civil engineering slender structures;
- formulate the underlying mathematics of the matrix displacement method;
- describe a typical solution procedure (analytical or numerical);
- list a series of "tricks of the trade" and common pitfalls;
- recognise and explain characteristic phenomena;
- describe the solution procedure in relation to a simple slender structure;
- apply the appropriate procedure for solving a simple slender structure;
- contrast solutions obtained by solving the governing equation against those obtained by using the matrix displacement method;
- formulate a solution procedure, analytical or numerical, for a generic slender structure;
- assess the quality of the solution (analytical or numerical).
Education Method classes with exercises
Reader "An Introduction to the Analysis of Slender Structures" by A. Simone (available via CourseBase and the website).
Expected prior Knowledge Solution of ordinary differential equations, matrix algebra, basics of engineering mechanics.
Academic Skills Knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation.
Literature & Study Reader and material provided via CourseBase and the webpages.
Materials
Judgement The final grade is determined on the basis of the written exam.
Permitted Materials during None
Exam
Collegerama No
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Year 2017/2018
CIE-SE Electives for all SE Areas
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CIE3109-09 Structural Mechanics 4 4
Responsible Instructor Ir. J.W. Welleman
Contact Hours / Week 0.0.6.0
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Education Period 3
Start Education 3
Exam Period 3
4
Course Contents - Introduction in to work and energy methods
- Influence lines
- Non symmetrical and inhomogeneous cross sections - stresses and deformations
- Theory of plasticity
Education Method tutorial
Course Relations Basic course in Statics and Strength of Materials is required as well as the second years course Structural Mechanics 3
Literature and Study Course introduction via the website or CourseBase:
Materials
syllabus: "Structural Mechanics 4: Nonsymmetrical and inhomogeneous cross sections", J.W. Welleman (download in pdf via
CourseBase)
book: "Work, energy methods & influence lines, Capita selecta in engineering mechanics", J.W. Welleman, ISBN
9789072830951, Bouwen met Staal, 2016
book: "Toegepaste Mechanica deel 3; Coenraad Hartsuijker en Hans Welleman, ISBN 9039505950 or English alternative via
lecturer
Sheets, assignments and software via http:http://icozct.tudelft.nl/TUD_CT/ or CourseBase.

Assessment Written exam (open questions)
Permitted Materials during Scientific (graphical) calculator without CAS and pdf-capabilities and without wifi and or bluetooth connection.
Tests
Expected prior Knowledge Basic fundamental courses in math and mechanics
Literature & Study Course introduction via the website or CourseBase:
Materials
syllabus: "Structural Mechanics 4: Nonsymmetrical and inhomogeneous cross sections", J.W. Welleman (download in pdf via
CourseBase)
book: "Work, energy methods & influence lines, Capita selecta in engineering mechanics", J.W. Welleman, ISBN
9789072830951, Bouwen met Staal, 2016
book: "Toegepaste Mechanica deel 3; Coenraad Hartsuijker en Hans Welleman, ISBN 9039505950 or English alternative via
lecturer
Sheets, assignments and software via http:http://icozct.tudelft.nl/TUD_CT/ or CourseBase.

Judgement Written exam is final grade
Permitted Materials during Scientific (graphical) calculator without CAS and pdf-capabilities and without wifi and or bluetooth connection.
Exam
Collegerama No
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CIE3150 Concrete Structures 2 4
Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. C.R. Braam
Responsible Instructor Dr. M. Lukovic
Instructor Dr.ir. C.R. Braam
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Education Period 3
Start Education 3
Exam Period 3
4
Expected prior knowledge Concrete and Steel Structures
Structural Mechanics I
Structural Mechanics II
Structural Mechanics III
Parts The course Concrete Structures 2 (CIE3150) contains two theoretical parts and one accompanying exercise.
Reinforced concrete. This part consists of the theories related to slab design (one way, two way spanning slabs and punching
shear), crack width control, torsion design.
Statically determinate prestressed girders. Design of prestressed concrete girders, prestress losses, capacity and detailing.
In the exercise "prestressed concrete" a prestressed girder of a bridge needs to be designed.
Summary This course is to give an introduction to the basic knowledge on how to design and assess the serviceability and safety of
reinforced and statically determinate prestressed structures.
Course Contents Crack width calculation based on the tensile member model in both crack formation stage & stabilized cracking stage.
Design of reinforced concrete slabs spanning in one and two directions. Including different calculation methods for the internal
forces, such as elastic analysis and equilibrium method for slabs with beams and flat slabs.
Punching shear resistance. Theory and application.
Design of reinforced concrete members under torsion.
Introduction about the differences in the design of reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete.
Design of statically determinate prestressed concrete girders. Principles and materials, and prestressing as an external load.
Prestress losses: friction, slip, creep, shrinkage, relaxation.
Bending moment capacity, ultimate limit state.
Detailing, introduction of prestressing forces.
Study Goals After completion of this course, students should be able to:
Identify the different stage of cracking for a reinforced concrete structure, and calculate the crack width of a member under
tension or bending.
Determine cross-sections and rebar configurations of one way spanning slabs, two way spanning slabs and flat slabs, based on
theory of elasticity or equilibrium method.
Calculate the punching shear capacity of a flat slab, and decide the appropriate strengthening approach when the punching shear
capacity is not sufficient.
Calculate the torsional capacity of a reinforced concrete member, and identify the design limit state when a torsion check
necessary.
Determine cross-sections and tendon configurations of pre-stressed concrete girders and explain the influence of the design on
internal forces and stresses.
Calculate prestress losses.
Calculate the capacity of prestressed concrete girders in ULS.
Determine rebar configurations in the areas in which (prestressing) forces are introduced.
This course is 4 ECTS, which corresponds to a study load of 112 hours. The presented study load is indicative and might vary
based on the prior knowledge of the student.
Lectures 28 hours
Exercise 10 hours
Self-study 50 hours
Preparation for the exam 20 hours
Exam 3 hours
Education Method The education methods exist of lectures in combination with one exercise and self-study. Furthermore, students can actively
participate with elective, formative questions during the lecture series.
Course Relations Concrete Structures 2 is used by: CIE4160 Prestressed Concrete and other Structural engineering courses such as CIE5130
Capita Selecta Concrete Structures.
Literature and Study Textbook reinforced concrete Structural Safety, Concrete Structures I, chapter 14 and 15. The updated digital version of the
Materials material can be found on blackboard.
Textbook Prestressed concrete Concrete Structures I & II, version December 2011 or more recent. Chapter 1-4, 6, 7, 10.
Example reinforced concrete.
Example and exercise prestressed concrete.
Assessment The learning objectives will be assessed based on the exercise and the exam, both with criterion based grading. It is only allowed
to attend the examination after approval of the compulsory exercise. The course is finalized with a 3 hour written examination.
Permitted Materials during Calculator as decribed by the examination regulations
Tests 1 - A4 with hand written notes (one side only).
Expected prior Knowledge Know how to draw a moment/shear diagram of beams with different boundary conditions;
Understand the difference between Ultimate Limit State and Serviceability Limit State.
Be able to design the cross section and reinforcement of a reinforced concrete beam for bending and shear.
Have the basic knowledge of the material properties of concrete and steel.
Academic Skills Analysis, Application, Literature survey.
Literature & Study See above
Materials
Judgement The result of the written examination is registered when the compulsory exercise is completed.
Permitted Materials during See above
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CIE4145-09 Dynamics and Introduction to Continuum Mechanics 4
Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. K.N. van Dalen
Instructor Ir. J.W. Welleman
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Education Period 1
Start Education 1
Exam Period Different, to be announced
Course Contents Modelling of civil engineering structures by means of lumped and continuous systems. Static and dynamic analysis. Introduction
to continuum elasticity.
Theme A: Dynamics of Systems
Fundamental assumptions leading to lumped and continuous models, mathematical formulation of single- and multi-degree(s)-of
-freedom models.
Dynamics of lumped systems: One-degree-of freedom systems without damping, free vibrations and forced vibrations under a
harmonic load, forced vibrations under a pulse loading, one-degree-of freedom systems with viscous damping, transient
vibrations, steady-state vibrations, two-degrees of freedom systems without damping. Introduction to dynamics of structures,
analysis of the dynamics of systems in MAPLE.
One written assignment.
Theme B: Introduction to Continuum Mechanics
Tensors: notation and transformations, strain tensor, stress tensor, stress-strain relation for linear elastic homogeneous materials,
Mohrs circle.
Failure models: limit state, von Mises and Tresca, visualisations in different stress states.
One written assignment.

Study Goals The course provides students with the required background for the mechanics courses of the MSc Programme for Structural
Engineering. After completing the course students should be able to:
1. Apply modelling techniques with appropriate sign conventions
2. Analyse static and dynamic problems of structural mechanics
3. Analyse stress and strain states and the limit state
This course is for students with a relevant foreign BSc-degree.

Education Method Lectures, discussion, exercise, computer supported studying
Literature and Study Syllabus:
Materials Theme A: Dynamics of Structures
Available at the Blackboard website.
Obligatory other materials:

Available at the Blackboard website
Assessment Oral exam, depending on the number of participants the exam will be organised like a seminar or an interview
Remarks This course is one of the first courses for students with a relevant foreign BSc-degree who are entering the MSc Programme and
is of MSc level. Lectures and course material are in English.
The course is composed of lectures and computer-aided assignments. The lecture material is condensed relative to corresponding
BSc courses. Consequently, the course attendants are expected to spend considerable effort to complete assignments. The final
assignments are part of the exam.
Expected prior Knowledge B.Sc. diplom in engineering/mathematics/physics/...
Academic Skills N.A.
Literature & Study Syllabus:
Materials Theme A: Dynamics of Structures
Judgement Based on performance during oral exam and contribution to the written report.
Permitted Materials during All course materials
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CIE-SE Specialisation Structural Mechanics (SE-SM)
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CIE-SE Specialisation Structural Mechanics (SE-SM), compulsory
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Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. O. Morales Napoles
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Education Period 2
Start Education 2
Exam Period 2
3
Course Contents Objectives of probabilistic design of civil structures.
Probability Calculus; Steps in a Risk Analysis; Inventory of possible unwanted events, effects and consequences; Determining
and evaluating the risk.
Decision-making based on risk analysis; Decision-making under uncertainties; Probabilistic analysis of the decision problem;
Frame of reference concerning safety; Current dutch safety standards; Generally applicable safety standards.
Reliability of an element; Limit state functions, strength and load; Ultimate and serviceability limit states; Strength of concrete,
steel, timber, soil, etc; Loads of traffic, wind, waves, water, earthquakes, precipitation, ice, etc; Time dependence.
Reliability calculation methods; Level III methods; Numerical integration; Monte carlo method; Level II methods; Non-linear
limit state functions; Non-normally distributed variables; Dependent random variables; Comparison of different calculation
methods.
Failure probability and life span; Deterioration processes; Risk calculation of systems with a variable rate of failure; Non
availability; Markov processes; Load combinations.
Strength calculation with level I method; Linking the level I method to the failure probability calculation; Standardisation of
álpha-values; Load combinations for level I strength calculations.
Reliability of systems; Probability of failure of the serial system; Probability of failure of the parallel system; FMEA (Failure
Modes and Effects Analysis); FMECA (Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis); Event tree; Fault tree; Cause
consequence chart; Reliability of correctable systems.
Scheduling the realisation of activities; Introduction to scheduling uncertainties; Influence of corrective measures on duration
and costs; Maintenance; Introduction to maintenance strategies; Effect of maintenance on risk; Influence of inspections.
Application areas; Structural safety of buildings, dikes, offshore platforms, bridges, etc; Maintenance and management; Quality
assurance; Safety management; Geostatistics; Reliability of software.
Study Goals After the course, the student has to be able to do Level I, II and III calculations, risk-based optimisations and system probability
calculations.
Materials Probabilistic Design
Recommended other materials:

Tentamenbundel, available on blackboard.
Assessment Written exam: three questions, they refer mainly to different parts of the course
Permitted Materials during No restrictions for written material. Laptops or smartphones not allowed.
Tests

Judgement One mark, based on written exam.
CIE4143 Shell Analysis, Theory and Application 4

Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
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Education Period 4
Start Education 4
Exam Period 4
5
Course Contents The course covers analytical and numerical methods for analysing shell structures. The governing differential equations will be
derived. Analysed will be cylinders, cones, spheres and hypars. Deflections, membrane stresses and bending stresses will be
calculated. Influence lengths and edge disturbances will be derived. Finite elements will be presented and the limitations
discused. Computational analyses will be performed and checked by small scale experiments. Instability of several shell shapes
and the effect of imperfections will be discussed.
Study Goals After completing this course you can explain the force flow in shell structures and manually calculate stresses, deformations and
buckling loads of elementary shell shapes. You can explane the scientific approach to deriving and solving the governing
differential equations and you are able to perform, interpret and check finite element analyses of shell structures.
Reader Handed out in parts during the lectures. Can be printed from Blackboard.
Assessment Written examination
Expected prior Knowledge Plates and Slabs
Academic Skills MSc
Literature & Study none
Materials
Judgement exam grade is final grade
Permitted Materials during A calculator is necessary. It is allowed to use books, handouts, notes, old exams, laptop computer and tablets during the exam. It
Exam is not allowed to communicate with others during the exam. All software for communication needs to be switched off.
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CIE4150 Plastic Analysis of Structures 4
Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
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Education Period 2
Start Education 2
Exam Period 2
3
Course Contents Plastic material behaviour and the consequences for structural behaviour. Incremental computations where the load is gradually
increased from zero until the collapse limit (suitable for computer implementation). Upper- and lower-bound approximations
(suitable for hand calculations). Discussion on the theory and its application to beams, portals, frames and inplane and laterally
loaded plates. Fundamental aspects of yield criteria (Von Mises, Tresca, reinforced concrete). Interaction of bending moment,
shear force and normal force. Convexity, normality and deformation capacity.
Study Goals After completion of this course you will know how plastic hinges develop in concrete and steel beams. You will understand
commonly used material yield criteria and beam interaction diagrams. You will be able to calculate the ultimate load of beams,
frames and plates. You will understand redistribution of the force flow in structures and you will understand the limitations of
plasticity theory.
Course Relations CTB2210, CIE5144, CIE5123, CIE5142
Assessment Written examination
Expected prior Knowledge Elastic analysis of frame structures
Academic Skills MSc
Literature & Study Vrouwenvelder, A.C.W.M. and Witteveen, J. "Plastic Analysis of Structures, The plastic behaviour and the calculation of beams
Materials and frames subjected to bending", Lecture book Delft University of Technology, March 2003.
Vrouwenvelder, A.C.W.M. and Witteveen, J. "Plastic Analysis of Structures, The plastic behaviour and the calculation of plates
subjected to bending", Lecture book Delft University of Technology, March 2003.
Judgement Exam grade is final grade
Permitted Materials during Readers, handouts, books, notes, calculators, laptop computers, tablets. It is not allowed to communicate with others inside or
Exam outside the exam room. All software for communication must be switched off.
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CIE5123 Introduction to the Finite Element Method 4
Responsible Instructor Prof.dr.ir. L.J. Sluijs
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Education Period 3
Start Education 3
Exam Period 3
4
Course Contents This course provides an introduction to the finite element method. Aspects of the finite element method, from the mathematical
background through to practical implementation and use are discussed. Emphasis is placed on solving problems in elasticity and
structural mechanics.
Topics include:
1. Development of weak governing equations;
2. Galerkin methods for calculating approximate solutions;
3. Finite elements for plane and 3D continua;
4. Discretisation, finite element shape functions, isoparametric mapping, numerical integration, formation of element stiffness
matrices;
5. Finite elements for structural applications (rods, beams and plates);
6. Continuity requirements, thick and thin plate theories, different element formulations, shear locking;
7. Computer implementation of the finite element method;
Storage, assembly and solution of finite element equations;
8. Analysis of the finite element method;
Galerkin orthogonality, rates of convergence for different elements, basic error estimates;
9. Dynamics;
10. Lumped and consistent mass matrices, modal analysis, implicit and explicit direct time integrators, wave propagation in
elastic continua.
Study Goals After the successful completion of the course, the students are able to:
-formulate the underlying mathematics of the Finite Element Method (FEM) in relation to a few simple problems (knowledge
level);
-describe a typical FEM solution procedure (knowledge level);
-list a series of `tricks of the trade' and common pitfalls (knowledge level);
-describe the underlying mathematics of the FEM in relation to a generic problem (comprehension level);
-describe the FEM solution procedure in relation to a generic problem (comprehension level);
-apply the FEM to an engineering problem (application level);
-contrast FEM and analytical solutions when possible (analysis level);
-contrast FEM solutions obtained with various discretizations and define the optimal one (analysis level);
-program a simple finite element in a FEM computer program (synthesis level);
-assess the quality of a FEM solution (evaluation level).

