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Study Guide
2006/2007
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disclaimer
This guide has been compiled with the utmost care by the Faculty.
There are a number of items about which further information will only
become available after this guide has been published. For this reason
the information published in this guide can be subject to change.
Changes, additional information and more detailed course descriptions
are available on Blackboard: blackboard.tudelft.nl and/or on the
SIS website www.tudelft.nl/sis.
table of contents
2 > Disclaimer
3 > Table of contents
5 > Personal details
6 > Preface
7 > Academic calendar 2006/2007
9 > TU Delft – University Facts and Mission
9 > InternationalOffice
10 > Service desk
10 > Blackboard
11 > Schedules
11 > TU Delft Library
12 > Regulations
12 > European Student Union (AEgEE)
12 > TU Delft’s Student Union (VSSD)
14 > Useful web addresses
14 > Addresses
18 > Map of TU Delft
22 > Admission to the Master’s degree course
23 > Exam schedule
23 > Ordering study materials through Nextstore
23 > Study advisor appointments and open consultation
24 > Student Health Care
24 > Studying abroad
25> InternshipOffice
25 > Emergencies
25 > Quality assurance
26 > graduation
28 > Courses for the Structural Engineering specialisation
34 > Courses for the Building Engineering specialisation
40 > Courses for the Hydraulic Engineering specialisation
43 > Courses for the geo-Engineering specialisation
46 > Courses for the Transport & Planning specialisation
50 > Overview of MSc courses 2006-2007
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54 > general information Structural Engineering
55 > general information Building Engineering
56 > general information Hydraulic Engineering
56 > general information Water Management
58 > general information Transport & Planning
59 > general information geo-Engineering
60 > graduation in Technology in Sustainable Development
61 > Project group Education in Sustainable Development (ODO)
62 > Course descriptions
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postal code / city
telephone
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Preface
Considerable attention has been devoted to collecting the information for
this study guide.
A student survey has shown appreciation for the compact format of this
booklet.Becauseofitssize,allsubjectsaredescribedbriefly.Fordetailed
information please check the websites mentioned in this study guide.
Ifyoucannotfindtheinformationyouneed,pleaseemailusat
DienstO&S@tudelft.nl. We will ensure that your e-mail reaches the right
person.
Drs. Ms. E. Touw
Head of Education and Student Affairs
Faculty of Civil Engineering and geosciences
Academic calendar 2006/2007
fall semester
4/9/06 15.00 Aula: opening academic year
4/09 - 20/10 scheduled teaching activities
23/10 - 3/11 no scheduled activities/ examinations/ scheduled
teaching activities
6/11 - 22/12 scheduled teaching activities
27/12 - 5/1/07 Christmas vacation
8/1/07 - 12/1 no scheduled activities
15/1 - 2/2 examinations
spring semester
5/2/07 - 23/3 scheduled teaching activities
26/3 - 5/4 (do) no scheduled activities/ examinations/ scheduled
teaching activities
10/4 (Tue) - 27/4 scheduled teaching activities
6/4 good Friday
9/4 Easter Monday
30/4 - 4/5 no scheduled activities (May vacation)
7/5 - 8/6 scheduled teaching activities
17/5, 18/5 Ascension day
26/5 no scheduled activities
28/5 Whit Sunday
11/6 - 15/6 no scheduled activities
18/6 - 6/7 examinations
20/8 - 31/8 examinations/repeats
Note: examinations are usually called ‘tentamens’ in Dutch. Formally
an ‘examen’ in Dutch is the degree audit taking place at the end of a
programmephasesuchasaPropaedeuse(endoffirstyear),aBachelor
or a Master phase. These ‘examens’ are formalities in the Dutch university
system. There are no end-of-year examinations!
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class hours for delft University of technology
Period time
1. 08.45 – 09.30
2. 09.45 – 10.30
3. 10.45 – 11.30
4. 11.45 – 12.30
5. 13.45 – 14.30
6. 14.45 – 15.30
7. 15.45 – 16.30
8. 16.45 – 17.30
tu delft – university Facts and Mission
Founded in 1862, Delft University of Technology is the oldest, largest, and
most comprehensive university of technology in the Netherlands. With
over 13.000 students and 2100 scientists (including 200 professors), it is
anestablishmentofbothnationalimportanceandsignificantinternational
standing. Renowned for its high standard of education and research, the
University collaborates with other educational establishments and research
institutes, both in the Netherlands and overseas. It also enjoys partner-
ships with governments, branch organisations, numerous consultancies,
the industry, and companies from the small and medium business sectors.
Delft University of Technology has eight faculties offering a host of engineering
programmes, many of them unique in the Netherlands.
Working together with other educational establishments, various research
institutes, international business partners and the industry, TU Delft aims
to provide students with all the necessary tools for a successful career:
an excellent education, relevant, practical experience, and the broadest
possible knowledge base. Detailed information can be obtained from the
website www.tudelft.nl
International Office
ThisofficewillbeyourfirstpointofcontactattheUniversity.TheInterna-
tionalOfficestaffhandlestheapplicationprocedure,financialandhousing
matters,andthedistributionofstudentIDcards.TheInternationalOffice
comprisesthecentralTUDelftStudentRegistrationOffice,whichregisters
you as a student when you are admitted to TU Delft.
The Student Facility Centre publishes a guide to Services, which is available
from Julianalaan 134 or can be obtained by phoning +31 (0)15 27 88012
or emailing sfc@tudelft.nl
TUDelftInternationalOffice
PO Box 5
2600 AA Delft
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The Netherlands
Telephone: +31 (0) 15 27 88012
Fax: +31 (0) 15 27 85690
E-mail: admission@tudelft.nl
Website: www.studyat.tudelft.nl
Visiting address:
Julianalaan 134
2628 BL Delft
The Netherlands
AroundOctober2006theInternationalOfficeandtheStudentFacility
Centre will move to a new location at the Mekelweg.
Postal address:
Jaffalaan 9A
2628 BX Delft
Visitors’ entrance at the Mekelweg
service desk
The Service Desk provides you with your transcripts, timetables and exam
dates, and it posts the exam results. Here you submit forms, you inform
them of recently acquired marks, and a change of address. The Service
Desk tracks student progress, i.e. the number of credits and marks you
obtain and any group work done in a semester and/or academic year.
More information is available on servicepunt.tudelft.nl
The Service Desk is open Monday to Friday, from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Blackboard
Blackboard provides you with the most recent information about your
courses. It is a commercial E-learning medium that serves as a virtual
notice board for announcements, timetables, presentation of programme
materials, practice materials, exercises and solutions as well as interesting
links. You can enter the system using the ‘Preview’ button in the login
screen, but to access all information, you need a personal login ID.
Website: blackboard.tudelft.nl
Request assistance through Blackboard-support@tudelft.nl
schedules
For up-to-date schedules, go to blackboard.tudelft.nl or the campus
website of your faculty.
tu delft library
The TU Delft Library consists of a central branch located behind the Aula and
seven faculty branches in a number of locations. The collection, the excellent
study facilities, the modern PCs and the package of services in each library
are designed to provide you with optimal access to relevant science and
technology literature. On the Library’s website, www.library.tudelft.nl, you
canfindallinformationyouneedifyouwanttovisitalibraryoruseoneof
the services of the TU Delft Library.
Customer Services TU Delft Library:
Telephone: +31 (0)15 27 85678
Fax: +31 (0)15 27 85706
E-mail: library@tudelft.nl
Website: www.library.tudelft.nl
opening times central branch:
Tuition period Examination period Summer holiday
Monday - Thursday 9.00 - 22.00 9.00 - 24.00 9.00 - 17.00
Friday 9.00 - 18.00 9.00 - 22.00 9.00 - 17.00
Saturday - Sunday 10.00 - 18.00 10.00 - 22.00 closed
The opening times of the faculty libraries can be found at www.library.
tudelft.nl under ‘locations’.
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opening times central information desk:
Monday - Thursday 9.00 - 19.00
Friday 9.00 - 17.00
Saturday 10.00 - 13.00
Sunday closed
EveryfirstMondayofthemonth:11.00-19.00
regulations
There are a number of formal regulations for the faculty organization,
the programmes and their execution. These are:
· The Faculty Regulations
· The Teaching and Examination Regulations (‘Onderwijs- en Examen-
reglement’).
· (Per programme) The Execution Regulations of the Education and
Examination Regulations (‘Uitvoeringsregeling’).
· The Rules and guidelines of the Board of Examiners (‘Regels en Richtlijnen
van de Examen Commissie’).
· The Student Charter (‘Studentenstatuut’)
These regulations are published yearly on the web, see the Blackboard
community of the programme involved. In case of doubt, your Director of
Education or your Study Adviser will be glad to inform and advise you.
EUROPEAN STUDENT UNION (AEgEE)
AEgEE is the European students’ association, represented in 271 cities in
40 countries. Over 17,000 member students are actively involved in travel-
ling, participating in fun and pleasure events and conferences on topics
that concern you. There are a lot of possibilities to travel to other places
in Europe, meet new people and make friends everywhere! In every city
there is an independent local association such as AEgEE-Delft.
Check out the website: www.aegee-delft.nl
TU DELFT’S STUDENT UNION (VSSD)
The purpose of the VSSD is to safeguard the interests of all students
studying at Delft University of Technology. The Union mainly focuses on
areas such as education, income, legal status and housing. The VSSD is a
member of the National Student Union (LSVB) and of the ISO (a national
student body). As well as representing the collective interest of students,
the VSSD also provides support and services to individual students by helping
themwithfinancial,housing,studyandotherproblems,andthroughthe
publication and sale of reasonably priced textbooks.
Office:
Leeghwaterstraat 42 (building 45 on map)
Telephone: +31 (0)15 27 82050
Fax: +31 (0)15 27 87585
E-mail: balie@vssd.nl
Website: www.vssd.nl
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 08.30-17.00, Friday 08.30-13.00
Shop:
Leeghwaterstraat 42,
Telephone: +31 (0)15 27 84125
Fax: +31 (0)15 27 81421
E-mail: winkel@vssd.nl
Opening hours: Monday to Friday between 10.30-14.00 and 15.00-17.00
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USEFUL WEB ADDRESSES:
www.tudelft.nl (general information about Delft University, history,
programmes, research, etc.)
www.studyat.tudelft.nl (information about all BSc and MSc programmes
offered by Delft University of Technology, information about the requirements,
how to apply, costs, funding, insurance, housing, medical and pastoral
care, facilities for special needs students etc.)
www.ideeenlijnOS.tudelft.nl (You can post your suggestions and comments
with a view to improving the services provided by O&S on this website. You
can also use this address for complaints, of course.)
www.snc.tudelft.nl (TU Delft Sports & Cultural Centre)
www.dsdelft.nl/centrum (information about Delft)
www.denhaag.org (for activities in the nearby city of Den Haag)
www.uitaandemaas.nl (activities in Rotterdam)
www.amsterdam.nl (activities, news, public transport in and around
Amsterdam)
ADDRESSES:
delft University of technology (tU delft)
Visiting address:
Julianalaan 134
2628 BL Delft
The Netherlands
Postal address:
PO Box 5
2600 AA Delft
The Netherlands
Telephone: +31 (0)15 27 89111
Fax: +31 (0)15 27 86522
E-mail (for questions): voorlichting@tudelft.nl
(For information about the city of Delft, please see www.delft.nl)
education and student affairs
Telephone: +31 (0)15 27 84670
E-mail: OS@tudelft.nl
Website: www.OS.tudelft.nl
- Central Student Administration (CSA)
PO Box 5
2600 AA Delft
Telephone: +31 (0)15 27 84249
E-mail: msc2@tudelft.nl
Website: www.csa.tudelft.nl/
Officehours:8.30-17.00
-InternationalOffice
Julianalaan 134
2628 BL Delft
Telephone: +31 (0)15 27 88012
E-mail: msc2@tudelft.nl
Website: www.studyat.tudelft.nl
- Student Facility Centre (SFC)
Study Advisers:
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 09.00-17.00.
Student Psychologists:
Tuesday and Thursday 11.30-12.30
Julianalaan 134
2628 BL Delft
Telephone: +31 (0)15 27 88012
E-mail: sfc@tudelft.nl
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Around October 2006, education and student Affairs (i.e. CsA,
International Office, Student Facility Centre) will move to a new location
on the Mekelweg.
Postal address:
Jaffalaan �A
262� BX delft
Visitors’ entrance at the Mekelweg
sports & cultural centre
Mekelweg 8-10
2628 CD Delft
Telephone: +31 (0)15 27 82443
E-mail: sportcentrum@tudelft.nl
Website: www.snc.tudelft.nl
Monday to Friday: 08.30-23.30; Saturday and Sunday: 08.30-19.00.
student Health care: sgZ
Surinamestraat 4
2612 EA Delft
To make an appointment, call +31 (0)15 212 1507
Monday to Friday 8.30-12.15
stichting dUWo
(Delft Housing Agency)
Marlotlaan 5
2614 gV Delft
Telephone: +31 (0)15 219 2200
E-mail: info@duwo.nl
Website: www.duwo.nl
Officehours:MondaytoFriday08.30-17.00.
student restaurants in delft
- University main cafeteria, Aula, Mekelweg 5
- SnC Café, Mekelweg 8
- Sint Jansbrug, Oude Delft 50-52
- Koornbeurs, Voldersgracht 1
- Alcuin, Oude Delft 123
- CSR, Oude Delft 9
- De Bolk, Buitenwatersloot 1-3
- Novum, Verwersdijk 102-104
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A Ezelsveldlaan 61 Delft Technology Museum
2 Mijnbouwplein 11 Used by various external parties
3 Mijnbouwstraat 120 Applied Earth Sciences
5 Julianalaan 67 Biotechnology (Kluyver Lab)
6 Poortlandplein 6 Botanic gardens
8 Julianalaan 132-134 TU Delft Student Facility Centre
9 Zuidplantsoen 2 MultiMedia Services (MMS)
10 Zuidplantsoen 6 Student Council
11 Zuidplantsoen 8 Real Estate and Facility Management
12 Julianalaan 136 Delft ChemTech
15 Prins Bernhardlaan 6 Kramers Laboratorium voor Fysische
Technologie
17 i-WEB: Vehicle for Research, Education and Design
19 Mekelweg 3 Stud: student employment agency
20 Mekelweg 5 Aula Congress Centre
21 Prometheusplein 1 TU Delft Central Library
22 Lorentzweg 1 Faculty of Applied Sciences
23 Stevinweg 1 Faculty of Civil Engineering and geosciences
24 Berlageweg 1 Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and
Building Sciences
30 Jaffalaan 9 OTB Research Institute
31 Jaffalaan 5 Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management
32 Landbergstraat 15 Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering
33 Landberghstraat 19 Composites Laboratory INHOLLAND/TU Delft
34 Mekelweg 2 Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials
Engineering
34a Cornelis Drebbelweg 9 Executive Board
35 Cornelis Drebbelweg 5 Examination rooms
36 Mekelweg 4 + 6 Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics
and Computer Science
37 Mekelweg 8 TU Delft Sports Centre
38 Mekelweg 10 TU Delft Cultural Centre
40 Rotterdamseweg 137 Materials Engineering
43 Leeghwaterstraat 36 Cogeneration plant
44 Rotterdamseweg 145 Yes!Delft/Technostarters
45 Leeghwaterstraat 42 VSSD & Low Speed Wind Laboratory
46 Leeghwaterstraat 44 Process and Energy Laboratory (API)
50 Mekelweg 15 Radiation Radionuclides & Reactors (R3) /
Reactor Institute Delft (RID)
61 Kluyverweg 3 Faculty of Aerospace Engineering:
Vliegtuighal
62 Kluyverweg 1 Faculty of Aerospace Engineering
63 Anthony Fokkerweg 1 Faculty of Aerospace Engineering: SIMONA
64 Kluyverweg 2 High Speed Wind Laboratory
65 Kluyverweg 4 + 6 Delft Transport Centre (DTC)
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ADMISSION TO THE MASTER’S DEgREE COURSE
(Course and Examination Regulations Article 5)
1.Allstudentspossessingacertificateclearlyprovingthattheyhavesucces-
sfully completed their Bachelor of Science studies in Civil Engineering
at Delft University of Technology may automatically be admitted to the
Master’s degree course, which consists of the following specialisations:
• Structural Engineering
• Building Engineering
• Hydraulic Engineering
• Water Management
• Transport and Planning
• geo-Engineering
2. Contrary to subsection 1, students who do not yet possess the degree
referred to in subsection 1 have permission to follow subjects of the
course for just one year (internship, multi-disciplinary project, additional
graduation work and graduation work excluded) once they have succes-
sfullycompletedtheBachelor’sfinalproject.
However,ifastudenthasreachedthefinalphaseoftheBachelor’s
degreecoursebutisnotyetallowedtodothefinalproject,he/shemay
take three Master’s degree subjects, excluding the internship, the multi-
disciplinaryproject,theadditionalgraduationworkandthefinalproject.
3. For those students who do not possess the degree mentioned in subsection
1, proof of admission to the course is required by the Board of Examiners.
4. In order to obtain the proof mentioned under article 5.3, the student
must meet or, as the case may be, possess:
a. the general relevant criteria laid down by the Executive Board, laid
down in Section 2 of the Students’ Charter (central part),
b. a degree together with the accompanying marks list proving that
he/shepossessesknowledgewhichisofasufficientlyhighleveland
standardtocompletethechosenspecialisationwithinthespecified
studying period.
5. In order to meet the stipulations outlined in subsection 4, clause b,
knowledge may be lacking in various subjects as long as it does not
exceed the level of 16 credits. The missing subjects should be integrated
into the course instead of the parts referred to in Article 3, subsection 1,
clause c of the Implementation Regulations.
ENROLMENT FOR THE PROPAEDEUSE AND BACHELOR’S DEgREE AUDIT
You must apply for the exam not later than 20 working days before the
resultsmeetingforthefinalMasterofSciencedegreetakesplace.
EXAM SCHEDULE
The exam schedule for the written exams can be found on the TAS website
(www.tas.tudelft.nl).
ORDERINg STUDY MATERIALS THROUgH NEXTSTORE
TU Delft has decided to make it possible for students to order readers
through the Internet. The immediate advantage of this is that you can
order your study materials at any time and from anywhere in the world
andthatthematerialswillbedeliveredtotheaddressspecifiedbyyouas
soon as you have paid the order amount. It is also possible to pick up your
order at the campus.
The ordering site for the readers is on TU Delft’s Blackboard (blackboard.
tudelft.nl). To do this, you will need the NetID and password you received
when you enrolled at TU Delft.
STUDY ADVISOR APPOINTMENTS AND OPEN CONSULTATION
For general information, advice or any help you may make an appointment
with one of the study advisors, Karel Karsen or Pascal de Smidt.
To make the appointment, please contact their secretariat, room 2.81,
tel. +31 (0)15 27 87436. In urgent cases they will be able to put you in
immediate contact with the study advisors.
If you have brief information-related questions you may also attend one of
the open consultation hours.
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Time: Monday to Friday from 12.45 – 13.30
Place: rooms 2.75 and 2.77.1.
You may also send them an email: K.Karsen@tudelft.nl or P.deSmidt@tudelft.nl.
STUDENT HEALTH CARE
The student doctors belong to the Student Health Care organisation (in
Dutch the SgZ). The SgZ is an independent organisation which also offers
students preventive medical care. At the same time the student doctors
also operate as ordinary general practitioners. The SgZ is located in the
SgZ health care centre.
Address:
Surinamestraat 4
2612 EA Delft
To make an appointment, call +31 (0)15 212 1507. The health care centre
also has a physiotherapist and an ordinary doctors’ practice.
Opening times: from 08.30 to 12.15.
You may report to the student doctors for vaccinations, medical check-ups
and medical declarations. The doctors also help and advise students who
have physical or psychological problems that could be detrimental to their
studying activities.
STUDYINg ABROAD
Within the Civil Engineering department it is quite easy to arrange to
complete a part of your studies abroad. Various cooperative arrangements
already exist with various other European universities, all of which make
international exchange simpler. (Unfortunately this is not open to foreign
MSc students because of visa problems.)
For addresses in the various countries go to the www.tudelft.nl/buitenland
site. For further information and the manual “Studeren in het buitenland
CivieleTechniek”pleasecontacttheInternationalOfficeatCiTG,room
2.73, tel. +31 (0)15 27 81174/84800.
INTERNSHIP OFFICE
TheInternshipOfficecaninformandsupportyouonallmattersconcerning
an internship. For general information, registration (through a written
form, not via Blackboard) or to obtain the course manual, please come to
the desk in room 2.73 (open every working day from 8.30 till 17.00 except
Wednesday), where Maaike Kraeger-Holland will be glad to assist you
(tel. +31 (0)15 27 81174). She can also make an appointment for you
with the Internship Coordinator, Peter van Eck, should you wish to discuss
your internship wishes or plans.
EMERgENCIES
You may have a problem reaching the venue where you are due to sit
anexamination.Youmightbeconfrontedwithunexpectedtrafficjams,a
railway power cut or something else entirely beyond your control, causing
you to be late or to have to miss the exam altogether.
In such cases it is always wise, if possible, to contact one of the study
advisers directly, Karel Karsen (tel. +31 (0)15 27 83337) or Pascal de
Smidt (tel. +31 (0)15 27 81068).
They will then contact the individuals responsible for the examination
immediatelyandeveryendeavourwillbemadetofindasuitablesolution.
Bear in mind that such steps can only be taken in the event of real emer-
gencies and that the perfect solution cannot always be found.
Students who arrive late for the examination because of travel delays are
obliged to report immediately to the invigilator. He or she will then decide
on the best plan of action.
Obviously the ruling outlined above only applies to students who have
registered in time for examinations through the usual channels and
according to the usual procedures.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
The student’s opinion is important in determining the quality of the edu-
cation.Thisfeedbackallowsbottleneckstobeidentified.Forthisreasona
quarterly course evaluation is held with the director of studies, the quality
26 Civil engineering MsC 27 study guide 2006/2007
assurance employee and the student societies.
The course evaluations are intended to improve the quality of the education,
so that there are both positive and negative matters. Measures to improve
the course are laid down if necessary. All this is published on Blackboard.
The summary of the course evaluations is produced on the basis of:
• course evaluation with the director of studies, the quality assurance
employee and any disputes
• reaction of the teacher
• report of the Sensor survey
The student societies play an important role in these evaluations. They
often contribute information which plays an underlying role in the surveys.
gRADUATION
Beforeyoustartyourfinalproject,gototheServiceDesk(oppositePSon
thefirstfloor)tocompletethe‘RequestforGraduationCommencement’
form. A check will be made on whether you meet the requirements, and if
that is the case, after approximately a week the ‘Authorisation to Take Your
Degree’ will be ready for you.
You then present this authorisation to the graduation coordinator to discuss
your examination programme and to complete a graduation card. The
graduation co-ordinator will ensure that this card is processed. So:
1. Complete the ‘Request for graduation Commencement’ form at the
Service Point.
2. Take the ‘Authorisation to Take Your Degree’ form to your graduation
coordinator.
3. Complete your graduation card with him or her.
4. The graduation coordinator sends the card for processing and checking
to the Shared Service Centre.
And later, when you are ready:
5. Register on time for the MSc examination (use the form available from
the Service Desk or download it from the Internet).
6.Shouldyoufindyouhaveatimeproblem:donotforgettowithdraw
(use the form available from the Service Desk or download it from the
Internet).
When embarking on the graduation programme it is also important to observe
what is laid down in the Board of Examiners’ Rules and Regulations:
Article 17: the graduation work
Article 18: composition of the examination committee
Article 19: the examination committee’s approach.
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Overview of MSc courses 2006-2007
course code course name
AE3-WO1 Introduction to Wind Energy
AES1640 Environmental geotechnics
AR0530 Smart en bioclimatic design
AR0620 Environmental Building Analysis
AR1Am040 ArchitecturalReflections
AR1RO50 Real Estate Economics, Finance and Planning
EPA1321 Continuous Systems Modelling
CT4010 Economics
CT4030 MethodologyforscientificResearch
CT4040 Internship
CT4061 Multidisciplinary project
CT4100 Materials and Ecological Engineering
CT4110 Timber Structures 1
CT4121 Steel Structures 3
CT4125 Steel Case
CT4130 Probabilistic Design
CT4140 Dynamics of Structures
CT4145 Dynamics, Slender Structures and an Introduction to Continuum Mechanics
CT4150 Plastic Analysis of Structures
CT4160 Prestressed concrete
CT4170 Construction Technology of Concrete Structures
CT4180 Plate Analysis, Theory and Application
CT4201 Architecture and building engineering
CT4211 Facades
CT4221 Advanced Building Physics
CT4251 Management in building industry
CT4260 Building Informatics
CT4270 Knowledge Management in Building Processes
CT4281 Building structures 2
CT4300 Introduction to Coastal Engineering
CT4310 Bed, Bank and Shoreline Protection
CT4320 Short waves
CT4330 Ports and Waterways 1
CT4340 Computationalmodellingofflowandtransport
CT4350 Numerical soil mechanics
CT4353 Continuum Mechanics
CT4360 Material models for soil and rock
CT4380 Numerical modelling of geotechnical problems
CT4390 geo risk management
CT4400 Water Quality Modelling
CT4410 Irrigation and drainage
CT4420 geohydrology 1
CT4431 Hydrologic models
CT4440 Hydrological measurements
CT4450 Integrated Water Management
CT4460 Poldersandfloodcontrol
CT4471 Drinking water treatment 1
CT4481 Wastewater treatment 1
CT4490 Sewerage 1
CT4701 Infrastructure planning
CT4740 Plan and project evaluation
CT4780 Underground Space Technology, special topics
CT4801 Transportation and Spatial Modelling
CT4811 Design and Control of Public Transport Systems
CT4821 Trafficflowtheoryandsimulation
CT4822 DynamictrafficmanagementI:trafficcontrol
CT4830 Laboratory experiments
CT4831 Data collection and analysis
CT4850 Road paving materials
CT4860 Structural Pavement Design
CT4870 Structural design of railway structures
CT5050 Addition MSc thesis
CT5060 MSc Thesis
CT5100 Repair and maintenance of construction materials
CT5102 Capita Selecta Materials Science
CT5110 Concrete - science and technology
CT5122 Capita Selecta steel and aluminium structures
CT5123 Introduction to the Finite Element Method
CT5124 Timber structures 2
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CT5125 Steel bridges
CT5126 Fatigue
CT5127 Concrete Bridges
CT5128 Fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) structures
CT5129 Concrete, Steel and Timber in Coastal & River Engineering Structures
CT5130 Capita selecta concrete structures
CT5131 Fire Safety Design
CT5141 Theory of Elasticity
CT5142 Computational methods in non-linear mechanic
CT5143 Shell Analysis, Theory and Application
CT5144 Stability of Structures
CT5145 Random vibrations
CT5146Micromechanics and computational modelling of building materials
CT5201 Buildingcomponentandmaterialspecification
CT5211 High-rise buildings
CT5220 Conservation of structural heritage
CT5230 Technical building services
CT5241 Applied building physics
CT5251 Structural Design, special structures
CT5260 Collaborative Design & Engineering
CT5300 Dredging technology
CT5301 Consolidation theory
CT5302 Stratifiedflows
CT5303 Coastal inlets and tidal basins
CT5304 Waterpower Engineering
CT5305 Bored and immersed tunnelling
CT5306 Ports and Waterways 2
CT5307 Coastal zone management
CT5308 Breakwaters and Closure Dams
CT5309 Coastal Morphology and Coastal Protection
CT5310 Probabilistic design in hydraulic engineering
CT5311 River Dynamics
CT5312 Turbulence in hydraulics
CT5313 Hydraulic structures 2
CT5314 Flood Defences
CT5315 Computational hydraulics
CT5316 Wind waves
CT5317 Physical Oceanography
CT5318 Fieldwork Hydraulic Engineering
CT5320 Site characterisation, testing and physical model
CT5330 Foundation and construction
CT5340 Soil dynamics
CT5350 Design and construction by geo-synthetics in civil and marine engineering
CT5401 Spatial tools in water resources management
CT5420 Public hygiene and epidemiology
CT5440 geohydrology 2
CT5450 Hydrology of Catchments, Rivers and Deltas
CT5460 Ecology in water management
CT5471 Hydrologicalandecologicalfieldworkinriversystems
CT5490 Operational Water Management
CT5500 Water law and organisation
CT5510 Water management in urban areas
CT5520 Drinking water treatment 2
CT5531 Wastewater treatment 2
CT5540 Sewerage 2
CT5550 Pumping stations and transport pipelines
CT5560 Civil Engineering in Developing Countries
CT5570 Bio-geo-morphology
CT5720 Environmental impact assessment
CT5721 Environmental impact assessment (condensed version)
CT5730 Spatial and Transport Economics
CT5740 Trenchless Technologies
CT5750 Planning: policy, methods and institutions
CT5760 Construction and infrastructure law
CT5802 Advanced transport modelling and network design
CT5803 Railtrafficmanagementanddelaypropagation
CT5804 DynamicTrafficManagementII:IntelligentTransportServices
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CT5820 Sociology and psychology in transport
CT5850 Road construction
CT5871 Capita selecta railway and road structures
CT5910 Functional design in Civil Engineering
CT5940 Civil engineering informatics exercise
CT5970 Special subjects: graphic data analysis
CT5981 Forms of collaboration in civil engineering
OE4624 Offshore Soil Mechanics
SPM4110 Designing multi-actor systems
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general information structural engineering
Structural mechanics, materials science and structures play a very impor-
tant role in educating civil engineers. In combination with materials science
of concrete, steel, wood and composite materials, structural mechanics
is applied for the design, construction and maintenance of structures,
ranging from typical hydraulic engineering structures and bridges to tall
buildings and roads and railways.
Structural Engineering has seven focus areas: Structural Mechanics, Mate-
rials Science, Concrete Structures, Steel and Wood Structures, Structural
Design, Road and Railway Engineering, and Hydraulic Engineering Struc-
tures. Depending on the student’s interest, the thesis project can focus on
functional or structural design, or on the construction or maintenance of a
structure. However, the thesis project can also be devoted to theoretical or
experimental research.
In the thesis project a subject can be studied in a broad perspective.
Aspecialisedproject,focusingonaveryspecifictopic,isalsopossible
however. MSc graduates in Structural Engineering are employed in a
wide variety of functions (structural design, construction, maintenance,
research) in different organisations such as public authorities, consultancy
firms,contractorsandresearchgroups.
Further information:
ir. L.J.M. Houben
Structural Engineering Coordinator
Stevin II
Room 2.27
Tel: +31 (0)15 27 84917
general information Building engineering
This specialisation is primarily concerned with technological and physical
aspects of buildings. The appreciation of buildings depends not only on
their architecture, but also on the quality of their functioning, the building
physics and building technology. Emphasis is on solving building engineering
problemsandthisdemandsprecisescientificknowledge.Toobtainthe
required insight and skills to tackle these problems, students must have
acquired substantial knowledge of utility aspects of building, building physics,
materialsscience,structuraldesign,buildingservicesandfinishingworks.
The Building Engineering specialisation offers four focus areas:
• Building Physics
• Building Technology
• Structural Design
• Design & Construction Processes
Further information:
ir. A. te Boveldt
Building Engineering Coordinator
Stevin II
Room 1.57
E-mail: a.teboveldt@tudelft.nl
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general information Hydraulic engineering
The Hydraulic Engineering MSc specialisation offers two focus areas:
• Hydraulic Engineering and Environmental Fluid Mechanics, including
Coastal Engineering (coastal morphology, coastal inlets, methods of
coastal protection, design of breakwaters, dredging technology), River
Engineering(flowinrivers,sedimenttransport,rivermorphology),Ports
and Waterways (ports, waterways, simulation techniques of logistic
aspects of ports, terminals and locks), Environmental Fluid Mechanics
(freesurfaceflowsandrelatedtransportprocesses,turbulence,density
currents,surface-wavesandfluid-structureinteractions);
• Hydraulic Structures (all more or less rigid structures as water locks,
weirs, piers, storm surge barriers and quay walls, the design of sub-soil
infrastructure like immersed or bored tunnels and underground spaces;
probabilistic design methods play an important role in e.g. the design of
seadefences,butareimpliednowadaysinallfieldsofhydraulicenginee-
ring).
