Masters in Building Materials and Diagnostics of Structure
VSB - Technical University of Ostrava
Key Information
Campus location
Ostrava, Czech Republic
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
Masters in Building Materials and Diagnostics of Structure
Graduate of the master study program Civil Engineering - Building Materials and Diagnostics of Structures will acquire the theoretical and practical knowledge in a variety of study activities including excursions, field lessons, realisation of testing methods by modern equipment and also theoretical lessons with participation of practice experts. The characteristic is an individual approach, which corresponds to the conception of final work based on practice requirements and especially the student's interests. The program completion provides students with a general overview about building structures, current and latest building materials, its development and testing, diagnostics and rehabilitation of building structures, as well as environmental issues – building impact on the environment.
Hard skills
- Knowledge of PC basic programs
- Knowledge of construction chemistry
- Knowledge of environmental and waste management legislation (Chemical Substances Act, Waste Act, EIA)
- Knowledge of non-destructive testing
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the VSB-Technical University of Ostrava for more information.
Curriculum
Semester 1
- Finite Element Method
- Project I
- Quality management methods
- Rehabilitation of Structures
- Special construction materials
- Theory of building materials microstructure
Semester 2
- Analytical and diagnostic measurements in the building industry
- Diagnostics, Maintenance and Repair of Roads
- Indoor Environmental Engineering and Building Service-Systems Laboratories
- Investigation Methods in Geotechnical Engineering
- Non-convencional building materials
- Polymers
- Project II
Semester 3
- Diploma thesis
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Excursion
- Wastes and waste materials
Program Outcome
Graduate's knowledge
The graduates of the master study program Civil Engineering - Building Materials and Diagnostics of Structures have systematic expertise knowledge that corresponds to the state of the art in the design, development and application of building materials as well as in the field of technical building investigations, defects and damages of structures and strategies of rehabilitation interventions. Graduates demonstrate in particular the knowledge of technical disciplines relevant to building practice and knowledge of legal regulations in the appropriate width and rate of detail.
Graduate's skills
The graduates of the master study Civil Engineering - Building Materials and Diagnostics of Structures have the necessary skills in terms of using terminology, application of test methods and evaluation of building materials, performance of investigations and proposals for rehabilitation interventions. They know the principles of the branch scientific methods and can use them in practical contexts. They are able to acquire and develop new branch theories and methods including their inclusion in application practice. Graduates have specialized skills in formal and practical processing of the buildings impact on the environment. They can analyse and synthesize problems within the building and production organization in adequate width and rate.
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Career Opportunities
Graduate's employment
Graduates can find employment in management positions of design and production organizations in civil engineering, as construction manager, technologist, construction specialist, technical advisor, employee of management and quality control, employee of state-owned or private testing and research institutes or as a private businessman. The graduate also has the possibility to continue on a doctoral study program either at the university at FAST VŠB-TU Ostrava or at another technical university in the Czech Republic or abroad after master's degree. They can be also accredited as an Authorized Engineer in the field of Building Structures and specialization Testing and Diagnostics of Buildings after fulfilling the requirements set by the Czech Chamber of Authorized Engineers and Techniques in the Constructions.