Literature and Study "The Finite Element Method: An Introduciton", by G.N. Wells, available on Blackboard.
Materials
Assessment Final examination (written, inclass) and assignments
Literature & Study "The Finite Element Method: An Introduciton", by G.N. Wells, available on Blackboard.
Materials
Judgement Partially based on written examination and assignments
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CIE5145 Random Vibrations 4
Responsible Instructor Prof.ir. A.C.W.M. Vrouwenvelder
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Education Period 1
Start Education 1
Course Contents 1. General introduction into the problem field of stochastic and dynamic loads and the position of the course in the teaching of
engineering mechanics;
2. Mathematical aspects of the modelling of stochastic processes, Fourier series, Fourier analysis, transfer functions, variance
spectra etc; formal mathematical approach of the problem field;
3. Modelling of the stochastic process in general;
4. Application of the modelling of the stochastic process to the dynamics of structures; the response of a single- or multi-mass-
spring system and its judgement with respect to ultimate load bearing capacity (safety), fatigue and comfort;
5. Applications: wind load on high-rise buildings, wave loads on offshore structures and earthquakes; simplifications that are
commonly made in practice and which are laid down in standards.
Study Goals Getting familiar with design of civil engineering structures under random dynamic loadings like wind, waves and earthquake.
Education Method Lectures, tutorial
Materials Stochastische trillingen (b15), available at the lecturer.
Assessment Prerequisite: lecture notes
Oral exam.
Condition for the conduction of the exam: Report of the exercise should be rewarded with a satisfactory mark (>6)
Expected prior Knowledge structural dynamics SDOF
Academic Skills no special requirements
Literature & Study none
Materials
Judgement Condition for the conduction of the exam: Report of the exercise should be rewarded with a satisfactory mark (>6)
Determination of the final mark:
Report of assignment (67%) plus oral exam (33%)
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Start Education 1
Course Contents The course focuses on finite element modeling of civil and building engineering structures, both linear and non-linear. The
choice of element types, constitutive models, selection of material parameters, boundary conditions, loading schemes, control
procedures and other modeling aspects are discussed and critically reviewed, from a users point of view. Possibilities, limitations
and pitfalls of analysis types and models are treated, in connection to the underlying theory and algorithms. Attention is given to
interpretation of results, equilibrium checks, convergence checks and judgment of output in relation to engineering design rules.
Students are teached to critically approach or even distrust computer outputs, rather than naively show off exciting color plots.
The specific content is: 1D, 1.5D, 2D, 2.5D and 3D modeling types and analysis methods, smeared cracking, discrete cracking,
plasticity, bedding and interface models, geometrically nonlinear options, phased analysis of construction stages and special
options like embedded reinforcements and prestress.
The course is based on real-world engineering examples, augmented by small-scale test simulations and academic exercises.
Application fields cover structures of concrete, steel, masonry and other quasi-brittle materials, soil-structure interaction and
seismic analysis. Recent research on sequentially linear techniques for softening and structural optimization is touched upon.
Study Goals Provide guidelines for setting up, running, interpreting, verifying and validating finite element simulations in structural
engineering and design.
Education Method Lectures, finite element exercises.
Literature and Study Lecture power points (available on blackboard).
Materials Reader compiling background papers and application examples (available on blackboard).
DIANA multi-purpose finite element software, including pre- and postprocessors (available in the computer lecture room;
download link available on blackboard).
Assessment Results of exercises, followed by a written exam.
Expected prior Knowledge We assume that you are familiar with the fundamentals of structural and continuum mechanics. We assume no prior knowledge
of finite elements. If you are planning to follow other courses offered by the Structural Mechanics section, like Plate analysis,
theory and application, Introduction to the finite element method or Computational methods in nonlinear solid mechanics, you
are advised to plan the Computational modelling course after you have followed these courses.
Academic Skills Case based critical thinking: combining the consequences of three systems of basic equations (kinematic, constitutive,
equilibrium) and their approximated solutions.
Literature & Study Lecture power points (available on blackboard).
download link available on blackboard; software licences will be distributed during the first lecture).
Judgement The final grade is based on multiple assignments (exercises) and a written exam (respectively 30% in total and 70%). The results
of the assignments are only valid for the current academic year.
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CIE-SE Specialisation Structural Mechanics (SE-SM), electives
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CIE4353 Continuum Mechanics 6
Course Coordinator Ir. C. Kasbergen
Instructor Dr. A. Scarpas
Instructor Prof.dr. M.A. Hicks
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Education Period 1
2
Start Education 1
Exam Period 2
3
Course Contents The course starts with the basics of tensor algebra. Various orders of tensors and their associated tensorial operators (like dyadic
product, (double) dot product, cross product) are explained in 3 different tensor notation styles: direct, base and index notation.
With this knowledge, tensor expressions are judged on their correctness, and simple proofs for tensor equalities are discussed.
The next topic concerns motion and deformation. Deformation will be the basis for the derivation of small and large/ finite
strain tensors in the reference and the current configuration. This is followed by the polar decomposition of the deformation
gradient tensor and the spectral decomposition into the principal stretches and their corresponding directions.
Furthermore the stress tensor is introduced, including traction and stress components, principal stresses and their directions, and
isotropic and deviatoric stress tensors. Material time derivatives of vector and tensor fields are described and their physical
significance is clarified.
The core part of the course is related to mechanical balance laws and several basic continuum theories like hyperelasticity,
plasticity and viscoelasticity, all setup in a thermodynamic large deformation framework. Several material models based on
combinations of the before mentioned theories are discussed, for example the commonly used Generalized Maxwell Model.
The course ends with some special topics. Examples hereof are the theory of multi-phase continua and the theory of strong
material discontinuities. For these theories the basic laws of physics are formulated and constitutive laws will be derived.
Study Goals 1. To master three notation conventions (direct, base and index notation) commonly used in tensor algebra to perform calculus
on tensor-based mathematical expressions.
2. To reproduce several notions in continuum mechanics, like deformation, strain and stress, all in a large deformation
framework; using these notions in the application of mechanical balance laws and deformation decompositions.
3. To explain the important continuum theories like hyperelasticity, plasticity and viscoelasticity setup in a thermodynamics
large deformation framework, and to apply these theories to develop and interpret elasto-visco-plastic models (e.g. the
generalized Maxwell model) ; to reproduce the mechanics and physics related to the special topics (see Course contents)
discussed.
Education Method Lectures and homework exercises
Course Relations CIE4353 uses knowledge from CTB1001, CTB1002, CTB1110, CTB1310, CTB2210, CTB2400, WI1030WBMT,
WI1031WBMT, WI2031WBMT, WB1630, WB1631, WB2630. It provides a basis for courses like CIE5123 and CIE5142.
Literature and Study Optional reading material:
Materials - Eglit, M.E., Hodges, D.H., "Continuum Mechanics via problems and exercises", Part 1: Theory and Problems, World
Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd, 1996, ISBN: 981-02-2962-3. Part 2: Answer and Solutions, World Scientific Publishing Co.
Pte. Ltd, 1996, ISBN: 981-02-2963-1.
- Haupt, P., "Continuum Mechanics and theory of materials", Springer-Verlag, 2000, ISBN: 3-540-66114-x.
Assessment Written exam (open book) and assignments
Expected prior Knowledge Basic knowledge of mechanics and linear algebra
Academic Skills Thinking, interpreting and application skills in mathematics and mechanics, problem solving
Literature & Study Lecture slides, literature provided during lectures and the books mentioned above as optional reading material.
Materials
Judgement Final mark consists for 50% of the mark of the examination and 50% of the mark of the homework assignments
Permitted Materials during Lecture slides, worked out assignments, notes written in class and a laptop, which is not connected to Internet.
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CIE5142 Computational Methods in Non-Linear Solid Mechanic 3
Responsible Instructor Prof.dr.ir. L.J. Sluijs
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Education Period 4
Start Education 4
Course Contents In the lecture series computational techniques for the description of nonlinear behaviour of materials and structures will be
treated.
Topics of the course are:

1. Mathematical preliminaries;
2. Structure of nonlinear finite element programs;
3. Solution techniques for nonlinear static problems;
4. Solution techniques for nonlinear dynamic problems;
5. Plasticity models for metals and soils;
6. Fracture models;
7. Visco-elastic and viscoplastic models for time-dependent problems;
8. Computational analysis of failure and instabilities;
9. Geometrically nonlinear analysis.
Study Goals The course provides the student with the basic knowledge to adequately use nonlinear finite element packages.
Literature and Study Lecture notes:
Materials "Computational methods in non-linear solid mechanics", R. de Borst and L.J. Sluys
Assessment Oral examination on the basis of a set of exercises
Remarks Advise: CIE5123
Expected prior Knowledge Basic knowledge on the finite element method
Literature & Study lecture notes:
Materials "Computational methods in non-linear solid mechanics", R. de Borst and L.J. Sluys
Judgement Examination mark is final mark.
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CIE5144 Stability of Structures 3
Responsible Instructor F.P. van der Meer
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Education Period 4
Start Education 4
Expected prior knowledge CIE4150
Course Contents Elastic Stability
Single-degree-of-freedom systems; Pendulum systems; Buckling of frames; Upper and lower bound approximations; Nonlinear
finite element analysis; Linear buckling analysis; Formulas for lateral buckling and torsional buckling; Minimum potential
energy.
Plastic Stability
Virtual work for nonlinear systems; Influence of geometrical nonlinearities on the failure load and the failure mode; Elastic-
plastic stability of frames; Determination of the critical load with the Merchant-Rankine formula.
Study Goals After completion of this course, the student will be able to
1. Derive the buckling load for fundamental scenarios analytically from the principle of minimization of total potential energy
2. Perform various analyses to determine the buckling behavior of frame structures:
a) upper and lower bound computation (by hand),
b) linear buckling analysis (Finite Element Analysis),
c) geometrically nonlinear elastic analysis (FEA),
d) plastic collapse load (by hand),
e) rigid-plastic second order analysis (by hand),
f) geometrically nonlinear elastic-plastic analysis (FEA)
3. Name the assumptions made for the different analyses
4. Critically evaluate the results from these various analyses and the extent of their mutual agreement
Education Method Lectures; excercise (hand and computer calculations)
Assessment The mark will be based on the assignment report and an oral exam.
Remarks The homework assignment consists of two parts, 1) various analyses on a selected frame including manual and computer
computations of the buckling and post buckling behaviour and 2) derivation of the buckling load from the principle of minimal
total potential energy for a fundamental case
Elective Yes
Tags Matlab
Structural Mechanics
Expected prior Knowledge CIE4150 Theory of plasticity
Academic Skills Ability to follow mathematical derivation of fundamental buckling solutions.
Critical comparison of results obtained with different analysis methods.
Literature & Study Lecture Notes
Materials F.P. van der Meer, "Stability of Structures", Delft University of Technology, 2016
Available on blackboard.
Software provided by the instructors

Judgement The mark will be based on the assignment report and an oral exam.
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CIE-SE Specialisation Concrete Structures (SE-CS)
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Responsible Instructor Prof.ir. A.Q.C. van der Horst
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Education Period 2
Start Education 2
Summary Understanding the nature and implication of selected structural design aspects such as shape, dimensions, material and design
approaches on the one hand and the construction considerations such as execution methods, schedules and costs on the other
hand and their interdependency in an integrated building process of a concrete structure. This involves thorough knowledge and
understanding of project characteristics, control systems, methodology of the process and supporting systems in order to
optimise cost driver aspects in conceptual and final design.
Course Contents Lectures:
Construction technology from a process prospective: interdependency of functional requirements, conceptual design, engineering
and construction.
Identification of cost drivers and optimisation of cost driver effects in both conceptual and final design.
Outline design and optimisation of concrete structures based on principles of repetition, shape effects, planning aspects and
governing details.
Tender phase of design - construct contracts: multidisciplinairy interaction between engineering, cost estimate, planning and
construction aspects; strategic outline design development; risk management in engineering; IDEF technology to structure
engineering processes.
The added value and weakness of serviceability Limit State Design: principles of SLS; interaction of SLS aspects with
construction technology; interdependency of functional requirements and workmanship.
Construction technology in support of durability of concrete structures: effects of workmanship and details; mix design effects.
Formwork: conventional and tailor made formwork.
Handling of concrete at site: sequence of events, basics of handling, placing, treatment and curing of concrete.
Underwater concrete: historical perspective and state of the art of underwater concrete applications. Design of underwater
concrete concepts including foundation concepts and details. Construction aspects of underwater concrete: equipment, tolerances
and workmanship.
Quality assurance of both the engineering process and the construction process of concrete structures.
Details as far as governing the performance of concrete structures: joints, cast in items and box outs.
Examples of interdependency and interaction between structural engineering and construction in the field of port structures:
caissons, blockwalls and jetties.
Case study:
A case study is performed as group work. The case can be selected from either Construction or Heavy Civil Engineering.
Presentation, as a team, of the group work.
Study Goals Upon succesful completion of this subject, the student should be able to:
1. To identify the basic elements such as project characteristics, control systems, methodology and supporting systems in an
integrated design process for concrete structures;
2. To identify characteristics dictating the way a concrete building project is being managed in practice and emphasis on the
methodology to be adopted when worked out;
3. To optimise the process of design and construction in terms of costs, time and maintenance in selecting a construction process,
a construction schedule and investment in temporary works;
4. To develop a design methodology in which cost aspects regarding repetition effect, investments in type and amount of
formwork and schedules of levelling labour force are being dealt with;
5. To demonstrate actions which can be taken to control the design process and to assure the quality of the engineering process
and the construction process;
6. To generate different design concepts and to select one of them in view of costs, execution time and durability;
7. To implement all these aspects in a case study.
Education Method Lectures, instructions, case study
Course Relations CIE4170 uses CIE3150 en CTB3335
Materials Construction Technology of civil engineering structures
(Lecture notes September 2015)
Available at Blackboard.

Powerpoint presentations of lectures (Blackboard)
Handwritten notes during lectures
Assessment Case study and oral examination
Remarks Participation in examination is only permitted after succesful completion of the case study.
Contact Prof. ir. A.Q.C. van der Horst, room 2.04 Stevin II
Telephone 0182 590627, e-mail A.Q.C.vanderHorst@tudelft.nl
Expected prior Knowledge CIE4170 uses CIE3150 en CTB3335
Academic Skills Thinking,Cooperation,Judgemental Skills, Logic, Reasoning
Literature & Study Lecturenotes, PowerPoint presentation
Materials
Judgement The examination and case study each contribute 50% of the mark.
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CIE4281 Building Structures 2 4
Responsible Instructor Ir. S. Pasterkamp
Instructor Prof.ir. R. Nijsse
Instructor Dr.ir. R. Abspoel
Instructor Ir. P. Lagendijk
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Education Period 2
Start Education 2
Exam Period 2
3
Course Contents Introduction review of multi-store buildings. Examples out of practice. Design principles. Structural systems and stability.
Connections. Precast and in-situ concrete.
Steel, hybrid and composite structures.
Study Goals Being able to design load-bearing structures for buildings in concrete and steel.
Study Load:
38 hours lectures
51 hours independent study
8 hours preparation for the exam
3 hours exam
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100 uur total
Reader - Concrete Building Structures
- Building Structures 2: Steel part
- Quick Reference
Tags Building Engineering
Design
Structural Mechanics
Expected prior Knowledge None
Academic Skills Designing, mathematical confidence, critical thinking
Literature & Study Text and study books of the relevant parts of these will be indicated during the lectures.
Materials
Judgement Written exam
Permitted Materials during Quick Reference;
Exam Non-graphical, non-programmable calculator;
Drawing materials
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Responsible Instructor Prof.dr.ir. K. van Breugel
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Education Period 1
Start Education 1
Expected prior knowledge CIE5110 uses CTB1320-17
Course Contents This course forms the bridge between science of cement-based building materials and its application in the engineering practice.
Coming engineers are equipped with knowledge that is required for the choice of the best material for a specific application and
the realization of concrete products and concrete structures that meet the required performance criteria. The following topics are
addressed:
- Raw materials and mixture design
- Work-ability
- Hydration processes and development of micro structure (mechanisms and numerical simulations; applications)
- Relationship between material properties and micro structure
- Properties of hardened concrete: strength, stiffness, creep and shrinkage
- Porosity and permeability, tightness
- Degradation processes: Carbonation, Alkali-silicate reaction, freeze-thaw damage
- Materials-related execution and curing aspects
- Recycling of concrete
- Quality control
All these items will be dealt with for different types of concrete, viz:
- traditional concrete
- (ultra) high strength concrete
- lightweight aggregate concrete
- self-compacting concrete
- fiber reinforced concrete
- Recycled concrete
- low cement concretes
- geo-polymer concrete
Study Goals Engineers are equipped with the knowledge and know-how that is needed for the proper choice of the concrete mixtures for the
realisation of good, durable concrete structures and concrete products.
Education Method Lectures, Computer self-test Calcrete
Literature and Study Dutch:
Materials 1. "Beton als constructiemateriaal: eigenschappen en
duurzaamheid", by H.W. Reinhardt
This book is available at the secretariat of the section, room 6.29
English:
1. Properties of concrete by A.M. Neville
This book can be borrowed at the secretariat of the section, room 6.29 (deposit required).
Strongly recommended other materials:

- Computer self-test Calcrete (via Computerroom)
- Reader / hand-outs, available at the Blackboard website.
Assessment Oral exam. Appointments can be made through our secretary, Ms. Claire de Bruin(C.deBruin-1@tudelft.nl) in room 6.29
Expected prior Knowledge Prior knowledge: CTB 1320-17 and CTB 2000 - D2
Academic Skills No specific skills required
Literature & Study Either:
Materials Book (Eng.): "Properties of Concrete", by A.M. Neville
or:
Book (NL): "Betonkunde" by H.W. Reinhardt.
Lecture notes, made available on BlackBoard
CD Rom: Calcrete, module on "Concrete as a material"

Judgement Oral examination. Appointments via secretariat (miss C. de Bruin, (C.deBruin-1@tudelft.nl), tst. 83183)
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CIE5127 Concrete Bridges 4
Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. C. van der Veen
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Education Period 2
Start Education 2
Course Contents Students will learn how to choose between the different types of bridges, estimate the construction depth and the different
methods of constructions. Starting point is to describe the structures of the most common types of bridge.
Much attention will be paid to the historical development in prefabricated girders and concrete cross-sections cast in situ. The
method of load distribution will be discussed in detail, as well as the design of expansion joints and the use of structural
bearings. Special attention will be focused on bridges with long spans such as cable stayed bridges. Typical vibration problems
are discussed. Finally, the use of high strength concrete and the effects on the design is explained. Two-thirds of the course
consists of lectures, while the remaining one third is dedicated to case studies. These case studies deal with the various aspects
that have to be acquired to complete this course. Students can choose to perform the case study individually or in pairs.
The following topics will be discussed:
Bridge type and appearance
Understanding of the type and behaviour of types of bridges
Types of load. Traffic loads, load combination, temperature loads, impact loads based on the Dutch Code
Development in prefabrication (precast beams). Beams and slab bridges
Distribution of loads, method Guyon-Massonnet, influence lines and influence surfaces
Design rules presented as depth/span-ratio
Post-tensioning, cable alignment in-situ concrete
Construction method; in-situ balanced cantilever construction; in-situ box girder construction on false work; incrementally
launched box girder bridges; solid slab and voided slab
Cable stayed bridges
Application in high strength concrete
Dynamic loads, vibrations
Case study:
Design and dimensioning of a prestressed concrete bridge and a cantilever bridge.
Study Goals At the end of the course the student should be able to create an appropriate design of a bridge with the right dimensions. Students
are able to distinguish between different methods of construction and are able to explain the relationship to reinforcement and/or
prestressing cables. Furthermore, knowledge is present about cross-sections of prefabricated girders and where to use. Students
are also familiar with the methods of load distribution. In addition they are able to evaluate the different alternatives and analyse
and calculate roughly the main dimensions of the bridge.
Education Method Lectures, case study
Course Relations CIE5127 uses CTB3335 (Concrete Structures 2) en CIE4160 (Prestressed Concrete)
Literature and Study Syllabus:
Materials Design Concrete Bridges, available via Black board.
Obligatory other materials: handouts and computer program(software), available via black Board
Assessment Oral exam, assignments
Expected prior Knowledge Prestressed concrete of statically undetermined structures
Academic Skills evaluate and interpretation of results and development of judgemental skils, writing scientific reports, learn how to solve
problems
Literature & Study reader
Materials
Judgement mark oral examination
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Instructor Prof.dr.ir. H.E.J.G. Schlangen
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Education Period 2
Start Education 2
Expected prior knowledge - CIE5130 uses CIE3150
- CIE5110 (Concrete Science & Technology) is recommended
Course Contents Part A: Temperature effects
Temperature effects in hardening and hardened concrete. Emphasis on difference between structural response under external
loads and imposed deformations. Both materials aspects and structural aspects are dealt with. Aspects of building physics are
considered briefly (temperature calculations).
A specific topic concerns the behaviour of hardening concrete. Problems with young concrete are discussed from both the
scientific and engineering point of view.
Attention is given to judgement of crack patterns and failure causes in hardening and hardened concrete structures.
Effect of imposed deformations on safety and durability at dealt with.
Part B: Silo's, reservoirs, storage and concrete protective structures

Loads and design criteria for storage structures
- Hydrostatic and/or bulk loads
- Tightness criteria
- Load factors
- Design of rectangular and cylindrical reservoirs in reinforced and prestressed concrete.
- Concrete protective structures under extreme loads, e.g. impact, blast, fire, cryogenic loads. Modelling of extreme loads and
response of concrete and concrete structures under extreme load conditions is given due attention. General principles of
judgement of protective systems and the consequences of this for the design is dealt with.
Part C: Seismic design (C1) or Asset Management (C2)
C1: Seismic Design

Principles of seismic design of concrete structures. Measures are indicated for making concrete structures earthquake resistant.
Detailing of reinforcement and providing ductility is essential and is dealt with in detail.
C2: Asset Management

Strategies for inspection, monitoring, maintenance and repair of concrete structures are discussed. Emphasis will be on concrete
infrastructure. Examples from the practice are presented.
Exercise (1 ECTS)
An obligatory exercise (1 credit point) covers essential aspects from parts B and C. The exercise concerns a reinforced of
prestressed reservoir under hydrostatic and thermal load.
Study Goals 1. Knowledge of the behaviour of concrete structures in the early stage of hardening, including measures to influence this
behaviour (through technological and structural measures);
2. Design of concrete structures subjected to imposed deformations (temperature, shrinkage);
3. Design and execution of storage systems in reinforced and prestressed concrete;
4. Liquid tight design of concrete structures;
5. Safety considerations in case of storage of hazardous product, i.e. liquefied natural gas, concrete containment structure
(nuclear power plants), hazardous waste etc.
6. Fundamentals of a-seismic design of concrete structures;
7. Assetmanagement concepts for concrete structures

Materials
- Opslagconstructies (Storage systems)
- Reader "A-seismic design"
- Temperature and shrinkage effects in concrete structures
Available at the section secretariat Materials and Environment (room 6.29).