Further information:
Dr.ir. P.J. Visser
Hydraulic Engineering Coordinator
Room 3.96
Tel: +31 (0)15 27 88005
The Hydraulic Engineering study guide is available on Blackboard (Master
Hydraulic Engineering) and from the Waterbouw society, room 3.72, tel.
+31(0)152785437andfromthesecretary’soffice,room3.91,tel.+31
(0)15 27 83345.
general information Water management
Water is essential to humans and nature, but it can also present a threat.
Rivers, for instance, provide drinking water and water for irrigation but
mayalsocausedevastatingfloods.WaterManagementisconcernedwith
understandingwaterflows–surfacewaterflowsandgroundwaterflows
–suchastheyoccurnaturally,andwithregulatingtheseflowsforsocietal
purposes. Water managers are concerned with practically relevant issues
suchasfloodanddroughtpredictions,drinkingwatersupply,sewerage
and wastewater treatment, water quality control in lakes and streams, and
operational control of water in rural and urban areas.
Water Management plays a dominant role in:
• Environment (the quantity and quality of surface water and groundwater)
• Urban and rural development (irrigation and drainage)
• Design of infrastructure for drinking water supply, sewerage, and was-
tewater treatment, with particular emphasis on the protection of both
public health and environment
Within Water Management, there are focus areas:
• Sanitary Engineering: design, build and operate installations and infra-
structure for drinking water supply, sewerage and wastewater treatment.
•Hydrology:descriptionandquantificationofwatersystemsinthenatural
hydrologic cycle and the effect of human on these natural systems.
• Water Resources Management: design, build and operate water management
systems and accompanying management organisations.
Modelling,laboratorywork,fieldwork,andpilotplanttestingplayanim-
portant role in each focus area. As a consequence, there is an active invol-
vement of Master’s students in the research projects of the department.
Further information:
Dr. ir. J. de Koning
Water Management Coordinator
Room 4.61
Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85274
E-mail: j.dekoning@tudelft.nl
Water Management Society
Room 4.74
Tel: +31 (0)15 27 84284
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Secretary’soffices
Sanitary Engineering:
Room 4.55
Tel: +31 (0)15 27 83347
Hydrology and Water Resources Management:
Room 4.75
Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85080 / 81646
general information transport & Planning
The lecturers of the department of Transport & Planning teach general and
introductory courses in the Transport specialisation of the Bachelor’s pro-
gramme of Civil Engineering, and are responsible for the MSc specialisation
in Transport & Planning. This MSc specialisation deals with topics such as
the modelling of spatial developments, activities and trips in networks,
theanalysisoftrafficflowsonroadsandintersections,theapplicationof
informaticsandcommunicationtechnologyfortransportandtrafficma-
nagement, the design and control of public transport systems and the eva-
luationoftheeffectsoftrafficoneconomy,roadusers,andenvironment.
Through elective courses students can choose their own emphasis in this
field,e.g.focusoninfrastructureplanningortrafficengineering.
GraduatesinTransport&Planningfindjobsatthegovernment(Transport
Ministry, Rijkswaterstaat, provincial and municipal transport and spatial de-
partments), public transport companies, research institutes, and consulting
firms.Theyareplanners,designers,researchers,consultants,and,after
some years of experience, managers.
Further information:
ir. P.B.L. Wiggenraad
Transport & Planning Coordinator
Room 4.05
Tel: +31 (0)15 27 84916
E-mail: p.wiggenraad@tudelft.nl
Website: www.transport.citg.tudelft.nl
general information geo-engineering
The soil and subsoil, on and in which people live and work, is the basis
for keeping the land safe, convenient and accessible. Building structures,
bridges or quays cannot function well without good foundations. Without
knowledge of soil behaviour the Civil Engineer could not bore a tunnel or
design a building pit well. Properly functioning roads and dikes, construc-
tedwithsoilonsoil,wouldalsonotbepossiblewithoutspecificknowledge
ofthesubsoil.Neitherisamoreintensifieduseofthesubstratumpossible
without modern, hybrid construction techniques, in which safety plays an
important role. In short, without soil and subsoil there would be no land.
geo-Engineering is involved in all building practices. It is thus one of the
basicfieldswithinCivilEngineering.
Within the geo-Engineering specialisation there are the following focus
areas:
• geo Mechanics (gM);
• geoTechnical Engineering (gTE);
• Underground Space Technology (UST);
• geo Environmental Engineering (gEE) [under construction, not available];
• Engineering geology (Eg);
The geo-Engineering section which handles the geo-Engineering speci-
alisation is part of the geotechnology department and is involved in the
Master’s in Civil Engineering and Applied Earth Sciences. While students
focusing on Engineering geology obtain the Master’s degree in Applied
Earth Sciences, those choosing one of the other four focus areas obtain
the degree in Civil Engineering.
It is thus a focused choice which determines which type of Master’s degree
the student will ultimately acquire.
BecausetheentirespanoftheGeo-Engineeringgraduationfieldcanbe
classifiedintotwofields,CivilEngineeringandAppliedEarthScience,two
MSccoordinatorsareappointedforthesetwosub-fields.Thesecoordina-
tors consider the programme and supervision of the graduating student
intheirsub-fieldinmoredetail.Theadministrationandorganisationofall
graduating students in Applied Earth Science is in the hands of
60 Civil engineering MsC 6� study guide 2006/2007
Dr . D. Ngan-Tillard (St. I, room 1.35, tel. +31 (0)15 27 83325),
while J.P. Oostveen takes care of the Civil Engineering students
(St. I, room 1.19, tel. +31 (0)15 27 85423).
graduation in technology in sustainable development
In addition to a Masters degree, TU Delft students can acquire an annotation
onTechnologyinSustainableDevelopment.Threetaskshavetobefulfilled
to be eligible for this annotation:
• Participation in a two-week course on recent developments in SD and the
so-called Sustainable Technological Development method;
• Passing SD courses for 11 credits chosen from two clusters;
• Finishing a graduation project related to SD (45-60 credits). The ’refe-
rent‘ advises a student on the content of their work on SD.
This programme broadens and deepens knowledge and skills needed to
contribute effectively to sustainable technological development. Depth is
guaranteed by the thesis project which must be directed towards sustaina-
bility. For each engineering programme, a so-called SD-referent determines
before and afterwards whether Sustainable Development has been suf-
ficientlyelaboratedintheresearchquestionaswellasinthefinalthesis.
Broadening of knowledge is achieved by the Technology in Sustainable
Development course (wm0922TU) and a number of electives. WM0922
consists of 2 full weeks (one week boat trip) plus self-study, and is offered
twice a year (English in the autumn and Dutch in the spring).
electives
The student must get at least 11 credits from courses oriented towards SD.
These courses are divided into 2 clusters:
A. Design, Analysis, Tools
B. Organisation, Policy and Society
For a full list of electives: www.odo.tudelft.nl.
Project group education in sustainable development (odo)
The project group Education in Sustainable Development supports all
departments in their efforts to integrate Sustainable Development in their
degree programmes. It is hosted at the Faculty of Technology, Policy and
Management.
Further information:
Website: www.odo.tudelft.nl
ir. C.F. Rammelt
Tel: +31 (0)15 27 88440
E-mail: C.F.Rammelt@tudelft.nl
For civil engineering:
Dr ir. A. Fraaij
Tel: +31 (0)15 27 84974
E-mail: a.fraaij@tudelft.nl
ir. M. Ertsen
Tel: +31 (0)15 27 87423
E-mail: m.w.ertsen@tudelft.nl
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Course descriptions
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CT4040 Internship
CT4061 Multidisciplinary project
CT5050 Additional MSc thesis
CT5060 MSc Thesis
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AE3-W02 Introdcution to wind energy
CT3110 Analysis of Slender Structures
CT3121 Steel Structures 2
CT3150 Concrete Structures 2
CT4010 Economics
CT4030 MethodologyforscientificResearch
CT4100 Materials and Ecological Engineering
CT4110 Timber Structures 1
CT4121 Steel Structures 3
CT4125 Steel Case
CT4130 Probabilistic Design
CT4140 Dynamics of Structures
CT4145 Dynamics, Slender Struct. and intr. cont. mech.
CT4150 Plastic Analysis of Structures
CT4160 Prestressed concrete
CT4170 Construction Technology of Concrete Structures
CT4180 Plate Analysis, Theory and Application
CT4281 Building structures 2
CT4300 Introduction to Coastal Engineering
CT4320 Short Waves
CT4830 Laboratory experiments
CT4850 Road paving materials
CT4860 Structural Pavement Design
CT4870 Structural design of railway structures
CT5100 Repair and maintenance of construction materials
CT5102 Capita Selecta Materials Science
CT5110 Concrete - science and technology
CT5122 Capita Selecta steel and aluminum structures
CT5123 Introduction to the Finite Element Method
CT5124 Timber structures 2
CT5125 Steel bridges
CT5126 Fatigue
CT5127 Concrete Bridges
CT5128 Fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) structures
CT5129 Concrete, Steel and Timber in Coastal & River Engineering
Structures
CT5130 Capita selecta concrete structures
CT5131 Fire Safety Design
CT5142 Computational Methods in Non-linear Solid Mechanics
CT5143 Shell Analysis, Theory and Application
CT5144 Stability of Structures
CT5145 Random vibrations
CT5146 Micromechanics and computational modelling of building
materials
CT5560 Civil Engineering in Developing Countries
CT5850 Road construction
CT5871 Capita selecta railway and road structures
WM0312CT Philosophy, technology assessment and ethics for CT
msc ce, structural engineering, structural design
AR1Am040 ArchitecturalReflections
CT3110 Analysis of Slender Structures
CT4110 Timber Structures 1
CT4121 Steel Structures 3
CT4125 Steel Case
CT4140 Dynamics of Structures
CT4160 Prestressed concrete
CT4180 Plate Analysis, Theory and Application
CT4201 Architecture and building engineering
CT4211 Facades
6� Civil engineering MsC 6� study guide 2006/2007
CT4221 Advanced Building Physics
CT4251 Management in building industry
CT4281 Building structures 2
CT5124 Timber structures 2
CT5131 Fire Safety Design
CT5201 Buildingcomponentandmaterialspecification
CT5220 Conservation of the structural heritage
CT5230 Technical building services
CT5251 Structural design, special structures
WM0312CT Philosophy, technology assessment and ethics for CT
msc ce, structural engineering, structural mechanics
CT3110 Analysis of Slender Structures
CT3121 Steel Structures 2
CT3150 Concrete Structures 2
CT4100 Materials and Ecological Engineering
CT4110 Timber Structures 1
CT4121 Steel Structures 3
CT4130 Probabilistic Design
CT4140 Dynamics of Structures
CT4150 Plastic Analysis of Structures
CT4160 Prestressed concrete
CT4180 Plate Analysis, Theory and Application
CT5100 Repair and maintenance of construction materials
CT5123 Introduction to the Finite Element Method
CT5141 Theory of Elasticity
WM0312CT Philosophy, technology assessment and ethics for CT
msc ce, structural engineering, concrete structures
CT3110 Analysis of Slender Structures
CT3121 Steel Structures 2
CT3150 Concrete Structures 2
CT4100 Materials and Ecological Engineering
CT4110 Timber Structures 1
CT4121 Steel Structures 3
CT4125 Steel Case
CT4140 Dynamics of Structures
CT4160 Prestressed concrete
CT4170 Construction Technology of Concrete Structures
CT4180 Plate Analysis, Theory and Application
CT4281 Building structures 2
CT5100 Repair and maintenance of construction materials
CT5110 Concrete - science and technology
CT5123 Introduction to the Finite Element Method
CT5127 Concrete Bridges
CT5130 Capita selecta concrete structures
WM0312CT Philosophy, technology assessment and ethics for CT
msc ce, structural engineering, steel and timber construction
CT3110 Analysis of Slender Structures
CT3121 Steel Structures 2
CT4100 Materials and Ecological Engineering
CT4110 Timber Structures 1
CT4121 Steel Structures 3
CT4125 Steel Case
CT4140 Dynamics of Structures
CT4150 Plastic Analysis of Structures
CT4160 Prestressed concrete
CT4180 Plate Analysis, Theory and Application
CT4281 Building structures 2
CT5100 Repair and maintenance of construction materials
CT5123 Introduction to the Finite Element Method
CT5124 Timber structures 2
CT5125 Steel bridges
CT5126 Fatigue
WM0312CT Philosophy, technology assessment and ethics for CT
msc ce, structural engineering, materials science
CT3110 Analysis of Slender Structures
CT3121 Steel Structures 2
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CT3150 Concrete Structures 2
CT4030 MethodologyforscientificResearch
CT4100 Materials and Ecological Engineering
CT4110 Timber Structures 1
CT4121 Steel Structures 3
CT4140 Dynamics of Structures
CT4160 Prestressed concrete
CT4170 Construction Technology of Concrete Structures
CT4180 Plate Analysis, Theory and Application
CT4850 Road paving materials
CT5100 Repair and maintenance of construction materials
CT5102 Capita Selecta Materials Science
CT5110 Concrete - science and technology
CT5123 Introduction to the Finite Element Method
CT5124 Timber structures 2
CT5127 Concrete Bridges
WM0312CT Philosophy, technology assessment and ethics for CT
msc ce, structural engineering, road and railway engineering
CT3110 Analysis of Slender Structures
CT3121 Steel Structures 2
CT4100 Materials and Ecological Engineering
CT4110 Timber Structures 1
CT4121 Steel Structures 3
CT4140 Dynamics of Structures
CT4160 Prestressed concrete
CT4180 Plate Analysis, Theory and Application
CT4830 Laboratory experiments
CT4850 Road paving materials
CT4860 Structural Pavement Design
CT4870 Structural design of railway structures
CT5850 Road construction
CT5871 Capita selecta railway and road structures
WM0312CT Philosophy, technology assessment and ethics for CT
msc ce, structural engineering, Hydraulic structures
CT3150 Concrete Structures 2
CT3310 Openchannelflow
CT3330 Hydraulic Engineering
CT4121 Steel Structures 3
CT4130 Probabilistic Design
CT4140 Dynamics of Structures
CT4160 Prestressed concrete
CT4300 Introduction to Coastal Engineering
CT4320 Short Waves
CT5129 Concrete, Steel and Timber in Coastal & River Engineering
Structures
WM0312CT Philosophy, technology assessment and ethics for CT
msc ce, Building engineering
code course title
AR0530 Smart en bioclimatic design
AR0760 Instrumentale integrale gebiedsontwikkeling
AR1Am040 ArchitecturalReflections
AR1R050 Real Estate Economics, Finance and Planning
CT3109 Structural Mechanics 4
CT3110 Analysis of Slender Structures
CT3121 Steel Structures 2
CT3150 Concrete Structures 2
CT4030 MethodologyforscientificResearch
CT4110 Timber Structures 1
CT4121 Steel Structures 3
CT4125 Steel Case
CT4130 Probabilistic Design
CT4140 Dynamics of Structures
CT4160 Prestressed concrete
CT4170 Construction Technology of Concrete Structures
CT4180 Plate Analysis, Theory and Application
CT4201 Architecture and building engineering
CT4211 Facades
6� Civil engineering MsC 6� study guide 2006/2007
CT4221 Advanced Building Physics
CT4251 Management in building industry
CT4260 Building Informatics
CT4270 Knowledge Management in Building Processes
CT4281 Building structures 2
CT4740 Plan and project evaluation
CT5100 Repair and maintenance of construction materials
CT5102 Capita Selecta Materials Science
CT5124 Timber structures 2
CT5128 Fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) structures
CT5131 Fire Safety Design
CT5201 Buildingcomponentandmaterialspecification
CT5211 High-rise buildings
CT5220 Conservation of the structural heritage
CT5230 Technical building services
CT5241 Applied building physics
CT5251 Structural design, special structures
CT5260 Collaborative Design & Engineering
CT5760 Construction and infrastructure law
CT5910 Functional design in Civil Engineering
CT5940 Civil engineering informatics exercise
CT5970 Special subjects: graphic data analysis
CT5981 Forms of collaboration in civil engineering
EPA1321 Continuous systems modelling
SPM4110 Designing multi-actor systems
SPM9421 Risk management
WM0312CT Philosophy, technology assessment and ethics for CT
msc ce, Building engineering, Building Physics
AR0530 Smart en bioclimatic design
CT4030 MethodologyforscientificResearch
CT4130 Probabilistic Design
CT4201 Architecture and building engineering
CT4211 Facades
CT4221 Advanced Building Physics
CT4251 Management in building industry
CT4270 Knowledge Management in Building Processes
CT4281 Building structures 2
CT5201 Buildingcomponentandmaterialspecification
CT5230 Technical building services
CT5241 Applied building physics
CT5940 Civil engineering informatics exercise
EPA1321 Continuous systems modelling
WM0312CT Philosophy, technology assessment and ethics for CT
msc ce, Building engineering, Building technology
CT3110 Analysis of Slender Structures
CT3121 Steel Structures 2
CT3150 Concrete Structures 2
CT3980 Preparation and execution of works in construction
CT4030 MethodologyforscientificResearch
CT4110 Timber Structures 1
CT4130 Probabilistic Design
CT4170 Construction Technology of Concrete Structures
CT4201 Architecture and building engineering
CT4211 Facades
CT4221 Advanced Building Physics
CT4251 Management in building industry
CT4281 Building structures 2
CT5100 Repair and maintenance of construction materials
CT5102 Capita Selecta Materials Science
CT5128 Fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) structures
CT5131 Fire Safety Design
CT5201 Buildingcomponentandmaterialspecification
CT5220 Conservation of the structural heritage
CT5230 Technical building services
CT5241 Applied building physics
CT5251 Structural design, special structures
WM0312CT Philosophy, technology assessment and ethics for CT
70 Civil engineering MsC 7� study guide 2006/2007
msc ce, Building engineering, structural design
AR1Am040 ArchitecturalReflections
CT3110 Analysis of Slender Structures
CT4110 Timber Structures 1
CT4121 Steel Structures 3
CT4125 Steel Case
CT4140 Dynamics of Structures
CT4160 Prestressed concrete
CT4180 Plate Analysis, Theory and Application
CT4201 Architecture and building engineering
CT4211 Facades
CT4221 Advanced Building Physics
CT4251 Management in building industry
CT4281 Building structures 2
CT5124 Timber structures 2
CT5131 Fire Safety Design
CT5201 Buildingcomponentandmaterialspecification
CT5220 Conservation of the structural heritage
CT5230 Technical building services
CT5251 Structural design, special structures
WM0312CT Philosophy, technology assessment and ethics for CT
msc ce, Building engineering, design and construction Processes
AR0760 Instrumentale integrale gebiedsontwikkeling
AR1R050 Real Estate Economics, Finance and Planning
CT4130 Probabilistic Design
CT4201 Architecture and building engineering
CT4211 Facades
CT4221 Advanced Building Physics
CT4251 Management in building industry
CT4260 Building Informatics
CT4270 Knowledge Management in Building Processes
CT4281 Building structures 2
CT4740 Plan and project evaluation
CT5260 Collaborative Design & Engineering
CT5760 Construction and infrastructure law
CT5910 Functional design in Civil Engineering
CT5981 Forms of collaboration in civil engineering
EPA1321 Continuous systems modelling
SPM4110 Designing multi-actor systems
SPM9421 Risk management
WM0312CT Philosophy, technology assessment and ethics for CT
msc ce, Hydraulic engineering
code course title
CT3110 Analysis of Slender Structures
CT3121 Steel Structures 2
CT3150 Concrete Structures 2
CT3330 Hydraulic Engineering
CT3340 River Engineering
CT4130 Probabilistic Design
CT4140 Dynamics of Structures
CT4160 Prestressed concrete
CT4170 Construction Technology of Concrete Structures
CT4180 Plate Analysis, Theory and Application
CT4300 Introduction to Coastal Engineering
CT4310 Bed, Bank and Shoreline Protection
CT4320 Short Waves
CT4330 Ports and Waterways 1
CT4340 Computationalmodellingofflowandtransport
CT4350 Numerical soil mechanics
CT4353 Continuum Mechanics
CT4360 Material models for soil and rock
CT4740 Plan and project evaluation
CT5129 Concrete, Steel and Timber in Coastal & River Engineering
Structures
CT5300 Dredging technology
CT5301 Consolidation theory
CT5302 Stratifiedflows
CT5303 Coastal inlets and tidal basins
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CT5304 Waterpower Engineering
CT5305 Bored and immersed tunnels
CT5306 Ports and Waterways 2
CT5307 Coastal zone management
CT5308 Breakwaters and Closure Dams
CT5309 Coastal Morphology and Coastal Protection
CT5310 Probabilistic design in hydraulic engineering
CT5311 River Dynamics
CT5312 Turbulence in hydraulics
CT5313 Hydraulic structures 2
CT5314 Flood Defences
CT5315 Computational hydraulics
CT5316 Wind waves
CT5317 Physical Oceanography
CT5318 Fieldwork Hydraulic Engineering
CT5330 Foundation and construction
CT5340 Soil dynamics
OE4624 Offshore soil mechanics
WM0312CT Philosophy, technology assessment and ethics for CT
msc ce, Hydraulic engineering, Hydraulic engineering and
environmental fluid mechanics
CT3110 Analysis of Slender Structures
CT3121 Steel Structures 2
CT3150 Concrete Structures 2
CT3330 Hydraulic Engineering
CT3340 River Engineering
CT4130 Probabilistic Design
CT4170 Construction Technology of Concrete Structures
CT4180 Plate Analysis, Theory and Application
CT4300 Introduction to Coastal Engineering
CT4310 Bed, Bank and Shoreline Protection
CT4320 Short Waves
CT4330 Ports and Waterways 1
CT4340 Computationalmodellingofflowandtransport
CT4740 Plan and project evaluation
CT5129 Concrete, Steel and Timber in Coastal & River Engineering
Structures
CT5300 Dredging technology
CT5301 Consolidation theory
CT5302 Stratifiedflows
CT5303 Coastal inlets and tidal basins
CT5304 Waterpower Engineering
CT5305 Bored and immersed tunnels
CT5306 Ports and Waterways 2
CT5307 Coastal zone management
CT5308 Breakwaters and Closure Dams
CT5309 Coastal Morphology and Coastal Protection
CT5310 Probabilistic design in hydraulic engineering
CT5311 River Dynamics
CT5312 Turbulence in hydraulics
CT5313 Hydraulic structures 2
CT5314 Flood Defences
CT5315 Computational hydraulics
CT5316 Wind waves
CT5317 Physical Oceanography
CT5318 Fieldwork Hydraulic Engineering
CT5330 Foundation and construction
CT5340 Soil dynamics
OE4624 Offshore soil mechanics
WM0312CT Philosophy, technology assessment and ethics for CT
msc ce, Hydraulic engineering, Hydraulic structures
CT3110 Analysis of Slender Structures
CT3121 Steel Structures 2
CT3150 Concrete Structures 2
CT3330 Hydraulic Engineering
CT3340 River Engineering
CT4130 Probabilistic Design
CT4140 Dynamics of Structures
7� Civil engineering MsC 7� study guide 2006/2007
CT4160 Prestressed concrete
CT4170 Construction Technology of Concrete Structures
CT4180 Plate Analysis, Theory and Application
CT4300 Introduction to Coastal Engineering
CT4310 Bed, Bank and Shoreline Protection
CT4320 Short Waves
CT4740 Plan and project evaluation
CT5129 Concrete, Steel and Timber in Coastal & River Engineering
Structures
CT5300 Dredging technology
CT5301 Consolidation theory
CT5302 Stratifiedflows
CT5303 Coastal inlets and tidal basins
CT5304 Waterpower Engineering
CT5305 Bored and immersed tunnels
CT5306 Ports and Waterways 2
CT5307 Coastal zone management
CT5308 Breakwaters and Closure Dams
CT5309 Coastal Morphology and Coastal Protection
CT5310 Probabilistic design in hydraulic engineering
CT5311 River Dynamics
CT5312 Turbulence in hydraulics
CT5313 Hydraulic structures 2
CT5314 Flood Defences
CT5315 Computational hydraulics
CT5316 Wind waves
CT5317 Physical Oceanography
CT5318 Fieldwork Hydraulic Engineering
CT5330 Foundation and construction
CT5340 Soil dynamics
OE4624 Offshore soil mechanics
WM0312CT Philosophy, technology assessment and ethics for CT
msc ce, Water management
code course title
CT4340 Computationalmodellingofflowandtransport
CT4400 Water Quality Modelling
CT4410 Irrigation and drainage
CT4420 geohydrology 1
CT4431 Hydrologic models
CT4440 Hydrological measurements
CT4450 Integrated Water Management
CT4460 Poldersandfloodcontrol
CT4471 Drinking water treatment 1
CT4481 Wastewater treatment 1
CT4490 Sewerage 1
CT5401 Spatial tools in water resources management
CT5420 Public hygiene and epidemiology
CT5440 geohydrology 2
CT5450 Hydrology of Catchments, Rivers and Deltas
CT5460 Ecology in water management
CT5471 Hydrologicalandecologicalfieldworkinriversystems
CT5490 Operational Water Management
CT5500 Water law and organisation
CT5510 Water management in urban areas
CT5520 Drinking water treatment 2
CT5531 Wastewater treatment 2
CT5540 Sewerage 2
CT5550 Pumping stations and transport pipelines
CT5570 Biogeomorphology
WM0312CT Philosophy, technology assessment and ethics for CT
msc ce, Water management: Water resource management
CT4340 Computationalmodellingofflowandtransport
CT4400 Water Quality Modelling
CT4410 Irrigation and drainage
CT4450 Integrated Water Management
CT4460 Poldersandfloodcontrol
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CT5401 Spatial tools in water resources management
CT5460 Ecology in water management
CT5471 Hydrologicalandecologicalfieldworkinriversystems
CT5490 Operational Water Management
CT5500 Water law and organisation
CT5510 Water management in urban areas
CT5560 Civil Engineering in Developing Countries
CT5570 Biogeomorphology
WM0312CT Philosophy, technology assessment and ethics for CT
msc ce, Water management: sanitary engineering
CT4471 Drinking water treatment 1
CT4481 Wastewater treatment 1
CT4490 Sewerage 1
CT5401 Spatial tools in water resources management
CT5420 Public hygiene and epidemiology
CT5460 Ecology in water management
CT5520 Drinking water treatment 2
CT5531 Wastewater treatment 2
CT5540 Sewerage 2
CT5550 Pumping stations and transport pipelines
CT5560 Civil Engineering in Developing Countries
CT5570 Biogeomorphology
WM0312CT Philosophy, technology assessment and ethics for CT
msc ce, Water management: Hydrology
CT4340 Computationalmodellingofflowandtransport
CT4400 Water Quality Modelling
CT4420 geohydrology 1
CT4431 Hydrologic models
CT4440 Hydrological measurements
CT4450 Integrated Water Management
CT5401 Spatial tools in water resources management
CT5440 geohydrology 2
CT5450 Hydrology of Catchments, Rivers and Deltas
CT5460 Ecology in water management
CT5471 Hydrologicalandecologicalfieldworkinriversystems
CT5560 Civil Engineering in Developing Countries
CT5570 Biogeomorphology
WM0312CT Philosophy, technology assessment and ethics for CT
msc ce, transport & Planning
code course title
CT4010 Economics
CT4701 Infrastructure planning
CT4740 Plan and project evaluation
CT4801 Transportation and spatial modelling
CT4811 Design and Control of Public Transport Systems
CT4821 Trafficflowtheoryandsimulation
CT4822 DynamictrafficmanagementI:trafficcontrol
CT4831 Data collection and analysis
CT5720 Environmental impact assessment
CT5721 Environmental impact assessment (condensed version)
CT5730 Spatial and transport economics
CT5750 Planning: policy, methods and institutions
CT5802 Advanced transport modelling and network design
CT5803 Railtrafficmanagementanddelaypropagation
CT5804 DynamicTrafficManagementII:IntelligentTransportServices
CT5810 TrafficSafety
CT5820 Sociology and psychology in transport
SPM9402 Transport policy: special topics
SPM9437 Transport and infrastructure law
WB3420-03 Introduction Transport Engineering and Logistics
WM0312CT Philosophy, technology assessment and ethics for CT
7� Civil engineering MsC 7� study guide 2006/2007
msc geo-engineering
code course title
msc ce, geo-engineering, geomechanics
CT4130 Probabilistic Design
CT4350 Numerical soil mechanics
CT4353 Continuum Mechanics
CT4360 Material models for soil and rock
CT4380 Numerical modelling of geotechnical problems
CT4390 geo risk management
CT5142 Computational Methods in Non-linear Solid Mechanics
CT5320 Site characterisation, testing and physical model
WM0312CT Philosophy, technology assessment and ethics for CT
msc ce, geo-engineering, geotechnical engineering
CT4130 Probabilistic Design
CT4360 Material models for soil and rock
CT4380 Numerical modelling of geotechnical problems
CT4390 geo risk management
CT5305 Bored and immersed tunnels
CT5320 Site characterisation, testing and physical model
CT5350 Design and construction by geo-synthetics in civil and marine eng
WM0312CT Philosophy, technology assessment and ethics for CT
msc ce, geo-engineering, Underground space technology
CT4130 Probabilistic Design
CT4360 Material models for soil and rock
CT4380 Numerical modelling of geotechnical problems
CT4780 Underground space technology, special topics
CT5320 Site characterisation, testing and physical model
CT5330 Foundation and construction
CT5740 Trenchless Technologies
WM0312CT Philosophy, technology assessment and ethics for CT
msc ce, geo-engineering, engineering geology
AES1000-4 Convergence courses, electives, etc.
AES1000-8 Convergence courses, electives, etc.
AES1602 Engineering geological Fieldwork
AES1610 Site Investigation I
AES1630 Engineering properties of soils & rocks
AES1640 Environmental geotechnics
AES1650 Shallow depth geophysics
AES1660 Subsidence, incl.practicals
AES1661 Subsidence, practicals
AES1700 Professional practice in engineering geology
AES1710 gIS applications in Engineering geology
AES1720 Rock mechanics applications
AES1730 Soil mechanics applications
AES2005 Colloquium
AES2006 graduation thesis
CT2090 Soil Mechanics
CT4350 Numerical soil mechanics
CT4360 Material models for soil and rock
CT4420 geohydrology 1
�0 Civil engineering MsC �� study guide 2006/2007
course code:
ae3-W02
course title: introduction to
wind energy
ects: 4
education Period 1st Education Period, 2nd Education Period
exam Period none
instructor Dr. g.J.W. van Bussel; E-mail: g.J.W.vanBussel@tudelft.nl
Ir. W.A. Timmer; E-mail: W.A.Timmer@lr.tudelft.nl
Ir. W.A.A.M. Bierbooms; E-mail: W.A.A.M.Bierbooms@tudelft.nl
education method Lecture + assignment
course contents Introduction, status, technology, market, wind climate, Weibull,
windshear,turbulence.Momentumtheory,powercoefficient,
power curve, BEM, airfoil/blade design. Annual yield, farm
efficiency,capacityfactor,dynamics,principlesofmodelling.
Design assignment I: rotor Control strategies, safety, pitch/stall.
Drivetrain,generatorcharacteristics,fixedvsvariablerpmdirect
drive. Presentation of assignment 1: rotor design. Assignment
II: Drive train and generator. Dynamics, principals of model-
ling, important degrees of freedom and excitations, Campbell
diagram, relation between noise requirements, rpm, tower and
blade frequency. Presentation of assignment II: Drive train
and generator. Assignment III: Dynamics. Stiffness, strength
and fatigue as design drivers, gRP fatigue. Design considerati-
ons. Presentation of assignment III: Dynamic. Assignment IV:
Fatigue. Offshore aspects, support structures, maintenance and
installation techniques, social and environmental aspects: noise,
visual, bird impact. Presentation of assignment IV: Fatigue.