Lecture sheets
Available as download from blackboard
Assessment Case study (25%) and oral exam (75%)
Students can make appointments for the examination via the section secretary, Ms. Claire de Bruin, in room 6.29. They can
contact her directly by emailing to C.deBruin-1@tudelft.nl
Special Information For detail of the course information can be obtained by prof.dr.ir. K. van Breugel (Room 6.25)
Expected prior Knowledge - CIE5130 uses CIE3150
Academic Skills No specific skills required.
Materials
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Lecture sheets
Judgement Case study (25%) and oral exam (75%)
contact her directly by emailing to C.deBruin@tudelft.nl
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Education Period 1
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Course Contents The course focuses on finite element modeling of civil and building engineering structures, both linear and non-linear. The
choice of element types, constitutive models, selection of material parameters, boundary conditions, loading schemes, control
procedures and other modeling aspects are discussed and critically reviewed, from a users point of view. Possibilities, limitations
and pitfalls of analysis types and models are treated, in connection to the underlying theory and algorithms. Attention is given to
interpretation of results, equilibrium checks, convergence checks and judgment of output in relation to engineering design rules.
Students are teached to critically approach or even distrust computer outputs, rather than naively show off exciting color plots.
The specific content is: 1D, 1.5D, 2D, 2.5D and 3D modeling types and analysis methods, smeared cracking, discrete cracking,
plasticity, bedding and interface models, geometrically nonlinear options, phased analysis of construction stages and special
options like embedded reinforcements and prestress.
The course is based on real-world engineering examples, augmented by small-scale test simulations and academic exercises.
Application fields cover structures of concrete, steel, masonry and other quasi-brittle materials, soil-structure interaction and
seismic analysis. Recent research on sequentially linear techniques for softening and structural optimization is touched upon.
Study Goals Provide guidelines for setting up, running, interpreting, verifying and validating finite element simulations in structural
engineering and design.
Education Method Lectures, finite element exercises.
Literature and Study Lecture power points (available on blackboard).
download link available on blackboard).
Assessment Results of exercises, followed by a written exam.
Expected prior Knowledge We assume that you are familiar with the fundamentals of structural and continuum mechanics. We assume no prior knowledge
of finite elements. If you are planning to follow other courses offered by the Structural Mechanics section, like Plate analysis,
theory and application, Introduction to the finite element method or Computational methods in nonlinear solid mechanics, you
are advised to plan the Computational modelling course after you have followed these courses.
Academic Skills Case based critical thinking: combining the consequences of three systems of basic equations (kinematic, constitutive,
equilibrium) and their approximated solutions.
Literature & Study Lecture power points (available on blackboard).
download link available on blackboard; software licences will be distributed during the first lecture).
Judgement The final grade is based on multiple assignments (exercises) and a written exam (respectively 30% in total and 70%). The results
of the assignments are only valid for the current academic year.
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Year 2017/2018
CIE-SE Specialisation Steel and Timber Construction (SE-STC)
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Year 2017/2018
CIE-SE Specialisation Steel and Timber Construction (SE-STC), compulsory
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CIE5122 Capita Selecta Steel and Aluminium Structures 4
Responsible Instructor Dr. M. Pavlovic
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Education Period 2
Start Education 2
Exam Period 2
3
Expected prior knowledge Good understanding of structural mechanics and connection design as in the lectures of CIE4115: Steel Structures 2, is
imperative.
Course Contents 1. Basics of applied structural reliability for use in Eurocodes, evaluation of experiment data, partial safety factors for resistance.
2. Selection of special topics within stability and connections, advanced analysis beyond the scope of the Eurocodes (EN1993).
3. Aluminium structures: material properties, structural behaviour of members and connections at room temperature and at the
elevated temperatures.
4. Special structures: towers for wind turbines, basics of fabrication and design of supporting structures.
5. Sustainability of steel and application of steel in construction: how structural engineers can make contribution to the circular
economy and mitigate climate change? Overview of old ideas used in steel structures, practical examples, relevant standards and
design tools.
NOTE: Site visit to Tate production plant will be organised during the course.
Study Goals After successfully finishing this course the students will:
1. Have basic information on design of aluminium structures at the room temperature and at the elevated temperatures.
2. Understand difference in material properties of steel and aluminium and how this difference influence structural applications
and design procedures.
3. Gain deeper knowledge related to design of steel structures, member stability and connections, beyond the scope of the
previous courses.
4. Have understanding of background information for design of supporting structures for wind turbines, focusing on stability and
connection of towers.
5. Have understanding of the safety concept implemented in Eurocodes and will be able to apply it on evaluation of experiments
consistent with the Eurocode safety level.
5. Understand basic concepts of sustainability assessment of steel structures and structural concepts to mitigate environmental
footprint.
Education Method Lectures (face-to-face and online), home assignments, site visits.
Literature and Study Lecture sheets:
Materials S1-S9 - Steel structures, structural reliability, sustainability, WT towers
A1-A5 - Aluminium structures
Lecture notes:
Aluminium structural design, (lecture handbook), F. Soetens, J. Maljaars, B.W.E.M. van Hove, F.K. Pawiroredjo.
Books:
High-Strength Steel Tower for Wind Turbines - HISTWIN+, RFCS project report, Veljkovic et al. 2015.
Basis of Structural Reliability and Risk Engineering Handbook 2: Leonardo da Vinci Pilot Project CZ/02/B/F/PP-134007.
Prague 2005.
Procedure for the Determination of Design Resistance from Tests - BI-B7-112 - Background report to Eurocode 3: "Common
unified rules for Steel structures. F.S.K. Bijlaard, G. Sedlacek, J.W.B. Stark 1988
Design Codes:
Design of steel structures
NEN-EN 1993-1-6: Strength and Stability of Shell Structures
NEN-EN 1993-1-8: Design of joints
Design of aluminium structures
NEN-EN 1999-1-1: General structural rules
NEN-EN 1999-1-2: Structural fire design
NEN-EN 1999-1-3: Structures susceptible to fatigue
+ all related National annexes
Assessment Written exam including theoretical and numerical questions
Permitted Materials during Calculator as described in the examination regulations; Collection of formulas prepared for the examination
Tests
Expected prior Knowledge Joints in steel structures, Stability, Strength of the materials
Academic Skills Analysis, review, calculus
Literature & Study Lecture sheets:
Materials S1-S9 - Steel structures, structural reliability, sustainability, WT towers
A1-A5 - Aluminium structures
Lecture notes:
Aluminium structural design, (lecture handbook), F. Soetens, J. Maljaars, B.W.E.M. van Hove, F.K. Pawiroredjo.
Books:
High-Strength Steel Tower for Wind Turbines - HISTWIN+, RFCS project report, Veljkovic et al. 2015.
Basis of Structural Reliability and Risk Engineering Handbook 2: Leonardo da Vinci Pilot Project CZ/02/B/F/PP-134007.
Prague 2005.
Procedure for the Determination of Design Resistance from Tests - BI-B7-112 - Background report to Eurocode 3: "Common
unified rules for Steel structures. F.S.K. Bijlaard, G. Sedlacek, J.W.B. Stark 1988
Design Codes:
Design of steel structures
NEN-EN 1993-1-6: Strength and Stability of Shell Structures
NEN-EN 1993-1-8: Design of joints
Design of aluminium structures
NEN-EN 1999-1-1: General structural rules
NEN-EN 1999-1-2: Structural fire design
NEN-EN 1999-1-3: Structures susceptible to fatigue
+ all related National annexes
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Education Period 4
Start Education 4
Exam Period 4
5
Course Contents The course deals with advanced knowledge of the material properties of timber and the consequence of the design of timber
structures for buildings, road and waterworks and renovation.
The topics will include:
Strength grading of timber , reliability
Wood species and sustainability
Durability, decay and service life
Monuments and renovations
Fire safety of timber structures
Engineered wood products
Specific topics actual relevant topics as (may be updated yearly):
Tall timber buildings.
Earthquake engineering.
Guest lecture(s) from engineers from practice, excursion
Current research results
Study Goals Students will be able to evaluate the consequences of the material properties of timber for the design of timber structures,
structures for road and waterworks and maintenance of monuments.
Students will be able to perform a literature search on specific topic related to timber structures.
Education Method Lectures, assignment, presentation
Literature and Study STEP Timber Engineering 2
Materials
Lecture notes, available on Blackboard.
Assignment: written paper and presentation.
Expected prior Knowledge CIE 4110 Timber Structures 1
Academic Skills The student have to write a scientific paper based on a minimum number of references that are given. Based on the literature
search, the students have to answer a specific research question. This reaearch question can not be answered directly from
literature, but has to follow from combining literature and built-up knowlegde..
Literature & Study STEP Timber Engineering 2
Materials
Lecture notes, available on Blackboard.
Judgement The final grade (FG) is calculated out of the written exam grade (WG) and the assignment grade (AG) as follows:
FG = WG * 2/3 + AG * 1/3, where WG >= 5.5 and AG >= 5.5
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CIE5125 Steel Bridges 4
Instructor Dr. M.H. Kolstein
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Education Period 4
Start Education 4
Exam Period 4
5
Course Contents Conceptual design of steel bridges:
Types of bridges, bridge layout, types of cross sections and decks, design process, factors influencing conceptual choice, arch
bridges, suspension bridges, cable-stay bridges, execution methods, overall costs and design optimisation, state-of-the-art
concepts, predesign of beam bridges, substructure and bridge equipment.
Bridge decks and girders:

Orthotropic steel deck, stiffeners, cross beams, fatigue related design of details, shear lag effects, concrete slabs and
composite bridges, shear connection, prefabricated concrete deck, optimum design of bridge girders, plan and cross bracings.
Loads on bridges:
Load models for highway bridges (acc. Eurocode), horizontal loads, load redistribution in plate girder and box girder bridges,
load models for railway bridges, dynamic factors, combination rules and load groups, fatigue load models for highway and
railway bridges, damage equivalent factors.
Analysis and design verification:

Design codes, ultimate limit states, materials and safety factors, structural analysis, calculation of extreme actions, stability,
buckling of orthotropic plates, local transverse forces, interaction of actions (bending/shear/transverse), interaction of local and
global behaviour of orthotropic decks, examples of bridge failures.
Serviceability and dynamics of bridges:

Load combinations for SLS, SLS design checks, limitation of deformations, stress limitation, web breathing, long term
effects, limitation of crack width in concrete decks, dynamic analysis of railway bridges, dynamic factors, traffic safety,
passenger comfort.
Suspension bridges:
Overview suspension bridge, types of cable and hanger connection, pylons and saddles, catwalk construction, cable
installation, deck erection methods, cable wrapping
Bridge bearings and expansion joints:

Details and performance of different types of elastomeric and steel bearings and expansion joints, sliding elements, loads and
movements, requirements and performance of bearings and expansion joints.
Movable bridges:
Components of an movable bridge, layout and details of different types of movable bridges (draw, bascule, swing, lifting,
unbalanced bridge), design rules and basic principles, loading acc. NEN6788, mechanical drive, electro-hydraulic bridge drive,
bearings
Renovation of decks/bridges:
Traffic loads and safety of new and existing bridges, fatigue strengthening of orthotropic decks (damage history, safety
inspections, repairs, solutions), examples of static and fatigue strengthening of highway bridges in The Nederland
Fabrication and assembly:

Type of contract, responsibilities, basic steps in production process (forming the edges, composition of components, painting,
compose of construction parts), residual stress due to welding and imperfections, erection methods, transport over water,
examples of erection of bridges in The Nederland.
Special topics in steel bridges:

Specification of materials and products, lamellar tearing, LP plates, high strength steels, durability and maintenance,
corrosion details, weathering steel, noise in railway bridges, finite element modelling in design of joint details (sub-modelling).
Calculation examples are presented throughout the lectures and exercises are given to students during the course:
- Choice of structural form and concept design of a beam bridge
- Calculation of shear lag effects in an orthotropic deck and concrete slab
- Traffic load and fatigue load analysis for a twin girder bridge and for a box girder bridge
- Buckling of orthotropic plate and deck
- Global/local interaction in an orthotropic deck
- SLS stress limitation in bridge with orthotropic and composite deck
Study Goals As a result, the student should be able to:
1. Understand the behaviour of many types of bridges incl. movable bridges;
2. Create and design different types of highway and railway bridges;
3. Evaluate alternative solutions;
4. Design bridges by optimal use of steel and concrete;
5. Understand alternative construction and erection methods;
6. Understand and calculate ultimate limit state and fatigue loads on bridges;
7. Perform preliminary design verification of girder bridges according to Eurocodes.
Education Method Lectures, Numerical examples, Exercises

Course Relations CIE5125 uses CT3121, CT4121 and CT5126
Literature and Study Design Codes:
Materials Eurocode 0, Annex A2
Eurocode 1 parts: 1-4, 1-5, 2
Eurocode 3, parts: 1-1, 1-5, 1-9, 1-10, 2
Eurocode 4 part 1-1, 2,
Eurocode 8 part 2
Lecture books (reader):

Steel Bridges Dictaat deel I CT5125
Steel Bridges Dictaat deel II CT5125
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Steel Concrete Bridges Dictaat deel III CT5125
Books:
Lebet, JP, Hirt, MA Conceptual and Structural Design of Steel and Steel-Concrete Composite Bridges EPFL Press, 2013.
Design Manuals:
Beg, D et al. Design of Plated Structures, ECCS 2010.
Guidance book - Eurocodes 3 and 4 Application to steel-concrete composite road bridges, Sétra 2007
Compendiums:
Wu, W., Pavlovic, M., Veljkovic, M. "Steel Bridges - Design of orthotropic steel deck", TU Delft 2016
Assessment Written exam consisting of theoretical, practical and numerical questions.
Expected prior Knowledge Stability, Fatigue, Dynamics of Structures, Ultimate Limit States, Eurocodes
Academic Skills Analysis, design, review, caluclus
Literature & Study Design Codes:
Materials Eurocode 0, Annex A2
Eurocode 1 parts: 1-4, 1-5, 2
Eurocode 3, parts: 1-1, 1-5, 1-9, 1-10, 2
Eurocode 4 part 1-1, 2,
Eurocode 8 part 2
Lecture books (reader):

Steel Bridges Dictaat deel I CT5125
Steel Bridges Dictaat deel II CT5125
Steel Concrete Bridges Dictaat deel III CT5125
Books:
Lebet, JP, Hirt, MA Conceptual and Structural Design of Steel and Steel-Concrete Composite Bridges EPFL Press, 2013.
Design Manuals:
Beg, D et al. Design of Plated Structures, ECCS 2010.
Guidance book - Eurocodes 3 and 4 Application to steel-concrete composite road bridges, Sétra 2007
Compendiums:
Wu, W., Pavlovic, M., Veljkovic, M. "Steel Bridges - Design of orthotropic steel deck", TU Delft 2016
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CIE5126 Fatigue 3
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Education Period 3
Start Education 3
Exam Period 3
4
Course Contents The student will learn how to design fatigue loaded steel / aluminium / concrete / timber structures.
Two-thirds of the course is spent on lectures, while the remaining is dedicated to exercises.
The main topics are:

1. Fatigue actions: basic principles, determination of stresses and stress intensity factors, stress history
2. Fatigue resistance: basic principles, classified structural details, fatigue strength modifications, resistance against crack
propagation, resistance of joints with weld imperfections
3. Fatigue assessment: general principles, S-N curves, crack propagation calculation, service testing, parameters influencing the
fatigue strength of steel / aluminium / concrete / timber connections/structures, safety considerations, synthetic fatigue curves
Exercise
Questions for all four types of materials considered
Study Goals The aim of this course is to provide knowledge for the design and analysis of steel, aluminium and concrete structures.
As a result, the student should be able to:
1. Understand the fatigue phenomenon;
2. Design a structure against the limit state due to fatigue damages;
3. Work with relevant Eurocodes;
4. Apply fracture mechanics.
Course Relations CIE5126 uses CT3051, CT3121, CIE4110, CIE4121 and CIE4160
Materials - EN 1993-1-9, CEN 2005
Design recommendations:
- ESDEP lectures: 12-1, 12-2, 12-3, 12-4.1, 12-4.2, 12-5, 12-6
- IIW RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FATIGUE DESIGN OF WELDED JOINTS AND COMPONENTS
- CIDECT Design Guide 8
Course book:
- ECCS Eurocode Design Manuals, 2011: Fatigue design of Steel and Composite structures
Compendiums:
- Pavlovic, M., Veljkovic, M., "Fatigue of steel structures - Numerical
examples" TU Delft 2016
Expected prior Knowledge Strength of the materials, Dynamics of structures, Joints in steel structures.
Academic Skills Analysis, design, review, verification
- ESDEP lectures: 12-1, 12-2, 12-3, 12-4.1, 12-4.2, 12-5, 12-6
Course book:
Compendiums:
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CIE5128 Fibre-reinforced Polymer (FRP) Structures 3
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Education Period 1
Start Education 1
Exam Period 1
2
Course Contents Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP), as the building material in the construction industry, is relatively new compared to the
traditional materials like steel and concrete. Offering lot of advantages, such as ability to build lightweight and maintenance free
structures, it is a promising material with specific behaviour which has to be properly tackled both in the design and in the
production phase. Scope of the course is designed with the aim to prepare young engineers to use this material of the future in
structural engineering applications.
General aspects of FRP structures:

Fibre Reinforced Polymers, FRP vs. other materials, advantages of using FRP in construction and civil engineering, types and
mechanical properties of fibres and resins, influence of temperature, durability and sustainability, examples of applications, FRP
products (pultruded profiles, sandwich panels), manufacturing procedures, health and safety.
Materials and failure analysis:

Classical laminate theory, failure criteria and stress states, progressive laminate failure, size effects in open hole tests.
Design of pultruded profiles:

Design codes and recommendations, limit states and design verification, partial safety factors, conversion factors, axially
loaded members, local and global buckling
Design of beams and sandwich panels:

Lateral torsional buckling, local failures, interaction of global and local buckling, deflections, failure modes of sandwich
panels
Joints in FRP structures:

Types of joints, joint vs. connection, stress concentrations, bolted vs. bonded joints, types of fasteners, failure modes of bolted
joints, required dimensions, bolted joints in tension, bonded joints, types of adhesives, load transfer and failure modes of bonded
joints.
Retrofitting by FRP:
Retrofitting applications (strengthening s. repair), application techniques and materials, details of retrofitting of concrete
structures (beams, walls and columns), retrofitting of timber and steel structures, design factors for retrofitting.
GUEST LECTURES:
Guest lecturers from Nederland's leading companies in field of FRP will help students to gain experience from practice and feel
the challenges in design and production of FRP structures.
Calculation examples are presented throughout the lectures and exercises are given to students during the course:
- Calculation of partial safety and conversion factors
- Design of an axially compressed pultruded member
- ULS & SLS design verification of an simply supported pultruded beam
- Design check of a foam core sandwich panel
- Calculation of bolted double-lap joint loaded in in-plane tension and compression
Study Goals As a result, the student should be able to:
1. Judge the application possibilities and advantages of fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) material in various load carrying civil
engineering structures and building structures;
2. Understand the behaviour of FRP material;
3. Understand influence of environment on structures made of FRP;
4. Create and design different types of FRP structures made of pultruded profiles;
5. Perform preliminary ULS and SLS design verifications od structures made of pultruded profiles and sandwich panels.
Course Relations CIE5128 uses CT3051, CT3109 and CT2122
Assessment Written exam composed of theoretical, practical and numerical questions
Expected prior Knowledge Stability, Theory of Elasticity, Load analysis, Ultimate Limit States
Literature & Study Design codes and recommendations:
Materials - Prospect for new guidance in the design of FRP Support to the implementation, harmonisation and further development of the
Eurocodes. CEN/TC 250 - WG4; Joint Research Centre 2016
- CUR 96 Fibre Reinforced Polymers in Civil Load Bearing Structures (Dutch Recommendation, 2003)
- EUROCOMP Structural Design of Polymer Composites (Design Code and Handbook, Finland, France, Sweden, UK, 1996)
Lecture notes (reader):

- Kolstein, H. "Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Strucutres (part 1 and 2)" TU Delft 2008
Books:
- Bank, L. Composites for Construction Structural Design with FRP Materilas John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2006
- Clarke, JL (Ed.) Structural Design of Polymer Composites EUROCOMP Design Code and Handbook E & FN Spon, 1996
Compendiums:
Pavlovic, M. "Design of FRP structures - numerical examples", TU Delft 2016
Judgement Exam grade is final grade
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CIE5131 Fire Safety Design 3
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Education Period 2
Start Education 2
Exam Period 2
3
Summary General introduction to the fire safety design of buildings. Emphasis on structural fire safety and regulations (national &
European). Basic principles of fire safety design of buildings, consequences of fire, various options for fire safety design.
Phenomenological description of the fire process, schematisation and modelling of the fire process, mechanisms of fire
propagation. Material behaviour (reaction-to-fire) and structural behaviour (resistance-to-fire) and the options to quantify this
behaviour. Emphasis on concrete, steel and timber structures. Smoke issues: smoke production, smoke spread and smoke control.
Active measures (automatic suppression, detection). National fire regulations: Building Decree (Bouwbesluit), concept,
assessment methods, principle of equivalence. European standardisation (Construction Product Directive, Eurocodes,
Euroclasses). Recent developments regarding the fire design of buildings (Fire Safety Engineering).
Course Contents Basic principles: occurrence of fire, consequences of fire, aims fire safety design, fire safety measures (passive, active). The fire
process, initiation of fires, fire development & modelling. Reaction-to-fire & smoke production (material behaviour), various
level of performance, national & European classification systems. Resistance-to-fire (behaviour of structural elements): thermal
loading & response, mechanical loading & response, evaluation for concrete, steel and timber. Smoke control: smoke production,
smoke propagation, modelling Active measures, automatic detection, automatic suppression, smoke exhaust Fire regulations,
national (Bouwbesluit), European (Construction Product Directive, Euroclasses, Eurocodes). Fire Safety Engineering: options,
perspectives, examples.
Study Goals 1. To get familiar with the basic principles of fire safety in buildings;
2. To get familiar with the occurrence and development of building fires;
3. To get familiar with the behaviour of materials and structures in fire;
4. To get familiar with fire safety measures (active & passive);
5. To get familiar with the fire safety regulations (national & European).
6. To be able to apply the design and verification rules for structural safet under fire conditiuons for steel, timber and concrete
Education Method Lectures and self study
Excursion
Literature and Study Course reader "Fire safety Design"
Materials Lecture presentations
Additional readers on blackboard/brightspace
Assessment Written exam, open questions

Partly theoretical questions, partly claculation questions
Expected prior Knowledge Bachelor Civil Engineering, Bachelor Architecture.
Academic Skills The consequences of fire safety design will be discussed with the students
Literature & Study Course reader "Fire safety Design"
Materials Lecture presentations
Additional readings on blackboadr and brightspace
Judgement Written exam is the final grade
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CIE-SE Specialisation Materials & Environment (SE-ME)
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CIE4030 Methodology for Scientific Research 3
Responsible Instructor Prof.dr.ir. H.E.J.G. Schlangen
x/x/x/x
Education Period 4
Start Education 4
Exam Period Exam by appointment
Expected prior knowledge BSc diploma in Engineering
Course Contents This course is intended for students that would like to 'Design a Research Project".
It is a perfect preparation for your final project in your MSc.
The topics that will be presented in this course are:

- Defining research objectives
- Setting up a research framework
- Formulating research questions
- Different research concepts and strategies
- Various research material
- Planning your research
- Analysing your research results
- Reporting and presenting your research
The course will be given with Online-lectures.

The assessment of the course will be done via two assignments.
Study Goals To be able to clearly describe a research goal.
To be able to design a scientific research.
To be able to analyse the results of a scientific research.
To be able to formulate the structure of a scientific report
Education Method Introduction lecture
Online lectures
Assignments
Feedback/questions
Computer Use an introduction will be given into SPSS, a package for data analysis.
Course Relations Basic statistics
Literature and Study 1) Course Book:
Materials Designing a Research Project
by
Piet Verschuren en Hans Doorewaard
ISBN: 978-90-5931-572-3
2) Lecture Material:
Online Lectures.
Prerequisites Basic statistics
Assessment Assessment is done via two assignment-reports.
Exam Hours no written or oral exam.
Only two assignment-reports.
Permitted Materials during -
Tests
Enrolment / Application Enrollment through Blackboard is required.
The assignments and submission of reports also goes through Blackboard.
Remarks The course is planned in Q4 with strict deadlines for handing in the assignment-reports.
However, since it is an online course, it can also be followed in other quarters and a different schedule for handing in the reports
can be negotiated with the course coordinator.
Contact prof.dr.ir. Erik Schlangen
erik.schlangen@tudelft.nl
room 6.21, CiTG-building
015-2786535
Expected prior Knowledge BSc in Engineering
Academic Skills BSc in Engineering
Literature & Study 1) Course Book:
Materials Designing a Research Project
by
Piet Verschuren en Hans Doorewaard
ISBN: 978-90-5931-572-3
2) Lecture Material:
Online Lectures.
Judgement Evaluation of assignment reports
Permitted Materials during -
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CIE5100 Repair and Maintenance of Construction Materials 4
Responsible Instructor Prof.dr. R.B. Polder
x/x/x/x
Education Period 2
Start Education 2
Required for Obligatory for students who want to do their MSc thesis in Materials Science.
The course can also be attended by students who want to study Building Constructions.
Expected prior knowledge The Materials Science course of the BSc study
Parts Topics are:
- degradation of concrete, metals, wood, polymers and bitumen/asphalt
- maintenance technology, strategies and management
- quality systems and certification
- examples from practice accompanied by experts from the field such as:
- protection and maintenance and repair of steel structures
- protection and maintenance and repair of concrete structures
- protection of wood in constructions
- Failure Mode Analyses
- Introduction to Survice life design
Summary This course deals into greater depth with durability aspects and the maintenance and repair of materials in constructions. The
course is obliged for students who want to get their MSc degree in Materials science at the Faculty of Civil Engineering and
Geosciences. The course is recommended for students who want to study Mechanics, Materials and Constructions as well as for
students who want to study building engineering and or architectural engineering. Also students who study road constructions
are recommended to attend the course.
Course Contents This course deals into greater depth with durability aspects and the maintenance and repair of materials in constructions. The
course is obliged for students who want to get their MSc degree in Materials Science at the Faculty of Civil Engineering and
Geosciences.
Topics are:
Degradation of concrete, metals, wood, polymers and bitumen/asphalt;
Maintenance technology, strategies and management quality systems and certification;
Examples from practice presented by experts from the field such as:
- protection and maintenance and repair of steel structures
- protection and maintenance and repair of concrete structures
- protection of wood in constructions
- the monitoring of asphalt roads, repair and re-use of old asphalt in road constructions
- inspection methods, aspects concerning environment and ARBO as well as economics
- paint systems
- Failure Mode Analyses
Study Goals After the course the student has gained knowledge on the theories of maintenance, repair, quality systems and certifications on
the one hand as well as on the degradation mechanisms and behaviour of materials on the other hand. The cases will help the
student to apply the two aspects at the operational level.
Education Method Lectures, discussion, 3 case studies and 1 obligatory excursion to TNO (The Thursday excursion to at the end of the course plus
city walk while looking at old stony materials). One of the cases is the corrosion practical of two afternoons. The TNO excursion
is considered to be the second case.
Course Relations The BSc courses Materials Science
Materials Book of prof. Bijen "Durability of Engineering Structures"
Available at the secretariat of the section Materials Science of the Department of Civil Engineering.

Hand-outs and powerpoint presentations, available at the section secretariat
Practical Guide Lecture notes for the corrosion practical
Books Jan Bijen
Durability of Engineering Structures. Design, Repair and Maintenance.
CRC 2003
ISBN 1 85573 695 0
Prerequisites Courses Materials Science in BSc study: CIE5110 Concrete Science and Technology
Assessment Oral examination. However, if more than 10 students enroll, lecturers reserve the right to have a written exam.
Exam Hours Oral Examination of 1 hour
Permitted Materials during to be announced
Tests
Enrolment / Application Via secretariaat
Remarks Lectures will be given partly in a classrooms and partly during an excursion at the site by the instructor and experts in the field.
The student is requested to prepare 3 cases on topics discussed at the excursion in groups and to participate actively in the
discussion sessions during the excursions.
The student must also attend a corrosion practical of two afternoons. The practical is considered to be one of the cases.
Contact Prof.Dr. R.B. Polder
r.b.polder@tudelft.nl OR rob.polder@tno.nl
015-278 5693
room 6.04
Dr. O. Copuroglu
O.Copuroglu@tudelft.nl
015 - 278 1827
room 6.03
Expected prior Knowledge CIE5110 Concrete Science and technology
Academic Skills basic civil engineering, materials science
Materials Book of prof. Bijen "Durability of Engineering Structures"
Available at the secretariat of the section Materials Science of the Department of Civil Engineering.
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Hand-outs and powerpoint presentations, available at the section secretariat
Judgement Oral examination or written examination
Permitted Materials during to be announced
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CIE5102 Forensic Building Materials Engineering 3
Responsible Instructor O. Copuroglu
x/x/x/x
Education Period 3
Start Education 3
Required for Students with interest in becoming a construction materials consultant in Civil Engineering practice.
Expected prior knowledge A basic course on (Construction) Materials Science. Highly recommended as a follow-up course after CIE5110 Concrete
Technology
Course Contents This course is mainly for students who want to get their MSc Degree in Mechanics, Materials and Constructions and who want
to learn more about Experimental Aspects of Consultancy in Civil Engineering Materials.
The course is especially suited for those students who want to work in the field of consultancy in maintenance and building
(construction/material application) problems. The course is meant for students who want to focus on consultancy in the building
practice (engineering offices, consultancy offices, contractors).
The main emphasis will be given on the reinforced concrete as it is the most widely used construction material worldwide.
However the analytical techniques and methods which will be discussed during the lectures can be applied on the other
(construction) materials as well. Therefore students from other disciplines with interest in materials characterization are equally
encouraged to follow the course.
Main coverage of the course is:
- Introduction: Importance of materials characterization, essentials of forensic research

- Damage types, cracks, physical and chemical durability problems
- Core extraction and testing
- Sampling and specimen preparation for analytical research
- Optical microscopy and concrete petrography
- Electron microscopy and microanalysis
- Essential chemical techniques
- Pore structure analysis
- Techniques for corrosion investigation in reinforced concrete
- Building material problems from practice - case studies
- Report writing and communication with clients
Study Goals After successful completion of the course the student will be able to be an active participant in the discussions with experts of the
field. The student will be able to couple theoretical aspects with practical aspects and the student will have the tools to act
successfully as a consultant in the specific field. The student will be familiar analytical research in building materials which is an
essential element of forensic research.
Education Method Lectures and short practicals in the microlab of the Faculty
Course Relations The course is closely related to the topics discussed in:
CIE5100 Maintenance and Durability of Building Materials

CIE5110 Concrete Technology
Literature and Study - Lecture slides on the Blackboard
Materials - Hand-outs
- other documents and forms
Practical Guide To be given during the introduction lecture
Reader N/A
Prerequisites Students who would like to follow this course should have followed the course
CIE5110 Concrete Technology.
All other students without having followed this course should contact the course manager before registration.
Assessment - Written or Oral examination (70%)
- Term project report or presentation (30%)
Note: Type of assessment will be announced during the introduction lecture. The lecturers reserve the change of assessment type
depending on the number of students and the lab facilities availability.
Exam Hours N/A
Permitted Materials during N/A
Tests
Enrolment / Application Via course leader
Special Information Via course leader
Contact Dr. O. Copuroglu
Universitair Docent
Room 6.03 building of Civil Engineering
o.copuroglu@tudelft.nl
015-2781827
room 6.03
Expected prior Knowledge Fundamentals of cement hydration and concrete technology
Academic Skills basic civil engineering skills
Literature & Study - Lecture slides on the Blackboard
Materials - Hand-outs
- other documents and forms
Judgement Average of written/oral examination (70%) + project report/presentation (30%)
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x/x/x/x
Education Period 1
Start Education 1
Expected prior knowledge CIE5110 uses CTB1320-17
Course Contents This course forms the bridge between science of cement-based building materials and its application in the engineering practice.
Coming engineers are equipped with knowledge that is required for the choice of the best material for a specific application and
the realization of concrete products and concrete structures that meet the required performance criteria. The following topics are
addressed:
- Raw materials and mixture design
- Work-ability
- Hydration processes and development of micro structure (mechanisms and numerical simulations; applications)
- Relationship between material properties and micro structure
- Properties of hardened concrete: strength, stiffness, creep and shrinkage
- Porosity and permeability, tightness
- Degradation processes: Carbonation, Alkali-silicate reaction, freeze-thaw damage
- Materials-related execution and curing aspects
- Recycling of concrete
- Quality control
All these items will be dealt with for different types of concrete, viz:
- traditional concrete
- (ultra) high strength concrete
- lightweight aggregate concrete
- self-compacting concrete
- fiber reinforced concrete
- Recycled concrete
- low cement concretes
- geo-polymer concrete
Study Goals Engineers are equipped with the knowledge and know-how that is needed for the proper choice of the concrete mixtures for the
realisation of good, durable concrete structures and concrete products.
Education Method Lectures, Computer self-test Calcrete
Literature and Study Dutch:
Materials 1. "Beton als constructiemateriaal: eigenschappen en
duurzaamheid", by H.W. Reinhardt
This book is available at the secretariat of the section, room 6.29
English:
1. Properties of concrete by A.M. Neville
This book can be borrowed at the secretariat of the section, room 6.29 (deposit required).
Strongly recommended other materials:

- Computer self-test Calcrete (via Computerroom)
- Reader / hand-outs, available at the Blackboard website.
Assessment Oral exam. Appointments can be made through our secretary, Ms. Claire de Bruin(C.deBruin-1@tudelft.nl) in room 6.29
Expected prior Knowledge Prior knowledge: CTB 1320-17 and CTB 2000 - D2
Academic Skills No specific skills required
Literature & Study Either:
Materials Book (Eng.): "Properties of Concrete", by A.M. Neville
or:
Book (NL): "Betonkunde" by H.W. Reinhardt.
Lecture notes, made available on BlackBoard
CD Rom: Calcrete, module on "Concrete as a material"

Judgement Oral examination. Appointments via secretariat (miss C. de Bruin, (C.deBruin-1@tudelft.nl), tst. 83183)
Permitted Materials during No restrictions
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CIE5126 Fatigue 3
x/x/x/x
Education Period 3
Start Education 3
Exam Period 3
4
Course Contents The student will learn how to design fatigue loaded steel / aluminium / concrete / timber structures.
Two-thirds of the course is spent on lectures, while the remaining is dedicated to exercises.
The main topics are:

1. Fatigue actions: basic principles, determination of stresses and stress intensity factors, stress history
2. Fatigue resistance: basic principles, classified structural details, fatigue strength modifications, resistance against crack
propagation, resistance of joints with weld imperfections
3. Fatigue assessment: general principles, S-N curves, crack propagation calculation, service testing, parameters influencing the
fatigue strength of steel / aluminium / concrete / timber connections/structures, safety considerations, synthetic fatigue curves
Exercise
Questions for all four types of materials considered
Study Goals The aim of this course is to provide knowledge for the design and analysis of steel, aluminium and concrete structures.
As a result, the student should be able to:
1. Understand the fatigue phenomenon;
2. Design a structure against the limit state due to fatigue damages;
3. Work with relevant Eurocodes;
4. Apply fracture mechanics.
Course Relations CIE5126 uses CT3051, CT3121, CIE4110, CIE4121 and CIE4160
- ESDEP lectures: 12-1, 12-2, 12-3, 12-4.1, 12-4.2, 12-5, 12-6
Course book:
Compendiums:
Expected prior Knowledge Strength of the materials, Dynamics of structures, Joints in steel structures.
- ESDEP lectures: 12-1, 12-2, 12-3, 12-4.1, 12-4.2, 12-5, 12-6
Course book:
Compendiums:
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Instructor Prof.dr.ir. H.E.J.G. Schlangen
x/x/x/x
Education Period 2
Start Education 2
Expected prior knowledge - CIE5130 uses CIE3150
Course Contents Part A: Temperature effects
Temperature effects in hardening and hardened concrete. Emphasis on difference between structural response under external
loads and imposed deformations. Both materials aspects and structural aspects are dealt with. Aspects of building physics are
considered briefly (temperature calculations).
A specific topic concerns the behaviour of hardening concrete. Problems with young concrete are discussed from both the
scientific and engineering point of view.
Attention is given to judgement of crack patterns and failure causes in hardening and hardened concrete structures.
Effect of imposed deformations on safety and durability at dealt with.
Part B: Silo's, reservoirs, storage and concrete protective structures

Loads and design criteria for storage structures
- Hydrostatic and/or bulk loads
- Tightness criteria
- Load factors
- Design of rectangular and cylindrical reservoirs in reinforced and prestressed concrete.
- Concrete protective structures under extreme loads, e.g. impact, blast, fire, cryogenic loads. Modelling of extreme loads and
response of concrete and concrete structures under extreme load conditions is given due attention. General principles of
judgement of protective systems and the consequences of this for the design is dealt with.
Part C: Seismic design (C1) or Asset Management (C2)
C1: Seismic Design

Principles of seismic design of concrete structures. Measures are indicated for making concrete structures earthquake resistant.
Detailing of reinforcement and providing ductility is essential and is dealt with in detail.
C2: Asset Management

Strategies for inspection, monitoring, maintenance and repair of concrete structures are discussed. Emphasis will be on concrete
infrastructure. Examples from the practice are presented.
Exercise (1 ECTS)
An obligatory exercise (1 credit point) covers essential aspects from parts B and C. The exercise concerns a reinforced of
prestressed reservoir under hydrostatic and thermal load.
Study Goals 1. Knowledge of the behaviour of concrete structures in the early stage of hardening, including measures to influence this
behaviour (through technological and structural measures);
2. Design of concrete structures subjected to imposed deformations (temperature, shrinkage);
3. Design and execution of storage systems in reinforced and prestressed concrete;
4. Liquid tight design of concrete structures;
5. Safety considerations in case of storage of hazardous product, i.e. liquefied natural gas, concrete containment structure
(nuclear power plants), hazardous waste etc.
6. Fundamentals of a-seismic design of concrete structures;
7. Assetmanagement concepts for concrete structures

Materials

Lecture sheets
Assessment Case study (25%) and oral exam (75%)
contact her directly by emailing to C.deBruin-1@tudelft.nl
Special Information For detail of the course information can be obtained by prof.dr.ir. K. van Breugel (Room 6.25)
Expected prior Knowledge - CIE5130 uses CIE3150
Academic Skills No specific skills required.
Materials
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Lecture sheets
Judgement Case study (25%) and oral exam (75%)
contact her directly by emailing to C.deBruin@tudelft.nl
Permitted Materials during Case study should be ready and made available during the oral examination. No further restrictions.
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CIE5146 Micromechanics and Computational Modelling of Buillding 3
Materials
Responsible Instructor Prof.dr.ir. H.E.J.G. Schlangen
x/x/x/x
Education Period 2
Start Education 2
Expected prior knowledge CIE5146 uses CIE5110 (Concrete Science and Technology)
Summary This course concentrates on chemical, physical, stereological and fracture mechanics aspects of building materials with emphasis
on cement-based materials. Materials are looked at on the nano-, micro- and meso-level and materials properties are explained
by referring to those fundamental levels. Modern developments in the field of experimental research techniques and numerical
modelling of materials are dealt with.
The following topics will be dealt with:

1. Reaction kinetics of hydration processes in cement-based systems;
2. Development and modelling of the microstructure and pore structure of cement paste and concrete;
3. Fracture processes: cause and effect;
4. Time dependent processes: creep and relaxation;
5. Transport- and degradation processes;
6. Experimental research techniques: microscopy, calorimetry, porosimetry, ct-scanning, nano-indentation;
7. multi scale modelling;
8. Towards design of materials (Computational Materials Science);
This course is open for both Master students and PhD students.
Course Contents This fundamental course focuses on special topics that give insight in the performance of building materials. The aim is to
understand the relationship between materials properties (macro level) and the underlying chemical and physical, i.e.
thermodynamic, mechanisms and processes that are in force on the nano; micro- and meso-level. The course concentrates on
cement-based materials, but other materials frequently used in the civil engineering practice can be considered as well (e.g.
asphalt).
Typical issues dealt with in detail are hydration processes and the formation of the microstructure of cement-based systems.
Specific differences between different building materials are considered, particularly in view of the relative brittleness of cement
-based systems. Ways to improve ductility are considered. Pore structures characterization and transport properties of porous
materials are discussed in view of durability.
The knowledge provided in this course enables students to understand why materials behave as they do and to "design" new
materials or to improve existing materials by intervening in their nano-, micro- or mesostructure. Strategies for organising
advanced materials research will be discussed in detail, for example the parallel execution of experiments and conceptual and
numerical modelling.
This course is relevant for students with special interest in fundamental theoretical and experimental research and is
recommended for those who consider proceeding with a PhD study after their MSc. The course is open for both master students
and PhD-students and will be integrated in the curriculum of the section Materials & Environment.
Study Goals This course focuses on the relationship between materials behaviour and structure of the material on different levels of
observation, viz. nano-, micro- and mesolevel. Knowledge of phenomena acting on different levels of observation, as well as
methods, both experimental and conceptual, for studying these phenomena, are dealt with. Conceptual and numerical modelling
of materials behaviour is a core activity in this course.
Specific aims of the course are:

1. Acquiring insight in nano-, micro- and mesostructure of building materials;
2. Judgement and use of suitable techniques for fundamental studies of building materials, e.g. cement-based materials;
3. Numerical modelling of materials behaviour and of transport- and degradation processes in porous materials.
Education Method Lectures, practical computer modelling session and tour in the Micromechanics Laboratory
Literature and Study Obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s):
Materials Lecture Notes, available at blackboard

1. "Construction materials: Their nature and behaviour"
Ed. J.M. Ilston & P.L.J. Domone. Spon Press 2001, ISBN 0-419-25860-4
2. "Materials Science and Engineering - An Introduction"
William D. Callister, John Wiley & Sons. Standard work. Valuable but expensive)
3. "Fracture processes of Concrete". J.G.M van Mier, CRC-press.
Available at TU-Library as pdf.
Assessment Oral exam and computer modelling assesment (handed out during lectures)
Expected prior Knowledge CIE5110
Academic Skills some basic knowledge of modelling is useful
Literature & Study Lecture notes on Blackboard
Materials
Judgement oral exam
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Year 2017/2018
CIE-SE Specialisation Road and Railway Engineering (SE-RRE)
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CIE4860 Structural Pavement Design 6
Responsible Instructor Dr. X. Liu
Instructor Ir. L.J.M. Houben
Instructor Dr. X. Liu
x/x/x/x
Education Period 3
Start Education 3
Course Contents 1. Stresses and strains in flexible pavements: familiarization with the 3d-MOVE software for the visco-elastic analysis of
multilayer pavements under static and moving traffic loads and its utilization for analysis of various pavement structures;
2. Structural design of asphalt pavements: types of asphalt pavements, distress types, principles of mechanical-empirical design
methodology, input data (traffic loadings, climate, material behaviour), utilization of 3d-MOVE for pavement layers thickness
design and for performance indicators evaluation;
3. Structural design of concrete pavements: areas of application, types of concrete pavements, pavement structure, stresses and
deformations in plain concrete pavements due to traffic loadings and climate, design criteria, analytical Dutch design method
including the software package VENCON2;
4. Structural design of small element pavements: areas of application, pavement structure, research into the structural behaviour,
design criteria, analytical Dutch design method including the software package BESCON.
Exercises: computer-aided structural analyses and design of various asphalt pavement types, design of a concrete pavement and
a small element pavement.
Study Goals The students are able to understand the various factors influencing structural pavement design.
The students are able to analyse and quantify the individual and combined effects of traffic loadings and temperature on the
structural behaviour of asphalt, concrete and small element pavements.
The students are able to make a structural design of any type of pavement for given boundary conditions with respect to desired
pavement life, traffic loadings and climatic effects.
Education Method Lectures, exercises.
Course Relations CIE4860 uses CTB3320, CIE4880
Reader Lecture notes will available at the blackboard.
Assessment Discussion on the exercises.
Expected prior Knowledge Basic knowledge of road engineering, road construction material and laboratory experiment.
Academic Skills Critical and analytical thinking; Interpretation; Writing reports; Reviews and articles; Cooperation and problem solving;
Debating and discussion.
Literature & Study Lecture slides, literature provided during lectures and books as additional reading material.
Materials
Judgement Final mark consists of homework assignments (60% of flexible pavement and 40% of concrete and small element pavement)
which have to be submitted not more than two months after the lecture finished. In order to pass the course, the minimum grade
for each individual part (flexible pavement and both concrete and small element pavement) should be at least 5.
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CIE4870 Structural Design of Railway Track 4
Responsible Instructor Dr. V.L. Markine
Instructor Dr. V.L. Markine
Instructor Dr.ir. M.J.M.M. Steenbergen
Instructor Prof.dr. Z. Li
x/x/x/x
Education Period 3
Start Education 3
Course Contents --------------------------------------
General info
In this course the students will get deeper knowledge (as compared to the basis course on Elements of Railway Engineering
CIE4874) on the static/dynamic behaviour and design of railway tracks.
Starting from learning the main principles of railway track and railway vehicle interaction, the students will get acquainted with
the modern analytical/engineering and numerical methods (Finite Element and Multi-body based computer software e.g.
Longstab and VI-Rail) for analysis and design of railway tracks.
In order to get acquainted with modern railway systems an excursion to either a railway manufacturer or a railway construction
site will be organised (to be announced later). A guest lecture on design and maintenance of HSL-South will be given by a
railway specialist from BAM Rail.
At the end of the course, the students have to perform a case study wherein they will apply the gained knowledge to solve a
given real-life railway track related problem (e.g. improve design or/and performance of existing track). In the academic year
2016-2017 the students had to analyse and to propose suggestions for improvement of a novel winter-proof switch design.
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More detailed, the contents of the course are:
Main principles and static design (Dr V. Markine, V.L.Markine@tudelft.nl)
The track behaviour will be analysed on the level vehicle - track interaction.
The basic principles of railway track and vehicle design will be briefly introduced here (for more information the course
CIE4874 Elements of Railway Engineering is advised).
Analytical and numerical methods for analysis of the static behaviour of a railway track will be explained. Also, some
engineering methods to access the dynamic effects will be introduced.
Analysis of stresses in the track element and a result of and temperature forces.
Assessment of the track behaviour and selection of the track components.
Basic principles of dynamic design of track structures (Dr M. Steenbergen, M.J.M.M.Steenbergen@tudelft.nl)
Static versus dynamic design

The equation of motion; degrees of freedom
Frequency transforms
The dynamic stiffness
Rolling contact types in dynamics
Noise & Vibrations
Advanced aspects of vehicle design and wheel-rail interaction (Dr Z.Li, z.li@tudelft.nl)
Vehicle design: vehicle-track interaction, dynamic load and ride comfort (including practicum with numerical simulations)
Basics of contact mechanics for wheel-rail interaction analysis: contact patch, contact forces/stresses, rail damage mechanism
Study Goals By the end of this course the student is able to:
- Choose and apply the numerical methods to a given situation