Assignment V: Control. Cost breakdown of turbine, -park, calcu-
lation of KWh costs. Invited speaker. Presentation of assignment
V: Control Assignment VI: Economy. Presentation of assignment
VI: Economy, Evaluation of course. Excursion to manufacturer or
wind power plant
study goals Introduction to wind energy application and design of wind
energy conversion systems. Integration of knowledge from
variousfieldsofengineeringonwindturbinedesign.
literature and
study materials
‘Wind energy Explained’, Manwell, Mcgowan, Rogers. It is pos-
sible to borrow the book from the secretariat of the wind energy
section. Lecture notes. Recommended literature: guided tour at
www.windpower.dk
remarks This is a multidisciplinary course, attented by students from
various departments (LR, ITS, CITg, OCP).
course code:
aes1000-4
course title: convergence
courses, electives, etc.
ects: 4
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period 1st Exam Period
instructor Drs. J.C. Blom; E-mail: J.C.Blom@tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. g.g. Drijkoningen; E-mail: g.g.Drijkoningen@citg.tudelft.nl
Prof.dr. S.M. Luthi; E-mail: S.M.Luthi@tudelft.nl
Drs. K.H.A.A. Wolf; E-mail: K.H.A.A.Wolf@tudelft.nl
Dr. g.J. Weltje; E-mail: g.J.Weltje@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures,assignments,andafieldtripoffourdaysduration
assessment ECTS credits: 9 for all topics together, credits for separate modules
in “contents” Failure in any sub-topic at the examination requires
retaking that part even if the overall grade is satisfactory.
course contents For MSc students Petroleum Engineering this course consists
of the following parts: Introduction to geology (......) (4 ECTS);
2)Geologicalfieldtrip(Drs.J.C.Blom)(1ECTS);3)Introduc-
tiontoreflectionseismics(DrG.G.Drijkoningen)(1ECTS);4)
Introduction to image analysis (Drs. K.H. Wolf) (AES0101; 4)
Petroleum geology (Prof. Dr S.M. Luthi) (TA3820) (3 ECTS).
These courses are designed to give the petroleum engineering
students a basic knowledge in those Earth sciences topics that
are relevant for following the subsequent courses in the MSc
specialisation Petroleum Engineering. They are all at a beginner’s
level,i.e.theydonotrequirepreviouscoursesinthefield,but
itisassumedthatthestudentbefamiliarwithgeneralscientific
and engineering concepts. The students are expected to do
considerable self study and they will be given assignments in
some of the courses.(for detailed course description: see chapter
, page of this course guide)
study goals To attain a basic level of knowledge in Earth Sciences
literature and
study materials
Several basic textbooks (to be announced in the various courses)
expected prior
knowledge
This course is intended for students with no background in Earth
Sciences
�2 Civil engineering MsC �� study guide 2006/2007
course code:
aes1000-8
course title: convergence
courses, electives, etc.
ects: 8
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period 1st Exam Period
instructor Drs. J.C. Blom; E-mail:: J.C.Blom@tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. g.g. Drijkoningen; E-mail: g.g.Drijkoningen@citg.tudelft.nl
Prof.dr. S.M. Luthi; E-mail: S.M.Luthi@tudelft.nl
Drs. K.H.A.A. Wolf; E-mail: K.H.A.A.Wolf@tudelft.nl
Dr. g.J. Weltje; E-mail: g.J.Weltje@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures,assignments,andafieldtripoffourdaysduration
assessment ECTS credits: 9 for all topics together, credits for separate modules
in “contents” Failure in any sub-topic at the examination requires
retaking that part even if the overall grade is satisfactory.
course contents For MSc students Petroleum Engineering this course consists of
the following parts: 1) Introduction to geology (.....) (4 ECTS); 2)
Geologicalfieldtrip(Drs.J.C.Blom)(1ECTS);3)Introduction
toreflectionseismics(dr.G.G.Drijkoningen)(1ECTS);4)
Introduction to image analysis (Drs. K.H. Wolf) (AES0101)5)
Petroleum geology (Prof.dr. S.M. Luthi) (TA3820) (3 ECTS).
These courses are designed to give the petroleum engineering
students a basic knowledge in those Earth sciences topics that
are relevant for following the subsequent courses in the MSc
specialisation Petroleum Engineering. They are all at a beginner’s
level,i.e.,theydonotrequirepreviouscoursesinthefield,but
itisassumedthatthestudentisfamiliarwithgeneralscientific
and engineering concepts. The students are expected to do
considerable self study and they will be given assignments in
some of the courses.
study goals To attain a basic level of knowledge in Earth Sciences
literature and
study materials
Several basic textbooks (to be announced in the various courses)
expected prior
knowledge
This course is intended for students with no background in Earth
Sciences
course code:
aes1602
course title: engineering
geological fieldwork
ects:
11
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period
instructor A. Mulder; E-mail: Arno.Mulder@tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. D.J.M. Ngan-Tillard; E-mail: D.J.M.Ngan-Tillard@tudelft.nl
Dr. J.E.A. Storms; E-mail: J.E.A.Storms@tudelft.nl
Ing. W. Verwaal; E-mail: W.Verwaal@tudelft.nl
education method Project
course contents ThefieldworkinSpaincontains:1.Twoweeksforthepreparation
of an engineering geological map of an area, with the assess-
ment of the geotechnical properties of the rock and soil units
distinguished and the assessment of hazards present in relation
to given construction projects; 2. A site study of a hazardous
slope of several days; 3. Excursion visits among others to
construction sites
study goals Toapplytheknowledgegainedinthefieldofengineering
geological site investigation.
literature and
study materials
Manualfieldworkprocedures
expected prior
knowledge
geological Fieldwork, Site characterisation and testing (CT5320),
Engineering geology of soils and rocks (AES1630), gIS for
engineering geology (AES1710), Rock mechanics applications
(AES1720), Soil mechanics applications (AES1730)
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course code:
aes1610
course title: site investigation i ects: 4
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period 1st Exam Period
instructor A. Hommels; E-mail: A.Hommels@tudelft.nlA. Mulder; E-mail: Arno.Mulder@tudelft.nlIng. W. Verwaal; E-mail: W.Verwaal@tudelft.nlDr.ir. D.J.M. Ngan-Tillard; E-mail: D.J.M.Ngan-Tillard@tudelft.nl
education method Acombinationoflectures,readingsandpracticals(fieldandlab work, site investigation exercises and games) is proposed. A schedule concerning subjects, dates, places and lecturers is handed out at the beginning of the course. In the written examination, the knowledge of different site investigation tech-niques (type of apparatus, how it works, what it does, which its limitations are) as well as the aptitude to analyse a problem in a way similar to that of the games are assessed.
course contents This course deals with the set up and execution of site investi-gations for civil engineering projects, both on land and offshore, withanemphasisongeologicalfactorsthatcanbeofinfluenceon the realisation of the projects. Attention will be paid to basic techniques to collect geotechnical data and to the problems that somespecificsoilandrocktypescangive.Intheaccompanyinglaboratory practical, a number of important soil and rock tests are carried out. The ‘games’ are a series of realistic exercises in which site investigations are simulated.
study goals This course forms the basis for the education of engineering geologists. The basic knowledge is summarised in the book of Blyth & De Freitas. Every engineering geology student must have this knowledge ready. The goal of this course is to develop the ability to analyse engineering geological situations and problems and design the site investigation accordingly.
literature and
study materials
- Lecture notes AES1610/ta3730 (D.g. Price 1991);- Blyth, F.g.H. & M.H. de Freitas (1984). ‘A geology for engineers’. Edward Arnold, London. ISBN 0 7131 28828. Classical book, contents overlap the course subjects;- Manual rock and soil tests (avai-lable on Blackboard site for AES1610);- Hand-outs. Reference literature Clayton, C.R.I., M.C. Mathews, N.E. Simons, 1995, ‘Site Investigation’ Blackwell Science, Oxford ISBN 0 632 02908 0Wal-tham, A.C., 1994, ‘Foundations of Engineering geology’. Blackie Academic & Professional, London. ISBN 0 75140071 8Fookes, P.g., 1997, geology for engineers; the geological model, pre-diction and performance’’, The Quarterly Journal of Engineering geology, 30, Part 4; Pages 293-424.
expected prior
knowledge
Goodknowledgeofgeology(asgiveninthefirstthreeyears
at TA) and the necessary skills to interpret geology maps and
geological information
course code:
aes1630
course title: engineering proper-
ties of soils & rocks
ects: 4
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period Differently to be announced
instructor M.S. Rosenbaum; E-mail: M.S.Rosenbaum@tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. D.J.M. Ngan-Tillard; E-mail: D.J.M.Ngan-Tillard@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures, worksheet practicals The course will be run as 2
blocks, each comprising 5 days of tuition based broadly on three
hours of lectures each morning and three hours of lectures and/
or practicals each afternoon. The 2 blocks are as follows:1 Soils:
Engineering geology of soils and sediments2 Rocks: Engineering
geology of rocks: igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary
course contents This course is primarily intended to provide an overview of the engineering geological characteristics of the major types of soils and rocks, and their impact on engineering design and con-struction. The ways the source materials, the agents responsible for their formation and the climatic conditions in which they were formed govern their mineralogy and fabric, and thus their behaviour, are highlighted. This course addresses the following issues: how the engineering properties of soils and rocks vary according to the geological conditions governing their deposition and their subsequent stress history; how the behaviour of some geological materials deviate from those of ‘textbook’ soils and rocks; how geological properties impact engineering behaviour.
study goals To provide an overview of the engineering geological characte-
ristics of the major types of soils and rocks, and their impact on
engineering design and construction.
literature and
study materials
AES1630 lecture notes available on Blackboard TEXTBOOKS: Bell, F.g., 2000. Engineering Properties of Soils and Rocks. Blackwell Science (4th edition), 482 pp. Fookes, P.g., Lee, E.M. & Milligan, g., 2005. geomorphology for Engineers. Whittles Publishing, 851 pp. PERIODICALS: Fookes, P.g., 1997. The First glossop Lecture. ‘geology for Engineers: the geological Model, Prediction and Perfor-mance’. Quarterly Journal of Engineering geology and Hydrogeo-logy, 30, 293-431. [http://fbe.uwe.ac.uk/public/geocal/scripts/to-talgeology/home.plx]. The following are the principal periodicals in thefieldofEngineeringGeology,andshouldberegularlyconsulted:Quarterly Journal of Engineering geology & Hydrogeology geological Society of London Engineering geology, Elsevier
expected prior
knowledge
geology for engineers
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course code:
aes1640
course title: environmental
geotechnics
ects: 3
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period Differently to be announced
instructor Dr.ir. D.J.M. Ngan-Tillard; E-mail: D.J.M.Ngan-Tillard@tudelft.nl
education method During a time period of 7 weeks, a lecture is given of 4 hours a
week. Presence of the lecture and regular study of the contents
form the basis for a successful exam.
course contents The course is lectured by gerard van Meurs (geodelft,
g.a.m.vanmeurs@geodelft.nl).The origin of soil contamination is
given. An overview is given for:- the types of contamination- the
mechanisms which govern fate and transport of soil contami-
nants- risk assessment and risk management related with soil
contamination- Type of contamination and mechanisms have
consequences for: techniques for site investigation, recent deve-
lopments and pitfalls are addressed; concepts to deal with risks;
concepts to control and to manage the risks; concepts to design
a cost-effective remediation; application of passive as well as
active barriers to prevent migration; remediation technologies;
monitoring to verify behaviour and to check migration.
study goals The goals of the lecture are: - an understanding of the principles
of fate and behaviour of soil contamination; an ability which
concept for site investigation and which technology is convenient
to meet the objective; an ability to identify risks and to manage
risks related with soil contamination; an ability to judge which
concept of remediation is the most suitable one; an ability to
judge which technology is most suitable for the local circum-
stances.
literature and
study materials
Lecture notes and handouts (cases)
expected prior
knowledge
Transport phenomena, basic knowledge of organic and anorganic
chemistry, basic knowledge of geohydrology and partial differen-
tial equations.
course code:
aes1650
course title: shallow depth
geophysics
ects: 6
education Period 2nd Education Period, 3rd Education Period, 4th Education Period
exam Period 2nd Exam Period, 3rd Exam Period, 4th Exam Period
instructor Dr.ir. g.g. Drijkoningen; E-mail: g.g.Drijkoningen@citg.tudelft.nl
Dr. R. ghose; E-mail: R.ghose@tudelft.nl
Prof.dr. D.g. Simons; E-mail: D.g.Simons@tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. E.C. Slob; E-mail: E.C.Slob@tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. D.J.M. Ngan-Tillard; E-mail: D.J.M.Ngan-Tillard@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures and practicals are scheduled during the second and
thirdperiods.Thefieldworktakesplaceinthefourthperiod.A
minimum mark of 4 for the theoretical examination is requested
totakeparttothefieldwork.
course contents Course organized in modules: Introduction by D. Ngan-Tillard and
expert from the industry: Integration of geophysical studies in
site investigation to better characterize the shallow subsurface- 2
hours Module I: Theoretical background of seismic techniques
often used by engineering geologists and environmental engineers
as a black box by R. ghose & g. Drijkoningen - 2.5 ECTS. Theore-
tical recap on signal processing and Fourier transforms - High re-
solution seismic for on shore shallow exploration - Linking seismics
to borehole seismic and geotechnical data- Offshore shallow-depth
geophysics (Boomer, Chirp). Module II: Electromagnetism (electri-
cal resistivity, magnetism and gPR included) by E. Slob - 1 ECTS
- What can you do with these techniques? - Conceptual theory
related to survey design, resolution and sensitivity to electric para-
meters, which relates to the sensibility of using geophysical tech-
niques in different circumstances - Demonstration of equipment
(gPR, multiple electrodes resistivity, em31, em34,em43). Module
III: guest lecturers - 1 ECTS - advantages and limitations of
geophysical surveys when determining the engineering properties
of ground, the existence of discontinuities, irregular boundaries
andgradualboundaries,extentofpollutioninspecificgroundor
geological conditions in presence of man-made or environmental
obstacles - real examples of investigations for tunnels, dams,
foundations, offshore projects and building materials integrating
geophysics. Module IV: Field work by D. Ngan-Tillard - Site to be
selected - 1.5 ECTS - design of geophysical survey integrating
geological and geotechnical data; data acquisition, processing and
interpretation; reporting.
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study goals geophysics is rarely included in site investigation programmes
designed by Dutch engineering geologists and/or civil engineers
despite the general feeling that geophysics should lead to a
betterlateraldefinitionoftheshallowdepthsubsurface.Inorder
to be able to wisely implement geophysics in site investigation,
i.e., to select for given site conditions, the best technique or a
combination of them, to calculate the depth of penetration and
the resolution of the chosen techniques, our engineering geology
students must have a better understanding of the following
matters: the request by civil engineers for a better model of the
shallow depth subsurface than the one obtained using traditional
techniques such as CPTs, boreholes and geological knowledge;
the physics of soils and rocks which are used in geophysics to
be able to translate geophysical measurements into ground
properties or contrasts in ground properties; the theory behind
seismic, electromagnetic, magnetic, resistivity and borehole log-
ging techniques; the acquisition and processing of geophysical
signals; the imaging of the subsurface. The programme of this
course in geophysics designed for engineering geologists is
ambitious. At the end of the course, the “average” engineering
geologist student should at least understand very well the jargon
used by geophysicists. He should be able to work in collaboration
with a geophysicist and to assess the usefulness of a geophysical
investigation. He should also feel comfortable in using a mathe-
matical presentation of the physical properties of the materials
that he knows well.
literature and
study materials
AES1650 – ‘Shallow Depth geophysical Investigation’ lecture
notes (theoretical part), articles
expected prior
knowledge
Contents of TA3520 Introduction seismics are required before
AES1650 can be taken.TA3520 is offered as a convergence
MSc course. To be able to follow TA3520 and the subsequent
geophysics courses, knowledge on ‘Systems and signals’ (Fourier
analysis) is required.
remarks
course code:
aes1660
course title: subsidence, incl.
practicals
ects: 2
education Period 3rd Education Period
exam Period 3rd Exam Period
instructor R.F. Bekendam; E-mail: R.F.Bekendam@citg.tudelft.nl
R. Bekendam; E-mail: geocontrol@planet.nl
Dr.ir. D.J.M. Ngan-Tillard; E-mail: D.J.M.Ngan-Tillard@tudelft.nl
education method The course will be given as a series of lectures in combination
with exercises. The students must carry out the exercises of the
practical, AES1661, independently.
assessment
course contents Subsidence is the reaction of the earth’s surface to the extraction
ofsolids,fluidsorgasesfromthesubsurfacebydifferentmining
techniques like long wall mining, room and pillar mining, solution
mining, oil, gas and water production; problems occur as well
with abandoned workings and mineshafts. This surface reaction
is only in certain cases predictable and may happen suddenly
without any forewarning. More often, subsidence develops as
the result of an interaction of different mechanisms developing in
time and space. For some cases, a straightforward relation exists
between human activity and subsidence at the surface. This
enables making reasonable predictions. No economic planning of
mining ore or hydro-carbons is possible without giving attention
to the resulting subsidence. Natural subsidence occurs more
often in an unpredictable way. By means of site investigation,
hazard maps can be made to reduce the risk to an acceptable
level. Summary course description: general theories of mining
subsidence; Subsidence due to long wall mining; Prediction of
troughsubsidence(NCB-method,influencefunctions)-Working
techniques to reduce or prevent subsidence- Subsidence due to
extraction of salt; Subsidence due to pumping of oil, water and
gas; Reduction of subsidence from oil, water and gas extraction;
Damage resulting from subsidence; Prevention of damage;
Mining subsidence resulting from old mine workings (e.g. room
and pillar mines); Foundation design in undermined areas; Site
investigation for subsidence areas.
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study goals After having followed this course students should be able to:
describe the different types of natural subsidence phenomena;
use the techniques to predict subsidence for long wall coal mining,
salt, water, gas and oil extraction; estimate damage and to
propose measures to reduce this damage; evaluate the collapse
potential of a room and pillar mine using a spreadsheet; do a site
investigation related to subsidence hazards and be able to report
the results in an environmental impact statement; develop an in-
dependent, and synthesizing approach of subsidence phenomena.
literature and
study materials
Lecture notes ‘Subsidence’ and handouts, Blackboard.
expected prior
knowledge
AES1610Basic knowledge is required of rock mechanics,
engineering geology and site investigation. The students should
also have the ability to make neat drawings, spreadsheets and
reports.
course code:
aes1661
course title: subsidence, prac-
ticals
ects: 0
education Period 3rd Education Period
exam Period 3rd Exam Period
instructor R.F. Bekendam; E-mail: R.F.Bekendam@citg.tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. D.J.M. Ngan-Tillard; E-mail: D.J.M.Ngan-Tillard@tudelft.nl
education method Practical Three exercises have to be carried out independently.
Staff is available for advise.
course contents Related to the course AES1660 exercises are carried out with the prediction of subsidence. Starting point is the prediction of subsidence caused by long wall coal mining. An evaluation is carried out of the collapse potential of a room and pillar mine. For an environmental impact statement a map will be made of a certain area, with the subsidence hazards.
study goals - gaining experience in subsidence prediction for long wall coal
mining. - Obtaining experience in the evaluation of the collapse
potential of a room and pillar mine. - Developing insight in the
making of an environmental impact statement by making a map
of the subsidence hazards.
literature and
study materials
3 exercises
expected prior
knowledge
AES1660Knowledge is expected of the relevant parts of the
lecture notes ‘Subsidence’. Spreadsheets have to be used. Neat
drawings have to be made.
course code:
aes1700
course title: Professional
practice in engineering geology
ects: 3
education Period 1st Education Period, 4th Education Period
exam Period 1st Exam Period, Differently to be announced
instructor Dr.ir. D.J.M. Ngan-Tillard; E-mail: D.J.M.Ngan-Tillard@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures, individual projects. The course is given in the 3rd pe-
riod of the 1st year of the MSc programme (1 ECTS) and the 1st
periodofthe2ndyear(2ECTS).Duringthefirstpart,guidelines
for interpreting remotely sensed data and preparing professional
documents (letters, reports, Powerpoint) are provided (6 hours
intotal).Afirstcaseisstudied.Othercasesarepresentedduring
the 2ndpart of the course. 6 contact hours per case are sche-
duled during which the case is introduced, support is provided,
results are presented and feedback is given. In addition, the
students are expected to invest 10 hours per case.
course contents Ir Joost van der Schrier, Royal Haskoning, (j.vanderschrier@royalhaskoning.com)shares his professional expertise with the students during the course. geological and geotechnical information is analysed in the context of a variety of construction projects and a contrasting range of environments. These could include: a road tunnel and cutting in weathered granitic rocks in SE Asia, a motorway and its associated works in the Western Europe, redevelopment of an urban area in the Netherlands (e.g. Maastricht), a marine dredging project in hard soils/weak rocks in West Africa, the construction of dikes around salt pans in the Middle East. Students assess ground risks related to construction projects based on analysis and deduction of real data including: (hydro)geological maps, aerial photographs, geophysical records, borehole logs and laboratory test results. The students then have to present their conclusions in the role of a junior engineering geologist working for a contractor or a consultant (as appropriate) to a senior engineer or engineering geologist. The students will have to provide the context, propose as ap-propriate a preliminary geotechnical design, recommendations for further site investigation, and raise awareness of potential geo-hazards and how these might be mitigated. Senior engineers or engineering geologists will then provide feedback and expose their own solution.
study goals Assessment of real data and subsequent reporting in a profes-
sional engineering environment.
literature and
study materials
Handouts
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course code:
aes1710
course title: gis applications in
engineering geology
ects: 3
education Period 3rd Education Period
exam Period Differently to be announced
instructor M.S. Rosenbaum; E-mail: M.S.Rosenbaum@tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. D.J.M. Ngan-Tillard; E-mail: D.J.M.Ngan-Tillard@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures, worksheet practicals. The course will be run as 3
blocks, each comprising about 3-4 mornings of tuition based
on two one-hour lectures followed by a 2-3 hour hands-on
worksheet using gIS software on a PC. The 3 blocks are as follows:
1. geo-hazards: general principles of engineering geology in the
contextofhazardidentificationandmapping;managementof
spatial data; 2. Spatial Analysis: Interpolation and geostatistics;
3. Modelling and Decision Support: Probability and fuzzy sets;
weights of evidence.
course contents This course is primarily intended to provide a working knowledge
of how gIS maybe used to manage and analyse spatial infor-
mation concerning engineering geology. Examples will be drawn
fromtheexperienceofthePrincipalInstructorinthefieldsof
ground investigation and geo-hazard assessment. The principles
are equally applicable to other geotechnical situations where spa-
tial controls are important. There will be a contribution by Brecht
Wassing (guest Lecturer) on the use of gIS and geostatistics
for engineering geological problems: ground water settlement
problems and the tunnel works.
study goals To provide an introduction to the ways in which gIS (geographical
Information Systems) can be used within engineering geology.
The course concentrates on a PC-based system (Idrisi for Windows),
and emphasises the raster (cell- or pixel-based) gIS data
structure. It includes an overview of hazard assessment and risk
analysis using gIS databases and is supplemented by a practical
projectinwhichgeo-hazardswillbeidentifiedandassessed
using basic engineering geological information.
literature and
study materials
Lecture notes available on Blackboard Reference literature:
Bonham-Carter, g.F., 1994. geographic information systems
for geoscientists. Elsevier, 398 pp. Burrough, P.A. & McDonnell,
R.A., 1998. Principles of geographical Information Systems, 2nd
edition. Oxford University Press, 333 pp. Culshaw, M.g., 2005.
From concept towards reality: developing the attributed 3D
geological model of the shallow subsurface. Quarterly Journal of
Engineering geology and Hydrogeology, 38 (3), 231-284.Fookes,
P.g., 1997. The First glossop Lecture. ‘geology for Engineers:
the geological Model, Prediction and Performance’. Quarterly
Journal of Engineering geology and Hydrogeology, 30, 293-431.
[http://fbe.uwe.ac.uk/public/geocal/scripts/totalgeology/home.
plx]Griffiths,J.S.,2001.Landsurfaceevaluationforenginee-
ring practice. geological Society Engineering geology Special
Publication No.18, 248 pp. Isaaks, E.H. & Srivastava, R.M., 1989.
Applied geostatistics. Oxford University Press, 561 pp. Lee,
E.M. & Jones, D.K.C., 2004. Landslide risk assessment. Thomas
Telford, 454 pp.
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course code:
aes1720
course title: rock mechanics
applications
ects: 4
education Period 3rd Education Period
exam Period 3rd Exam Period, 4th Exam Period
instructor Dr.ir. D.J.M. Ngan-Tillard; E-mail: D.J.M.Ngan-Tillard@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures, guess lectures, exercises, laboratory tests, case studies,
3daysfieldwork
course contents Properties and testing of intact rock and construction materials.
Characterisation and properties of discontinuities in rock. Cha-
racterisation and properties of discontinuous rock masses. Large
and small scale testing and monitoring of discontinuities and
discontinuous rock masses. Mechanical and physical behaviour
ofrockmasses.Principlesofflowthroughdiscontinuitiesand
discontinuous rock masses. Weathering and susceptibility to
weatheringofdiscontinuousrockmasses.Methodsandinfluence
of excavation methods. Dredgeability, wear and performance
ofcuttingtools.Influenceofblastingandothervibrations.
Influenceofstressandstresschanges.Rockmassclassification
systems. Possibilities for analytical and numerical modelling of
discontinuous rock masses. Principles of slope, tunnel, dam and
foundation design. Case histories. Exposure to hard soils/weak
rocks, karst formations, excavations, slopes and slope reinfor-
cementindiscontinuouslimestoneduringfieldworkinBelgium,
germany and the Netherlands.
study goals Know-how to describe rock masses. Complete understanding
of the mechanical and physical behaviour of discontinuous rock
masses and the interaction between engineering structures
and discontinuous rock masses. Familiarity with rock mechanics
aspects relevant to the dredging industry. Know-how to design
tunnels, dams and pile foundations in/on rock masses.
literature and
study materials
Book ‘Introduction to rock mechanics’, goodman, 2nd edition,
hand-outs. Reference literature: Practical Rock Engineering,
Hoek, edition 2000 (http://www.rocscience.com/hoek/Practical-
RockEngineering.asp)Engineering Rock Mechanics, John Harrison
and John Hudson, ‘An introduction to Principles, 1997’ Illustrative
worked Examples, 2000
course code:
aes1730
course title: soil mechanics ap-
plications
ects: 3
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period Differently to be announced
instructor Prof.dr.ir. F.B.J. Barends; E-mail: F.B.J.Barends@tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. D.J.M. Ngan-Tillard; E-mail: D.J.M.Ngan-Tillard@tudelft.nl
education method 3 practicals (laboratory and test data interpretation) of 3 hours
each and 19 hours of lectures and exercises.
course contents The course reviews basic aspects of soil mechanics such as
stresses and strains, deformation and strength and ground water
flow.Itcoversawiderangeofapplicationsofsoilmechanics
in construction: prediction of settlements due to consolidation,
calculation of bearing capacity of shallow and deep foundations,
calculation of earth pressure for retaining structures (dikes,
sheet pile wall, quay wall), analysis of slope stability, principles
of soft ground tunnelling and ground improvement techniques.
Practical laboratory work supports the theory of consolidation.
Permeability and oedometer tests are conducted and results are
interpreted using the Kopjan, Bjerrum and a, b, c methods.
study goals This course is tailored for (engineering) geology students, road
and railway and offshore engineering students who have no
knowledge of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering. It is
organized at the start of the MSc to ensure all students are op-
timally prepared to follow the courses of their core programme
and select electives focussing on geotechnical engineering.
literature and
study materials
- Hand-outs Applied Soil Mechanics written by Frans Barends
- Soil tests manual - Soil mechanics by A. Verruijt, 2001.
All available in digital format on blackboard.
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course code:
aes2005
course title: colloquium ects: 1
education Period 2nd Education Period, 3rd Education Period, 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period
instructor Ir. J.J. de Ruiter; E-mail: J.J.deRuiter@tudelft.nl
education method Project
assessment Examination: The grade for this exam is based on both the
performance of the presentation and during the defence in the
closed session. The graduation committee will give an advice
aboutthegradebuttheprofessorwilldefinethedefinitegrade.
course contents The colloquium consists of a public presentation of the gradu-
ation thesis (see AES2005) by means of a 45 minute lecture,
after which questions can be posed. Next to the presentation,
the candidate will be examined on his thesis by the graduation
committee in a closed session.
study goals The graduate student displays the knowledge and skills obtained
during his specialization by convincingly presenting the results of
his research.
expected prior
knowledge
Knowledge gained throughout the years.
remarks See graduation Phase Rulings (part of the ‘Course and examination
regulations Master’s degree)
course code:
aes2006
course title: graduation thesis ects:
44
education Period 2nd Education Period, 3rd Education Period, 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period
instructor Ir. J.J. de Ruiter; E-mail: J.J.deRuiter@tudelft.nl
education method Project
course contents Each individual programme will be concluded with an individual
graduation thesis: a research project of ca 9 months reported in
a graduation thesis. The research results will also be presented
in public to the thesis committee (see course TA5091 - the col-
loquium). The subject of the graduation project is to be decided
jointly by the graduation coordinator of the specialisation and
the student. Usually, the topic is part of PhD research, in which
case the PhD student concerned will supervise the graduation
project. The graduation research project can also take place
at an external company or research institute. In any case, the
graduation coordinator remains responsible for the quality
requirements of the project and the supervision. The graduation
subject will be within the area of the specialization.
study goals The graduate student learns to apply the skills and knowledge
gained in the preceding study in a research project he/she has
to carry out independently.
literature and
study materials
To be selected in consultation with the thesis supervisor.
expected prior
knowledge
The 2nd year programme has to be completed before the student
can work on the graduation thesis
remarks The 2nd year programme has to be completed before the student
can work on the graduation thesis.
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course code:
ar0530
course title: smart en bioclimatic
design
ects: 4
education Period 1st Education Period, 3rd Education Period
exam Period 1st Exam Period, 3rd Exam Period
instructor Prof.ir. J.J.M. Cauberg; E-mail: J.J.M.Cauberg@citg.tudelft.nl
Dr. g.J. Hordijk; E-mail: g.J.Hordijk@tudelft.nl
Prof.ir. P.g. Luscuere; E-mail: P.g.Luscuere@tudelft.nl
J. Maier; E-mail: J.Maier@tudelft.nl
Ir.ing. P. Mensinga; E-mail: P.Mensinga@tudelft.nl
Ir. L. Nijs; E-mail: L.Nijs@bk.tudelft.nl
Ir. A. van Timmeren; E-mail: A.vanTimmeren@bk.tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. A.A.J.F. van den Dobbelsteen;
E-mail: A.A.J.F.vandenDobbelsteen@tudelft.nl
Ir. A.C. van der Linden; E-mail: A.C.vanderLinden@tudelft.nl
education method There are lectures discussing smart & bio-climatic design, physical
aspects of building design, practical examples and the writing
of manuals. In consent with the teacher, the student needs to
write a designer manual for the approach of smart & bio-climatic
design, on the basis of knowledge provided by the lectures and
on the basis of literature study.
course contents Central theme is smart & bio-climatic design, the design of buil-
dingsusingthespecificenvironmentalfeaturesandlocalclimate
intelligently in the climatisation and integrating the techniques
for this into the architectural concept
study goals The acquisition of insight into and knowledge of physical aspects
of the climate design of a building; the acquisition of insight into
andknowledgeofthepossibilitiesandtechniquestoapplyspecific
environmental features and the local climate in the climatisation
of a building; the skill to integrate the mentioned possibilities
and techniques in the architectural concept (smart & bio-climatic
design); the skill to write a practical manual for designers.
course code:
ar0760
course title: instrumentale
integrale gebiedsontwikkeling
ects:
10
education Period 1st Education Period, 2nd Education Period, 3rd Education
Period, 4th Education Period
exam Period 1st Exam Period, 2nd Exam Period, 3rd Exam Period, 4th Exam
Period
instructor Ir. S.W. Bijleveld; E-mail: S.W.Bijleveld@tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. P.P.J. van Loon; E-mail: P.P.J.vanLoon@tudelft.nl
M.W.M. van den Toorn; E-mail: M.W.M.vandenToorn@tudelft.nl
course contents Area development consist primarily of successive workshops on
various tools and modelling techniques that can be applied in ‘in-
tegral area development’ and are (still) under development. The
elective subject is offered by various lecturers and professionals
concerned with this domain in various disciplines and working
together in the research team concerned with the Integral Area
Development research project of the Real Estate & Housing
Department.Thespecificcoursemodulesare:-IGOMOD-Land
development workshop (conducted by Onroerend bedrijf
Rotterdam, Rotterdam Development Company) - Modelling and
simulation techniques - Modelling theory and model-building
- Analytical instruments such as survey of the actors and force
fieldanalysis.
course code:
ar1am040
course title: architectural
Reflections
ects: 3
education Period 2nd Education Period, 4th Education Period
exam Period 2nd Exam Period, 4th Exam Period
instructor Ir. S. Komossa; E-mail: S.Komossa@tudelft.nl
Ir. J.R. van Zwol; E-mail: J.R.vanZwol@tudelft.nl
education method Workshop 28 hours Independent study 52 hours
course contents EssayonArchitecturalReflectionsindicatingtherelationship
between precedence and the student’s own design in relation to
the theme of ‘modernity’ and theory building.
study goals Exitqualifications:-b.appropriateknowledgeofthehistoryand
theory of architecture, related forms of art and the humanities,
andalsoofsocialandculturalflowsinsofarastheseaffect
architectural design.