- Propose track design improvements or new design for a given situation
- Analyse given railway track/vehicle related problems, detect their source and propose a solution
Education Method Exercise, lectures, instruction
Course Relations Course CIE4874
Literature and Study Obligatory other materials:
Materials Handouts of the lectures, via internet: www.rail.tudelft.nl
Prerequisites Course CIE4874 Elements of Railway Engineering is advised (not compulsory)
Assessment Intermediate exam
Case study on one of the following topics (not limited to)
- Propose/improve track design for a given situation
- Analyse a given railway related problem, identify the source of the problem, propose a solution.
Contact Dr Valeri Markine (v.l.markine@tudelft.nl)
Expected prior Knowledge mechanics and dynamics
Academic Skills BSc,
Basic knowledge on mechanics and dynamics
Literature & Study Obligatory textbook: C. Esveld, Modern Railway Track; Second Edition, 2001.
Materials Available at the section secretariat (St. II room 2.29).
Judgement Written exam (individual) - 50%
Case study (in groups) - 50%
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CIE4880 Road Paving Materials incl. Laboratory Experiment 7
Responsible Instructor Dr. X. Liu
Instructor Prof.dr.ir. S.M.J.G. Erkens
Instructor Dr. X. Liu
Contact Hours / Week 2 (lectures)/2 (lectures)/0/0
x/x/x/x 3 (practical)/ 3 (practical)/0/0
Education Period 1
2
Start Education 1
Course Contents Development of own software for performance based bituminous mixture design. Quality control tests. Specifications.
Characterisation of road paving materials such as geomaterials, concrete, (modified) bitumen and bituminous mixtures as a
function of external and internal conditions (stress levels, loading time, temperature, density, moisture content), recycling and
environmental aspects.
Laboratory experiments: number of tests on asphalt mixes and on soil materials are done. For both the soils and the asphalt
concrete practicals a report has to be made. The grouping of students in both practicals is up to the discretion of the teachers.
Attending all the laboratory experiments is compulsory.
The final laboratory reports have to be submitted not more than one months after the course finished.
Study Goals Familiarization with the design of various bituminous mixtures. Explain the effects of both internal factors (such as grading,
composition and degree of compaction) and external factors (stress levels, loading time, temperature) on the response of road
paving materials.
Laboratory experiments: Gaining experience in the production of bituminous mixtures, familiarization with the execution of
laboratory tests, interpretation of the test results and laboratory test reporting.
Education Method Lectures.
Laboratory experiments.
Course Relations CIE4880 uses CTB3320
Literature and Study Lecture notes and handouts for laboratory experiments will be available at the blackboard.
Materials
Assessment Oral exam on the theory from the lectures and the practicals, including the practical reports submitted.
Mark is weighted average of marks for oral exam (50%) and for reports on laboratory experiments (30% for the asphalt materials
and 20% for the soil materials). In order to pass the course, the minimum grade for each individual part (oral exam and both
practicals) should be at least 5.
Expected prior Knowledge Basic knowledge of road engineering and design.
Academic Skills Critical and analytical thinking; Interpretation; Writing reports; Reviews and articles; Cooperation and problem solving; Oral
presentation; Debating and discussion.
Literature & Study Lecture slides, literature provided during lectures and books as additional reading material.
Materials
Judgement Final mark consists of oral exam (50%) and laboratory test report (50%); 30% from the asphalt part, 20% from the soil part.
Permitted Materials during No written exam
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CIE5850 Production, Construction and Maintenance of Asphalt Concrete 3
Pavements
Responsible Instructor Prof.dr.ir. S.M.J.G. Erkens
Instructor Ir. C. Kasbergen
Instructor Dr. K. Anupam
x/x/x/x
Education Period 1
Start Education 1
Summary Production of asphalt mixes in various types of asphalt plants, transport to works site, spreading and compaction. Effects of all
these construction phases on asphalt pavement performance. Techniques for monitoring pavement performance and maintenance
techniques.
Course Contents In this course students learn how pavement construction influences whether the designed material and structural quality is
actually realized.
The various steps in pavement construction, from the embankment through asphalt concrete production, transport, laying and
compaction are discussed. Concerning asphalt production, the different components of an asphalt plant as well as different types
of plants are discussed. The differences in the production of continuous and discontinuous asphalt mixtures and mixtures with
and without reclaimed asphalt and their effect on plant capacity are also discussed.
Concerning pavement transport, attention is paid to the risks, like cooling and segregation, and the available counter measures. In
applying the mix, the different equipment used as well as the effects of the working width and speed on the production are
addressed. Concerning compaction, pre-compaction at the beam, the inter-relation between compaction temperature and
compaction effort and result are treated. Also, actual field measurements of compaction on site is presented. Finally, the
measures contractors can take to guard crucial aspects of construction and the advances in this with the rapid developments in
imaging and information technology is discussed.
After construction and during service life, pavement performance is monitored in various ways to ensure satisfactory
performance and determine the need for maintenance. Examples of pavement monitoring systems as well as maintenance
techniques for various pavement distress types and severities are presented in the final lecture.
Study Goals Students will be able to identify the crucial aspects of asphalt production and pavement construction with respect to pavement
performance and explain their influence on pavement quality. They also can describe the various pavement distress types,link
them to properties and potential errors in production and construction and describe and rank the maintenance techniques with
regard to their suitability for more or less severe pavement damage. Students are able to relate the effect of errors in the various
phases of production and construction to changes in material properties, explain the effect of those changes and how they relate
to distress phenomena.
Literature and Study Handouts of each lecture and texts from relevant books and publications. Some background on witing an essay is also avaliable.
Materials
Assessment Grade is based on the grades of an (oral/digital) exam, essay and grades for quizzes after each lecture. Exam determines 50%,
essay 40% and quizzes 10%.
Expected prior Knowledge CIE4880 'Road Building Materials', CIE4860 'Structural Design of Pavements'
Academic Skills Analysis, argumentation and application.
Literature & Study Handouts of each lecture and texts from relevant books and publications. Some background on witing an essay is also avaliable.
Materials
Judgement Grade is based on the grades of an (oral/digital) exam, essay and grades for quizzes after each lecture. Exam determines 50%,
essay 40% and quizzes 10%.
Permitted Materials during none
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CIE5871 Capita Selecta Railway and Road Structures 4
Responsible Instructor Dr. K. Anupam
Instructor Ir. C. Kasbergen
Instructor Dr. V.L. Markine
Instructor Dr. K. Anupam
x/x/x/x
Education Period 2
Start Education 2
Course Contents In this Capita Selecta course EITHER the Pavement Engineering option OR the Railway Engineering option has to be taken.
The Pavement Engineering option focuses on the demonstration and use of laboratory techniques and micro-mechanical Finite
Element Method analyses (FEM) for service life prediction of Asphalt Concrete (AC) mixes. It provides the participants with the
experimental and the computational tools needed for micro-mechanical analysis and, also, with the skills and hands on
experience for their use. The course includes:
1. Introduction to finite elements theory.
2. Hands on development of finite element micro-mechanical meshes for AC.
3. Introduction to visco-elasticity theory including the numerical methods for translating G* curves to Prony series for FEM
analyses.
4. Micro-mechanical aspects of AC response focusing on the interplay between adhesion and cohesion mechanisms, the effect of
moisture, aging, etc.
5. Hands on experience with the preparation of micro-mechanical specimens and their use in DSR for determination of necessary
stiffness and fatigue adhesion and cohesion properties.
6. Development of fatigue laws for adhesion and cohesion on the basis of the lab data.
7. Use of micro-mechanical FEM analyses via the laptop version of CAPA-3D software for AC mix.
The Railway Engineering option focuses on Asset Management of railways. In most of the countries the emphasis is shifted from
building to managing and maintaining Railway infrastructure. In combination with limited budgets it requires methods to decide
on the most effective choices in maintenance techniques and maintenance cycles to ensure sufficient overall performance of the
infrastructure network. Also, because of the many different assets involved, the communication between policy makers, network
managers and technical experts requires a common system or language.
Asset Management is what the most of the network managers look at to help them in making those decisions. In this course, the
participants will learn about the general principles and theories of Asset Management, how these are used for the Dutch railways
(infrastructure provider ProRail) and the consequences of all this for the type of information and knowledge requirements for
Railway engineers and researchers.
What is Life Cycle Management (LCM)? The LCM methodology used by ProRail. Relation of LCM and RAMSE as
implemented in the ProRail methodology will be explained with some illustrative examples, as well as net present value, annuity
and external factors. The participants will get acquainted with the LCM computer tool developed at ProRail.
Study Goals Acquiring in-depth knowledge of new developments in pavement or railway engineering.
Education Method Lectures including (computer) exercises.
Literature and Study Available from the lecturers.
Materials
Assessment An exercise has to be made or an essay has to be written (on a pavement or railway engineering subject related to the course) or
an oral exam, to be decided by the lecturers of the course.
Expected prior Knowledge CTB3320, CIE4860, CIE4870, CIE4880
Academic Skills BSc. in engineering
Literature & Study lecture notes, presentations, lecture notes, presentations, videos
Materials
Judgement Mark for the exercise or the essay or the oral exam.
Permitted Materials during Not applicable
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Year 2017/2018
CIE-SE Specialisation Hydraulic Structures (SE-HS)
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Year 2017/2018
CIE-SE Specialisation Hydraulic Structures (SE-HS), Compulsory
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CIE3310-09 Open Channel Flow 4
Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. R.J. Labeur
x/x/x/x
Education Period 3
Start Education 3
Exam Period 3
4
Expected prior knowledge
Course Contents use this course code if you are a master student;
for information, see the equivalent bachelor course code CTB3350
Study Goals
Education Method
Course Relations
Literature and Study
Materials
Assessment
Permitted Materials during
Tests
Judgement minimum passing score for each test is 30% before the deadline and
60% after the deadline (for deadlines, see the course planning on Blackboard); completed tests remain valid during one course
year only
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Responsible Instructor Dr.ing. M.Z. Voorendt
x/x/x/x
Education Period 3
Start Education 3
Exam Period 3
4
Summary The course enables students to produce a conceptual design of common hydraulic engineering structures, with help of good
quality sketches and hand calculations, taking the constructability of these structures into account.
Course Contents Conceptual design of hydraulic structures, e.g.: bridge piers, artificial islands, (caisson)breakwaters, retaining structures, quays &
jetties, construction pits and docks, floating docks, storm surge barriers, dams, locks/sluices, immersed and bored tunnels, etc.
Design aspects:
- 'design for construction' is especially important for hydraulic structures
- functional and operational analysis
- safety of the structure considering loads and material strengths in the main Limit States
Construction aspects:
- construction in the dry or construction in the wet
- in-situ or prefab construction
- construction pits, braced/propped excavations, cofferdams; with or without dewatering.
Study Goals 1. produce a conceptual design of the common hydraulic engineering structures;
2. describe, in sufficient detail, a feasible construction method for the structure being designed;
3. prepare the necessary sketches or drawings, 2D or 3D, for a conceptual design;
4. do the required hand calculations for conceptual design and indicate for which items more sophisticated computational means
have to be used.
Education Method Lectures:
During the lectures, hydraulic structures and the construction methods available for these structures are explained. A
considerable amount of time is spent on explaining and determining typical hydraulic and soil mechanic loads on structures, not
neglecting other loads. The lectures are closely related to the exercises.
Construction Methods Exercise (CME).

For the Construction Methods Exercise, about 40 to 50 construction activities have to be put in the right, depending on the type
of structure and information on local conditions that will be provided. Work on the Construction Methods Exercise has to start in
the first week of the lecture period. The exercise has to be finished and submitted in the beginning of the 2nd teaching week of
Q3. Although not for a grade, the exercise will be checked. In case of fundamental errors in the proposed construction method,
some extra work needs to be done on the CME in the 2nd or 3rd teaching week of Q3. Work on the CME needs to be completed
before being allowed to do the DEHS and the written exam.
Design Exercise Hydraulic Structures (DEHS).

The Design Exercise Hydraulic Structures (DEHS) aims at making a conceptual design of a hydraulic structure, including
preparation of sketches and/or drawings of typical cross sections of a hydraulic structure, several hand calculations regarding key
design issues (e.g. stability, strength and stiffness, type of foundation) and a description of the construction method for the
structure. The student should motivate assumptions and the choice of methods needed to determine the main dimensions and
functionality. The exercise is divided into six phases, starting in week 2 and ending at the start of week 8 of Q3. After every
phase, the work of the student will be checked for a grade, that will be part of the final course grade. The student will receive
feed-back on his work after every phase, to be able to learn from it for the written exam.
Written Exam:
The written aims at testing whether the student understands the main design principles as taught during the lectures and as
practised during the construction method exercise and the design exercise. The grade of the written exam is part of the final
course grade.
The only opportunity to do the Construction Method Exercise (CME) and the Design Exercise (DEHS) is in the third quarter of
the academic year!
Course Relations Important pre-knowledge of B.Sc. courses that either have to be completed or studied sufficiently before taking the course
Hydraulic Structures 1:
CTB2110 Vloeistofmechanica - Fluid Mechanics

CTB2210 Constructiemechanica - Structural Mechanics
CTB2220 Beton & Staalconstructies - Concrete&Steel Structures
CTB2310 Grondmechanica - Soil Mechanics
CTB2320 Ontwerpen van Constructies & Funderingen 2 - Design of Structures & Foundations 2
CTB2410 Waterbouwkunde - Hydraulic Engineering
M.Sc. courses depending on Hydraulic Structures 1:

CIE5313 Hydraulic Structures II - Storm surge barriers, Quays
CIE5305 Bored & Immersed Tunneling
CIE5304 Water Power Engineering
CIE5314 Flood Defences
Assessment The construction method exercise (CME), the design exrcise exercise (DEHS) and the written exam are compulsory.
Construction Method Exercise (CME):

The work on the Construction Methods Exercise has to be completed with a sufficient result before being allowed to do the
DEHS and the written exam. The CME is not graded for the final course grade.
Design Exercise Hydraulic Structures (DEHS):

The Design Exercise Hydraulic Structures has to be completed to be allowed to enter the written exam. The Design Exercise
Hydraulic Structures will be checked for an exercise grade that is part (60%) of the final course grade.
Written Exam:
The grade of the written exam is part (40%)of the final course grade.
Permitted Materials during While working on the exercises any (information) material of use can/should be used (wisely).
Tests
Expected prior Knowledge CTB2110 Vloeistofmechanica - Fluid Mechanics
CTB2210 Constructiemechanica - Structural Mechanics
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CTB2220 Beton & Staalconstructies - Concrete&Steel Structures
CTB2310 Grondmechanica - Soil Mechanics
CTB2320 Ontwerpen van Constructies & Funderingen 2 - Design of Structures & Foundations 2
CTB2410 Waterbouwkunde - Hydraulic Engineering
Academic Skills The student knows when and how to apply scientific theories and practical methods in a hydraulic engineering design. The
student judges what level of detail is required for the type of design at hand. The student can deal with methods that are not
entirely suitable for the present problem, and with the lack of sufficiently detailed or accurate data.
Literature & Study The following lecture notes are obligatory and available in paper copy and in pdf:
Materials Hydraulic Structures - General
Hydraulic Structures - Manual
Hydraulic Structures - Locks
Hydraulic Structures - Caissons
Check Brightspace, for handouts of the lectures and other relevant material.
Judgement The Construction Method Exercise (CME) has to be completed before being allowed to do the Desing Exercise (DEHS) and the
written exam. The Design Exercise Hydraulic Structures (DEHS) has to be completed in order to be allowed to enter the written
exam.
Final course grade = 0,6 * (grade for Design Exercise Hydraulic Structures) + 0,4 * (grade for the written exam).
Permitted Materials during During the written exam NO information source is allowed (except for the memory of the student).
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x/x/x/x
Education Period 2
Start Education 2
Exam Period 2
3
Course Contents Objectives of probabilistic design of civil structures.
Probability Calculus; Steps in a Risk Analysis; Inventory of possible unwanted events, effects and consequences; Determining
and evaluating the risk.
Decision-making based on risk analysis; Decision-making under uncertainties; Probabilistic analysis of the decision problem;
Frame of reference concerning safety; Current dutch safety standards; Generally applicable safety standards.
Reliability of an element; Limit state functions, strength and load; Ultimate and serviceability limit states; Strength of concrete,
steel, timber, soil, etc; Loads of traffic, wind, waves, water, earthquakes, precipitation, ice, etc; Time dependence.
Reliability calculation methods; Level III methods; Numerical integration; Monte carlo method; Level II methods; Non-linear
limit state functions; Non-normally distributed variables; Dependent random variables; Comparison of different calculation
methods.
Failure probability and life span; Deterioration processes; Risk calculation of systems with a variable rate of failure; Non
availability; Markov processes; Load combinations.
Strength calculation with level I method; Linking the level I method to the failure probability calculation; Standardisation of
álpha-values; Load combinations for level I strength calculations.
Reliability of systems; Probability of failure of the serial system; Probability of failure of the parallel system; FMEA (Failure
Modes and Effects Analysis); FMECA (Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis); Event tree; Fault tree; Cause
consequence chart; Reliability of correctable systems.
Scheduling the realisation of activities; Introduction to scheduling uncertainties; Influence of corrective measures on duration
and costs; Maintenance; Introduction to maintenance strategies; Effect of maintenance on risk; Influence of inspections.
Application areas; Structural safety of buildings, dikes, offshore platforms, bridges, etc; Maintenance and management; Quality
assurance; Safety management; Geostatistics; Reliability of software.
Study Goals After the course, the student has to be able to do Level I, II and III calculations, risk-based optimisations and system probability
calculations.

Assessment Written exam: three questions, they refer mainly to different parts of the course
Permitted Materials during No restrictions for written material. Laptops or smartphones not allowed.
Tests

Judgement One mark, based on written exam.
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Responsible Instructor Prof.ir. A.Q.C. van der Horst
x/x/x/x
Education Period 2
Start Education 2
Summary Understanding the nature and implication of selected structural design aspects such as shape, dimensions, material and design
approaches on the one hand and the construction considerations such as execution methods, schedules and costs on the other
hand and their interdependency in an integrated building process of a concrete structure. This involves thorough knowledge and
understanding of project characteristics, control systems, methodology of the process and supporting systems in order to
optimise cost driver aspects in conceptual and final design.
Course Contents Lectures:
Construction technology from a process prospective: interdependency of functional requirements, conceptual design, engineering
and construction.
Identification of cost drivers and optimisation of cost driver effects in both conceptual and final design.
Outline design and optimisation of concrete structures based on principles of repetition, shape effects, planning aspects and
governing details.
Tender phase of design - construct contracts: multidisciplinairy interaction between engineering, cost estimate, planning and
construction aspects; strategic outline design development; risk management in engineering; IDEF technology to structure
engineering processes.
The added value and weakness of serviceability Limit State Design: principles of SLS; interaction of SLS aspects with
construction technology; interdependency of functional requirements and workmanship.
Construction technology in support of durability of concrete structures: effects of workmanship and details; mix design effects.
Formwork: conventional and tailor made formwork.
Handling of concrete at site: sequence of events, basics of handling, placing, treatment and curing of concrete.
Underwater concrete: historical perspective and state of the art of underwater concrete applications. Design of underwater
concrete concepts including foundation concepts and details. Construction aspects of underwater concrete: equipment, tolerances
and workmanship.
Quality assurance of both the engineering process and the construction process of concrete structures.
Details as far as governing the performance of concrete structures: joints, cast in items and box outs.
Examples of interdependency and interaction between structural engineering and construction in the field of port structures:
caissons, blockwalls and jetties.
Case study:
A case study is performed as group work. The case can be selected from either Construction or Heavy Civil Engineering.
Presentation, as a team, of the group work.
Study Goals Upon succesful completion of this subject, the student should be able to:
1. To identify the basic elements such as project characteristics, control systems, methodology and supporting systems in an
integrated design process for concrete structures;
2. To identify characteristics dictating the way a concrete building project is being managed in practice and emphasis on the
methodology to be adopted when worked out;
3. To optimise the process of design and construction in terms of costs, time and maintenance in selecting a construction process,
a construction schedule and investment in temporary works;
4. To develop a design methodology in which cost aspects regarding repetition effect, investments in type and amount of
formwork and schedules of levelling labour force are being dealt with;
5. To demonstrate actions which can be taken to control the design process and to assure the quality of the engineering process
and the construction process;
6. To generate different design concepts and to select one of them in view of costs, execution time and durability;
7. To implement all these aspects in a case study.
Education Method Lectures, instructions, case study
Course Relations CIE4170 uses CIE3150 en CTB3335
Materials Construction Technology of civil engineering structures
(Lecture notes September 2015)
Available at Blackboard.

Powerpoint presentations of lectures (Blackboard)
Handwritten notes during lectures
Assessment Case study and oral examination
Remarks Participation in examination is only permitted after succesful completion of the case study.
Contact Prof. ir. A.Q.C. van der Horst, room 2.04 Stevin II
Telephone 0182 590627, e-mail A.Q.C.vanderHorst@tudelft.nl
Expected prior Knowledge CIE4170 uses CIE3150 en CTB3335
Academic Skills Thinking,Cooperation,Judgemental Skills, Logic, Reasoning
Literature & Study Lecturenotes, PowerPoint presentation
Materials
Judgement The examination and case study each contribute 50% of the mark.
Permitted Materials during all material allowed for the exercise
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CIE4310 Bed, Bank and Shore Protection 4
Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. B. Hofland
x/x/x/x
Education Period 2
Start Education 2
Exam Period Exam by appointment
Course Contents Design of shoreline protection along rivers, canals and seas; load on bed and shoreline by currents, wind waves and ship motion;
stability of elements under current and wave conditions; stability of shore protection elements; design methods, construction
methods.
Flow: recapitulation of basics from fluid mechanics (flow, turbulence), stability of individual grains (sand, but also rock) in
different type of flow conditions (weirs, jets), scour and erosion.
Porous Media: basic equation, pressures and velocities on the stability on the boundary layer; groundwater flow with
impermeable and semi-impermeable structures; granular filters and geotextiles.
Waves: recapitulation of the basics of waves, focus on wave forces on the land-water boundary, specific aspects of ship induced
waves, stability of elements under wave action (loose rock, placed blocks, impermeable layers)
Design: overview of the various types of protections, construction and maintenance; design requirements, deterministic and
probabilistic design; case studies, examples
Materials and environment: overview of materials to be used, interaction with the aquatic environment, role of the land-water
boundary as part of the ecosystem; environmentally sound shoreline design.
Study Goals After this course the student has to be able to:
1. Explain the processes acting on the land-water boundary and be able to judge which parameters are relevant for the design;
2. Explain the basics of stability in flow and wave conditions (understand the concepts of Shields, Izbash, Sleath, Hudson, Van
der Meer);
3. Design individually a shoreline protection along a river, a canal or the sea, including relevant details, like a toe protection;
4. Determine the boundary conditions for the design of a shoreline protection, and their probability of occurrence;
5. Design intermediate layers between armour and subsoil (filter design), both using a granular filter as well as a geotextile;
6. Determine the method to construct the design (execution methods), especially how to place the rock and/or concrete element
as well as the bed protection.
7. Explain the basics of the physical modeling of bed-, bank, and shore protections.
Education Method Lectures, computer supported studying
Computer Use Students are advised to make some computational examples with the computer package CRESS; a probabilistic computation
using e.g. Prob2B is part of the compulsory exercise.
Course Relations CIE4310 uses CTB2410 (Hydraulic Engineering) and CTB2110 (Fluid Mechanics)
Recommended to follow simultaneously or prior to CIE4310:
CIE4325 (Ocean Waves) and CIE4130 (probabilistic design)
Assessment Exercise and oral exam - The (individual) exercise is introduced in the (live) lectures and can be found on Blackboard. An
appointment for the oral exam can be made in room 3.73 (3.71), when making the appointment the exercise has to be handed in.
No appointment for examination can be made before the exercise has been handed in.
Exam Hours Usually on Wednesday (see schedule with secretary).
Tags Water Engineering
Expected prior Knowledge On the first page of the textbook the mandatory knowledge prior to this course is printed; this page is also available on
blackboard
Academic Skills Relevant academic skills for this course are understanding of the physical processes in bed, bank and shoreline protection and
being able to use this in the design of structures.
Literature & Study Course Information is available at the Blackboard website.
Materials
Compulsory: lecturenote(s)/textbook(s):
Bed, Bank and Shoreline protection (G.J. Schiereck)
Available at VSSD (also available in normal bookshops, but without reduction).
Compulsory other materials:

Several handouts, available at the Blackboard website. Guest lecture and visit to laboratory of Deltares. Also a number of videos
is available via blackboard. The contents of these videos is compulsory material.

Rock Manual (CIRIA CUR, 2007; available from bookshops,but free downloadable as pdf).
Overtopping Manual (downloadable from www.overtopping-manual.com)
Judgement During the oral exam the exercise is discussed; important element of the assessment is understanding in the (un-)reliability of the
various components in the calculation. The quality of exercise contributes to approx. 25% of the mark.
During the the remainder of the oral exam the understanding of the processes and the ability of the student to translate this
understanding in real life designs is assessed.
Permitted Materials during Open book examination (bring the book with you). Note that the first and last page (Reminders) do have to be known by heart.
Exam
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CIE4345 River Dynamics 1 4
Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. A. Blom
x/x/x/x
Education Period 1
Start Education 1
Exam Period 1
2
Course Contents INTRODUCTION
River characteristics: streamwise variation in slope, width, discharge, friction, sorting patterns. Temporal variation in discharge
and water level. Types of rivers (meandering, braiding, anabranching). River functions and their (sometimes conflicting)
requirements to river management. River management around the world.
STEADY FLOW
1D shallow-water equations (1D-SWE) and simplifications for steady flow: normal flow equation or Chezy equation for steady
uniform flow; the backwater equation (and Bresse approximation) for steady non-uniform flow. Effects of width, friction and
depth on the conveyance of a river.
FLOOD WAVES
1D shallow-water equations (1D-SWE) and simplification for flood waves. Celerity and diffusion of flood waves.
BED LOAD TRANSPORT

Sediment properties, behavior of sediment under steady uniform flow: critical Shields stress and incipient motion; bed load
transport relations.
SUSPENDED LOAD TRANSPORT

Advection equation for suspended load transport and associated erosion and deposition fluxes. Turbulent mixing and settling,
resulting in the Rouse profile. Depth-averaged suspended load transport.
INITIAL RIVER RESPONSE

Initial river response after a change to the river system. Explanation of the Exner equation for conservation of sediment mass.
Initial degradation and aggradation after a change to the river system.
LONGTERM RIVER RESPONSE (STEADY DISCHARGE)

Computation of the morphodynamic steady state (i.e., the equilibrium bed elevation profile) after a change in the river system
under a steady discharge.
LONGTERM RIVER RESPONSE (NONSTEADY DISCHARGE)

Computation of the morphodynamic steady state (i.e., the equilibrium bed elevation profile) after a change in the river system
under a variable discharge.
EFFECTS OF SEDIMENT SORTING ON LONGTERM RIVER RESPONSE

Sediment characteristics. Grain size distributions. Incipient motion and hiding. Grain size-selective and partial transport. Sorting
patterns (e.g., armoring, dune sorting, lateral sorting). The Hirano equation. Effects of sorting on long-term response.
SEVERAL GUEST LECTURES

Dutch river management, Colombian rivers, Colorado River, Mississippi River, Flood risk, River restoration, and more.
Study Goals After this course you will be able to evaluate and predict the short-term and long-term response of a river system to natural and
anthropogenic changes. Furthermore, you will be able to design measures to counteract negative trends.
After attending this course, you

- can identify the functions of a river system and their sometime conflicting requirements. You understand and can evaluate the
effects of various types of measures taken in existing river systems (Room for the River project in the Netherlands and examples
shown during the course) and can propose new measures to counteract negative trends.
- are familiar with the one-dimensional shallow-water equations (1D-SWE) and can simplify and apply the 1D-SWE for different
applications (steady uniform flow, flood waves, and backwater curves). You can predict the short-term effects of changes in
discharge, friction, and cross-sectional area on the conveyance of a river, based on the simplified 1D-SWE.
- have a thorough understanding of sediment transport relations and the Exner equation for conservation of sediment mass. You
can apply these equations to estimate the sediment load in a river system and to determine the morphodynamic steady state of a
river.
Education Method During the lectures we will explain the theory and discuss examples. Several guest lecturers will elaborate on case studies.
Tags Algebra
Fluid Mechanics
Modelling
Water Engineering
Contact Dr.ir. A. Blom (Water Lab, Stevin III, room S3.00.100, astrid.blom@tudelft.nl)
Expected prior Knowledge Fluid Mechanics, Open Channel Flow
Academic Skills problem analysis
simplification of complex systems
analysis of system behavior
Literature & Study Slides, available on Blackboard
Materials (syllabus River Engineering, available on Blackboard)
Judgement Your exam grade is your final grade.
Permitted Materials during An equation form will be provided by the examiner. No information may be uploaded on your pocket calculator.
Exam
Collegerama Yes
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Year 2017/2018
CIE-SE Specialisation Hydraulic Structures (SE-HS), Electives
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CIE4305 Coastal Dynamics I 6
Responsible Instructor Ir. J. Bosboom
Course Coordinator Ir. J. Bosboom
Instructor Dr.ing. M.J.F. Stive
Instructor Ir. J. Bosboom
Instructor Ir. J. van Overeem
Instructor Prof.dr.ir. S.G.J. Aarninkhof
x/x/x/x
Education Period 3
Start Education 3
Exam Period 3
4
Required for CIE4309
Course Contents 1. Coastal systems
What is the coast?

What is coastal engineering and management?
Large-scale geographical variation of coasts (climatic, tectonic, nature and abundance of material, sea-level changes)
2. Hydrodynamic forcing and sediment transport
Ocean waves: wind waves and astronomical tide.

Description of wave characteristics, wind wave dispersion, generation and propagation of the tide, large scale variation of wave
and tidal climates.
Wave transformation in shallow water and waves in the surf zone. Tides in shallow waters. Storm surge.
Sediment transport processes and formulations. Sediment characteristics, bed shear stress, entrainment, cohesive versus non-
cohesive material.
3. Coastal response
Cross-shore and longshore sediment transport mechanisms and calculation methods

Coastal profile types and coastline features
Sediment balance and coastal changes
Dynamic profile equilibrium, depth of closure
Causes of profile changes, seasonality, erosion
Coastline equilibrium and causes of natural and human-induced coastline changes
Coastal inlet and tidal basin types and large-scale basin morphology
Coarse and fine sediment exchange between tidal basins and the coast
4. Coastal protection and management
Overview and functional design of methods for coastal protection (flooding and erosion)
Reading and interpreting nautical charts for use in coastal engineering
Study Goals After completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Explain the nature and complexity of problems a coastal engineer will be faced with regarding coastal protection against
flooding and erosion.
2. Describe the characteristics of coastal systems on the basis of geotectonics, historic sea-level changes, nature and availability
of material and forcing by waves and tides.
3. Explain the complex processes in coastal systems related to the hydrodynamic forcing and sediment motion.
4. Explain the morphodynamics of a range of coastal systems from the underlying processes.
5. Assess the merits and disadvantages of various methods for protection against flooding and erosion for specific situations.
Education Method Lectures by Judith Bosboom, Stefan Aarninkhof and Jan van Overeem
Assessment 1) Digital Maple TA homework assessments during Q3 (half or full bonus point for the exam can be earned)
2) Digital exam (Maple TA) at the end of Q3 and resit at the end of Q4.
More information about the digital assessments (Maple TA) during Q3:
* There are 9 assessments organized per Chapter or group of Chapters of the lectures notes.
* Each assessment is divided into two stages: a formative stage A (assessment for learning) and a summative stage B
(assessment of learning).
* The stage A tests do not count towards the final course mark and are accessible until the retake exam at the end of Q4. A
minimum score of about 80% gives you access to stage B.
* The questions of stage B assess what you have learned. The stage B tests can only be taken once, must be taken before a
specified deadline in Q3 and have a time limit.
* You can earn half a bonus point for the exam by acquiring an average score for stage B of 50-70%. For a score higher than
70%, you get a full bonus point for the exam.
* The (half) bonus point is only valid for the exam and retake directly after the Maple TA tests.
A Maple TA trial exam is available as an example of what an exam could look like.
Expected prior Knowledge CIE4325 (Ocean Waves: strongly recommended.
CTB3350 (Open Channel Flow): strongly recommended.
Academic Skills Thinking (critical, analytical)
Interpretation
Oral presentation
Cooperation
Reasoning/arguing
Logic
Awareness of and reflection on and responsibility towards the social (international) context and consequences of technology and
scientific actions
Literature & Study Lecture notes available from VSSD. Title: Coastal Dynamics I. Authors: Judith Bosboom and Marcel J.F. Stive. The study
Materials material for CIE4305 consists of Chapters 1-10 of this book. Chapter 11 on Integrated Coastal Zone Management is not part of
the CIE4305.
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Judgement 1) Digital Maple TA homework assessments during Q3 (half or full bonus point for the exam can be earned)
2) Digital exam (Maple TA) at the end of Q3 and resit at the end of Q4.
More information about the digital assessments (Maple TA) during Q3:
* There are 9 assessments organized per Chapter or group of Chapters of the lectures notes.
* Each assessment is divided into two stages: a formative stage A (assessment for learning) and a summative stage B
(assessment of learning).
* The stage A tests do not count towards the final course mark and are accessible until the retake exam at the end of Q4. A
minimum score of about 80% gives you access to stage B.
* The questions of stage B assess what you have learned. The stage B tests can only be taken once, must be taken before a
specified deadline in Q3 and have a time limit.
* You can earn half a bonus point for the exam by acquiring an average score for stage B of 50-70%. For a score higher than
70%, you get a full bonus point for the exam.
* The (half) bonus point is only valid for the exam and retake directly after the Maple TA tests.
A Maple TA trial exam is available as an example of what an exam could look like. In addition, another trial exam is organised
in a real exam setting shortly before the exam.
Permitted Materials during Lecture notes (open book exam)
Exam Pen, pencil, eraser and ruler or protractor
No calculator (a calculator is available on the computer)
No mobile phones
Dictionary
Collegerama Yes
CIE4325 Ocean Waves 6

Responsible Instructor Dr. M.F.S. Tissier
Instructor Dr.ir. A.J.H.M. Reniers
x/x/x/x
Education Period 1
Start Education 1
Exam Period 1
2
Course Contents This course addresses the observation, analysis and prediction of wind-generated waves in the open ocean and coastal waters.
The lectures start with the observation techniques, before continuing with the question of how to describe these seemingly
random motions of the sea, which we call waves. Two techniques are introduced: a statistical description and a spectral
technique. This, in its turn, is followed by the linear theory of surface gravity waves (as they are formally called). This theory
gives the interrelation between physical characteristics as the surface motion, the wave-induced pressure in the water and the
motion of water particles. It beautifully supplements the concept of the spectrum. Initially, the lectures treat only open-water
aspects of the linear theory, in other words, deep-water conditions without currents or a coast. This provides, together with the
spectral description of the waves, the introduction to the energy balance of waves in oceanic waters. Sources and sinks are added
to this balance, to represent the generation (by wind), the interactions amongst the waves themselves (wave-wave interactions)
and the dissipation of the waves (by white-capping). The second part of the course focuses on wave transformation in coastal
waters, and therefore on the effects of sea bottom topography and currents (shoaling, refraction, diffraction, reflection, surf
breaking).
Study Goals At the end of this course, you should be able to:
Describe the different observation techniques of wind-generated waves and their limitations;
Explain the rationale behind the definition and computation of the wave spectrum and calculate spectral wave characteristics;
Characterize wind-generated waves in a statistical framework;
Explain the physical processes driving wave transformation in oceanic and coastal waters and evaluate which processes
dominate in a given situation;
Calculate the evolution of wind-generated waves in oceanic and coastal waters;
Education Method Lectures and homework assignments. Completion of the homework assignments is strongly recommended but not compulsory.
These assignments are of two types:
- "traditional" assignments that consist of short problems assessed online using MapleTA (online assessment system),
- computer assignments involving programming using Matlab or Python (two versions of the assignments will be available).
Some support for the computer assignments will be provided during two computer labs (see details in course guide on
Blackboard).
Expected prior Knowledge Basic knowledge of fluid mechanics and mathematics. Prior experience with programming using Matlab or Python is
recommended for the computer assignments.
Academic Skills Analysis, problem solving and critical thinking skills
Literature & Study Waves in Oceanic and Coastal Waters by Leo H. Holthuijsen (Cambridge University Press). Lecture slides. Examples of old
Materials exams. Homework assignments.
Judgement The final grade is determined by the written exam.
Permitted Materials during Pocket calculator or graphical calculator without communication options (use of word processing in the graphical calculator
Exam forbidden). No book, no notes. An A4 formula sheet will be provided (last page of the exam questions).
Collegerama Yes
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CIE5304 Waterpower Engineering 3
Responsible Instructor J.D. Bricker
x/x/x/x
Education Period 4
Start Education 4
Course Contents The principles and practice of hydropower engineering is introduced in this course. Focus is on design of dam, diversion, and run
of river powerplants, including the civil (structural, geotech, hydraulic), mechanical (turbines), and electrical (generation)
components of these facilities. Newer technologies to be introduced in this course include low-head hydro, small hydro, in-
conduit pressure recovery hydro, hydrokinetic power, pumped hydro storage, tidal barrages, and osmotic electricity generation.
Technologies applicable further offshore (tidal kinetic and wave power) will be discussed briefly, but are not a deep focus of this
course because offshore technologies are now covered in depth in the course Ocean Energy (OE44075).
A major component of the course evaluation will be a group design project.
1. General introduction:
Energy sources; historical, present and future production and consumption.
Electricity generation and the contribution of hydro power engineering; the hydraulic engineering works required for energy
production and storage;
Economics of hydropower: principles, contribution by the civil engineer, parameters of interest;
Hydro power from rivers; Siting and type of structures required, some basic formulas and definitions;
Hydro power from the sea; energy generation by making use of tidal levels and streams, waves and osmosis;
2. Principles of water turbines: types, field of application, calculations;

Gates and valves in hydropower projects;
3. High head power plants;
4. Hydro power from reservoirs;

Multipurpose functions, which sometimes clash in the operational stage;
Multiple aspects of reservoirs: technical, economical, but social and environmental as well;
Hydrology and reservoir operation;
Spillways and outlet works in reservoirs;
Earth and rock fill dams (=embankment dams);
Concrete dams: gravity dams, arch dams and buttress dams;
Foundations of dams on rock;
5. Run-of-river plants and water conveyance structures;
6. Small hydro and in-conduit pressure recovery hydropower.
6. Pumped storage plants, potential use in the Netherlands and abroad;
7. Osmosis power plants;
8. Tidal power plants / tidal barrages e.g. La Rance and Brouwersdam;
Study Goals After the course the student is able to:
- oversee and understand the principles of hydro power based energy generation and storage;
- estimate the potential of methods proposed to generate hydro power;
- produce a conceptual design of a specific hydro power structure taking into account local and global environmental parameters;
- judge about the technical and economical feasibility of hydro power projects, especially the feasibility of recently completed
projects or developed proposals for new techniques.
Education Method Lectures and a design exercise.

Assessment During the oral examination students have to defend the design they prepared in the exercise and answer more general questions
on the principles and characteristics of Water Power Engineering (theory from the lectures and in-class exercises).
Remarks Please register on Brightspace to accept all announcements from this course!
Expected prior Knowledge Fluid mechanics, Open channel flow, Hydraulic structures, Geotechnical engineering
Academic Skills Basic numerical analysis (excel, python, Matlab, etc).
Literature & Study Optional lecture notes 'Water Power Engineering, Principles and Characteristics'. Hardcopy can be purchased at the VSSD-
Materials office, but PDF will be made available via BrightSpace.
Other optional lecturenote(s)/textbook(s):

1. The engineering of Large Dams, H.H. Thomas (2 volumes)
2. Low Head and High Head Power Plants, E. Mosony (3 volumes)
3. The analysis of tidal stream power, Jack Hardisty, ISBN
978-0-470-72451-4, 2009.
Handouts, e.g. ppt's and pdf's of lecture material or interesting background or specialist articles, will be put on BrightSpace.
Judgement Project report and final oral exam.
Permitted Materials during Project report.
Exam
Collegerama No
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CIE5310 Probabilistic Design in Hydraulic Engineering 3
x/x/x/x
Education Period 4
Start Education 4
Expected prior knowledge CIE5310 uses concepts from CTB2200 and CIE4130
Summary CIE5310 tackles as main subjects the use of 1) multivariate probability distributions, 2) structured expert judgments, 3) extreme
value probability distributions 4) maintenance theory and 5)flooding probabilities. The context is in civil engineering in general,
and particularly in hydraulic engineering. Lectures where the theory is presented are complemented by lectures devoted
exclusively to practical (computer guided) exercises. The link to practice and other subjects relevant to the course is made
through a number of guest lectures.
Course Contents CIE5310 is a specialization course for CIE4130 with emphasis on 1) multivariate probability distributions, 2) structured expert
judgments, 3) extreme value probability distributions 4) maintenance theory and 5)flooding probabilities. Furthermore in this
course basic concepts connected to two courses in the MSc in Applied Mathematics: WI4050 Uncertainty and Sensitivity
Analysis and WI4138 Decision Theory/Expert Judgment are introduced. Theoretical aspects of multivariate probability
distributions (copulas, vines, Bayesian Networks) are presented and exemplified for applications in civil engineering. Topics
related to assessing subjective probability distributions from experts, obtaining empirical control over their judgments and
combining opinions based on this empirical control in a mathematically optimal way are also discussed and put to practice.
The learning objectives of the course are:

1)Students will be able to analyse:
a.A data set, evaluate what is an appropriate one dimensional parametric probability distribution and use it to compute
probabilities.
b.Data about maxima in terms of extreme value theory and return periods.
c.Bivariate data in terms of three of the most common parametric models (Gaussian, Clayton and Gumbel) and evaluate which of
the three is a better model for the bivariate data.
d.A problem subject to uncertainty analysis using the classical model for structured expert judgment and create the appropriate
design for the uncertainty analysis.
2)Students will be able to analyse and evaluate:
a.Flooding probabilities of a simple dike-ring.
b.Optimization of dike-ring maintenance using flooding probabilities, cost-benefit analysis and life cycle costing.
3)Students will be able to describe:
a.The concept of multivariate copula and multivariate probability distributions and their use in engineering
b.Basic Markov chains and gamma processes and their use in maintenance.
c.Insurance options for flooding.
Study Goals After the course, the student has to be able to understand reliability models and risk-based optimisation theory with applications
to hydraulic engineering.
Literature and Study Papers available in blackboard.
Materials
Matlab
Assessment Project for statistical data analysis covering learning objectives 50% + Oral examination 50%
Expected prior Knowledge Basic concepts of probability and statistics. Concepts from CTB2200 and CIE4130
Academic Skills Matlab programming will be developed as a skill.
Literature & Study Series of papers and other documents provided by the instructors.
Materials
Judgement Final project 50% of the grade. Oral exam 50% of the grade
Permitted Materials during Final Project Document
Exam
Collegerama Yes
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Responsible Instructor Ir. W.F. Molenaar
x/x/x/x
Education Period 4
Start Education 4
Course Contents
Hydraulic structures 2 - CIE5313 (HS2), is a course on design of hydraulic structures, therefore the natural follow-up of the
preceding course hydraulic structures 1 -CTB3355/CIE3330 (HS1). However, HS2 further deepens theories in the field of
probabilistic engineerings, structural dynamics and earthquake response, besides integrating preceding courses on soil
mechanics, hydraulics, concrete and steel structures.
Structures dealt with in more detail:

- Flood defense structures in coastal areas and inland waterways:
Storm surge, flood wave and/or tsunami wave barriers
- Structures for the controlled discharge of water: Weirs
- Structures for cargo transfer in ports: Quays and Jetties
Although hand calculations remain important, the first steps for more advanced numerical modelling will be discussed, e.g. for
the analysis of gate vibration and earthquake design.
Specific subjects:
- Life Cycle Asset Management
- Gate excitation & vibration
- Hydraulic aspects; bed and bank (scour) protection
- Earthquake design
Special projects:
- Not planned this academic year.
The items under 'Special projects' and 'Specific subjects' may change from year to year.
Study Goals
After this course students are able to:
1.Translate overall objectives and requirements of infrastructural projects, in the flood defense and port infrastructure field, into
sound design criteria for conceptual design of the hydraulic structure using e.g. functional and operational analyses.
2.Develop preliminary conceptual designs, based on hand-calculations, into final conceptual designs using more advanced, up-to
-date (computational) analysis techniques, with due consideration of:
a.environmental impact, or the cost of mitigating measures,

b.material economy,
c.construction methods and resulting costs,
d.planning and cost issues
3.Integrate/use/apply:
a.safety, risk & reliability methods and probabilistic
design techniques
b.Life Cycle Management techniques
c.selection and verification strategies for analytical,
numerical, and/or physical models
d.3D structural software models with non-linear features
into the design of hydraulic structures.