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course code:
ar1r050
course title: real estate econo-
mics, finance and Planning
ects: 4
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period 1st Exam Period, 2nd Exam Period, 5th Exam Period
instructor Ir. R. Binnekamp; E-mail: R.Binnekamp@tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. P.P.J. van Loon; E-mail: P.P.J.vanLoon@tudelft.nl
Drs. J.P. Soeter; E-mail: J.P.Soeter@tudelft.nl
education method RealEstateEconomics,financeandplanningdealswiththedeve-lopment of buildings, areas and infrastructure from the viewpoint ofmarketdemand,governmentregulation,programming,finan-cing feasibility and project planning. The application of economic, financialandplanningprinciplesisexercisedinanintensivecoursewith lectures and computer practicals. The subject starts in the firstperiodoftheacademicyear(September).Thelecturesandcomputer practicals are concentrated in 5 hours a week over 6 weeks. Week 1: lectures and introduction of the computer practicals. Week 2-5: computer practicals, instruction and lectures. Week 6: computer test (2 ECTS).Week 9: examination (2 ECTS).
assessment
course contents Real Estate Economics, Finance and planning deals with the development of buildings, urban areas and infrastructure from the viewpoint of market demand, government regulation, pro-gramming,financialfeasibilityandprojectplanning.Theappli-cationofeconomic,financialandplanningprinciplesisexercisedin an intensive course with lectures and computer practicals. Economics:- Development and structure of real estate markets.- Real Estate and Construction forecasts.- Market mechanism and government intervention.- Area and project development.- From marketanalysistofinancialplanning.Financing:-Financialfeasi-bility of real estate development.- Investment criteria (internal return, net present value, payback period).- Residual method (capital value - building costs = land value). - Present value and future value calculations in relation to land use and infrastructure planning. Planning:- Modelling of real estate and infrastructure development.- Multi-actor planning.- Integral planning: initiative andDBFMOT(design,build,finance,maintenance,operate,transfer).- Budgets, contracts and real estate performance.- Planning principles (critical path, PERT).- Stochastic elements of planning: risk assessment.
study goals Knowledgeofandinsightintoeconomicandfinancialaspects
of real estate and infrastructure planning.- Ability to assess and
incorporatefinancial,market-basedandtimerelatedelementsof
project planning.
course code:
ct2090
course title: soil mechanics ects: 6
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period 2nd Exam Period
instructor Ir. J.P. Oostveen; E-mail: J.P.Oostveen@tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. S. van Baars; E-mail: S.vanBaars@tudelft.nl
education method lectures; practical; instruction
course contents Allbasicaspectsofthesoilmechanicsarediscussed:Soilclassifi-
cation,soilstresses,groundwaterflow,stiffnessandsettlement,
strength and laboratory tests, analytical solutions, sheet pile
walls, shallow and pile foundations, slope stability.
course code:
ct3109
course title: structural
mechanics 4
ects: 5
education Period 2nd Education Period
exam Period 2nd Exam Period, 4th Exam Period
instructor Ir. J.W. Welleman; E-mail: J.W.Welleman@tudelft.nl
education method tutorial
course contents - Introduction in to continuum mechanics and failure models
in 3D like Tresa and von Mises - general method for analyzing
stresses and strains in beams with arbitrary cross sections-
Introductiontoplasticityandfailure-Influencelines.
literature and
study materials
Course introduction via the website or blackboard syllabus:
“Constructie Mechanica 4: Introduction into Continuum
Mechanics”, J.W. Welleman syllabus: “Constructie Mechanica 4:
Niet-symmetrische en inhomogene doorsneden”, J.W. Welleman
syllabus: “Constructie Mechanica 4: Invloedslijnen”, J.W. Welleman
(download as PDF via BlackBoard) book: “Toegepaste Mechanica
deel 3; Coenraad Hartsuijker en Hans Welleman, ISBN
9039505950Sheets, assignments and software via
http://go.to/jw-welleman or blackboard.
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course code:
ct3110
course title: analysis of slender
structures
ects: 4
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period
instructor Dr.ir. A. Simone; E-mail: A.Simone@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures and a compulsory exercise.
assessment Thefinalgradeisdeterminedonthebasisofthewrittenexam.
course contents This course serves as an introduction to the static analysis of
characteristic civil engineering slender structures. Structures
like tall buildings, suspension bridges and offshore structures,
just to cite a few examples, will be reduced to the equivalent
one dimensional mechanical system. A systematic approach is
used to express the mechanical behaviour of these systems into
mathematical terms.
study goals Learning to express in mathematical terms the mechanical
behaviour of characteristic civil engineering slender structures.
Learning to apply the appropriate procedure for solving the
differential equations. Learning to recognise and explain charac-
teristic phenomena.
literature and
study materials
- Theory: “Analysis of Slender Structures” by A. Simone.
Available at the Blackboard website.- Practice (solved exams):
”Constructiemechanica 5, Elastostatica van slanke structuren:
uitgewerkte tentamenopgaven” by J.M.J. Spijkers. Available at
the CiTg bookstore (dictatenverkoop).
remarks Registrationforthecompulsoryexercisebyfillingoutaform
providedduringthefirstlecturehours.Acceptanceofthe
exercise is a prerequisite to exam participation.
course code:
ct3121
course title: steel structures 2 ects: 4
education Period 3rd Education Period
exam Period 3rd Exam Period
instructor Prof.ir. F.S.K. Bijlaard; E-mail: F.S.K.Bijlaard@citg.tudelft.nl
Ir. A.M. gresnigt; E-mail: A.M.gresnigt@citg.tudelft.nl
Prof.dr.ir. J. Wardenier; E-mail: J.Wardenier@tudelft.nl
Ir.ing. R. Abspoel; E-mail: R.Abspoel@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures
assessment Theresultfortheexamisthefinalresult.
course contents Plastic design of girders and frames: Redistribution of stresses
over the section Failure mechanisms Applications Stability: Forms
of instability Column buckling (centric and excentric) Buck-
ling length Torsional stability Non prismatic members Built up
members in a truss beam Lateral torsional buckling of beams
Compression and bending Torsional buckling Load introduction
Joints: Flexible and partial strength joints Joints with pre loaded
bolts Tubular structures: Types of tubular sections Properties
of tubular sections Applications Fatigue Tubular joints, general:
DesignCriteriaforverificationCalculations(introduction)Design
tables Statically loaded tubular joints: Circular hollow sections
Rectangular hollow sections Others
�0� Civil engineering MsC �0� study guide 2006/2007
course code:
ct3150
course title: concrete
structures 2
ects: 4
education Period 3rd Education Period
exam Period 3rd Exam Period
instructor C.B.M. Blom; E-mail: C.Blom@citg.tudelft.nl
Prof.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven; E-mail: J.C.Walraven@tudelft.nl
Ing. A.P. van der Marel; E-mail: A.P.vanderMarel@tudelft.nl
education method lectures; exercise; practical
assessment Result of the examination. The exercises have to be completed.
course contents In the lecture Concrete structures 2, the principle of statically determinate prestressed structures will be reviewed. The beha-viour of a prestressed structure as well as the determination of the structured safety will be discussed. Concerning the buildings, the following subjects will be dealt with: the load-transfer of: unbraced frames, braced frames, for which the stability is taken care of by a core, braced frames for which the stability is obtained from a combination of walls, structures according to the facade tube principle. For drilled tunnels the theory as well as the practical implementation will be discussed. This series of lectures will be concluded with a lecture called ‘Prestress in practice’. This lecture will be given by a guest speaker. The exer-cise Prestressed concrete is part of the lecture. For this exercise you will get no assistance. If you have any questions, you can address them to A.P. van der Marel.
study goals To to be able to design independently and to determine the
dimensions from a prestressed concrete construction for different
systems of prestressing.To be able independently to determine
the dimensions and a calculation of a drilled tunnel. Insight in
the loading structures and possibilities of stability of buildings.
literature and
study materials
Study guide.See the website of Blackboard. Study material. Book
‘Prestressed Concrete’ by Prof.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven. Book ‘Concrete
linings for shield driven tunnels’ by Dr.ir. C.B.M. Blom. Exercise
prestressed concrete. Syllabus Buildings. Manual reinforcing of
concrete structures. Calculation of a concrete beam, based on
the Dutch Regulations for concrete. Abstract from the Dutch
Regulations for concrete (required for the exercise Reinforcing of
concrete structures). Abstract from gTB tables (required for the
exercise Reinforcing of concrete structures). Exercise prestressed
concrete beam belonging to lecture CT3150, Ing. A.P. van der
Marel. Syllabus ‘Buildings’ belonging to the lecture CT3150,
Prof.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven. Syllabus examples Prestressed Concrete
by Ing. A.P. van der Marel
course code:
ct3310
Course title: Open channel flow ects: 5
education Period 3rd Education Period
exam Period 3rd Exam Period, 5th Exam Period
instructor Ir. R.J. Labeur; E-mail: R.J.Labeur@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures, exercise
literature and
study materials
Syllabus:Availableatthefirstlecture.obligatorylecturenote(s)/
textbook(s): Reader Available at BookShop Civil Engineering.
course code:
ct3330
course title: Hydraulic
engineering
ects: 4
education Period 3rd Education Period
exam Period 3rd Exam Period
instructor Prof.drs.ir. J.K. Vrijling; E-mail: J.K.Vrijling@tudelft.nl
Ir. W.F. Molenaar; E-mail: W.F.Molenaar@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures and computer supported studying.
assessment Final mark = 0,1 * (average mark of all computer tests) + 0,9 *
(markforthewrittenfinalexam)
course contents Functional analysis and structural design of hydraulic structures like:Bridgepiers,artificialislands,(caisson)breakwaters,retaining structures, quays & jetties, construction pits and docks, floatingdocks,stormsurgebarriers,dams,locks/sluices,im-mersed and bored tunnels, etc. Design aspects: Design governed by the functional analysis, using a holistic approach, including economicconsiderations(costs,benefits,NPVandoptimization),environmental considerations, Life Cycle Management and plan-ning & phasing of the overall project. Load and material strength aspects: Load and resistance factor design (LRD) or Working stress design (WSD), load combinations and Limit States Constructionaspects:Construction‘inthedry’orusingfloatingequipment, in-situ or prefab construction, construction pits, with or without dewatering Navigation Locks.
study goals The course should enable students to produce a conceptual
design of the common hydraulic engineering structures based on
‘hand’ calculation.
literature and
study materials
Lecture note(s): Structural Hydraulic Engineering - general-Structural Hydraulic Engineering – Locks Manual for Structural Hydraulic Engineering. Do check the information on Blackboard - Course Documents
remarks Allthecomputertestshavetobefinishedandpassed,atleast10working daysbefore the written exam, and all computer test scores shouldbe5ormore,tobeallowedtoenterthewritten(final)exam.Fraud with regard to computer tests, e.g. using a fake study or stu-dentnumber,willresultinadisqualificationforthewrittenexam.
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course code:
ct3340
course title: river engineering ects: 4
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period, 5th Exam Period
instructor Ir. H. Havinga; E-mail: H.Havinga@citg.tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. P.J. Visser; E-mail: P.J.Visser@tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. Z.B. Wang; E-mail: Z.B.Wang@tudelft.nl
Prof.dr.ir. H.J. de Vriend; E-mail: H.J.deVriend@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures, tutorial
course contents Phenomenology of rivers (hydrology, hydraulics, sedimentology,
ecology), river measurements, use of rivers, discharge, sediment
transport, morphological processes, measures (structures,
groynes, bend cut-offs, dredging, etc.), effects of measures
(backwater curves, long-term morphological consequences,
ecological consequences), design of measures.
literature and
study materials
syllabus: River Engineering
contact Dr.ir P.J. Visser
course code:
ct3980
course title: Preparation and
execution of works in construction
ects: 4
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period
instructor MSc K.B. Braat; E-mail: K.B.Braat@tudelft.nl
education method exercise; lectures
course contents Preparation and execution of works in the construction industry.
Theoretical structure of the construction with reference to the
tendency towards standardisation of communication. Design
of an execution method using the steps of the elementary
design cycle. Acquisition of a project, work preparation, site-
management, site-arrangements, and logistics. Earth moving,
on site construction, pre-fabrication and assembling. Control
and inspection of the execution on the basis of the so-named
TgKIO model. Delivery of the works and cost-reviews. Skills are
developed by means of four practical assignments. Content is
presentedinDutchonlybecauseofthespecificcharacterofthe
course: the Dutch building industry and’ culture.
literature and
study materials
Voorbereiding en uitvoering in de bouw(nijverheid) (Ned.)
Available at BookShop Civil Engineering.
course code:
ct4010
course title: economics ects: 4
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period 1st Exam Period
instructor Prof.dr. A.H. Kleinknecht; E-mail: A.H.Kleinknecht@tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. R.J. Verhaeghe; E-mail: R.J.Verhaeghe@citg.tudelft.nl
education method Lectures
assessment examinationmarkisfinalmark
course contents general: introduction to the different disciplines in economics.
Emphasis on illustration of concepts and application to civil
engineering objects/projects. Macro-economics: national income:
economic circle, role of technology in growth; international
economics: productivity, balance of payments, theory of money,
role of banks; Dutch economy: national budget, corporatism,
price control; role of sunk costs in economic evaluation Micro-
economics: consumer and producer behaviour, markets, demand
projectionforcivilengineeringprojects,typesofcosts,efficiency
criteria, production function, applications Commercial economics
(managementaccounting):accountingforafirm(balanceand
result account), types of costs, gains and losses, solvability,
occupationrate,currentratioFeasibilityanalysis:financialand
economicanalysis,set-upofcost/benefitpattern,investment
criteria,applicationsIntroduction/illustrationofspecificsubjects:
environmentaleconomics,innovationeconomics,financingof
infrastructure, transport economics, economic models, natural
resource management
study goals Provide insight into the economic background of engineering
projects with the objective to contribute to a complete and
efficientdecisionmakinginplanninganddesign
literature and
study materials
obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): two study books available
at bookshop and VSSD lecture notes, available on-line
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course code:
ct4030
course title: methodology for
scientific Research
ects: 3
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period, Exam by appointment
instructor Dr.ir. A.L.A. Fraaij; E-mail: A.L.A.Fraaij@tudelft.nl
education method lectures; discussion; case study; exercise
assessment average of the cases and the examination questions
course contents The growth of knowledge The course starts with the meaning of
research methodology, the coincidence, chance and context in a
reconstruction of research. The research will be analyzed in the
classroom with the aid of questions asked by the instructor and
the observations of the students. Methodological fundamentals
Aspects such as different types of variables, different control
systems to monitor and check the variables will be analyzed with
the aid of examples in experimental research. Topics that will
be discussed also are: types of experiments, statistical control,
validity of research, the relation between the random sample
survey and the total population, sample size and the effects of
sample size, power of the test and meta-analysis. The analysis
ofresearchpapersPublishedtechnicalpapersinthefieldofcivil
engineering will be discussed in depth on the topics mentioned
above.Isthepaperacorrectreflectionofacorrectresearch,
arethereflawsintheresearch,isthemethodologysound,did
the researcher actually investigate the topic he/she wanted to
research, are the conclusions correct, is the statistics correct
or ‘forgotten’? The empirical cycle The empirical cycle will be
highlighted to provide the student a theoretical basis and will
be discussed with examples of different types of research.
Aggravation to putting into operation and measurement Topics
tobediscussedareoperationalversusconstitutivedefinitions,
constructs, making more explicit of the measurement procedures
and schemes, systems versus properties, what is actually
‘measuring’ and some opinions about it. Research design In
this section experimental and quasi-experimental designs for
research will be discussed including topics as controlled factors
in relation with experimental validity, representativeness Validity,
reliability, generalization and quality Assessment The concepts
of validity and empirical validity (as well as predictive validity),
reliability aspects (test and re-test, parallel measurements,
split-half), the quality of the Assessments and interpretations,
research, objectivity, inter subjectivity, epistemology will be
highlighted: design possibilities for research including research
materials, research strategies, research planning the analysis of
the different topics of a more complicated research paper in the
fieldofcivilengineeringwiththeaidoftheabovementioned
itemsexamplesfromthefieldofcivilengineering(alsointhe
framework of cases to be studied by the student) Qualitative
Research Project Management
study goals After the course the student should be able to design a research
project and to examine critically the literature on the proper
research methodology.
literature and
study materials
For Dutch speaking students the book from Christiaans, Fraaij,
de graaff & Hendriks “Onderzoeksmethodologie”. This book can
be bought at the secretariat of the section Materials Science. For
non-Dutch speaking students: The English book on “Research
Methods for Construction” is recommended. The book must be
ordered and bought at a bookshop. Obligatory other materials:
cases Available at the section secretariat.
remarks This course is meant for those MSc students who plan to
perform research activities and can be attended by students of
different MSc studies in the technical educations. Prerequisite for
participationintheexamisfinishingthecases.
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course code:
ct4040
course title: traineeship ects:
11
education Period 1st Education Period, 2nd Education Period, 3rd Education
Period, 4th Education Period, Summer Holidays
exam Period none
instructor Ir. P. van Eck; E-mail: P.vanEck@tudelft.nl
education method practical work experience
assessment * assessments by company supervisor, expert university staff
memberandtraineeshipcoordinator*finalmarkingbytrainee-
ship coordinator, mainly based on his own assessment and that
of the university staff member
course contents Practical work experience in day-to-day practice of civil engineering
companies or institutes (contractors, consultancies, government,
non-governmental organisations, etc.) in the Netherlands or abroad
study goals The main objectives are* to develop your general engineering
skills,* to learn how to apply your technological know-how,* to
put into practice any social and communicative skills you might
have,* to gain a more complete insight into your own particular
aptitudes.
literature and
study materials
* course manuals in both Dutch and English are available at the
TraineeshipOffice,containing(amongstothers)ampleinformation
about the formalities that need to be attended to before the
start of your traineeship* on the Blackboard page CT4040 you
willfindalltheavailabletraineeshipoffersanddownloadable
templates / blank forms
contact TraineeshipOffice,MrsM.L.Y.Kraeger-Holland,room2.73,
phone 015-2781174,stage@citg.tudelft.nl
remarks a traineeship can be performed in any period during the year
course code:
ct4061
course title: multidisciplinary
project
ects:
11
education Period 1st Education Period, 2nd Education Period, 3rd Education
Period, 4th Education Period
exam Period none
instructor Ir. H.J. Verhagen; E-mail: H.J.Verhagen@tudelft.nl
education method Teamwork in a group of 4 - 6 students
course contents Summary Solve an actual and recent civil engineering problem in a multidisciplinary team. Integrate several studies and designs into a coherent entity, based on knowledge, understanding and skills acquired in the preceding years. Attention will be on quality control and the evaluation of the design process. Knowledge and skills obtained during the BSc projects will be used in this pro-ject. The course is divided into three phases: phase 1: inception plan; phase 2: preliminary design and studies; phase 3: process evaluationwithrespecttointerdisciplinaryaspects;finalreport.Description Phase 1: preliminary investigation (Problem explora-tion and treatment). By means of supplied and found information (projectfile,informers,literature)aninventoryandanalysisofthe problem must be made. This results in a (substantive) pro-blem formulation and an objective. Coupled to that, a treatment will be formulated. Which methods will be used, which contri-bution can different disciplines provide to the project, which steps have been passed through successively, which information is still necessary, where can that information be found? Finally theorganizationofthegroupmustbefixed.Phase2:design.At this stage is alternatively worked for the complete problem and for sub-problems. The work exists for a part of research, for another part of developing design alternatives or solution alternatives, and from developing the sub-problems. Ongoing, the consistency with the whole design must be monitored. Phase 3: Round-off. In the round-off, the last hand is laid to the results of the project. First of all the handed in report is discussed with thespeculatorteam,whereuponthedefiniteversionismade.The participants evaluate the project, both substantive and con-cerning the project process. Finally, the presentation is prepared and a summary for the presentation is established.
study goals 1. Design learning on a sub-sector of civil engineering in
multidisciplinary link.2. Integrated appliance of knowledge and
skills from previous years.3. Application of design knowledge
andskillsfromthefirst,secondandthirdyear.4.Learningto
work by means of an interdisciplinary approach.5. Learning to
report, present and defending the end product.6. Learning to
apply elementary quality guarantee principles (e.g. MCE, SWOT)
during the design process.7. Evaluate learning of the interdisci-
plinary work process
literature and
study materials
A syllabus is available via Blackboard; the e-book “report writing”
is recommended. This e-book is part of the course on report
writing (WM0201), and can be downloaded from the blackboard
site of that course.
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course code:
ct4100
course title: materials and
ecological engineering
ects: 4
education Period 3rd Education Period
exam Period 3rd Exam Period
instructor Drs.ing. H.D. van Bohemen; E-mail: H.D.vanBohemen@tudelft.nl
education method lectures; discussion; exercise; practical; paper; case study
assessment finalresultisthecombinationofexaminationresultandthe
result of the case. Calculation: 50%-50%
course contents Topic 1The eco-cost/value ratio: This model (that has been developed at TU-Delft) enables comparison of several variants of products and services. The model comprises not only the usual LCA parameters but also spatial criteria. The model emphasizes prevention and compensation and tries to avoid the necessity of precautions due to damage. Topic 2Quality assurance, envi-ronmentalconservation,certification,attestations,guarantees,and responsibility. In this part of the course the student will be familiarized with the principles of actuality assurance. Several alternatives will be discussed (with their advantages and disadvantages). Also the combination of quality assurance with environmental conservation will be highlighted. Topic 3Ecological engineering in construction and maintenance of our infrastruc-ture. Here will be discussed with a set of examples in what way ecological criteria can be added to the list of requirements as well as the possible ways of realization and the possible results. Topic 4Durable decision: In the framework of Delft Cluster a decision support system has been developed. This support system will be explained and used in a case. Topic 5Spatial examination: This topic is treated with models developed in the DIOC Ecological City. The issue is to couple above mentioned models and criteria in the framework of environmental effect studies. Practices The DuBes Practical (1 day) a case that must result into a paper
study goals After the course the student is able to discuss relevant topics with
stakeholders in the decision process concerning construction and
infrastructure. He/she can act as participant in the discussion and
canactasadvisorforcertain(contracting)partiesinthefield.
literature and
study materials
syllabus: Book o-n Ecological Engineering Available at BookShop
Civil Engineering. obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s):
Powerpoint Presentation The Eco-cost Value Ratio Available at
bookshop and VSSD.
remarks practical must be done and case must be written as well as 1
day Sustainable Development Exercise.
course code:
ct4110
course title: timber structures 1 ects: 4
education Period 2nd Education Period
exam Period 2nd Exam Period
instructor Ir. J.g.M. Raadschelders; E-mail: J.g.M.Raadschelders@citg.tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. J.W.g. van de Kuilen; E-mail: J.vandeKuilen@citg.tudelft.nl
education method Lectures, exercise
assessment Writtenexamgradeisfinalgrade
course contents The course deals with material properties of timber and timber
products, the design of timber structures including strength, stiff-
nessandstabilityverificationsforcolumnsandbeams.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 frames and arches, Tapered and curved
beams. Timber frame housing: structural aspects, structural
detailing, diaphragms. Bridge Building Contest.
study goals Students will be able to design a wide variety of timber structures,
using modern materials such as glulam, perform strength and
stabilityverificationsinaccordancewithmoderndesigncodes.
literature and
study materials
syllabus: STEP Timber Engineering 1 Available at BookShop Civil
Engineering. obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Lecture
notes Available at the Blackboard website.
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course code:
ct4121
course title: steel structures 3 ects: 4
education Period 2nd Education Period
exam Period 2nd Exam Period
instructor Prof.ir. F.S.K. Bijlaard; E-mail: F.S.K.Bijlaard@citg.tudelft.nl
Prof.ir. JWB Stark
Ir.ing. R. Abspoel; E-mail: R.Abspoel@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures
assessment Theresultfortheexamisthefinalresult.
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
accordingtotheelastictheoryCalculationofthedeflections
CracksoftheconcreteCompositefloors:Applicationofcomposite
steelconcreteplatefloorsExecutionstageofcompositesteel
concretefloorsVerificationofthebearingcapacityintheultimate
limitstateCalculationsofthedeflectionsintheserviceabilitylimit
state Design tables Composite columns: 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 compres-
sion 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
concretefloorsPlatebuckling:Platebucklingofstiffenedplates
Plate buckling of unstiffened plates Linear elastic plate buckling
theory Stress reduction method Post critical strength Effective
with method Special beams: Plate girders Cold formed sections
Castellated beams
literature and
study materials
Available at the Blackboard website.
course code:
ct4125
course title: steel case ects: 3
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period
instructor Ir.ing. R. Abspoel; E-mail: R.Abspoel@tudelft.nl
Dr. A. Romeijn; E-mail: A.Romeijn@tudelft.nl
education method Case
assessment Theresultforthereportis80%ofthefinalresult.Theresultfor
thedrawingis20%ofthefinalresult.
literature and
study materials
Available at the Blackboard website.
course code:
ct4130
course title: Probabilistic design ects: 4
education Period 1st Education Period, 2nd Education Period
exam Period 2nd Exam Period, 4th Exam Period
instructor Dr.ir. P.H.A.J.M. van gelder; E-mail: P.H.A.J.M.vangelder@tudelft.nl
Prof.drs.ir. J.K. Vrijling; E-mail: J.K.Vrijling@tudelft.nl
Prof.ir. A.C.W.M. Vrouwenvelder;
E-mail: A.Vrouwenvelder@citg.tudelft.nl
Ir. M.A. Burgmeijer; E-mail: M.A.Burgmeijer@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures, Excercise, participation is voluntary. Half point bonus
forexam,whenexerciseispassedsufficiently.
assessment one mark, based on written exam and a voluntary exercise. Half
pointbonusforexam,whenexerciseispassedsufficiently.This
bonus is valid for one year.
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 con-crete,steel,timber,soil,etc;Loadsoftraffic,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;
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Dependent random variables; Comparison of different calculation
methods. Failure probability and life span; Deterioration proces-
ses; 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 alpha-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;
Introductiontoschedulinguncertainties;Influenceofcorrective
measures on duration and costs; Maintenance; Introduction to
maintenancestrategies;Effectofmaintenanceonrisk;Influence
of inspections. Application areas; Structural safety of buildings,
dikes, offshore platforms, bridges, etc; Maintenance and mana-
gement; 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.
literature and
study materials
obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Probabilistic Design
Available at BookShop Civil Engineering. recommended other
materials: Practice exams. Available at BookShop Civil Engineering,
also on blackboard.
course code:
ct4140
course title: dynamics of
structures
ects: 4
education Period 3rd Education Period
exam Period 3rd Exam Period
instructor Dr.sc. A. Metrikine; E-mail: A.Metrikine@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures
assessment Based on the result of the written exam.
course contents Introduction. Challenging dynamic problems of modern civil en-gineering; Types and sources of dynamic loading on structures; Dynamic behaviour of systems with 1and 2 degrees of freedom revisited: main phenomena, introduction to the Fourier Analysis, aero-elasticinstabilities(gallopingandflutter).Vibrationsofdiscrete 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-respon-se 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 offinitelength.Derivationofequationsofmotionforbeaminbending, 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 of one-dimensional (1D) continuous systems. Excitation, propa-gation,reflectionandtransmissionofpulsesincablesandrods;Harmonic waves and representation of travelling pulses as the superposition of the harmonic waves; Dispersion Analysis; The steady-state response of piles and rails to harmonic loads.
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.
literature and
study materials
Mandatory Material: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)
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course code:
ct4145
course title: dynamics, slender
struct. and intr. cont. mech.
ects: 6
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period 1st Exam Period, Differently to be announced
instructor Dr.sc. A. Metrikine; E-mail: A.Metrikine@tudelft.nl
Ir. J.W. Welleman; E-mail: J.W.Welleman@tudelft.nl
education method lectures; discussion; exercise; computer-supported studying
course contents Modelling of civil engineering structures by means of lumped and continuous systems. Static and dynamic analysis. Introduction to continuum elasticity and plasticity. Theme A: Dynamics of Systems and Slender Structures Fundamental assumptions leading to lum-ped and continuous models, mathematical formulation of single- and multi-degree(s)-of-freedom models and of continuous 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 vibra-tions, steady-state vibrations, two-degrees of freedom systems without damping. Slender structures: Introduction to dynamics of slender structures, statics of slender structures, general solution of an ordinary, inhomogeneous differential equation, boundary conditions and matrix form of the solution to a boundary-value problem, static response of various slender structures: analysis in MAPLE. Two computer aided written assignments Theme B: Introduction to Continuum Mechanics Tensors: notation and transformations, strain tensor, stress tensor, stress-strain relation for linear elastic homogeneous materials, Mohr’s circle. Failure models: limit state, von Mises and Tresca, visualisations in different stress states. Stresses in asymmetric and/or non homogeneous cross sections. One computer aided 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: - Apply modelling techniques with appropriate sign
conventions - Analyse static and dynamic problems of structural
mechanics- Analyse stress and strain states and the limit state
This course is for students with a relevant foreign BSc-degree.
Students following CT4145 are not allowed to follow CT3110.
literature and
study materials
syllabus: Theme A: Dynamics and Slender Structures Theme
B:IntroductiontoContinuumMechanicsAvailableatthefirst
lecture. obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Available at the
Blackboard website. obligatory other materials: Available at the
Blackboard website.
remarks Thiscourseisoneofthefirstcoursesforstudentswitharelevant
foreign BSc-degree who are entering the MSc Programme of
Structural Engineering and is of MSc level. Lectures and course
material are in English. The course is composed of lectures and
computer-aided exercises. The lecture material is condensed
relative to corresponding BSc courses. Consequently, the course
attendants are expected to spend considerable effort to complete
exercises. The exercises are part of the exam.
course code:
ct4150
course title: Plastic analysis of
structures
ects: 4
education Period 2nd Education Period
exam Period 2nd Exam Period, 4th Exam Period
instructor Prof.ir. A.C.W.M. Vrouwenvelder;
E-mail: A.Vrouwenvelder@citg.tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom; E-mail: P.C.J.Hoogenboom@tudelft.nl
education method lectures
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 in-plane and laterally loaded plates. Fundamental aspects of yield criteria (Von Mises, Tresca, reinforced concrete). Interaction of bending moment, shear force and normal force. Normality rule. Upper-and lower-bound theorems 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
flowinstructuresandyouwillunderstandthelimitationsof
plasticity theory.
literature and
study materials
Two lecture books are used. Both can be ordered at www.nextstore.nl Vrouwenvelder, A.C.W.M. and Witteveen, J. “Plastic Analysis of Structures, The plastic behaviour and the calculation of beams 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.
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course code:
ct4160
course title: Prestressed con-
crete
ects: 4
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period 1st Exam Period
instructor Prof.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven; E-mail: J.C.Walraven@tudelft.nl
Ir. W.J.M. Peperkamp; E-mail: W.Peperkamp@citg.tudelft.nl
education method instruction; lectures; case study
assessment The examination contributes 90% of the grade; the case study 10%
of the grade. For each of both parts a minimal grade of 5.0 is valid.
course contents 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 characteristics are presented covering pre-tensioning, post-tensioning, partially prestressing, bonded, and unbonded tendons. The Load balancing approach as a general procedure intheflexuralanalysisofstaticallydeterminedandstaticallyundetermined 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, the ultimate moment and shear resistance capacity design. Application of truss idealisation for shear and disturbed regions is considered as well asdetailingofprestressedstructures.Inthefinalparttwo-wayslab design is treated. Description Basic concepts of prestressing and technology aspects of pretensioning and post-tensioning Pres-tressed concrete behaviour presented for members subjected to pureaxialloadandtocombinedflexureandaxialloadResponseof prestressed concrete members to sectional forces such as axial load, moment and shear Allowable stresses in design computations satisfying the strength and service-ability limit states Load-balancing approach in determining the prestressed load in statically indeterminate prestressed systems Fundamen-tals of shrinkage, creep and relaxation Loss of prestressing and redistribution of forces due to shrinkage, creep and relaxation Ultimate moment capacity; failure moment in ultimate limit-state Shear resistance capacity of prestressed concrete, design for shear based on Strut and Tie models Partially prestressed con-crete; control of crack width Detailing of prestressed structures, disturbed regions due to concentrated axial load in end ancho-rage zones Example design truss idealisation for a beam with a dapped end Characteristics of partially prestressed concrete Example design analysis partially prestressed concrete Unbonded post-tensioning External post-tensioning Project from practice Discussion case study
study goals Upon 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 structu-
res. The student should be capable of understanding and apply-
ing the basic concepts of prestressed concrete behaviour and
the involved technology in pretensioning and post-tensioning.
Thestudentshouldbeabletodemonstratetheinfluenceoftime
depended effects on loss of prestressing and the characteristic
advantages and disadvantages in applying external prestressing.
He should be able to calculate the shear resistance capacity
of prestressed concrete based on strut and tie models and to
describe the behaviour under load of statically determinate and
statically indeterminate prestressed concrete beams. The case
study integrates the course topics and reinforces the concepts
learned.
literature and
study materials
obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Prestressed Concrete
obligatory other materials: Elaborated exams and examples on
Prestressed Concrete recommended lecture note(s)/textbook(s):
Journal „Cement“; Obtainable from the Betonvereniging gouda
(Dutch Concrete Association) and Betondispuut
contact Ir. W.J.M. Peperkamproom: 1.04 Stevin II telephone: 2784576
e-mail: w.j.m.peperkamp@tudelft.nl
remarks Participation in exam is only permitted after having successfully
performed the case study
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course code:
ct4170
course title: construction tech-
nology of concrete structures
ects: 4
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period
instructor Prof.ir. A.Q.C. van der Horst; E-mail: A.Q.C.vanderHorst@tudelft.nl
Ir. W.J.M. Peperkamp; E-mail: W.Peperkamp@citg.tudelft.nl
education method lectures; instruction; case study
assessment The examination and case study each contribute 50% of the grade.
course contents Understanding the nature and implication of selected structural design elements such as shape, dimensions, material and design approaches on the one hand and the construction elements 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 tooptimisecostdriveraspectsinconceptualandfinaldesign.Lectures: Construction technology from a process prospective: interdependency of functional requirements, conceptual design, engineeringandconstruction.Identificationofcostdriversandoptimisationofcostdrivereffectsinbothconceptualandfinaldesign. 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: multidisciplinary 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 ef-fects. Formwork: conventional and tailor made formwork. Hand-ling 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 under-water 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 structuralengineeringandconstructioninthefieldofportstruc-tures: caissons, block walls 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 successful completion of this subject, the student should
be able to: To identify the basic elements such as project charac-
teristics, control systems, methodology and supporting systems
in an integrated design process for concrete structures; To iden-
tify characteristics dictating the way a concrete building project
is being managed in practice and emphasis in the methodology
to be adopted when worked out; 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; 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; 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; To generate
different design concepts and to select one of them in view of
costs, execution time and durability; To implement all these
aspects in a case study.
literature and
study materials
obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Construction process of
concrete structures(Lecture notes January 2002) Construction
process of concrete structures(Lecture notes on special subjects
February 2001)Available at BookShop Civil Engineering.
obligatory other materials: Powerpoint presentations of lectures
Handwritten notes during lectures
contact Ir. W. Peperkamp Room: 1.04 Stevin II Telephone: 2784576
E-mail: w.j.m.peperkamp@tudelft.nl Prof. ir. A.Q.C. van der Horst
Room: 2.04 Stevin II Telephone 27845.. / 0182 - 590627
E-mail: A.Q.C.vanderHorst@tudelft.nl
expected prior
knowledge
CT3051 Structural Design (Bachelor)CT3150 Reinforced concrete
2 (Bachelor)
remarks Participation in examination is only permitted after successfully
completion of case study.
�2� Civil engineering MsC �2� study guide 2006/2007
course code:
ct4180
course title: Plate analysis,
theory and application
ects: 4
education Period 2nd Education Period
exam Period 2nd Exam Period
instructor Ir. C. Kasbergen; E-mail: C.Kasbergen@citg.tudelft.nl
Ir. W. Sutijadi; E-mail: W.Sutijadi@tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. A. Scarpas; E-mail: A.Scarpas@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures, case study
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 (displacement method); application of plane stress/strain
engineeringstructures;introductiontothefiniteelement
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
sheardeformation;simplificationtothepurebendingequation;
formulation of special boundary conditions; several analytical
solutions (displacement method) and various load and boundary
conditions;finiteelementformulationofslabelement;computa-
tional issues.
literature and
study materials
Plates and Slabs, Volume 1, Theory Plates and Slabs, Volume 2,
Numerical methods Plates and Slabs, Worked-out Exams Available
at BookShop Civil Engineering. CAPA-3D program distributed
during lectures.
remarks Assignment:Applicationofthefiniteelementmethodtoaplane
stress and a slab bending problem. The CAPA-3D computer program
is used. The results are presented in a professional report.
course code:
ct4201
course title: architecture and
building engineering
ects: 4
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period 1st Exam Period
instructor Ir. A. te Boveldt; E-mail: A.teBoveldt@tudelft.nl
Ir. g.g. Nieuwmeijer; E-mail: g.g.Nieuwmeijer@bk.tudelft.nl
education method lectures; seminar
assessment written exam : written assignment = 1 : 1
course contents Definitionsandprinciplesofarchitecturaldesign.Historyof
architecture. Relations between architecture and structural
design. History of structural design, with an accent on the period
1800-1970. Relations with architectural design. Analyses of
structural design. Analyse of the evolution of functional,
architectural and structural design on building type. Report.
literature and
study materials
Available at the section secretariat.
course code:
ct4211
course title: facades ects: 4
education Period 2nd Education Period
exam Period 2nd Exam Period
instructor Ir. g.J. Dijk; E-mail: g.J.Dijk@tudelft.nl
O.S.M. van Pinxteren; E-mail: O.S.M.vanPinxteren@tudelft.nl
Ir. P.M.C. Scheers; E-mail: P.M.C.Scheers@citg.tudelft.nl
Ir. H.R. de Boer; E-mail: H.R.deBoer@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures, design studies
assessment design studies: 75% modelling exercises: 25%
course contents Design aspects of several types of facade: Exterior leaf of con-
crete and bricks. Double facades and atria. Criteria for selection
Modellinginfacadedesign:Resistanceanddeflectionofglass
units. Wind loads on ventilated facades. Movement as a result
of changes in temperature and moisture. Flexibility of joints
and connections. Criteria for deformation of the load bearing
structure
literature and
study materials
Afbouwconstructies I, II en III Available at BookShop Civil
Engineering.
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course code:
ct4221
course title: advanced Building
Physics
ects: 4
education Period 3rd Education Period
exam Period 3rd Exam Period
instructor Prof.ir. J.J.M. Cauberg; E-mail: J.J.M.Cauberg@citg.tudelft.nl
Ir. A.C. van der Linden; E-mail: A.C.vanderLinden@tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. W.H. van der Spoel; E-mail: W.H.vanderSpoel@citg.tudelft.nl
education method practical; lectures; exercise
assessment Individual test and exercises account for 65% and 35% of the
finalmarkresp.
course contents Continuation of CT3071 Design of buildings and CT3221 Building
physics & Building technique: the physical characteristics of
the subjects treated in that course are examined more deeply.
The subject matter aims at the practical application of building
physics. Main subjects: Inside climate Thermal comfort: thermo-
physiological models of man Heat Mechanisms of heat transfer:
free and forced convection, exchange of radiation, conduction.
Heat transfer in cavity walls, non-stationary heat transfer in
semi-infinitemedia,analyticalsolutionsforheattransportin
constructions, laws of radiation, heat exchange between
surfaces. Heat transport in composite constructions with periodic
boundary conditions. First- and second-order thermal (and hygric)
room models. Exercise: dynamic heat transport. Sound Building
acousticsFlankingsoundtransport,floatingfloors,vibration
insulation. Laboratory test: measuring air-sound insulation. Air
Naturalventilationandinfiltration.Winddiscomfortaroundbuil-
dings.FiresafetyRegulationsforfiresafetyinbuildingsBuilding
physics design brief Visiting buildings with attention to facade,
acoustics,firesafety,detailsofbuildingphysics,demandssetby
the Building Decree.
literature and
study materials
Lecture notes and modules o-n Blackboard
course code:
ct4251
course title: management in
building industry
ects: 4
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period 1st Exam Period
instructor Prof.dr.ir. H.A.J. de Ridder; E-mail: H.A.J.deRidder@tudelft.nl
course contents Elucidation to the ‘environment’ of construction in general,
specificfortheNetherlands.Thestructureofthebuilding
process and the role of the manager in there. Stakeholders in
the construction process: client or owner, construction compa-
nies, contractors, sub-contractors, consultants (management,
cost, structural). Types of cooperation. Risk assessment in
these cooperations. Typology of parties involved. Building
construction ‘culture’ in the Netherlands and abroad. Trends
in construction and civil engineering to be studied in order to
draw the future picture. Theory of Construction Management.
Production management versus process management. Modern
construction management as systems management. Techniques
of risk assessment in the implementation process. Phasing the
construction process. Decision making in the construction pro-
cess. Management and monitoring. Cost engineering. Calculation
methods. Calculation norms and regulations. Labour manage-
ment techniques. Multi moment diagrams. Deviation monitoring
systems. Techniques for generating alternatives. Scheduling of
preparation and execution. Information management in prepa-
ration and execution. Design control and project administration.
Procurement management. Contracts with the procurement
processes. Environment and environmental legislation. Material,
soil and chemical pollution. Systematic environment protection
systems. Construction legislation in general and in building
execution in particular. Contracting and U.A.V. and FIDIC.
Planning the execution and time management on site. Types
of project organisation.
study goals <>
literature and
study materials
syllabus: Inserted in the reader obligatory lecture note(s)/
textbook(s): Reader: “Project Management in Construction”
Available at BookShop Civil Engineering. obligatory other materials:
Information and Material o-n CBK website. Available at the
website. recommended lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Listing of
advised Literature in Reader.
�2� Civil engineering MsC �2� study guide 2006/2007
course code:
ct4260
course title: Building informatics ects: 4
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period 1st Exam Period
instructor Dr.ir. E. Dado; E-mail: E.Dado@tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. M.R. Beheshti; E-mail: M.R.Beheshti@tudelft.nl
education method lectures; tutorial; exercise
assessment Thefinalmarkofthecoursewillbeanaverageofthewrittenre-
port of the exercises, the presentation and the oral examination.
course contents This is an introductory course of theories, methods and techni-ques regarding the application of information and communication technologies,toimprovethequality,efficiencyandeffectivityofdesign and construction processes. The main emphasis of the course (and its accompanying course CT4270) is on informa-tion modelling and product data technology for the building and construction industry. The following issues are presented and discussed during the lecture series: Information model-ling techniques, tools and languages (UML) Form description, geometry and topology Product modelling (PM), Product Data Technology (PDT) Features and Feature Modelling, Parametric Design Systems Standardisation and communication in the Buil-ding and Construction industry Presentation, Representation and Implementation issues The State-of-the-art ICT building design and construction The lectures are complemented with a series of exercises: Solid modelling exercise (AutoCAD, MicroStation or ArchiCAD) Information Modelling Exercise (UML) Feature Model-ling Exercise (ArchiCAD)
study goals The goal of the course (and its accompanying course CT4270)
is to provide the students with the fundamental knowledge and
skills of ICT tools in building design and construction. The goal
of exercises is to familiarise the students with the basic skills of
informationmodellingusingUML(UnifiedModellingLanguage)
as well as Feature Modelling using ArchiCAD.
literature and
study materials
syllabus: During each lecture a relevant reading list will be
available recommended other materials: A copy of the Power-
Point presentations of the lectures
remarks Students of all disciplines at Faculty of Civil Engineering and
geosciences can take part in this course which is also open to
students of other faculties at Delft University of Technology and
in particular those of the Faculty of Architecture. More detailed
information about the course content, time-schedule, registration,
etc. can be found on the course website on Blackboard.
course code:
ct4270
course title: Knowledge mana-
gement in Building Processes
ects: 4
education Period 3rd Education Period
exam Period 3rd Exam Period
instructor Dr.ir. M.R. Beheshti; E-mail: M.R.Beheshti@tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. E. Dado; E-mail: E.Dado@tudelft.nl
education method lectures; exercise; tutorial
assessment Thefinalmarkofthecoursewillbeanaverageofthewritten
report of the exercises and the oral examination
course contents This is an introductory course of theories, methods and techni-ques regarding the application of information and communicati-ontechnologies,toimprovethequality,efficiencyandeffectivityof design and construction processes. The main emphasis of the course (and its accompanying course CT4260) is on information management and knowledge technology for the building and construction industry. The following issues are presented and discussed during the lecture series: Process Modelling IDEF0 Process Modelling Techniques Knowledge Technology Knowledge Modelling Knowledge-based Systems Project Modelling Electronic Document-oriented Applications Organisation-oriented Ap-plications Teamwork Support Information Management in the Building and Construction Industry The state-of-the-art ICT Building design and Construction The lectures are complemented with a series of exercises: Process Modelling Exercise (IDEF0) Knowledge Modelling Exercise Students of all disciplines at Faculty of Civil Engineering and geosciences can take part in this course which is also open to the students of other faculties at Delft University of Technology and in particular those of the Faculty of Architecture. More detailed information about the course content, time-schedule, registration, etc. can be found on the course website on Blackboard.
study goals The goal of the course (and its accompanying course CT4260)
is to provide students with the fundamental knowledge and
skills of ICT tools in building design and construction. The goal
of exercises is to familiarise the students with the basic skills of
process modelling using IDEF0 as well as knowledge modelling
using a real-life case.
literature and
study materials
obligatory other materials: The course leader will provide the
study material and a reading list. Available: during each lecture
a relevant reading list will be available. Available at the lecturer.
recommended other materials: A copy of the PowerPoint presen-
tations of the lectures Available at the Blackboard website.
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course code:
ct4281
course title: Building structures 2 ects: 4
education Period 2nd Education Period
exam Period 2nd Exam Period
instructor Prof.ir. JWB Stark
Prof.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven; E-mail: J.C.Walraven@tudelft.nl
Prof.dipl.ing. J.N.J.A. Vambersky;
E-mail: J.N.J.A.Vambersky@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures
course contents Introduction review of multi-store buildings. Examples out of
practice. Design principles. Structural systems and stability.
Connections. In situ concrete. Pre-cast concrete. Steel, hybrid
and composite structures
literature and
study materials
Text and study books or the relevant parts of these will be
indicated during the lectures. Available at BookShop Civil
Engineering.
course code:
ct4300
course title: introduction to
coastal engineering
ects: 4
education Period 2nd Education Period
exam Period 2nd Exam Period
instructor Dr.ir. J. van de graaff; E-mail: J.vandegraaff@tudelft.nl
Prof.dr.ir. M.J.F. Stive; E-mail: M.J.F.Stive@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures
course contents This course intends to provide an initial insight into the
physical phenomena and some related hydraulic engineering
interventions that play a role in offshore, coastal and harbour
engineering. The emphasis is on abiotic physical aspects, but
also some attention is paid to biotic and management aspects.
The following subjects are treated: Coastal formation on recent
geologic scales Holocene geological evolution of the Netherlands
The most important oceanographic processes and parameters
Tides; generation, propagation and prediction Coastal processes,
andspecificallyLongshoreandcross-shoresedimenttransport
by wave action along a coast and Longshore transport capacity
and gradients therein causing shoreline change Tidal basin and
estuarine processes, including biogeomorphology The exchange
of salt and fresh water in harbours, both by tide and density
currents Siltation in harbour basins Dredging equipment and
methods Coastal Zone Management Reading and interpreting
nautical charts and pilots for use in coastal engineering.
study goals Specifically,knowledgeandabilitiesofthefollowingaspectsofcoastal engineering should be obtained. Coastal formations To be able to describe the different coastal formations To describe their evolution on recent geological scale To describe the Holocene evolution of the Netherlands To understand the role of biogeo-morphologyOceanographyTobeabletodescribetheinfluenceof salinity and temperature on the density of seawater in both a qualitative and quantitative way To be aware of the existence of geostrophiccurrents,theiroriginandtheirinfluenceoncoastalmorphology To know what the effect is of the geostrophic cur-rent on climate To be able to describe and explain (qualitatively) the trade wind systems To know qualitatively the effect of the Coriolis-force on the sea Tides To be able to describe the origin of tides by means of the moon, the sun and the centrifugal for-ces To be able to explain spring tide, neap tide and the periods of different tidal components To be aware of the fact that the tide is a long wave and be able to compute its propagation celerity
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To know how to describe a tide in harmonic components To give a limited number of harmonic components, be able to calculate the water level at a given moment To be able to determine the water level in secondary stations, given the data of the main stations, using phase and amplitude differences To know the definitionofaseicheandbeabletocomputethesensitivityofbasins to seiches for simple cases Beach processes (non-co-hesivematerial)Toknowthatacoastalprofilehasaparabolicshape; be able to describe qualitatively the effect of storm erosion on a beach and beach restoration in the calm season To know that obliquely breaking waves cause a longshore current in the breaker zone, which act as the propelling force for longshore sediment transport To know that the transport in the coastal zoneiscausedbystirringandwaterflow;realisetheeffectofstirring on the sediment transport capacity To know the sediment transport formula of CERC and be able to make computations, given an offshore wave climate To know the difference between sediment transport capacity and sediment transport and be able to interpret these differences at a real coast To understand qualitatively the effect of groynes at the beach and the effect ofseawallsTounderstandquantitativelytheeffectofartificialbeach nourishment To be able to explain the various types of delta-formation using information from sediment yield from the river and the effect of the waves Density difference, siltation To know the fact that density differences exists in the mouth of rivers To know that there might be some mixing processes and know the criteria for this mixing process To be aware of the phenomenon of internal waves and be able to compute the celerity of these internal waves To be able to compute the length of a static salt wedge and to assess the extent of the ‘mixing zone’ To be aware of the relation between salinity and siltation offineparticlesTobeabletocomputesalt/freshwaterexchangein harbour basins due to ‘sudden’ density differences, be able to apply this in a practical case Dredging To know the different dredging equipment To know when to apply these To have an understanding of the cost components Hydrographic or nautical information To know how to obtain nautical maps and related information (pilots, tidal atlases etc.) To understand the basic purpose of a nautical map and understand where nautical maps are inaccurate, be aware of the various survey dates To be able to read from a map information regarding the depth, currents and water levels To be able to read information regarding the bottom texture from the map To be able to explain morphologi-cal features on nautical maps
literature and
study materials
syllabus:Availableatthefirstlecture.obligatorylecture
note(s)/textbook(s): CT4300, introduction to Coastal Engineering
Available at BookShop Civil Engineering.
course code:
ct4310
course title: Bed, Bank and
shoreline Protection
ects: 4
education Period 3rd Education Period
exam Period Exam by appointment
instructor Ir. J. Olthof; E-mail: J.Olthof@citg.tudelft.nl
Ir. H.J. Verhagen; E-mail: H.J.Verhagen@tudelft.nl
education method lectures; computer-supported studying
course contents Design of shoreline protection along rivers, canals and the sea; load on bed and shoreline by currents, wind waves and ship motion; stability of elements undercurrent and wave conditions; stability of shore protection elements; design methods, construction methods.Flow:recapitulationofbasicsfromfluidmechanics(flow,turbulence),stabilityofindividualgrains(sand,butalsorock)indifferenttypeofflowconditions(weirs,jets),scouranderosion. Porous Media: basic equation, pressures and velocities onthestabilityontheboundarylayer;groundwaterflowwithimpermeableandsemi-impermeablestructures;granularfiltersand geotextiles. Waves: recapitulation of the basics of waves, focus onwaveforcesontheland-waterboundary,specificaspectsof 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 mate-rials to be used, interaction with the aquatic environment, role of the land-water boundary as part of the ecosystem; environmen-tally sound shoreline design.
study goals After this course the student has to:* be able to design individually a shoreline protection along a river, a canal or the sea* under-stand the processes acting on the land-water boundary and be able to judge which parameters are relevant for the design* be able to determine the boundary conditions for the design of a shoreline protection, and their probability of occurrence* understandthebasicsofstabilityinflowandwaveconditions(understand the concepts of Shields, Izbash, Sleath, Iribarren, Van der Meer)* be able to design intermediate layers between armourandsusoil(filterdesign),bothusingagranularfilteraswell as a geotextile* be able to design relevant details, like a toe protection* be able to 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
literature and
study materials
syllabus: Bed, Bank and Shoreline protection; Course Information Available at the Blackboard website. obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Bed, Bank and Shoreline protection (g.J. Schiereck) Available at bookshop and VSSD. obligatory other materials: Several handouts Available at the Blackboard website. recom-mended other materials: Manual o-n the Use of Rock Available at BookShop Civil Engineering.
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course code:
ct4320
course title: short Waves ects: 4
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period 1st Exam Period
instructor Dr.ir. A.J.H.M. Reniers; E-mail: A.J.H.M.Reniers@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures, exercise
assessment Based exclusively on written exam, using pre-assigned indicative
weights per question
course contents Introduction to the mechanics of short gravity surface gravity
waves, typically encompass both sea and swell waves, for ap-
plications in coastal and offshore engineering. Topics include
(but are not restricted to) wave refraction, wave diffraction,
wavereflection,waveenergybalance,wavebreaking,radiation
stresses, wave statistics and forces on structures.
study goals Insight in and knowledge of the mechanics of gravity surface
waves in the context of coastal and offshore engineering;
knowledge of computation methods; ability to apply these.
literature and
study materials
syllabus: Short Waves Available at BookShop Civil Engineering.
recommended other materials: English Lecture Notes Available
at the lecturer.
remarks Admission to the written examination only after completion of
program of exercises
course code:
ct4330
course title: Ports and
Waterways 1
ects: 4
education Period 2nd Education Period, 3rd Education Period
exam Period 2nd Exam Period, 3rd Exam Period
instructor Ir. R. groenveld; E-mail: R.groenveld@tudelft.nl
Prof.ir. H. Ligteringen; E-mail: H.Ligteringen@tudelft.nl
assessment The case study can be rewarded with a bonus of 1, 0.5 or 0
points; rewarding of the bonus only counts when the mark of
next examination is at least 5 (not rounded off).
course contents SeaportsandTerminals:MaritimetransportSpecificdataof
merchant ships, commodity and vessel types, tramp and liner
trade Port functions and organisation Functions, transport chain,
organisation of seaports Port planning methodology Types of
planning, planning process, planning tasks, general observations
Planning and design of the water areas Ship manoeuvring and
hydrodynamic behaviour, approach channels, manoeuvring areas
within the port, port basins and berth areas, morphological
aspects Planning and design of port terminals Services provided,
terminal components, types of terminals, terminal capacity
(maximum or optimum) and terminal dimensions Container
terminals Container transport, terminal operations and lay-out
development Queueing theory for ports and inland waterways:
Port studies Aspects in port design Organisation, ship handling,
cargo handling and inland transport Methods for solving capacity
problems in ports empirical rules of thumb, queueing theory and
simulation techniques Queueing theory Arrival process, service
process, queue discipline QueueingsystemsM/M/1 -system, M/M/
n-system, M/g/1 M/D/1 and N/Ek/1 systems, M/D/n and D/M/n
systems Queueing systems with more general distributions of
arrival and service time Approach to an Ek/Em/1 queue system
and approach to an Ek/Em/n queue system Some applications
Inlandwaterways:ShippingoninlandwaterwaysSignificance
ofinlandnavigation,classificationofshipsandwaterways,
ship characteristics, ship types Interaction between ship and
waterway Primary water movement, secondary water move-
ment, remaining hydraulic phenomena Navigation speed Ship’s
resistance, installed engine power, example speed-engine power
Navigation Encounters, overtaking manoeuvres, navigation in
bends, cross sections, stopping distance Design of inland water-
wayprofilesDesignvessels,trafficintensity,cross-sectionand
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design parameters and cross-sections in bends Natural water-
waysNavigationonrivers,improvements,classificationofrivers,
ship dimensions, river ports and mooring places. Integration
of environmental issues in port planning and design Environ-
mental aspects which affect port-layout Land use planning,
visual amenity, dangerous goods, dredging and disposal of
dredged material, prevention nuisance, contamination of soil and
groundwater, reception of ballast water and waste and wetlands
and nature areas Relevant aspects for environmental impact
assessment Environmental impact assessment, pollution control,
ecology and nature habitats, use of recourses, social and gender
aspects and quality of life
study goals Thestudenthasunderstandingofhisowncapacityandaffinity
inthefieldofportsandwaterways.Thestudenthasabroad
overviewofthefieldportsandwaterwaysandrecognisesthein-
terest of related sciences. The student understands the functions
of ports and waterways in the total transport chain with different
transport modalities. The student has knowledge of vessel types
and demands with respect to port infrastructure. The student
has knowledge of relevant hydraulic aspects for the design of the
wet infrastructures. The student is capable to develop a design
of the lay-out of a port and a container terminal. The student
is capable to apply the queueing theory in order to determine
capacities of service systems in ports and waterways. The stu-
dent has knowledge of hydraulic phenomena in the interaction
between ship and inland waterway. The student is capable to
estimate the required dimensions of an inland waterway. The
student understands the relevance of environmental issues in
port planning and design.
literature and
study materials
syllabus: Ports and terminals Service systems in ports and
inland waterways Capacities of inland waterways Integration of
environmental issues in port planning and design Available at
BookShop Civil Engineering.
course code:
ct4340
course title: computational
modelling of flow and transport
ects: 4
education Period 1st Education Period, 2nd Education Period
exam Period 1st Exam Period, 2nd Exam Period
instructor Prof.dr.ir. g.S. Stelling; E-mail: g.S.Stelling@tudelft.nl
education method lectures; practical
course contents Elementarynotionsofcomputationalmodellingofflowand
transport. The following topics are dealt with during the course:
Ordinary Differential Equations, Box models/Mass spring systems
Numerical methods for ODEs, consistency, convergence, stability,
stiffness Transport equations, advection and diffusion Numerical
methods for transport equations, CFL condition, Von Neumann
analysis, Numerical diffusion 1D shallow water equations, Preiss-
mann scheme, Staggered grids, applications
literature and
study materials
syllabus: "Computational Modelling for Flow and Transport"
Available at BookShop Civil Engineering.
remarks Participation in the exam only after successful completion of
three practicals
course code:
ct4350
course title: Numerical soil
mechanics
ects: 4
education Period 3rd Education Period
exam Period 3rd Exam Period
instructor Prof.dr.ir. F. Molenkamp; E-mail: F.Molenkamp@tudelft.nl
education method lectures; case study; exercise; instruction
course contents The aim of this teaching module is to clarify the process behind
thecompositionofindustrialfiniteelementsoftware.Starting
fromthedifferentialfieldequations,boundaryandpossibly
initialconditionsthecorrespondingintegralequationforfinite
element analyses are composed using a.o. galerkin’s method.
These integral equations are implemented in numerical code and
the resulting output of that code is interpreted using computer
graphics. These processes are considered in details for four
typesofgeomechanicsproblems.Finallytheindustrialfinite
element packages Plaxis and Diana are discussed. Rather than
remaining black boxes, in this way the capabilities and limitations
of industrial software become better appreciated. The following
fivetopicsaretaught:IntroductionofprogramminginFortran95.
Formulation and programming in Fortran95 by means of Finite
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Elements of the following 4 topics: Foundations on elastic bed-
ding. The distributions of the settlement of the foundation and
the bending and shear forces in the foundation are derived. This
formulation is also considered for lateral soil-pile interaction.
Plane deformation and failure of elasto-plastic solid with Mohr-
Coulombfailurecriterion.Theplasticfailurecriterionissatisfied
by means of a visco-plastic numerical iteration scheme. The
factor of safety is estimated on the basis of a series of analyses
withreducedstrengthparameters.Thefiniteelementanalysis
is compared to the classical slope stability analysis using slip
circles.Groundwaterflowsthroughembankment,involvingboth
a free surface and a seepage surface. Consolidation of elastic
1-dimensional and plane-strain compression with drainage at the
upper surface due to ramp type of loading on the upper surface.
The accuracy of the numerical solution is demonstrated, both by
comparing to analytical solutions and by considering numerical
solutionswithbothspatialandtemporalrefinements.Thesame
problemsarealsoanalyzedbymeansoftheindustrialfinite
element package Plaxis. To assess the student’s performance
reportsarerequestedonfiveassignments,concerning:Hands-
on Fortran95 Beam on elastic foundation Slope stability ground-
waterflowConsolidation
study goals The students develop an insight in the way geomechanic and
numerical aspects are combined in order to achieve numerical
predictions of the behaviour of geomechanic structures both by
F.E. code and industrial F.E. software.
literature and
study materials
syllabus:Availableatthefirstlecture.obligatorylecturenote(s)/
textbook(s): Lecture notes by Prof.dr.ir. A. Verruijt o-n Numerical
geomechanics Available at BookShop Civil Engineering. Course
bookbyI.M.Smith,D.V.Griffiths,“Programmingthefinite
element method”, 3rd edition, John Wiley & Sons (1998), ISBN:
0-471-96543-Xavailable at: VSSD, Poortlandplein 6 te Delft
course code:
ct4353
course title: continuum
mechanics
ects: 6
education Period 1st Education Period, 2nd Education Period
exam Period 1st Exam Period, 2nd Exam Period
instructor Prof.dr.ir. F. Molenkamp; E-mail: F.Molenkamp@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures, exercise
assessment Final mark consists 70% of mark of examination and 30% of
mark of assignments
course contents The module starts with the solution of linear equations, matrix
algebra, eigenvalues and eigenvectors and polar decompo-
sition. Then vectors and Cartesian tensors are considered,
including dyadic products, invariants, isotropic and deviatoric
tensors, spectral representation of tensors, skew-symmetric and
orthogonal tensors. Also tensor calculus is discussed and some
common integral theorems are introduced. Next the kinematics
of deformable bodies is considered, including the Lagrangian and
Eulerian descriptions of the material time derivatives of material
vectors and tensors. Particle paths, streamlines and streak lines
are described as well. Then rigid body motion is considered. The
larger topic concerns motion and deformation. This starts with
the deformation and velocity gradient tensors and the deforma-
tion of material lines, surfaces and volumes and their rates of
change. Then the polar decomposition of the large deformation
tensor, the principal stretches and their direction and the large
strain and material rotation tensors are discussed. Also the prin-
cipal strain space is introduced to facilitate the illustration of the
strainhistory.Forsmalldeformationtheinfinitesimalstrainand
rotation tensors, the conditions of strain compatibility and the
displacement gradient circle are described. Finally the strain rate,
spin and vorticity tensors are considered. Next the stress tensor
is introduced, including traction and stress components, principal
stresses and their directions, isotropic and deviatoric stress ten-
sors, the principal stress space for the illustration of the stress
history, the stress circle and various simple stress states. Additi-
onally other stress tensors and their related strain measures are
reviewed. Finally co-rotational material time derivatives of vector
andtensorfieldsaredescribedandtheirphysicalsignificanceis
clarified,includingtheJaumannstressrate.Thentheratesof
change of integrals along material curves, surfaces and volumes
are derived and applied to the conservation laws of
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mass,momentumandenergy.Alsoflowofheatandthephysical
principle of non-negative internal dissipation are introduced.