Education Method
Lectures, tutorials and a design exercise by teams of two students.
Lectures:
During lectures, barriers & weirs, and quay walls & jetties will be described. Theories needed for design will either be
introduced or further elaborated.
Tutorials:
During tutorials there will be some lecturing, however, the main objective will be to let students work in class, using theories or
techniques previously explained, while the lecturer is available for answering questions. Preferably students will use the tutorial
work immediately for the exercise.
!! Bring your laptop for all the scheduled tutorials, preferably for all lectures!!
Exercise:
To stimulate the active use of the lectured theory, an exercise has to be completed, usually in pairs of two students. Team
formation and subject selection for the exercise will start in the 1st teaching week of the 4th education period.
Progress and results of the exercise will be checked roughly according the following schedule:
1st check progress on workplan:end of 2nd week
/ beginning of the 3rd teaching week
2nd check progress & result:end of 4th week
/ beginning of the 5th teaching week
3rd check draft final result:end of 6th week
/ beginning of the 7th teaching week.
The 3 checks on progress of the Exercise have to be made and registered in order to be allowed to enter the oral exam.
See Brightspace for the exact days/date & time for the progress checks and submitting results of the exercise.
Assessment
During the oral examination students have to defend the design they prepared in the exercise and answer more general questions
on design principles and characteristics of hydraulic structures, specifically barriers & weirs and quay walls & jetties.
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Usually the defense of the exercise will be the bigger part of the exam; in smaller separate sessions the students will be
questioned on theory from the lecture notes and hand-outs of the lectures.
Demonstration of skills trained during exercise and tutorials will be expected (in both parts of the oral).
Expected prior Knowledge
Courses in fluid, soil, and structural mechanics, the B.Sc. and M.Sc. follow up courses, more specific:
CTB3355/CIE3330 Hydraulic Structures 1

CIE4130 Probabilistic design
CIE3109-09Structural Mechanics 4
CIE4140 Structural Dynamics
CIE4170 Construction Technology Civil Engineering Structures
have to be completed or studied sufficiently before taking the course Hydraulic Structures 2.
Recommended are the following courses:

CIE5260Structural Response to Earthquakes
CIE3330 Concrete Structures 2
CIE4160Prestressed Concrete
CIE4420Principles of Geohydrology
CIE5308Breakwaters and Closure Dams
CIE5310Probabilistic Design in Hydraulic Engineering
CIE5314Flood Defences
Academic Skills
Would Plato, Archimedes, Huygens, Newton, Bernoulli, Laplace, Poisson, or any other classic scientists have felt the same need
to advertise academic skills?
Literature & Study
Materials Lecture notes and Handouts will be available digitally on Brightspace.
Recommended literature:
Quay walls, SBRCURnet Publication 211E, Balkema, Leiden the Netherlands, ISBN 978-1-138-00023-0
Several PIANC reports/publications are relevant for this course; see Brightspace for further info.
Judgement
The final/resulting course grade is fully determined by the grade for the oral exam.
Permitted Materials during
Exam During the oral exam the only written information source that can be used is the report of the Exercise (besides pencil, paper,
ruler, eraser etc.). It is advised to bring one hard-copy of the (final) exercise report.
Collegerama No
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CIE5314 Flood Defences 3
Responsible Instructor Ir. J.P. van den Bos
Instructor Prof.dr.ir. S.N. Jonkman
x/x/x/x
Education Period 4
Start Education 4
Course Contents Basics of flood defences: objectives, types, failure modes
Flood risk assessment: failure probabilities, consequence analysis, risk quantification and reliability based design
Hydraulic boundary conditions
Failure modes and designing for failure modes: Overtopping, revetments, piping, stability (including exercises for relevant
failure modes)
Safety assessment (toetsing in Dutch), design, management and maintenance
Planning, construction and execution aspects of flood defences
Other topics:
- International context and failure cases (e.g. New Orleans, Germany)
- Recent developments, e.g. multifunctional flood defences and other integrated solutions.
Study Goals Students should be able
To explain the principles, objectives and types of flood defences and their functioning; construction aspects, failure modes and
risk assessment and the societal context;
To perform a risk assessment and make a conceptual design of flood defence systems;
To apply (basics of) relevant methods and models for design and safety assessment
Education Method Lectures and exercise(s)
Literature and Study Obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s):
Materials - Lecture notes "Flood Defences", will be made available on blackboard.
- Relevant background materials will be provided on blackboard
- Lecture slides are part of the study and examination materials
Assessment - Exercise: this will be a case study on safety assessment and design of measures for a dike. Time to be spent on the exercise is
about 2 - 4 days. Exercise can be done in groups of 2.
- Oral exam, in groups of 2 (can only be taken after adequately completing the exercise)
Contact Contact:
J. van den Bos: j.p.vandenbos@tudelft.nl
S.N. Jonkman: s.n.jonkman@tudelft.nl
For practical and logistical matters, contact mr Stephan Rikkert (s.j.h.rikkert@tudelft.nl)
Expected prior Knowledge BsC civil engineering or equivalent, esp. general hydraulic and geotechnical engineering
Academic Skills - basic analysis and computer skills
- critical thinking and systems approach (covering hydraulic, geotechnical and structural aspects of flood defences, as well as
aspects related to the safety and societal context)
Literature & Study Obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s):
Materials - Manual flood defences (Waterkeringen), will be made available on blackboard.
- Relevant background materials will be provided on blackboard
- Lecture slides are part of the study and examination materials
Judgement The evaluation and marking of this course is based on the performance during the oral exam. The exercise is only graded as
either "pass" or "fail", and a "pass" is required in order to be allowed to participate in the oral exam.
Permitted Materials during no written materials permitted or needed during the exam.
Exam
Collegerama Yes
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Prof.dr.ir. S.G.J. Aarninkhof
Unit Civiele Techniek & Geowetensch
Department Coastal Engineering
Telephone +31 15 27 85487
Room 23.HG 3.69

Telephone +31 15 27 85487
Room 23.HG 3.69
Dr.ir. R. Abspoel
Department Str. & Building Engineering
Telephone +31 15 27 85358
Room 23.S2 2.54
Dr. K. Anupam
Department Pavement Engineering
Telephone +31 15 27 82394
Room 23.HG 6.60
Dr.ir. A. Blom
Department RP&W and Dredging Engineering
Telephone +31 15 27 85064
Room 23.S3.00.100
Ir. J.P. van den Bos

Telephone +31 15 27 84740
Room 23.HG 3.76

Department Hydraulic Struc & Flood Risk
Telephone +31 15 27 84740
Room 23.HG 3.76

Telephone +31 15 27 84740
Room 23.HG 3.76
Ir. J. Bosboom
Telephone +31 15 27 84606
Room 23.HG 3.66
Dr.ir. C.R. Braam

Department Concrete Structures
Telephone +31 15 27 82779
Room 23.S2 2.06
Prof.dr.ir. K. van Breugel

Department Materials & Environment
Telephone +31 15 27 84954
Room 23.HG 6.25

Telephone +31 15 27 84954
Room 23.HG 6.25
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J.D. Bricker
Telephone +31 15 27 83187
O. Copuroglu
Telephone +31 15 27 81827
Room 23.HG 6.03
Dr.ir. K.N. van Dalen

Department Dynamics of Structures
Telephone +31 15 27 88388
Room 23.HG 6.61
Prof.dr.ir. S.M.J.G. Erkens

Department Support Bouw
Telephone +31 15 27 85949
Room 23.S2 2.25

Telephone +31 15 27 85949
Room 23.S2 2.25
Dr.ir. M.A.N. Hendriks

Department Structural Mechanics
Telephone +31 15 27 86988
Room 23.HG 6.70
Prof.dr. M.A. Hicks

Department Geoscience & Engineering
Telephone +31 15 27 87433
Room 23.KG 00.060
Dr.ir. B. Hofland
Telephone +31 15 27 85067
Room 23.HG 3.88

Department Environmental Fluid Mech.
Telephone +31 15 27 85067
Room 23.HG 3.88
Dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom

Telephone +31 15 27 88081
Prof.ir. A.Q.C. van der Horst

Department Integral Design & Management
Telephone +31 15 27 87014
Room 23.S2 2.04

Telephone +31 15 27 87014
Room 23.S2 2.04
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Telephone +31 15 27 87014
Room 23.S2 2.04
Ir. L.J.M. Houben

Telephone +31 15 27 84917
Room 23.S2 2.27
Dr. H.M. Jonkers

Telephone +31 15 27 82313
Room 23.HG 6.21
Unit Technische Natuurwetenschappen

Department BT/Milieubiotechnologie
Telephone +31 15 27 82313
Room 23.HG 6.21
Prof.dr.ir. S.N. Jonkman

Telephone +31 15 27 85278
Room 23.HG 3.73.1

Department Waterbouwkunde
Telephone +31 15 27 85278
Room 23.HG 3.73.1
Ir. C. Kasbergen
Telephone +31 15 27 82729
Room 23.HG 6.52
Dr.ir. D.A. Koleva

Telephone +31 15 27 87451
Room 23.HG 6.06.3
Dr. M.H. Kolstein

Department Steel & Composite Structures
Telephone +31 15 27 84005

Telephone +31 15 27 84005
Dr.ir. R.J. Labeur

Telephone +31 15 27 85069
Ir. P. Lagendijk
Telephone +31 15 27 81221
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Prof.dr. Z. Li
Department Railway Engineering
Telephone +31 15 27 82325
Room 23.S2 2.36
Dr. X. Liu
Telephone +31 15 27 87918
Room 23.S2 2.26
Dr. M. Lukovic
Telephone +31 15 27 82320

Telephone +31 15 27 82320

Department Lab Micromechanica
Telephone +31 15 27 82320
Dr. V.L. Markine

Telephone +31 15 27 83206
Room 23.S2 2.33
F.P. van der Meer

Telephone +31 15 27 85918
Room 23.HG 6.38
Prof.dr. A. Metrikine
Department Offshore Engineering
Telephone +31 15 27 84749
Room 23.HG 6.59

Department Engineering Structures
Telephone +31 15 27 84749
Room 23.HG 6.59
Ir. W.F. Molenaar

Telephone +31 15 27 89447
Room 23.HG 3.75
Dr.ir. O. Morales Napoles

Dr.ir. O. Morales Napoles

Unit Elektrotechn., Wisk. & Inform.
Department Kansrekening
Ir. M.P. Nijgh

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Telephone +31 15 27 89931
Room 23.S2 2.60

Telephone +31 15 27 89931
Room 23.S2 2.60

Telephone +31 15 27 89931
Room 23.S2 2.60

Department Onderwijs en Studentenzaken
Telephone +31 15 27 89931
Room 23.S2 2.60
Prof.ir. R. Nijsse
Unit Bouwkunde
Department Structural Design
Telephone +31 15 27 85488
Room 23.S2 1.36
Unit Bouwkunde
Department Structural Design
Telephone +31 15 27 85488
Room 23.S2 1.36

Department Applied Mechanics
Telephone +31 15 27 85488
Room 23.S2 1.36
Ir. J. van Overeem

Telephone +31 15 27 83813
Room 21.3.77
Ir. S. Pasterkamp
Department Applied Mechanics
Telephone +31 15 27 84982
Room 23.S2 1.56
Dr. M. Pavlovic
Telephone +31 15 27 83382
Room 23.S2 2.58
Prof.dr. R.B. Polder

Telephone +31 15 27 85693
Room 23.HG 6.04

Telephone +31 15 27 85693
Room 23.HG 6.04
Ir. G.J.P. Ravenshorst

Department Bio-based Structures & Materia
Telephone +31 15 27 85721
Room 23.S2 2.57
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Dr.ir. A.J.H.M. Reniers
Telephone +31 15 27 85426
Room 23.HG 2.93

Telephone +31 15 27 85426
Room 23.HG 2.93

Department Vloeistofmechanica
Telephone +31 15 27 85426
Room 23.HG 2.93
Dr. A. Scarpas
Telephone +31 15 27 84017
Room 23.S2 2.30
Prof.dr.ir. H.E.J.G. Schlangen

Telephone +31 15 27 86535
Room 23.HG 6.25
Prof.dr.ir. L.J. Sluijs

Department Mater. Mecha. Manag. Design
Telephone +31 15 27 82728
Room 23.HG 6.49
Dr.ir. M.J.M.M. Steenbergen

Telephone +31 15 27 83385
Room 23.S2 2.32
Dr.ing. M.J.F. Stive

Room 23.HG 3.69

Room 23.HG 3.69

Room 23.HG 3.69
Dr. M.F.S. Tissier

Telephone +31 15 27 85122
Room 23.HG 2.92
Dr.ir. C. van der Veen

Telephone +31 15 27 84577
Room 23.S2 2.05
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Prof. M. Veljkovic
Telephone +31 15 27 85816

Department Gebouwen en Civieltech Constr
Telephone +31 15 27 85816
Dr.ing. M.Z. Voorendt

Telephone +31 15 27 83340
Room 23.HG 3.76
Ir. P.A. de Vries

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Prof.ir. A.C.W.M. Vrouwenvelder

Department Constructiemechanica
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Department Dynamics of Structures
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Prof.dr.ir. J. Wardenier
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Ir. J.W. Welleman

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Program overview

Code Omschrijving ECTS p1 p2 p3 p4 p5

CIE-SE Track Structural Engineering (SE)

CIE-SE Track Structural Engineering (SE)

CIE-SE Compulsory for all SE areas

Focus of the course is on two subjects:

Topics which will be treated are:

1. Bio-based and bio-adaptive civil engineering materials

1. Application of Ecosystem Functionality in the built environment

In the course 5 main subjects are covered, these are:

1. Sustainability and Ecological Engineering theories and concepts

CIE4110 Timber and Timber Structures 1 4

Welding, calculation of welds

Introduction, developments, properties and applications of hollow sections

Joints in composite steel concrete structures:

Component method for bolted joints

CIE4140 Structural Dynamics 4

Stability of discrete systems with 1 and 2 degrees of freedom

Vibrations of discrete systems with N degrees of freedom (N DOF).

Vibrations of one-dimensional (1D) continuous systems of finite length.

Waves in one-dimensional (1D) continuous systems.

Part 2 - The mechanical behavior of combined systems

- Introduction to parallel and series systems

Part 3 - Fundamentals of matrix structural analysis

The matrix displacement method:

CIE-SE Electives for all SE Areas

Sheets, assignments and software via http:http://icozct.tudelft.nl/TUD_CT/ or CourseBase.

Sheets, assignments and software via http:http://icozct.tudelft.nl/TUD_CT/ or CourseBase.

Theme A: Dynamics of Systems

One written assignment.

Theme B: Introduction to Continuum Mechanics

One written assignment.

This course is for students with a relevant foreign BSc-degree.

Obligatory other materials:

All other courses in the SE programme

CIE-SE Specialisation Structural Mechanics (SE-SM)

CIE-SE Specialisation Structural Mechanics (SE-SM), compulsory

Recommended other materials:

Recommended other materials:

CIE4143 Shell Analysis, Theory and Application 4

Education Method Lectures

CIE-SE Specialisation Structural Mechanics (SE-SM), electives

Topics of the course are:

Software provided by the instructors

CIE-SE Specialisation Concrete Structures (SE-CS)

Obligatory other materials:

Strongly recommended other materials:

Lecture notes, made available on BlackBoard

CD Rom: Calcrete, module on "Concrete as a material"

Part B: Silo's, reservoirs, storage and concrete protective structures

Part C: Seismic design (C1) or Asset Management (C2)

C1: Seismic Design

C2: Asset Management

2. Design of concrete structures subjected to imposed deformations (temperature, shrinkage);

3. Design and execution of storage systems in reinforced and prestressed concrete;

4. Liquid tight design of concrete structures;

6. Fundamentals of a-seismic design of concrete structures;

7. Assetmanagement concepts for concrete structures

Available at the section secretariat Materials and Environment (room 6.29).

Recommended other materials:

Available at the section secretariat Materials and Environment (room 6.29).

CIE5148 Computational Modelling of Structures 4

CIE-SE Specialisation Steel and Timber Construction (SE-STC)