These laws are also expressed with respect to a general refe-
rence volume, thus facilitating application in analyses of large
deformationandflow.Nextsomebasicconstitutiveequationsare
considered, including isotropic linear and non-linear elasticity
andvisco-elasticity,Newtonianviscousfluidsandsomegeneral
aspects of material modelling, plasticity and visco-plasticity,
including geomechanical constitutive concepts as stress dilatancy
and state of ultimate deviatoric deformation. Also transverse
anisotropy is considered. The concepts of material instability and
the controllability of constitutive models, the parameter range
of uniqueness and the occurrence of bifurcations into localized
deformation modes are described. Finally the basic laws of
physics for two- and three-phase materials (a.o. saturated and
unsaturated geomechanics) are formulated. The same physical
laws are deployed for each phase of the multi-phase continuum,
inclusive of interaction terms. Then constitutive laws for each
of the phases and their interactions are discussed. Finally the
stiffness and strength of the solid phase, the interaction with
theliquidandairphasesandtheflowoftheporefluid,thepore
air and the heat are formulated in general terms. Assignments
hands-on fortran 95 eigenvalue analysis of 3*3 symmetric matrix
polar decomposition of 3*3 non-symmetric matrix stress-strain
paths (in the principal spaces)
study goals Understanding and usage of tensor calculus Calculation and
interpretation of both large deformation and rotation of ma-
terials and stress in materials Understanding of the combined
application of the laws of physics and constitutive relations
in order to:- measure, interpret and formulate the properties
of continuum materials- formulate engineering problems in
continuum mechanics Understanding of the background of the
mechanics and physics of multi-phase continuum materials in
largedeformationandflow,a.o.asappliedforsaturatedand
unsaturated geomechanics
literature and
study materials
Eglit, M.E., Hodges, D.H., “Continuum Mechanics via problems
andexercises”,Part1:TheoryandProblems,WorldScientific
Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd, 1996, ISBN:981-02-2962-3. Part 2: Answer
andSolutions,WorldScientificPublishingCo.Pte.Ltd,1996,
ISBN: 981-02-2963-1. Haupt, P., “Continuum Mechanics and theory
of materials”, Springer-Verlag, 2000, ISBN: 3-540-66114-x.
course code:
ct4360
course title: material models for
soil and rock
ects: 4
education Period 2nd Education Period, 3rd Education Period
exam Period 3rd Exam Period
instructor Dr.ir. R.B.J. Brinkgreve; E-mail: R.B.J.Brinkgreve@tudelft.nl
education method - Lectures- Assignments (exercises, as a part of the exam)
assessment Average of assignments and test.
course contents The course deals with backgrounds of different constitutive
models to describe deformation behaviour of soils and rock
(stress-strain relationships). The models are formulated on the
basis of elasticity and plasticity theory. A part of the course is
devoted to parameter determination and the use of constitutive
modelsinthefiniteelementmethod.-Introductiontocontinuum
mechanics - Stress and deformation tensors - Hooke’s law - In-
fluenceofporepressures-Simulationofstandardtests(triaxal
tests, oedometer tests) - Drained and undrained behaviour
- Hardening, softening, hysteresis, dilatancy - Mohr-Coulomb
failure criterion - Parameter selection - Non-linear elastic and
pseudo-elastic models - Plasticity theory, yield function, plastic
potential function- Yield functions of Mohr-Coulomb, Tresca,
Drucker-Prager, Von Mises - Advanced soil models - Cam-Clay,
Soft-Soil model, Hardening-Soil model, Creep model - Application
ofmodelsinthefiniteelementmethod.
study goals To provide knowledge about:- Backgrounds and theoretical
aspects of constitutive models for soil and rock- The possibilities
and limitations of constitutive models - The selection of model
parameters - The application of constitutive models
literature and
study materials
Obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Sitters C.W.M. (1996).
Material Models for Soil and Rock. Available at BookShop Civil
Engineering. recommended other materials: - Sitters C.W.M.
(1996). Continuum Mechanics.- Molenkamp, F. (2003). Conti-
nuum mechanics (see Blackboard). (Available at BookShop Civil
Engineering)- Brinkgreve R.B.J. (1994) geomaterial Models and
Numerical Analysis of Softening. Dissertation. Delft University of
Technology.- Brinkgreve R.B.J., Broere, W. (2004) PLAXIS Finite
Element Code for Soil and Rock Analysis, Version 8 (available at
www.plaxis.nl).
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course code:
ct4380
course title: Numerical model-
ling of geotechnical problems
ects: 3
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period 1st Exam Period
instructor Dr.ir. O.M. Heeres; E-mail: O.M.Heeres@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures
course contents During the last decades, the numerical modelling of geotechnical
problems has become increasingly important in geotechnical
practice. This course focuses on the numerical modelling of
geotechnical problems, and consists of the following modules:
construction excavations, embankments, tunnelling, groundwater
flowandpollutiontransport,dynamics,installationoffounda-
tions, 3d modelling, inverse modelling, discrete elements, and
theuseoffiniteelementswithintheframeworkofstandards,
such as the Eurocode. As much as possible, the modules are
based on engineering examples. Starting from engineering expe-
rience, rules of thumb and basic approaches, modelling aspects
are discussed. The choice of appropriate numerical techniques
and soil models is addressed. Attention is given to parameter
determination. Capabilities and limitations of the various analysis
types and techniques are discussed, and the numerical formulations
are given. Emphasis is put on interpretation, checking, and
judging the numerical results.
study goals During the last decades, the numerical modelling of geotechnical
problems has become increasingly important in geotechnical
practice. This course provides the student with knowledge to
perform numerical analyses of geotechnical problems, and interpret
and judge the results.
literature and
study materials
Reader and hand-outs
course code:
ct4390
course title: geo risk manage-
ment
ects: 3
education Period 3rd Education Period
exam Period 3rd Exam Period
instructor Prof.ir. J.W. Bosch; E-mail: J.W.Bosch@tudelft.nl
M. van der Meer; E-mail: M.vanderMeer@tudelft.nl
Prof.ir. A.F. van Tol; E-mail: A.F.vanTol@tudelft.nl
education method lectures
assessment One mark, based on written exam.
course contents Introduction: ground-related risk and the construction industry,
challenges and opportunities, construction projects, processes
and contracts. geo-bloopers, state-of-the-art construction and a
vision towards the future. From uncertainty via risk to geo risk
management: The concepts of uncertainty, risk, and ground
conditions, introduction of the geoQ concept with 6 steps and 6
project phases, the link with the RISMAN approach, the position
of geoQ towards soil mechanics, geotechnical engineering,
quality management, hazard management and knowledge
management. The human factor in ground risk management:
Individuals and risk - the concepts of individuals, risk perceptions
and how individuals contribute to geo risk management. Teams
and risk - the concept of the team, teams and risk communica-
tion and how teams contribute to geo risk management. Clients,
society and ground-related risk. The geoQ ground risk manage-
ment process: The 6 steps of the geoQ process ; gathering
information, identifying risk, classifying risk, remediating risk,
evaluating risk, mobilising risk. The 6 project phases of the geoQ
process ; feasibility, pre-design, design, contracting, construction
and maintenance. ground risk management tools in 6 project
phases:Siteclassification,scenarioanalysis,team-basedrisk
identificationandclassification,risk-drivengroundinvestigations,
risk allocation and dealing with differing site conditions, the
approach of the geotechnical Baseline Report, Dispute Review
Boards, conventional and innovative contracts, the observational
method, the life cycle approach for cost-effective maintenance,
an ICT-supported and risk-driven approach for dike safety
assessment. ground risk management and ground properties:
ground layering and properties, geostatistics, dealing with dif-
ferent types of uncertainties and combining different types of
information, sampling theories, groundwater related problems.
ground risk management and underground construction: Tun
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nellingtechniques,groundconditionsandriskprofiles,specialist
foundation techniques, interaction with existing structures.
ground risk management and building projects: Projects and
constructionmethodswithvariousriskprofiles,parkinggarages,
construction pits, interaction with existing structures, external
risks e.g. vibration and noise, use of experience data and geo-
Brain. ground risk management and dikes: Mechanics of ground,
stability and risk, dealing with proven strength, advisors-factor
(Bergambacht),relationswithfailureprobability,(un)identified
anomalies. ground risk management and infrastructure projects:
Mechanics of ground, settlements and risk, observational
method, risks related to vacuum consolidation and other ground
improvement techniques, case Betuwe Route ; Waardse Alliance.
geo-environmental ground risk management: Impact on building
and infrastructure projects during 6 main project phases, proces-
sesof(polluted)groundwaterflow,dissipationofcontamination,
geo-biologicalprocessesandtechnicalsolutionslikeflexible
emission control. ground risk management and some special is-
sues: Apparent reliability of standards, decision problem offshore
projects, sand reclamation projects.
study goals After the course the student is aware of the inherent risk of
ground within civil engineering and construction, including
theimpactanddifficultiesofthehumanfactor.Furthermore,
the student is able to apply principles of ground-related risk
management during the entire process for a variety of civil
engineering constructions.
literature and
study materials
syllabus: geo Risk Management. required lecture note(s)/
textbook(s): - Uncertainty and ground Conditions ‘ A Risk
Management Approach (by Martin van Staveren, published by
Elsevier, Oxford, 2006)available at: - Bookshop Civil Engineering.
recommended materials: - Risico management voor Projecten
- De RISMAN-Methode Toegepast (by D. van Well-Stam,
F. Lindenaar, S. van Kinderen and B.P. van den Bunt, published
by Het Spectrum, Utrecht, 2003)available at Bookshop
course code:
ct4400
course title: Water Quality
modelling
ects: 4
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period 1st Exam Period
instructor Drs. g. Bolier; E-mail: g.Bolier@tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. M.J. Baptist; E-mail: M.J.Baptist@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures and computer exercises
course contents Water Quality Modelling (CT4400) deals with mathematical
modelling of water quality processes in surface waters and the
interrelationships between water quality and ecosystems. The
modelling of water quality processes relies heavily on physically-
based hydrodynamic processes, therefore deterministic mathe-
matical models are applied. The lecture starts with transport pro-
cessesandsimplified1-dimensionaland2-dimensionalsolutions
of the advection-diffusion equation. It then continues with water
quality parameters, subsequently bacteria, nutrients & eutrop-
hication, oxygen & BOD, suspended sediment and temperature.
To investigate the fate and transport of these constituents, often
semi-empirical approaches are needed. Furthermore, the course
will address the links between water quality and the aquatic
ecosystem. Finally, you will be taught to construct a simple water
quality model for a real-world case study.
study goals To be able to formulate a relevant mass balance for the following
substances: oxygen, nutrients, heat, bacteria and algae. To be
able to apply a mass balance on waste discharges in a river or
lake.Tobeabletoexplaintheinfluenceofdispersiononthe
transport of substances. To be able to formulate a simple water
quality model for a real-world case study. To have developed a
conceptual way of thinking concerning measures in the frame
work of integrated water management.
literature and
study materials
Lecture Notes: “Water Quality Modelling” Available at the Next-
print on-line shop.
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course code:
ct4410
course title: irrigation and
drainage
ects: 4
education Period 3rd Education Period
exam Period 3rd Exam Period
instructor Ir. M.W. Ertsen; E-mail: M.W.Ertsen@citg.tudelft.nl
education method exercise; lectures
assessment averageofexamandexercisemarksisfinalmark
course contents The course will discuss the objectives and functions of water
management systems for irrigation and drainage purposed. Ana-
lysing systems requirements in terms of technical engineering
constraints, management possibilities and water users (wishes
and options) is central. This includes the design and operation
of regulation structures, dams, reservoirs, weirs and conveyance
systems; balancing water supply and water requirements in time
and space is a main focus of analysis too. The course will discuss
a number of aspects, including the importance of irrigation and
drainage for agriculture worldwide; position of irrigation and
drainage within the water management discipline; determination
of (crop) water requirements, taking into account type of crop,
leaching,effectiverainfall,efficiencyconsiderationsandsystem
performance, salinisation; design capacity for irrigation and
drainage systems and canals in relation to hydraulic behaviour.
Design of several types of canals; discharge and measurement
structures; selection and design of structures depending on ma-
nagement requirements and options; management institutions
in irrigation and drainage systems as design criteria; design of
an irrigation system, including the design process, data needed
and methodologies; hydrodynamic modelling of systems for
operational optimalisation; relation between user demands and
hydraulic engineering.
study goals Make a preliminary design for an irrigation/drainage system,
taking into account the proper procedures and data Discuss
management implications in relation to hydraulic design and
behaviour of the system Explain the importance of a number of
issues in relation to irrigation, including salinisation, multiple use
and sanitation.
literature and
study materials
CT4410 Irrigation and Drainage Available at BookShop Civil
Engineering
course code:
ct4420
course title: geohydrology 1 ects: 4
education Period 2nd Education Period
exam Period 2nd Exam Period
instructor C. Maas; E-mail: C.Maas@citg.tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. T.N. Olsthoorn; E-mail: T.N.Olsthoorn@citg.tudelft.nl
education method lectures; discussion; exercise; practical
course contents The student has to gain insight in the natural groundwater regime, the processes involved and the way the groundwater sy-stem can be schematised. The student has to acquire the know-ledge and skills to apply suitable techniques in order to solve geohydrological problems. Especially the (side)effects caused by human interference in the geohydrological system is relevant. Af-ter an introduction in engineering geology, involving the lithology and stratigraphy, the relevance is made clear of geohydrology for deltaic areas in general and the Netherlands in particular. After this introduction groundwater and its behaviour, both physical and chemical, are being presented. The schematisation of the underground in aquifers and aquitards, (in)homogeneity, (an)isotropy, system parameters, Darcy’s Law and the law of conservation of mass are described and explained. The general groundwater differential equation for a number of groundwater systems is derived and analytical solutions are presented. In a computerpracticumseveralflowsituationsarecalculatedandanalysed. groundwater quality parameters, interaction between infiltrationandgroundwater,artificialrecharge,densitydrivenflow(e.g.saltwaterintrusion)ingroundwaterandtransportofsubstances in groundwater. Finally management and exploitation and the legal aspects of groundwater are subject of discussion. In the lecture notes a number of exercises are presented and during the lectures groundwater problems are discussed as a preparation with respect to the written examination.
study goals The student has to acquire insight in the occurrence and behaviour of groundwater, which processes play a role and how natural groundwater systems can be schematised. Further the student has to acquire knowledge of applicable solution methods in order to be able to solve geo-hydrological problems and to describe the (side-) effects of certain interventions for the groundwater system concerned.
literature and
study materials
obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): lecture notes geohydrology
I Available at BookShop Civil Engineering. obligatory other
materials: English version Available at the section secretariat.
recommended other materials: Foltes, CW ( ); Applied Hydrology
Dufour, CF (2000); groundwater in the Netherlands Available at
BookShop Civil Engineering.
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course code:
ct4431
course title: Hydrologic models ects: 4
education Period 3rd Education Period
exam Period 3rd Exam Period
instructor Dr. E.J.M. Veling; E-mail: E.J.M.Veling@citg.tudelft.nl
Prof.dr.ir. H.H.g. Savenije; E-mail: H.H.g.Savenije@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures, computer modelling course
course contents Deterministic hydrological models for modelling groundwater transport and water quality and for modelling rainfall-runoff relations at the catchment scale. After a general introduc-tion, emphasis is on model set-up and building and on critical evaluations and analyses of model results as well as on model behaviour. Special attention is paid to limitations and applicability of models and the issue of model uncertainty.1.Introduction hydrologicalmodels:Definitionsanddiscussionoftheso-called“modelling protocol” that serves as a guideline towards succes-sful modelling. 2.Modelling groundwater systems: attention is paid to numerical models for water transport and water quality. Model set-up, mathematical aspects and evaluation of model results.3.Modelling rainfall-runoff relations: Conceptual and (numerical) physically based models for simulation of runoff production. Analyses of model results and discussion on funda-mental modelling issues such as scale issues, validity of model structures, model calibration and model uncertainty.4.Some case studies are presented for groundwater as well as for rainfall-runoff modelling.5.Computer courses: groundwater modelling: useof‘VisualModflow’and‘MT3D’computercodesformodellingregionalgroundwaterflowsystems(quantityandquality).
study goals Thefirstobjectiveistointroducehydrologicalmodelling.Topicsdis-cussed relate to the selected model structure, selected mathema-tical model, model calibration and validation, boundary conditions, spatial and temporal discretisations, model parameterisation, etc.. The second objective is to present fundamental modelling issues that commonly relate to the issue of model uncertainty. The objec-tive also is to introduce model dependency relations that have great impact on the model performance and model output. The second objective serves to understand the fundamental relation between ‘model complexity’ and ‘model performance’ and also to be able to critically evaluate and analyse model results. The overall objective is to be able to build computer models that, through the discussed procedure of model building, are reliable and trustworthy.
literature and
study materials
syllabus: Lecture notes “Modelling in Hydrology” CT4431A-vailable at BookShop Civil Engineering. obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Lecture notes Hydrological models Available at BookShop Civil Engineering. obligatory other materials: Ma-nual computer exercises Available at the lecturer.
remarks Computer modelling course must have been completed before examination.
course code:
ct4440
course title: Hydrological
measurements
ects: 4
education Period 3rd Education Period
exam Period 3rd Exam Period
instructor Ir. W.M.J. Luxemburg; E-mail: W.M.J.Luxemburg@tudelft.nl
education method lectures; exercise
course contents Introductionaboutnecessity,executionandusageoffield
measurements. Processing of measured data, error detection
and error propagation. Measuring methodologies to quantify ele-
ments of the hydrological cycle: precipitation, evaporation, soil
moisture,streamflow,waterlevels.Floodsurveying.Overview
of measuring instruments. Interpretation of areal distributed
observations. Design of measuring networks. Surveying and
levellingforhydrometricfieldstudies.Acomputerexercisewith
HYMOS, WL Delft package for storage, processing and screening
of hydrological data is part of the course. Introduction: Sources
of hydrological data for design, management and research. Re-
lation of purpose of data to data requirements. Relation of data
to costs Accuracy requirements of measurements and error pro-
pagation: Related to a problem the required accuracy of measu-
rementsandtheconsequencesforaccuracyinthefinalresult
are discussed. Different types of errors are handled. Propagation
of errors; for dependent and independent measurements, from
mathematical relations and regression is demonstrated. Recapi-
tulated is theory of regression and correlation. Interpretation of
measurements, data completion: By standard statistical methods
screening of measured data is performed; double mass analysis,
residual mass. Detection of trends; split record tests, Spearman
ranktests.Methodstofilldatagaps.
Methods of measurements and measuring equipment: To
determine quantitatively the most important elements in the
hydrological cycle an overview is presented of most common
measurements, measuring equipment and indirect determination
methods i.e. for precipitation, evaporation, soil moisture, river
discharge, groundwater table. Advantages and disadvantages
andspecificcondition/applicationofmethodsarediscussed.
Equipment is demonstrated and discussed. Determination of
location and altitude: Principles of determination of location and
altitude are discussed: areal survey, triangulation, gPS. Areal
distributed observation: Areal interpolation techniques of point
observations: inverse distance, Thiessen, contouring,
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Kriging. Comparison of interpolation techniques and estimation
of errors. Correlation analysis of areal distributed observation
of rainfall. Design of measuring networks: Based on correlation
characteristics from point measurements (e.g. rainfall stations)
and accuracy requirements the design of a network of stations
is demonstrated. Computer Exercise: Theories on processing
and screening of data are applied with data from actual river
catchments using the hydrological software package HYMOS.
This Delft Hydraulics package is used worldwide for research and
consultancies in water related studies.
study goals After having studied the lecture material and attended the lectures
the following is expected: Having an overview of measuring
methodsinhydrologyandrecognizingspecificconditionsand
requirements Being able to assess the necessity of measu-
rements for design, management and research. Capable of
executingmeasurementsanddefiningameasurementcampaign
Recognition of possible errors and propagation of errors in the
finalresultRecognitionofthemeasurableparametersinthe
hydrological processes and rainfall runoff relation, with the aim
toparticipateinresearchordefinitionofresearchinthisfield.
The Computer exercise aims at applying the theories at the scale
of an actual catchment
literature and
study materials
Hydrological measurements. Available at BookShop Civil
Engineering.
course code:
ct4450
course title: integrated Water
management
ects: 4
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period 1st Exam Period
instructor Dr. E. Mostert; E-mail: E.Mostert@citg.tudelft.nl
Prof.dr.ir. N.C. van de giesen; E-mail: N.C.vandegiesen@tudelft.nl
education method lectures; exercise; case study; computer lab
course contents The course Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)
consists of the following elements: A series of lectures; Supervised
computer lab exercises; Unsupervised modelling exercise; A
role-play; group presentations The lectures introduce a number
of topics that are important for IWRM and the modelling exer-
cise. Moreover, they introduce Dutch water management. The
role-play is meant to experience some of the social processes
that - together with technical knowledge - determine water ma-
nagement. For the modelling exercise, the class will be divided
in several groups of 5 to 6 persons. Each group will model a set
of integrated water resources management issues and simulate
possible development scenarios. The two problem sets are:
Heating up of the Rhine due to climate change; The effects of
small reservoirs for irrigation in the Volta basin The simulation
exercise and the reporting should incorporate the concerns of
the groups that are mostly affected by the issue and the groups
that can contribute most to its resolution. The report on the
modelling exercise should contain concretere commendations.
The main modelling software to be used is WEAP, which has
been developed by SEI-Boston. Students of CT4450 can use this
software for the duration of one year.
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study goals DefinitionsofWaterResourcesManagement(WRM)tendtobe
rather broad and vague. This is how it should be, but in practice,
the context and the problems at hand constrain the engineer
to such an extent that any particular case quickly becomes
clear. WRM is always context dependent and should always be
problem-driven. This explains why, just as in Business Manage-
ment, case studies play such an important role in teaching. The
general framework or theory of WRM will receive less attention
in this introductory course. Skills that a WRM engineer should
have:- good basic skills in hydraulics, hydrology, and numerical
modelling.Oneshouldbeabletoworkfrom“first”principles.-
The ability to listen to other disciplines and to come to grasp
quickly with the core problems and constraints put forward
by other professionals. In practice, one may have to interact
with economists, lawyers, anthropologists, ecologists, medical
scientists, etc. It would not make too much sense to teach
the basics of all these disciplines to WRM engineers. Rather,
WRMengineersshoulddevelopgeneralskillsandconfidenceto
interact.- Similarly, the WRM engineer should be able to present
the possibilities and constraints of hydraulic and hydrologi-
cal management to non-engineers.- WRM normally involves
working in (small) interdisciplinary teams. Small team work is,
therefore, part of the course.- Because experiments are(almost)
not possible in WRM, simulation models are the main analytical
instrument available. Simulation models serve to predict the im-
pact of potential management interventions. At the same time,
developing simulation models helps/forces one to understand the
system at hand. Using and developing models is, therefore, the
key activity in the course.- Finally, it is important that the WRM
engineer treats models, both existing and newly developed,
critically. Different types of software and models will be used to
create a certain facility in dealing with these tools in general.
Through comparisons and the development of own models, a
critical attitude will be fostered.
literature and
study materials
- Lecture notes- Reader- WEAP Software All materials will be
provided through Blackboard.
course code:
ct4460
Course title: Polders and flood
control
ects: 4
education Period 3rd Education Period
exam Period 3rd Exam Period
instructor Dr.ir. P.E.R.M. van Leeuwen; E-mail: p.e.r.m.vanleeuwen@citg.tudelft.nl
education method lectures; exercise
assessment 1/3 excercise2/3 written exam
course contents The lecture ‘Polders and Flood Control’ covers the theory and the
design practices of lowland development, land reclamation and
floodcontrol,asapplicableindeltaicareasliketheNetherlands
and elsewhere in the world. The lecture focuses especially on
project preparation, reclamation of tidal lowlands, draining of
shallow seas and lakes, creating The Netherlands, methods of
floodcontrol,designoffloodanddrainagechannels,structures
indrainagechannels,designofflooddiversionstructures.
study goals This course applies hydrologic, hydraulic and integrated water
management principles in the design and operation of regional
watersystemsandfloodcontrol.
literature and
study materials
handouts (provided during the course)
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course code:
ct4471
course title: drinking water
treatment 1
ects: 7
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period 1st Exam Period
instructor Prof.ir. J.C. van Dijk; E-mail: J.C.vanDijk@tudelft.nl
education method lecture with multimedia support; practical on water treatment
processes
assessment Exam: average of all questions Experiments: 80% reporting,
20% laboratory experiments Final mark: 4/7 exam, 3/7 experiments
course contents The course gives the technological backgrounds of treatment
processes applied for production of drinking water. The treat-
ment processes are demonstrated with laboratory experiments.
Lectures: The course deals with the technological backgrounds
of drinking water treatment processes: treatment scheme
(groundwater,surfacewater,infiltrationwater,bankfiltration
water);chemistry,microbiology;aerationanddegasification
(cascades,sprayaeration,toweraeration);rapidfiltration(filter
materials,simple/dualmedia,up/downflow,pressure/gravi-
tation,backwashing);activatedcarbonfiltration(adsorption,
pesticides) ; softening (carbonic-acid equilibrium, pellet reactor)
;microandultrafiltration;nanofiltrationandreverseosmosis
Experiments: Several unit operations ; used in drinking water pu-
rification-aresimulatedinpilotinstallationsonlaboratoryscale.
Theunitoperationsare:activatedcarbonabsorption;filtrationof
surfacewater;gasstripping;hydraulicaspectsoffiltermaterials;
jartest;softening;nanofiltrationDifferentmeasuringtechniques
and chemical analyses are used to monitor the experiments.
Where applicable, the experimental results are used to design a
full scale treatment unit. Each experiment has to worked out in
a report.
study goals Knowledge of technological basics and design parameters of
drinking water treatment processes.
literature and
study materials
obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): lecture notes also available
at Black Board Available at BookShop Civil Engineering and
secretary sanitary engineering, room 4.53obligatory other
materials: Powerpoint presentations and exam exercises
Available at the Blackboard website. Laboratory coat and safety
glasses; available at the laboratory
remarks Condition: reports of experiments have to be handed in before
written exam is made
course code:
ct4481
course title: Wastewater
treatment 1
ects: 6
education Period 2nd Education Period
exam Period 2nd Exam Period
instructor Prof.ir. J.H.J.M. van der graaf; E-mail: J.H.J.M.vandergraaf@tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. J. de Koning; E-mail: J.deKoning@tudelft.nl
education method lectures; practical
assessment - Exam: average of all questions - Experiments: 80% reporting,
20% laboratory experiments - Final mark: 4/6 exam, 2/6 experiments
course contents Basic principles and backgrounds of wastewater treatment. general aspects. Quality and quantity of wastewater. Physical treatment processes like grit removal, screening and sedimenta-tion.Biologicalprocesses,reactorsandkinetics.Tricklingfilters.Activated sludge including oxygen balance, practical aspects andfinalsedimentation.Sludgethickening,sludgedigestion.Operation. Design aspects. Lectures: The course deals with the technological backgrounds of wastewater treatment processes: - design of a wastewater treatment plant - wastewater: quantity and composition - pre-treatment with screens - settling: theory and application in grit chambers and primary sedimentation - biological treatment: biological processes, (bio)reactors, ap-plicationintricklingfilters-activatedsludgeprocess:principles,relation between aeration and sedimentation, oxygen balance, aeration systems, types of activated sludge processes, process control - sludge thickening: theory and types of thickeners - anaerobic sludge stabilization: theory, practical experiences, process control - management, design aspects, costs. Experi-ments: Several unit operations - used in wastewater treatment - are simulated in pilot installations on laboratory scale. The unit operations are: activated sludge kinetics; bubble aeration; flocculentsettling
study goals Acquirebasicknowledgeinthefieldofwastewatertreatment.
literature and
study materials
- syllabus: Lecture notes, handouts Available at Blackboard-
obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Wastewater Engineering,
Treatment and Reuse, 4th Edition (Metcalf and Eddy), george
Tchobanoglous, Franklin L. Burton, H. David Stensel, ISBN
0071122508 (Paperback), ISBN 0070418780 (Hard cover).
Available at Bookshop
contact Dr.ir. J. de Koning, room 4.61, telephone +31 (0)15 27 85274;
E-mail: J.deKoning@tudelft.nl
remarks Condition: reports of experiments have to be handed in before
written exam is made
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course code:
ct4490
course title: sewerage 1 ects: 4
education Period 2nd Education Period
exam Period 2nd Exam Period
instructor Ir. R.g. Veldkamp; E-mail: R.g.Veldkamp@citg.tudelft.nl
Prof.ir. F.H.L.R. Clemens; E-mail: F.H.L.R.Clemens@tudelft.nl
education method lectures; Introduction to basic principles including examples and
an exercise.
assessment Thefinalexam-resultiscomposedof1/3oftheresultofthe
exercise and 2/3 of the result of the oral examination.
course contents 1. History Relevant information on public and private hygiene,
sanitary facilities, urban drainage and sewer systems from early
civilizations to present time2. Basic principles Wastewater sy-
stem, functions of sewer systems, types of sewer systems, sewer
systems in relation to public health and housing/work conditions,
sewer systems and the environment, components of sewer
systems, concepts3. Design basics Quantities of domestic and
industrialwastewater,rainfallrunoff,infiltrationandinflow.Legal
provisions and regulations.4. Selection of sewer system Aspects
of urban planning, environmental aspects, reduction of waste
load5. Required data Type of information and data, sources,
research to be done, questions to be answered, accuracy of the
required data6. Proposing an appropriate conduit Hydraulic ba-
sics, assessment of calculation results, dimensions of networks,
branched and mazed networks, examples7. System components
Functioning of components, types of components, effectiveness,
appearances, cleansing, regulations in the Netherlands8. Pum-
ping stations and pressure mains Types and selection of pumping
stations, design and organisation of a pumping station, pressure
mains for wastewater, selection of material, appendages9. Pres-
surized and vacuum sewer systems Functioning, design basics,
limitations in application10. Construction of sewer systems Selec-
tion of materials, production of pipes and manholes, pipes in the
ground, special aspects during construction
literature and
study materials
obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Book by Butler and
Davies, ‘Urban drainage’, ISBN 0-419-22340-1, publ. E & FN
Spon, 2000 Available at BookShop Civil Engineering.
remarks Participation in the exam only after completing the exercise
course code:
ct4701
course title: infrastructure
planning
ects: 4
education Period 2nd Education Period
exam Period 2nd Exam Period
instructor Drs. E. de Boer; E-mail: E.deBoer@tudelft.nl
Prof.ir. F.M. Sanders; E-mail: F.M.Sanders@tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. R.J. Verhaeghe; E-mail: R.J.Verhaeghe@citg.tudelft.nl
education method Lectures;presentationsbypractitionersinthefield>
assessment finalgradebasedonwrittenexamattheendofthecourse
course contents Module A: Planning Systems analysis: role of infrastructural services, decision making structure, decomposition into sub-problems Demand analysis: purpose (relationship to capacity planning),methodsIdentificationofscenarios:functioningofinfrastructure within a future society; formulation of scena-rios to describe this future, methodology Capacity planning: methodology Role of feasibility studies to support decision making Actor analysis: insight into the role, the interests and the activities of actors in design, decision making, implementation and exploitation of infrastructure Module B: Design Set up of a feasibility study: general context Detailing of design require-ments: legal procedures, functionality, environmental, safety, etc Development of alternatives: systematic exploration of a complex decision space (covering options for construction/tech-nology, implementation and exploitation) Physical planning in relation to large infrastructure projects: interactions with regional planningobjectivesandconditions;specificationofmitigatingand/or compensating measures Module C: Evaluation Application ofevaluationtechniquestospecificinfrastructureprojects(cost-benefit)Identificationofeconomic,financialandenvironmentalimpactsAnalysisoffinancialexploitationRiskanalysisforlargeprojects. Module D: Implementation Asset management Imple-mentation/process planning: phasing (preparation, implementa-tion, exploitation)- methods for project budgeting and cost and timemonitoringOverviewofpossibilities/formatsforfinancingof infrastructure: institutional, organizational, and contractual aspects; application to cases
study goals Basic knowledge of, and insight into, the planning, design,
exploitation and implementation of infrastructure. generation
of insight in public decision making and associated institutions
and actors. Basic knowledge of/and insight into the application
of generic methods to the planning of infrastructure. Transfer of
experiences with the practical application of methods to large
infrastructure projects.
literature and
study materials
lecture notes; available on-line
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course code:
ct4740
course title: Plan and project
evaluation
ects: 4
education Period 3rd Education Period
exam Period 3rd Exam Period
instructor Dr.ir. R.J. Verhaeghe; E-mail: R.J.Verhaeghe@citg.tudelft.nl
education method Lectures;presentationsbypractitionersinthefield
course contents Evaluation fundamentals and application to various types of
plans and projects for civil engineering systems. Overview of
evaluationmethods:Cost-effectiveness,Benefit/Cost,multi-
criteria.Schematisationofevaluationproblems:benefitand
cost pattern, discounting. Valuation of effects. Indirect effects.
External effects. Indirect valuation. Valuation environmental
components. Financial, economical, and social evaluation. Cost
recovery. Optimisation of the composition of projects and plans.
Applications: analysis of different themes in evaluation based on
recent studies. a) Fundamentals for evaluation ; basic methodo-
logyoverviewofdevelopmentinevaluationmethodssignifi-
cance/necessity for evaluation of plans and projects: examples
cost-effectivenessmulti-criteriamethodsbenefit/costanalysis:
schematizationofbenefitsandcosts,timevaluation,discoun-
ting, shadow price, criteria, repayment period, cost recovery b)
Impact assessment potential problems with estimation of effects
and prices valuation of effects: direct and indirect effects, exter-
nal effects indirect economic valuation valuation environmental
impactsallocationofbenefitsandcostsfinancial-,economic-,
and social evaluation uncertainty in evaluation c) Optimisation
of plans/projects ; prioritisation optimal allocation/use of inputs
scale effects relation between investment and maintenance
costs prioritisation within a set of projects (plan) with a budget
limitation incremental analysis d) Applications: analysis of
different themes in evaluation using recent studies evaluation
ofaflooding/drainageproblem(quantificationofuncertainty;
damage function; application of standards) regional water supply
(multi-sectoral strategy development; capacity planning) evalu-
ation of High SpeedRail Transport options in the USA (consumer
surplus; environmental impact; possibilities for public/private
partnerships) evaluation of the High Speed Rail connection in the
Netherlands (accessibility) overview of the evaluation of the Be-
tuwe freight line (long term strategy; international competition)
environment and economics in the transport sector (internalising
external effects)
study goals <The main goal of the course is to provide the student with the
concepts and tools for an optimal design/composition of plans
andprojects,incorporatingaspectsfromatechnical-,financial-,
economical-, and social viewpoint. Evaluation, including systems
analysis,impactassessmentandapplicationofefficiencycriteria
and prioritization techniques, is essential in such optimization.
The basic concepts are presented and illustrated/applied in the
lectures and presentations. The concepts and techniques are
universal, the examples in the course are primarily derived from
the transport- and water sectors. After passing the course the
participant will be able to set up his/her own evaluation or make
a critical review of existing ones. Based on the many worked
examples the course will further provide the participant with a
sense(combinationoftechnical/financial/economicalinsight)for
optimization of projects/plans. >
literature and
study materials
Course Notes, available on-line
course code:
ct4780
course title: Underground space
technology, special topics
ects: 4
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period
instructor Ir. g. Arends; E-mail: g.Arends@tudelft.nl
Prof.ir. J.W. Bosch; E-mail: J.W.Bosch@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures, cases.
course contents Course content: Bored Tunnels, new developments. Soil tre-
atment. Operational Safety (probabilistic/deterministic).Social
Safety. Underground storage. New Construction Technology, like
sandwich wall (hybrid constructions), grout studs and vertical
micro tunnelling. Spatial planning. Multiple use of land; cases,
like South axis Amsterdam or other major development. Risk
management. Underground Logistic Systems. Case, new tunnel
projects in The Netherlands.
study goals Students obtain deep knowledge of the latest developments in
the use of underground space. Based on this knowledge they
are able to study and asses complex circumstances, resulting in
integral solutions.
literature and
study materials
New lecture notes to be made. Handouts, available at Blackboard.
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course code:
ct4801
course title: transportation and
spatial modelling
ects: 6
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period 1st Exam Period
instructor Prof.dr.ir. P.H.L. Bovy; E-mail: P.H.L.Bovy@tudelft.nl
Dr. M.C.J. Bliemer; E-mail: M.C.J.Bliemer@tudelft.nl
education method lectures; exercise; practical
assessment Written exam (3/4) + exercise and oral defence (1/4)
course contents Objectives of modelling in transport and spatial planning. Model types. Theory of travel and locational behaviour. System descrip-tion of planning area. Theory of choice models. Aggregate and disaggregate models. Mode choice, route choice and assignment modelling. Locational choice modelling. Parameter estimation and model calibration. Cases and exercises in model application. Role of models in transportation and spatial systems analysis; model types; designing system description of study area (zonal segmen-tation, network selection); role of shortest path trees Utility theory for travel and location choice; trip generation models, trip distribu-tion models; applications Theory of spatial interaction model; role of side constraints; distribution functions and their estimations; constructing base matrices and estimating OD-tables Theory of individual choice models Disaggregated choice models of the logit and probit type for time choice, mode choice, route choice and lo-cation choice Integrated models (sequential and simultaneous) for constructing OD-tables Equilibrium theory in networks and spatial systems Route choice and assignment; derivation of different mo-del types (all-or-nothing model, multiple route model, (stochastic) equilibrium model); assignment in public transportation networks; analyses of effects Calibration of parameters and model validation; observation, estimation, validation; estimation methods Individual exercise computing travel demand in networks; getting familiar with software; computing all transportation modelling steps; analyse own planning scenarios; writing a report
study goals Insight in the function of mathematical models in transportation and spatial planning Knowledge of theoretical backgrounds of models Knowledge of application areas of models Ability to develop one’s own plan of analysis for model computations Ability to apply models on planning problems Ability to present outcomes of model computations
literature and
study materials
obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Lecture notes Transpor-tation and Spatial Modelling Manual of exercises Available at BookShop Civil Engineering. obligatory other materials: Transpa-rencies and other material o-n Blackboard recommended other materials: Collection of exam questions and answers
remarks The individual exercise must be completed and the deadline for handing in the report is week 7. The exercise grade will remain for a maximum of 13 months. NB: In case the exercises are not comple-tedintime,onewillnotbeallowedtomakethefinalwrittenexam.
course code:
ct4811
course title: design and control
of Public transport systems
ects: 4
education Period 2nd Education Period
exam Period 2nd Exam Period
instructor Drs. R.M.P. goverde; E-mail: R.M.P.goverde@citg.tudelft.nl
Prof.dr.ing. I.A. Hansen; E-mail: I.A.Hansen@citg.tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. R. van Nes; E-mail: R.vanNes@tudelft.nl
Ir. P.B.L. Wiggenraad; E-mail: P.B.L.Wiggenraad@tudelft.nl
education method lecture exercise essay
assessment 1/3 essay, 1/3 written examination and 1/3 oral examination
course contents Part I: Functional design of networks; types of lines and services; functional design of rail, metro, tram and bus (transfer) stations andstops;timetabledesignvariables,toolsandefficiencyindi-cators; duty roster Part II: Automatic vehicle/train detection and monitoring; signalling and train protection systems (ATP, ATC, ATO); ETCS, ERTMS; reliability, punctuality, regularity of services; deterministic and stochastic models; queuing theory; network stabilityestimation;simulationtools;dispatchingandconflictresolution; dynamic passenger information Part III: High-speed lines and rolling stock design; Maglev and LIM-technology; IC- and regional train characteristics; steel and rubber metro technologies; people mover systems; mixed operation of heavy andlightrail;(lowfloor)tramwaydesign;diesel,trolley,naturalgas and battery buses; dial-a-bus; paratransit Part IV: Airport allocation, development and layout; aircraft characteristics; flightrulesandheadway;runway,taxiwayandterminaldesign;interterminal transport; airport access Part V: Deregulation policy; tendering and franchising of public transport services; deregulation models of railways; privatisation of British Railways; separation of railway infrastructure and operation in NL
study goals getting knowledge and insight in the function of operations
planning and control of public transport systems. Developing
the ability to design public transport networks, timetables and
signalling system. Estimating the capacity, stability and punctuality
of line services. Understanding the policy and principles of
deregulation of public transport and tendering of line services.
Estimating and controlling the performance and quality of public
transport services.
literature and
study materials
Pachl, J., Railway Operations and Control, VTD Rail Publishing,
2002, ISBN 0-9719915-1-0; Wolmar, C., On the Wrong Line,
Aurum Press Ltd: London, 2005
remarks Submission of exercise and essay before the test
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course code:
ct4821
Course title: Traffic flow theory
and simulation
ects: 4
education Period 3rd Education Period
exam Period 3rd Exam Period
instructor Prof.dr. H.J. van Zuylen; E-mail: H.J.vanZuylen@tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. S.P. Hoogendoorn; E-mail: S.P.Hoogendoorn@tudelft.nl
education method lectures; practical
assessment Calculation: 2/3 written exam1/3 practical
course contents Part1ofthelecturesdiscussesfundamentaltrafficflowcha-racteristic,introducingtrafficflowvariablesspeed,density,andvolume.Theirdefinitionsarepresented,andvisualization/analysistechniques are discussed and emperic facts are presented. Part 2pertainstotheempericalrelationbetweentheflowvariables.Part 3 discusses bottleneck capacity analysis. Part 4 presents shockware analysis, which is one of the techniques available to analyzeoversaturatedtrafficsystems.Part5presentsareviewofmacroscopictrafficflowmodelsandtheirprincipalproperties,aswellasinnovativemacroscopictrafficflowmodelsdevelopedatDelft University of Technology. It shows how macroscopic models arederivedfrommicroscopicprinciples.Furthermore,trafficflowstability issues are discussed as well as numerical solution approa-ches.Part6handlesmicroscopictrafficflowcharacteristics,suchas headways, speeds, etc. Part 7 provides an overview of human factors relevant for the behaviour of drivers. This part discusses the different levels of the driving task execution, responses times, etc. Part 8 discusses car-following models and other approaches describing the lateral driving task. Part 9 pertains to general gap-acceptance modelling and lane-changing. Part 10 presents an in-depth discussion of microscopic simulation models. Different approaches to microscopic model derivation are discussed as well. Part11discussedmicroscopicmodelsforpedestrianflowbehavi-our.Thepracticumconsistsoftwoparts.ThefirstpartconsistsoftwoexerciseswiththemicroscopictrafficsimulationmodelFOSIM.The exercise pertains to the bottleneck design and the design of buffers. The second part of the practicum will involve ramp-meter design with the macroscopic simulation model METANET. The practicum will be concluded with a joint design exercise for an interface between a highway and a controlled urban mini-network.
literature and
study materials
obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): English version of Reader
Verkeersafwikkeling (vk4820a, H. Botma) + aanvulling. Tentamen
opgaven recommended lecture note(s)/textbook(s):
May,A.(1990)TrafficFlowFundamentalsPrentice-Hall
remarks Written exam >5; Practical >5
course code:
ct4822
Course title: Dynamic traffic
management I: traffic control
ects: 4
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period
instructor Ir. Th.H.J. Muller; E-mail: Th.H.J.Muller@citg.tudelft.nl
F.S. Zuurbier; E-mail: F.S.Zuurbier@tudelft.nl
Prof.dr. H.J. van Zuylen; E-mail: H.J.vanZuylen@tudelft.nl
education method lectures; exercise; practical; paper
assessment Calculation: 2/3 examination and 1/3 exercise report
course contents The course teaches the design, optimization, simulation and
evaluationoftrafficcontrolonintersections,urbannetworksand
ramps. The objectives that can be realized are discussed and
thewayshowonatacticalleveltrafficcontrolcanbeoptimized
torealisethegoals.Trafficcontrolisdevelopedformultimodal
networksuseismadeofdesignandsimulationprograms.Traffic
flowmodelsforintersectionsandnetworksDevelopmentprocess
fordynamictrafficmanagementTraveller’sbehaviourandthe
impactofdynamictrafficmanagementTrafficcontrolasstrategy
to realise policy goals Computer tools for design and evaluation
oftrafficcontrolTacticsfortheoptimizationoftrafficcontrol
Building a simulation program for controlled networks using
VISSIMAssessmentoftrafficcontrolTrafficcontrolforpublic
transport Optimisation of controlled networks
study goals KnowledgeaboutthedevelopmentofastrategicDynamicTraffic
ManagementplanKnowledgeaboutthepossibilitiesoftraffic
control Knowledge about the use of digital simulation programs
Skillsinthedesign,simulationandevaluationoftrafficcontrol
for intersections
literature and
study materials
syllabus: Lecture notes Available at BookShop Civil Engineering.
obligatory other materials: Supplement Available at the lecturer
or at lecture.
remarks Exercises completed with grade >= 5Time between exercise
report and examination no longer than 13 months.
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course code:
ct4830
course title: laboratory
experiments
ects: 3
education Period 2nd Education Period
exam Period 2nd Exam Period
instructor Ir. L.J.M. Houben; E-mail: L.J.M.Houben@tudelft.nl
Ing. J. Moraal; E-mail: J.Moraal@tudelft.nl
M.R. Poot; E-mail: M.R.Poot@tudelft.nl
Ing. W. Verwaal; E-mail: W.Verwaal@tudelft.nl
Ir.ing. M.F.C. van de Ven; E-mail: M.F.C.vandeVen@tudelft.nl
education method Laboratory experiments
assessment Thefinalmarkistheaverageofthemarksfortheindividual
measuring reports
course contents In groups of about 4 students a number of tests on an asphalt
mix and on unbound materials are done as well as measure-
ments on a pavement structure and a railway structure. For
every test and measurement an individual measuring report has
to be made.
literature and
study materials
obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Handout of laboratory
experimentsAvailableatthefirstlecture.recommendedlecture
note(s)/textbook(s): Research o-n asphalt mixes (in Dutch),
Publication 2 of VBW-Asfalt, Breukelen
course code:
ct4831
course title: data collection and
analysis
ects: 4
education Period 3rd Education Period
exam Period 3rd Exam Period
instructor Ir. E.A.I. Bogers; E-mail: E.A.I.Bogers@tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. S.P. Hoogendoorn; E-mail: S.P.Hoogendoorn@tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. J.W.C. van Lint; E-mail: J.W.C.vanLint@tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. R.J. Verhaeghe; E-mail: R.J.Verhaeghe@citg.tudelft.nl
education method Lectures
assessment Calculation: 50% assignments + 50% open book exam
course contents This course addresses data collection, modelling and decision
making methods in a number of typical planning and research
problems in the areas of transport - and infrastructure (& spatial)
planning. The course has a workshop format comprising introduc-
tion of the problem and methodology, followed by application in
assignments.Theemphasisisonidentificationofanappropriate
analysis technique. Various software packages are introduced
in an user-friendly way based on a tutorial and application to a
case. The participant obtains hands-on experience in the set up
and application of the methodology in a number of assign-
ments. The following methodologies are covered: - derivation
of relationships between variables in observed data: linear and
non-linear regression, logistical regression, cross-tables - analy-
sis of survey data ; estimation of transport parameters: set up
and execution of a data collection program and interpretation of
results - use of time-series in planning and design; information
content of time series; analysis of time series, preparation of
projections - modelling discrete choice relationships - uncertainty
analysis; need for sensitivity analysis; analysis with Monte-
Carlo simulation - structuring of problems using decision trees
- problems with a large/complex solution space: network- and
sequential type problems. The participant works out a set of
assignments; he makes a selection from an available list to
match his interests. A minimum number of assignments have
to be completed to pass the course. The following software is
being used: spreadsheet, SPPS (statistics), SOLVER (integer and
linear programming), Cristal Ball (add-on for Excel: Monte-Carlo
simulation), Predictor (time series analysis + projection).
study goals The course aims to create quantitative insight into problems
related to transport- and infrastructure planning (interpretation,
schematization, modelling, trade-offs) and cultivate analytical
skills to solve such problems. A wide range of methods/tech-
niques and available software are introduced and applied. The
course will be especially useful to generate ideas/approaches for
analysis in research/thesis projects and provides tools for such
work.
literature and
study materials
obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Course book containing
lecture notes and assignment instructions; available on-line other
materials: Software will be handed out as required.
remarks The assignments require to solve a particular case problem and
theparticipantisrequiredtowriteareportonher/hisfindings.
The written open book exam contains open questions in which
the participant is tested on her/his insight into the problems and
methods
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course code:
ct4850
course title: road paving
materials
ects: 4
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period 1st Exam Period
instructor Dr.ir. A.L.A. Fraaij; E-mail: A.L.A.Fraaij@tudelft.nl
Prof.dr.ir. A.A.A. Molenaar; E-mail: A.A.A.Molenaar@tudelft.nl
Ir.ing. M.F.C. van de Ven; E-mail: M.F.C.vandeVen@tudelft.nl
Ir. L.J.M. Houben; E-mail: L.J.M.Houben@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures
course contents Stresses and deformations in pavement structures. Characteri-
sation of various road building materials, such as clay, laterite,
sand,stabilisedsoils,basematerials,concrete,(modified)
butimen and bituminous mixtures. Mechanical behaviour of these
materials as a function of the external conditions (stress levels,
loading time, temperature, moisture), the performance based
designofmixtures,tests,specifications,recyclingandenviron-
mental aspects. Measures and materials for road maintenance.
- Qualitative insight into stresses and deformations in road
pavements and into the various damage types (such as cracking/
fatigue, rutting and ravelling);- Clay, laterite and sand: grain size
distribution,classification,tests(CBR-test,triaxialtest),effectof
moisture content and compaction, principles of swell/shrinkage
and suction, mechanical behaviour (failure, stress-dependent
resilient and permanent deformation behaviour);- Soil stabilisation:
principles, application of binders (lime, cement, bitumen),
construction techniques, variation of material properties;- Base
materials: overview of materials (including industrial waste
products and recycled materials) with environmental aspects,
mechanical behaviour (failure, stress-dependent resilient and
permanent deformation behaviour);- Concrete: types of cement
with their properties, admixtures, mix design, use of secondary
materials,factorsinfluencingthebehaviour,tests,specialconcrete
types (such as porous concrete and high strength concrete),
shrinkage and high temperature stresses especially within ‘fresh’
concrete;- Bitumen: origin, production, rheological characterisa-
tionandmechanicalbehaviour,aging,specifications,fit-to-pur-
posemodifications;-Bituminousmixtures:rawmaterialsand
mix composition, type of mixes related to behaviour, aggregate
skeleton, performance based mix design (B15, SHRP, France),
interaction bitumen/aggregate, bond, materials for maintenance,
fatigue behaviour and dissipated energy, permanent deformation,
durability,practicalbehaviourandtestmethods,specifications,
specialmixes(suchasmixesimpermeableforfluids,mixesfor
bridge decks and dikes);- Maintenance measures such as milling,
overlays and repair of cracks and ruts.
study goals gaining insight into the effects of both internal factors (such as
grading, composition and degree of compaction) and external
factors (stress levels, loading time, temperature) on the structu-
ral behaviour of road materials in a pavement structure.
literature and
study materials
Road Materials Parts I, II and III (Section Road and Railway
Engineering). Available at the section secretariat. Road Building
Materials (Section Materials Science) Available at BookShop Civil
Engineering.
course code:
ct4860
course title: structural Pave-
ment design
ects: 6
education Period 3rd Education Period
exam Period 3rd Exam Period
instructor Dr.ir. M. Huurman; E-mail: M.Huurman@citg.tudelft.nl
Prof.dr.ir. A.A.A. Molenaar; E-mail: A.A.A.Molenaar@tudelft.nl
Ir.ing. M.F.C. van de Ven; E-mail: M.F.C.vandeVen@tudelft.nl
Ir. L.J.M. Houben; E-mail: L.J.M.Houben@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures, exercise
assessment Exercise approved (mark 6 or higher)
course contents Stressesandstrainsinflexiblepavements:theoryofBous-
sinesq for homogeneous half-space, Odemark’s equivalency
theory, (non)linear-elastic multi-layer theory with comparison of
calculated and measured stresses and strains, linear visco-elastic
multi-layer theory. Structural design of earth and gravel roads:
distress types (especially roughness according to IRI-concept),
life cycle of development of damage and maintenance, the High-
way Design Model (World bank) with performance models and
maintenance standards for the various distress types. Structural
design of asphalt pavement, distress types, input data for the
design(trafficloadings,climate,materialbehaviour),analytical
design procedures incl. stochastic aspects, software packages
for design of asphalt mixes (PRADO) and asphalt pavements
(BISAR), measurements to determine the functional condition
ofthepavement(visualconditionsurvey,axleloads,deflection
measurements), design of overlays. Structural design of concrete
pavements: areas of application, types of concrete pavements,
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pavement structure, stresses and deformations in plain concrete
pavementsduetotrafficloadingsandtemperature,design
criteria, analytical design methods (especially the Dutch design
method, including the software package VENCON2).Structural
design of small element pavements: areas of application, pave-
ment structure, research into the structural behaviour, design
criteria, analytical design methods (especially the Dutch design
method, including the software package BESCON/DELPAVE).
Probabilistics: the principles of probabilistics applied in the
structural design of road pavements (with calculation examples).
Special pavement structures such as pavement with light-weight
Expanded Polystyrene Foam, plastics and sheets, reinforced
asphalt, asphalt on bridge decks and parking garages. Exercise:
the computer-aided structural design of an asphalt pavement
(including the design of the asphalt mix and probabilistics), a
concrete pavement and a small element pavement.
study goals gaining insight into the structural design and performance, and
intotheirinfluencingfactors,ofthevarioustypesofroadpave-
ments. Acquiring practical skills through an exercise that includes
the computer-aided structural design of an asphalt pavement, a
concrete pavement and a small element pavement.
literature and
study materials
"Structural Design of Pavements", Part I, II, III, IV, V and VI.
Available at the section secretariat.
remarks Prerequisite: Exercise approved (mark 6 or higher)
course code:
ct4870
course title: structural design of
railway structures
ects: 4
education Period 3rd Education Period
exam Period 3rd Exam Period
instructor Prof.dr.ir. C. Esveld; E-mail: C.Esveld@tudelft.nl
Ir. L.J.M. Houben; E-mail: L.J.M.Houben@tudelft.nl
education method exercise; lectures; instruction
assessment Calculation:Thefinalmarkisbasedonthemarkoftheexercises
(20%) and of the oral examination (80%)
course contents Principles of rail guidance Wheelset and track interaction, lateral movement of a wheelset on straight track, effective conicity, huntingmovement,wornwheelprofiles,optimumwheelprofiledesign, risk of derailment, macro and micro geometry of track, adhesion, train resistance, track force diagram. Numerical analy-sis of track structure Track stiffness, numerical models of track: continuously and discretely supported beam on elastic founda-tion, two- and multi-layer track models, static and dynamic ana-lyses of track structure, effects of incidental and periodical per-turbations, dynamic numerical models vehicle-track interaction, analysis of switches. Temperature effects and stability of track Lateral resistance of track (elastic, plastic, bi-linear), analytical solutions, temperature effects in tracks on bridges, numerical models for estimation of track longitudinal forces, analytical approach for track stability analysis, critical values, situations in curves, computer-based models for track stability analysis. Rails Rail properties, wear, lubrication, wheel-rail contact mechanics, rail fracture mechanics, residual stresses in rails, stresses due to combined Q/Y load, production requirements, testing methods. Inspection methods Recording systems, wheel band defects, relevant wave bands, deterioration of track geometry, ultrasonic rail inspection, life cycle costs. Track building and maintenance methods Track maintenance and renewal, correction systems, maintenance of track components, safety aspects and train speed restrictions. Numerical models in railway engineering Introduction to numerical modelling, static analysis of track using MATLAB, dynamic analysis of track and train interaction using RAIL program, analysis of longitudinal forces in rails and track stability analysis using LONgSTAB software. Computer exercises Use of numerical models in railway engineering
study goals Acquiring understanding of the functional and mechanical behaviour
of railway structures under various loadings and conditions.
literature and
study materials
obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Book C. Esveld (2001) Modern Railway Track. Second Edition Available at the section secretariat. obligatory other materials: Handouts of the lectures via internet: www.rail.tudelft.nl Available at the website
remarks Completing computer exercises (mark 6 or higher)
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course code:
ct5050
course title: additional msc
thesis
ects:
11
course code:
ct5060
course title: msc thesis ects:
42
course code:
ct5060
course title: repair and
maintenance of construction
materials
ects: 4
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period 1st Exam Period
instructor Dr.ir. A.L.A. Fraaij; E-mail: A.L.A.Fraaij@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures; discussion; case study; excursion
assessment Based on the results of the cases (75%), presentation and
discussionwithexpertsinthefield(25%)
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,
strategiesandmanagementqualitysystemsandcertification
examplesfrompracticepresentedbyexpertsfromthefieldsuch
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
theoriesofmaintenance,repair,qualitysystemsandcertifications
on the one hand as well as on the degradation behaviour of
materials on the other hand. The cases will help the student to
apply the two aspects at the operational level.
literature and
study materials
obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Book of Prof. Bijen
“Durability of Engineering Structures” Available at the secretariat
of the section Materials Science of the Department of Civil
Engineering. recommended other materials: Hand-outs and
Powerpoint presentations Available at the section secretariat
remarks Lectures will be given partly in the classrooms at the Department
of Civil Engineering and partly during an excursion at the site by
theinstructorandexpertsinthefield.Thestudentisrequested
to prepare 3 cases on topics discussed at the excursion in groups
and to participate actively in the discussion sessions during the
excursions.
course code:
ct5102
course title: capita selecta
materials science
ects: 3
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period, Exam by appointment
instructor Dr. H.S. Pietersen; E-mail: H.S.Pietersen@tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. A.L.A. Fraaij; E-mail: A.L.A.Fraaij@tudelft.nl
education method lectures, case study and practical in the microlab of the Faculty
assessment Average of cases and presentation + discussion after the
presentation + practical output
course contents This course is for students who want to get their MSc Degree in
Mechanics, Materials and Constructions and who want to learn
more about some aspects concerning rehabilitation, maintenance
and materials control. Topics are: composite materials, coatings
and paints, renovation and maintenance of concretes, microsco-
pic techniques in materials control such as petrographic analyses
in concrete control and the RILEM method for ‘Failure and Effect
Mode Analyse’. The course is especially suited for those students
whowanttoworkinthefieldofconsultancyinmaintenance
and building (construction/material application) problems. The
course is meant for students who want to focus on consultancy
inthebuildingpractice(engineeringoffices,consultancyoffices,
contractors).Each year three topics will be offered to the stu-
dents. Each topic includes theory and a case from the building
practicepreferentiallysupportedbyanexpertfromthefield.For
two topics the student will prepare a case and present this to the
other students. Examples of possible topics are: Composites in
constructions(laminates,fibrereinforcedmaterials):constitutive
equations, failure, long-term behaviour and fatigue, durability
Coatings and paints in civil engineering practice in protection
and maintenance. Special attention will be on failure of coatings
Renovation and maintenance of concrete in building practice
Microscopic research on materials in the microlab of the Faculty.
Special attention will be on petrographic analyses of concrete for
consultants in building practice. This topic is coupled with a short
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laboratory practical in the microlab for exercising the thin-section
techniques and optical microscopy Failure and EffectMode Analy-
ses for the prediction of the long term behaviour of materials in
a construction
study goals After successful completion of the course the student will be able
to be an active participant in the discussions with experiments of
thefield.Thestudentwillbeabletocoupletheoreticalaspects
with practical aspects and the student will have the tools to act
successfullyasaconsultantinthespecificfield.Thestudentis
familiar with petrographic techniques and can prepare samples
and analyse the results.
literature and
study materials
syllabus: Lecture notes “Petrographic research” Available at the
section secretariat. obligatory other materials: Rilem Method
Failure Mode Analyses Available at the section secretariat.
recommended other materials: - Powerpoint presentations
(from the instructor)- Blackboard Recommended but not obliged:
“The petrography of Concrete”
remarks The cases must be completed and in the possession of the
course leader
course code:
ct5110
course title: concrete - science
and technology
ects: 4
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period 1st Exam Period
instructor Dr.ir. C. van der Veen; E-mail: C.vanderVeen@tudelft.nl
Prof.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven; E-mail: J.C.Walraven@tudelft.nl
Prof.dr.ir. K. van Breugel; E-mail: K.vanBreugel@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures, Computer self-test ‘Calcrete’
course contents This course constitutes a bridge between science of cement-
based building materials and its application in the engineering
practice. Coming engineers are equipped with knowledge that
isrequiredforthechoiceofthebestmaterialforaspecificap-
plication and the realization of concrete products and concrete
structures that meet the required performance criteria. The fol-
lowing topics are addressed: - Raw materials and mixture design
- Workability - Hydration processes and development of micro-
structure mechanisms and numerical simulations; applications)
- Relationship between material properties and microstructure
-Properties of hardened concrete: strength, stiffness, creep and
shrinkage - Porosity and permeability, tightness - Degradation pro-
cesses: Alkali-silicate reaction, freeze-thaw damage - Materials-
related execution and curing aspects All these items will be dealt
with for different types of concrete, viz: - traditional concrete
- ultra) high strength concrete - lightweight aggregate concrete
-self-compactingconcrete-fibrereinforcedconcrete
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.
literature and
study materials
obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Dutch:1. "Beton als
constructiemateriaal: eigenschappen en duurzaamheid", by H.W.
Reinhardt Available at the section secretariat.2. "Betontechno-
logie", by C. Souwerbren Available at the section secretariat.
English:1. ‘Properties of concrete’ by A.M. Neville Available at
the section secretariat. Strongly recommended other materials:
- Computer self-test ‘Calcrete’ (via Computer room)- Reader /
hand-outs - Available at the Blackboard website.
expected prior
knowledge
CT5101 uses CT1121
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course code:
ct5122
course title: capita selecta steel
and aluminum structures
ects: 4
education Period 3rd Education Period
exam Period 3rd Exam Period
instructor Ir. A.M. gresnigt; E-mail: A.M.gresnigt@citg.tudelft.nl
education method Lectures
course contents Steel Properties and application of high strength steel, stainless
steel, cast steel and cast iron Welding: welding processes,
weldability,weldquality,weldingmethodqualificationand
welder’squalification,non-destructivetesting,fitnessforpurpose
Fabrication and erection of steel structures Learning from failu-
res: several failures are analysed and lessons discussed Welding
exercise: in a welding exercise, different welding processes
are demonstrated and students are encouraged to experience
welding by themselves Aluminium Properties and application
of different alloys Aluminium products Examples of structures
in aluminium Design and calculation of structures in aluminium
Fatigue Fire resistance
literature and
study materials
syllabus: See lecture notes and handout during lectures Available
at BookShop Civil Engineering. obligatory lecture note(s)/
textbook(s): Dictate “Capita Selecta: Steel and Aluminium - Part
Steel” Available at the secretariat of Steel and Timber Structures.
Available at BookShop Civil Engineering. Lecture notes “Alumi-
nium”, “Talat - CD-Rom”. Available at the section secretariat.
Available at BookShop Civil Engineering. recommended other
materials: Journal “Bouwen met Staal”; available from Vereni-
ging Bouwen met Staal at Rotterdam “(Over)spannend Staal
Construeren part A en B Available at BookShop Civil Engineering.
“ESDEP lectures CD-rom” Available at the section secretariat.
Journal “Bouwen met Staal” available at the vereniging Bouwen
met Staal at Rotterdam
course code:
ct5123
course title: introduction to the
finite element method
ects: 4
education Period 3rd Education Period
exam Period 3rd Exam Period
instructor Dr. g.N. Wells; E-mail: g.Wells@citg.tudelft.nl
education method Lectures
assessment 40% Final examination40% Assignments20% Mid-term examina-
tion Minimum of 6/10 required for all assignments
course contents Thiscourseprovidesanintroductiontothefiniteelement
method.Aspectsofthefiniteelementmethod,fromthema-
thematical background through to practical implementation and
use are discussed. Emphasis is placed on solving problems in
elasticity and structural mechanics. Topics include: Development
of weak governing equations galerkin methods for calculating
approximate solutions Finite elements for plane and 3D continua
Discretisation,finiteelementshapefunctions,isoparametric
mapping, numerical integration, formation of element stiffness
matrices Finite elements for structural applications (rods,
beams and plates);Continuity requirements, thick and thin plate
theories, different element formulations, shear locking Computer
implementationofthefiniteelementmethod;Storage,assembly
andsolutionoffiniteelementequationsAnalysisofthefiniteele-
ment method; galerkin orthogonality, rates of convergence for
different elements, basic error estimates Dynamics Lumped and
consistent mass matrices, modal analysis, implicit and explicit
direct time integrators, wave propagation in elastic continua
literature and
study materials
“The Finite Element Method: An Introduction, by g.N. Wells.
Available at the Blackboard website.
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course code:
ct5124
course title: timber structures 2 ects: 4
education Period 3rd Education Period
exam Period 3rd Exam Period
instructor Ir. J.g.M. Raadschelders; E-mail: J.g.M.Raadschelders@citg.tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. J.W.g. van de Kuilen; E-mail: J.vandeKuilen@citg.tudelft.nl
education method Lectures, exercise
assessment Oralexamgradeisfinalgrade
course contents The course deals with advanced material properties of timber:
fatigue, failure criteria, grading and strength distributions, the
design of timber structures for road and waterworks, built-up
beams,renovationtechniques,firesafetyoftimberbuildings,
reliability engineering. Timber: strength grading, statistical dis-
tributions, sustainable forestry, failure criteria. Durability: decay
mechanisms, maintenance and repair methods, carpentry joints.
Fireandfirebehaviour:materialproperties,designcalculations.
Steel components for connections: column supports, hinges for
frames, foundations. Tapered beams: single and double tapered
beams, pitch cambered beams Lifetime modelling and durability
engineering: reliability analysis, integration of mechanics and du-
rability. Tube fastener joints, structures for road and waterworks:
bridges, lock gates, guardrails, sheet pile walls, timber piles. Sy-
stem effects: Load-sharing, 3D design calculations. Deformations
andvibrations:creepandlongtermbehaviour,floors,bridges
Built-up beams and columns: stressed skin panels, I-beams.
Laboratory exercise
study goals Students will be able to use advanced engineering tools for the
design of timber structures, including 3D analysis of structures,
structures for road and waterworks and maintenance of monuments.
literature and
study materials
syllabus: STEP Timber Engineering 2Available at BookShop Civil
Engineering. obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Lecture
notes Available at the Blackboard website.
course code:
ct5125
course title: steel bridges ects: 4
education Period 2nd Education Period
exam Period 2nd Exam Period
instructor Dr. A. Romeijn; E-mail: A.Romeijn@tudelft.nl
education method lectures; excursion; case study
course contents Manifestation of steel bridges as from 1945:factors affecting
the manifestation of steel bridges, material choice for bridges,
historical development of bridges: overview Introduction to the
design: general, the superstructure, deck systems, beam and
plate girder bridges, truss girder bridges, box girder bridges,
etc., guidance on initial design Conceptual choice: data for the
design,conceptualchoice,otherfactorsinfluencingconceptual
choice, the creative process in designing Bridge Eurocodes: de-
sign, rules for fabrication and erection of steel structures, (steel)
products Orthotropic steel bridge decks: recommendations for
the structural details and dimensions, design procedure, lifetime
calculations for orthotropic steel bridge decks Arc bridges, box
girder bridges, cable-stayed bridges, truss bridges, integral
bridges, etc.: description of characteristics, choice of elements,
design aspects (steel and steel-concrete bridges), examples De-
sign of railway bridges: ultimate limit states, serviceability limit
states, dynamic effects, comfort criterion High strength cables
inbridges:definitions,basictypesofhightensioncomponents,
mechanicalproperties,finite-elementmodelling,aerodynamic
oscillation, cable frequency Noise from railway bridges: sound
as a physical phenomenon, noise aspects of railway bridges,
structural solutions used in The Netherlands to minimize bridge
noise Movable bridges: design aspects Case study Design and
dimensioning of a bridge component
study goals As a result, the student should be able to: understand the
behaviour of many types of bridges incl. movable bridges create
anddesigndifferenttypesofhighwayandrailwaytrafficbridges
evaluate alternative solutions design bridges by optimal use
of steel and concrete understand alternative construction and
erection methods work with Eurocodes
literature and
study materials
syllabus: Steel bridges, Steel-concrete bridges
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course code:
ct5126
course title: fatigue ects: 3
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period 1st Exam Period
instructor M.H. Kolstein; E-mail: M.H.Kolstein@citg.tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. J.W.g. van de Kuilen; E-mail: J.vandeKuilen@citg.tudelft.nl
Ir. J.A. den Uijl; E-mail: J.A.denUijl@tudelft.nl
Dr. A. Romeijn; E-mail: A.Romeijn@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures, exercise
course contents The student will learn how to design fatigue loaded steel / alumi-
nium / concrete / timber structures. Two-thirds of the course is
spent on lectures, while the remaining is dedicated to exercises.
The main topics are: fatigue actions: basic principles, determina-
tion of stresses and stress intensity factors, stress history fatigue
resistance:basicprinciples,classifiedstructuraldetails,fatigue
strengthmodifications,resistanceagainstcrackpropagation,
resistance of joints with weld imperfections fatigue assessment:
general principles, S-N curves, crack propagation calculation,
servicetestingparametersinfluencingthefatiguestrengthof
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 structures, aluminium structures, concrete
structures and timber structures. As a result, the student should
be able to: understand the phenomenon fatigue design a struc-
ture against the limit state due to fatigue damages work with
relevant (Euro)codes apply fracture mechanics
literature and
study materials
syllabus: Fatigue steel / aluminium / concrete / timber obligatory
lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Hand outs
course code:
ct5127
course title: concrete Bridges ects: 4
education Period 2nd Education Period
exam Period 2nd Exam Period
instructor Dr.ir. C. van der Veen; E-mail: C.vanderVeen@tudelft.nl
education method lectures; case study
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 at-
tention 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. Bridge type and appearance Under-
standing of the type and behaviour of types of bridges Types of
load.Trafficloads,loadcombination,temperatureloads,impact
loads based on the Dutch Code Development in prefabrication
(precast beams). Beams and slab bridges Distribution of loads,
methodGuyon-Massonnet,influencelinesandinfluencesurfaces
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 construc-
tion 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.
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study goals Bridge type and appearance Understanding of the type and
behaviouroftypesofbridgesTypesofload.Trafficloads,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,influencelinesandinfluencesurfacesDesignrules
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.
literature and
study materials
syllabus: Design Concrete Bridges Available at BookShop Civil Engi-
neering. obligatory other materials: Handouts Computer program
course code:
ct5128
course title: fibre-reinforced
polymer (frP) structures
ects: 3
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period 1st Exam Period
instructor M.H. Kolstein; E-mail: M.H.Kolstein@citg.tudelft.nl
education method Lectures
assessment Examgradeisfinalgrade
course contents Structural applications. Fabrication processes. Materials and
material properties. Design- and calculations methods. Connections.
Design rules. Management and maintenance. Case studies.
course code:
ct5129
course title: concrete, steel
and timber in coastal & river
engineering structures
ects: 4
education Period 3rd Education Period
exam Period 3rd Exam Period
instructor Dr. A. Romeijn; E-mail: A.Romeijn@tudelft.nl
A van der Horst
Prof.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven; E-mail: J.C.Walraven@tudelft.nl
education method lectures; case study
course contents This course relates to the design and detailing process on structural
engineering problems in coastal, river and underground environ-
ment. It mainly concerns the material and structural design of
coastal, harbour and underground structures such as: container
storage /terminal platforms, bridge piers, jetties, wharfs and
tunnels. Important aspects due to environmental conditions
affecting a structure are wind and waves, currents, earthquakes,
variable loads and the response of a structure and its foundations
to these factors.
study goals Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be
able to: Identify the basic elements such as boundary conditions,
codespecifications,feasibilityoftheconstructionprocessin
an integrated design process for coastal and river engineering
structures in concrete, steel and timber Analyse and optimise
anunderwaterunreinforcedconcretefloorMakeapreliminary
design of a platform, a mooring structure and a quay wall Optimise
the process of design in terms of minimum material usage,
proper material selection and economic construction process
Develop a design methodology in which all structural/mechanical
engineering aspects are being dealt with generate different
design concepts and to select one of them in view of costs,
execution time and durability
literature and
study materials
hand-outs
remarks Prerequisite Completed case study and exercises
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course code:
ct5130
course title: capita selecta
concrete structures
ects: 4
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period 1st Exam Period
instructor Dr.ir. C.R. Braam; E-mail: C.R.Braam@tudelft.nl
Ir. J.A. den Uijl; E-mail: J.A.denUijl@tudelft.nl
Prof.dr.ir. K. van Breugel; E-mail: K.vanBreugel@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures, case study
course contents Part A: Seismic design Principles of seismic design of concrete
structures. Measures are indicated for making concrete struc-
tures earthquake resistant. Detailing of reinforcement and
providing ductility is essential and is dealt with in detail. Part
B: 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
ofbuildingphysicsareconsideredbriefly(temperaturecalcu-
lations).Aspecifictopicconcernsthebehaviourofhardening
concrete. Young concrete problems are discussed from both the
scientificandengineeringpointofview.Attentionisgivento
Assessment of crack patterns and failure causes in hardening
and hardened concrete structures. Effect of imposed deformati-
ons on safety and durability at dealt with. Part C: 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,cryogenicloads.Modellingofextremeloadsandresponse
of concrete and concrete structures under extreme conditions
is given due attention. general principles of Assessment of
protective systems and the consequences of this for the design
is dealt with. 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 Fundamentals of a-seismic design of concrete structures Know-
ledge of the behaviour of concrete structures in the early stage
ofhardening,includingmeasurestoinfluencethisbehaviour
(through technological and structural measures) Design of con-
crete structures subjected to imposed deformations (temperatu-
re, shrinkage) Design and execution of storage systems in rein-
forced and prestressed concrete Liquid tight design of concrete
structures Safety considerations in case of storage of hazardous
product,i.e.liquefiednaturalgas,hazardouswasteetc.
literature and
study materials
Obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): - Opslagconstructies
(Storage systems)- Reader “A-seismic design” Available at Book-
shop Civil Engineering.- Temperature and shrinkage effects in
concrete structures Available at the section secretariat (mw. J.M.
van der Schaaf, Stevin Laboratory).Recommended other materials:
Lecture sheets Available at as download from blackboard
expected prior
knowledge
- CT5120 uses CT3150- CT5101 (Concrete Science & Technology)
is recommended
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course code:
ct5131
course title: fire safety design ects: 3
education Period 3rd Education Period
exam Period 3rd Exam Period
instructor Ir.ing. R. Abspoel; E-mail: R.Abspoel@tudelft.nl
education method lectures
course contents Basicprinciples:occurrenceoffire,consequencesoffire,aims
firesafetydesign,firesafetymeasures(passive,active).The
fireprocess,initiationoffires,firedevelopment&modelling.
Reaction-to-fire&smokeproduction(materialbehaviour),
variouslevelofperformance,national&Europeanclassification
systems.Resistance-to-fire(behaviourofstructuralelements):
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 Pro-
duct Directive, Euroclasses, Eurocodes). Fire Safety Engineering:
options, perspectives, examples.
study goals togetfamiliarwithteachthebasicprinciplesoffiresafetyin
buildings to get familiar with teach the occurrence and develop-
mentofbuildingfirestogetfamiliarwithteachthebehaviour
ofmaterialsandstructuresinfiretogetfamiliarwithteachfire
safety measures (active & passive) to get familiar with teach the
firesafetyregulations(national&European)
literature and
study materials
Syllabus ‘Fire Safety Design’ will be distributed (in parts) during
the lectures Available at the lecturer or at lecture. obligatory
other materials: (Over)spannend Staal Construeren, part A en B
Available at BookShop Civil Engineering.
expected prior
knowledge
CT5131 uses CT3051CT5131 uses CT3121CT5131 uses CT3211
remarks SummaryGeneralintroductiontothefiresafetydesignof
buildings.Emphasisonstructuralfiresafetyandregulations
(national&European).Basicprinciplesoffiresafetydesignof
buildings,consequencesoffire,variousoptionsforfiresafety
design.Phenomenologicaldescriptionofthefireprocess,sche-
matisationandmodellingofthefireprocess,mechanismsoffire
propagation.Materialbehaviour(reaction-to-fire)andstructural
behaviour(resistance-to-fire)andtheoptionstoquantifythis
behaviour. Emphasis on concrete, steel and timber structures.
Smoke issues: smoke production, smoke spread and smoke
control. Active measures (automatic suppression, detection).
Nationalfireregulations:BuildingDecree(Bouwbesluit),concept,
assessment methods, principle of equivalence. European
standardisation (Construction Product Directive, Eurocodes,
Euroclasses).Recentdevelopmentsregardingthefiredesignof
buildings (Fire Safety Engineering).
course code:
ct5141
course title: theory of elasticity ects: 3
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period 1st Exam Period, 2nd Exam Period
instructor Dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom; E-mail: P.C.J.Hoogenboom@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures
course contents Direct Methods Discussion of two fundamental strategies;
displacement method and the force method. Application to the
following structural systems; coupled shear walls; thick wall
tubes; curved beams; solution of Boussinesq; Brazilian splitting
test;flexureofaxisymmetricplates;elasticitytheoryinthree
dimensions; torsion properties of bars of any cross-section
(analytical and numerical). Vlasov’s theory for calculating torsion
moment distributions and bi moment distributions. Energy
Principles Derivation of the principles of virtual work and virtual
complementary work; principles of minimum potential energy
and minimum complementary energy; both laws of Castigliano;
reciprocal theorem of Maxwell-Betti.
study goals After completing this course you will have extended your skills
ofscientificproblemsolvinginstructuralmechanics.Youwill
understand the general features of elastic systems. You will have
an overview of elastic analysis methods and know analytical
solutions to typical structural problems. Finally, you will have
mastered methods to derive approximation formulas.
literature and
study materials
Two books, both are available at www.nextstore.nl Blaauwen-
draad, J. “Theory of Elasticity, Direct Methods”, Lecture Book
Delft University of Technology, 2002. Blaauwendraad, J. “Theory
of Elasticity, Energy Principles and Variational Methods”, Lecture
Book Delft University of Technology, 2002.
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course code:
ct5142
course title: computational
methods in Non-linear solid
mechanics
ects: 3
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period
instructor Dr.ir. L.J. Sluys; E-mail: L.J.Sluys@citg.tudelft.nl
education method lectures
assessment Examinationmarkisfinalmark.
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: mathematical preliminaries structure
ofnonlinearfiniteelementprogramssolutiontechniquesfor
nonlinear static problems solution techniques for nonlinear
dynamic problems plasticity models for metals and soils fracture
models visco-elastic and viscoplastic models for time-dependent
problems computational analysis of failure and instabilities
geometrically nonlinear analysis The series provides the student
withthebasicknowledgetoadequatelyusestandardfinite
element packages that are equipped with the tools for nonlinear
mechanics.
literature and
study materials
syllabus: Syllabus Available at BookShop Civil Engineering.
obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Dictate “Computational
methods in non-linear solid mechanics”, R. de Borst and L.J.
Sluys Available at BookShop Civil Engineering.
remarks Prerequisite Practical completed
course code:
ct5143
course title: shell analysis,
theory and application
ects: 3
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period, 5th Exam Period
instructor Dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom; E-mail: P.C.J.Hoogenboom@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures
course contents Many structures can be modelled as thin elastic shells. Examples
are pressure vessels, ancient domes, LNg storage tanks, space
trusses, industrial chimneys and BLOB architecture. The course
provides understanding in the parameters that are important
for design of these structures. The course covers analytical and
numerical methods for analysing shell structures. The governing
differential equations are derived. Analysed are cylinders, cones,
spheresandhyppars.Thedeflections,membranestressesand
bendingstressesarecalculated.Influencelengthsandedge
disturbances are derived. Finite elements are presented and the
limitations discussed. Computational analysis is demonstrated.
Instability of several shell shapes and the effect of imperfections
is discussed.
study goals Aftercompletingthiscourseyouwillunderstandtheforceflow
in shell structures and be able to manually calculate stresses,
deformations and buckling loads of elementary shell shapes. You
willunderstandthescientificapproachtoderivingthegoverning
differential equations and be able to make, interpret and check
finiteelementanalysesofshellstructures.
literature and
study materials
Hoefakker J.H., Blaauwendraad J., “Theory of Shells”, Delft
University of Technology, Sept. 2003, pp. 270Hoefakker J.H.,
“Theory of Shells, Collection of elaborated exams”, Delft University
of Technology, Sept. 2003, pp. 30Both books can be ordered at
Nextstore.
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course code:
ct5144
course title: stability of
structures
ects: 3
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period Exam by appointment
instructor Prof.ir. A.C.W.M. Vrouwenvelder;
E-mail: A.Vrouwenvelder@citg.tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom; E-mail: P.C.J.Hoogenboom@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures
course contents Elastic Stability Single-degree-of-freedom systems; Pendulum
systems; Exact second-order stiffness matrix; Linearised second-
order stiffness matrix for FEM packages; Formulas for lateral
buckling and torsional buckling; Buckling of elastically supported
beams; Snap-trough behaviour; Minimum potential energy.
PlasticStabilityVirtualworkfornonlinearsystems;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 you will understand the general
features of slender structures. You will be able to perform
various analyses to determine the behaviour of frame structures.
You will understand the inner workings of computer programs for
second order analysis. You will know formulas for often occurring
situations in engineering practice.
literature and
study materials
Lecture Book Vrouwenvelder, A.C.W.M., "Structural Stability",
Delft University of Technology, 2003Available at www.nextstore.nl
Software provided by the instructors
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) a more theoretical problem on buckling.
course code:
ct5145
course title: random vibrations ects: 4
education Period 2nd Education Period
exam Period 2nd Exam Period
instructor Prof.ir. A.C.W.M. Vrouwenvelder;
E-mail: A.Vrouwenvelder@citg.tudelft.nl
education method Lectures; tutorial
assessment Condition for the conduction of the exam: Report of the exercise
should be rewarded with a satisfactory mark (>6) Determination of
thefinalmark:Reportofassignment(67%)plusoralexam(33%
course contents generalintroductionintotheproblemfieldofstochasticand
dynamic loads and the position of the course in the teaching of
engineering mechanics mathematical aspects of the modelling
of stochastic processes, Fourier series, Fourier analysis, transfer
functions, variance spectra etc; formal mathematical approach of
theproblemfieldmodellingofthestochasticprocessingeneral
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 Assessment with respect to ultimate load
bearing capacity (safety), fatigue and comfort applications: wind
load on high-rise buildings, wave loads on offshore structures
andearthquakes;simplificationsthatarecommonlymadein
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.
literature and
study materials
obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Stochastische trillingen
(b15) Available at BookShop Civil Engineering.
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course code:
ct5146
course title: micromechanics
and computational modelling of
building materials
ects: 3
education Period 2nd Education Period
exam Period 2nd Exam Period
instructor MR de Rooij
Dr.ir. H.E.J.g. Schlangen; E-mail: E.Schlangen@citg.tudelft.nl
Prof.dr.ir. K. van Breugel; E-mail: K.vanBreugel@tudelft.nl
education method lectures*tour in the Micromechanics Laboratory
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 proces-
ses and the formation of the microstructure of cement-based
systems.Specificdifferencesbetweendifferentbuildingmaterials
are considered, particularly in view of the relative brittleness of
cement-based systems. Ways to improve ductility are conside-
red. Pore structures characterization and transport properties of
porous materials are discussed in view of durability. The know-
ledge 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 cur-
riculumoftheResearchSchoolBOUW.Forspecifictopicsofthe
course guest docents are invited.
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
ofmaterialsbehaviourisacoreactivityinthiscourse.Specific
aims of the course are: Acquiring insight in nano-, micro- and
mesostructure of building materials Assessment and use of
suitable techniques for fundamental studies of building materials,
e.g. cement-based materials Numerical modelling of materials
behaviour and of transport- and degradation processes in porous
materials.
literature and
study materials
Syllabus: - Book: “Simulation of hydration and formation of
structure in hardening cement-based systems - Part I”- Book:
“Fracture processes of Concrete” Available at the section secreta-
riat (Room 6.29)Obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): - Hand-
outsAvailableatthefirstlecture.Recommendedothermaterials:
Book: “Construction materials: Their nature and behaviour” Ed.
J.M. Ilston & P.L.J. DomoneSpon Press 2001, ISBN 0-419-25860-
4Book: “Materials Science and Engineering - An Introduction”
William D. Callister, John Wiley & Sons Standard work. Valuable
but expensive)Available at Bookshop Prins.
expected prior
knowledge
CT5146 uses CT1121CT5146 uses CT5101
remarks 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
inthefieldofexperimentalresearchtechniquesandnumerical
modelling of materials are dealt with. The following topics will be
dealt with: Reaction kinetics of hydration processes in cement-
based systems Development and modelling of the microstructure
and pore structure of cement paste and concrete Rheology
Fracture processes: cause and effect Time dependent proces-
ses: creep and relaxation Transport- and degradation processes
Experimental research techniques: microscopy, calorimetry,
porosimetry (Numerical) modelling Towards design of materials
(Computational Materials Science)This course is open for both
Master students and PhD students.
��2 Civil engineering MsC ��� study guide 2006/2007
course code:
ct5201
course title: Building component
and material specification
ects: 4
education Period 2nd Education Period
exam Period 2nd Exam Period
instructor O.S.M. van Pinxteren; E-mail: O.S.M.vanPinxteren@tudelft.nl
Ir. H.R. de Boer; E-mail: H.R.deBoer@tudelft.nl
education method lectures; design; exercise
assessment design exercise: 65%modelling exercises: 35%
course contents documents in building construction development of a building
componentonbasisofperformancerequirementsspecification
of properties and behaviour testing procedures
literature and
study materials
obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Afbouwconstructies IV
Available at BookShop Civil Engineering.
expected prior
knowledge
CT5201 uses CT4211
course code:
ct5211
course title: High-rise buildings ects:
10
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period none
instructor Ir. H.R. de Boer; E-mail: H.R.deBoer@tudelft.nl
Ir. A. te Boveldt; E-mail: A.teBoveldt@tudelft.nl
Prof.dipl.ing. J.N.J.A. Vambersky;
E-mail: J.N.J.A.Vambersky@tudelft.nl
education method Workshop
course contents Teams are formed together with the students from the Faculty of
Architecture with a task to design a big scale high-rise building.
Theteamsconsistofaboutfivestudents.Eachstudentisas-
signedtorepresentaspecificdiscipline(architect,structural
engineer, project manager, building services engineer, etc.)
withaspecifictaskandresponsibilityintheteam,covering
architectural and functional design, structural design, building
physics,finishes,buildingservices,realestatedevelopmentand
construction and management. The civil engineering students
are mostly assigned the function of the structural engineer. The
time reserved for this workshop project is app. 8 weeks. The
teams are coached and guided in the lines of the mentioned
disciplines, by a number of lecturers from the faculties of Archi-
tecture and of Civil Engineering and engineers and architects
from daily practice.
literature and
study materials
See Module book BKM2RP11
remarks Additional information: www.bk.tudelft.nl/onderwijs - masterop-
leiding - free choice - BKM2RP11 Workshop High Rise Buildings.
��� Civil engineering MsC ��� study guide 2006/2007
course code:
ct5220
course title: conservation of the
structural heritage
ects: 3
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period
instructor Ir. g.g. Nieuwmeijer; E-mail: g.g.Nieuwmeijer@bk.tudelft.nl
education method lectures; case study
course contents Maintenance of historical structures; analyse of problems;
possibilities and proposals to repair; examples of restoration.
Analyseofstrength,stiffness,stabilityandfiresafetyofa
case. Formulation and check of proposals to improve including
restoration philosophy, maintenance and technical means and
possibilities. Report.
literature and
study materials
Reader “Behoud van historische constructies”
course code:
ct5230
course title: technical building
services
ects: 3
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period
instructor Prof.ir. J.J.M. Cauberg; E-mail: J.J.M.Cauberg@citg.tudelft.nl
Ir. A.C. van der Linden; E-mail: A.C.vanderLinden@tudelft.nl
education method seminar; lectures
course contents An introduction to the technical building services to be found in buildings and their performance. In particular the interaction between services and the characteristics of the building from the point of building physics is examined. Main subjects are: quality of the inside environment mechanical ventilation systems; climateandair-conditioningsystems,theinfluenceonphysical(comfort) parameters, requirements as to spatial planning (size and location in the building, effect on supporting structures and finishingstructures)artificiallighting:lightingdesign,typesoflightfittings,etc.energyconsumptionoftotalbuildingdesign,energyperformance standard (Du.: energieprestatienormering, EPN)
literature and
study materials
obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Technical building services CT5230Available at BookShop Civil Engineering. Climate systems; integration of buildings and services Available at Sale of Lecture Notes Architecture recommended lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Heating, ventilation, electronic systems and sanitary facilities in homes and residential buildings. Description of inside environment and climate systems Available at the Civil Engineering library.
course code:
ct5241
course title: applied building
physics
ects: 3
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period 1st Exam Period
instructor Prof.ir. J.J.M. Cauberg; E-mail: J.J.M.Cauberg@citg.tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. W.H. van der Spoel; E-mail: W.H.vanderSpoel@citg.tudelft.nl
education method lecture with working assignments and practical exercises
assessment Evaluationofexercisesandworkingassignments:finalreview
course contents This course is a continuation of the courses Building Physics &
Building Engineering (CT3221) and Advanced Building Physics
(CT4221) and is meant for those who want to specialize in
Building Physics. You will prepare for research into building
physics in projects, analyse problems in the area of building
physics independently, present them in models and report on
them. Although you will focus on modelling of building physics
problems, a strong link with practice and practical solutions
is maintained. The following subjects are dealt with: Thermal
behaviour of building constructions. Tools are provided that,
based on basic principles, allows one to quickly build a dyna-
mical thermal and/or hygrical model for seemingly complex
building physics problems. Assignment using Matlab/Simulink.
Ventilation and indoor air quality. Modelling of ventilation and air
contaminants in buildings. Assignment on ventilation in dwellings
using simulation program Contamw. Testing against NEN 1087.
Room-acoustics. Practical work will be done to calculate the
‘acoustical quality’ in a room, which may vary from a concert hall
to a restaurant. Catt-Acoustics is the ray tracing program that
will be used to calculate the different acoustical values. These
values need to be interpreted in order to have an idea about the
quality of the room in acoustical terms. Daylight. Assignment
on modelling light scenes in a room using Dialux in connection
withEN-NEN12464-1.Roomairflow.Assignmentonsimulationof
free-convectiveairflowsinaroomusingFlovent.Calculationof
effectivenessofcounter-measuresforcoldairflowalongwindows.
literature and
study materials
obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): lecture notes/textbook(s),
obligatory: Lecture notes CT3071, CT3221 and CT4221Readers
are handed out and/or available at the Blackboard website.
��6 Civil engineering MsC ��7 study guide 2006/2007
course code:
ct5251
course title: structural design,
special structures
ects: 5
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period
instructor R. Houtman; E-mail: R.Houtman@tudelft.nl
Prof.ir. L.A.g. Wagemans; E-mail: L.A.g.Wagemans@tudelft.nl
J.L. Coenders; E-mail: J.L.Coenders@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures by various lecturers from different faculties: civil
engineeringandarchitectureandengineeringfirmsPractice
workshops for hand-on experience. Exercise in the design of a
free form structure Written examination.
assessment 25% examination75 % assignment Each with a minimum of a 5.0
course contents Introductioncourseinthefieldofspecialstructures,their
architecture, structural behaviour, design process, special design
knowledge, and special techniques, combined with practical use
of design- and analysis tools for structural engineering. Theory
of Shells.
study goals Introduction into special structures: their mechanical behaviour,
structural analysis, design process, special design techniques
and practical use of tools for analyses and design.
literature and
study materials
Drawing and design materials Course guide, available at secre-
tariat Structural Design Lab Course reader Schodek, Structures
Design assignment handout Recommended materials See course
guide Physical modelling materials
contact Ir. J.L. Coenders: j.l.coenders@citg.tudelft.nl Student-assistant:
ct5250@citg.tudelft.nlAppointmentsSecretariat of the section
Structural Design: J.M. van der Schaaf, room: 1.52, tel. +31
(0)15 27 83990
remarks Since several years non-standard or blob-architecture has
emerged in architectural practice. These free form structures
emphasize the structural engineer’s problem of dealing with non-
orthogonal geometry. However, in ancient times Roman building
masters already knew how to build vaults. And in the ‘70s
the group of Frei Otto and the ILEK experimented much with
architecture derived from nature, which was quite free-form,
all without or with little computational tools.This course is an
introduction on historic and modern types of special structures:
Structures in nature, biomimetics Shells and vaults Membrane
and pneumatic structures Cable-nets, tensegrity Space frames
grid structures and domes Adaptive and deployable structures.
However, these structures and their design are not common practice. The students will be introduced to several techniques and methods of understanding and designing such structures. Following aspects will be lectured: Historic overview Mechanical behaviour of shells Structural analysis Physical modelling genera-tivemodelling,formfindingandoptimisationRecentadvancesincomputation & structural design Structural morphology Design of membrane structures Several of these structures can be found around the world, sometimes famous ones such as the Opera House in Sydney. In the coming decade more of these structures willberealized.Formfindingandcomputationwillbesomeof the key-aspects of design. This course therefore will give an introduction to practical use of simple computational tools to make a very powerful description of a structure for analyses and design.
course code:
ct5260
course title: collaborative
design & engineering
ects: 6
education Period 3rd Education Period, 4th Education Period
exam Period none
instructor Dr.ir. g.A. van Nederveen; E-mail: g.A.vanNederveen@tudelft.nl
Prof.dr.ir. H.A.J. de Ridder; E-mail: H.A.J.deRidder@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures Project course.
course contents This course deals with the social aspects of design and engineering
processes as well as the technical and organisational aspects.
By carrying out a design project as members of a design team,
students have to work together, to organize themselves and to
deal with stakeholders with diverse interests. As part of this course
Delft students have to collaborate with students form Eindhoven en
Twente. In order to bridge the distance between the three locations
and to act as a virtual design team, student have to make use of
state-of-the-art information and communication technologies.
study goals The intended learning outcomes for the students of this course
are: To understand the process of collaborative design and
engineering; Being able to organize themselves in design
teams; To work in multidisciplinary design teams; To distinguish
various forms collaboration in design and engineering projects,
the possible compositions of project teams and distribution of
responsibilities and authorities; To understand the advantages of
the application of ICT in teamwork environments.
literature and
study materials
Course reader and literature to be announced;
��� Civil engineering MsC ��� study guide 2006/2007
course code:
ct5300
course title: dredging technology ects: 4
education Period 3rd Education Period
exam Period 3rd Exam Period
instructor g.L.M. van der Schrieck; E-mail: g.L.M.vanderSchrieck@citg.tudelft.nl
education method Excursion, lectures
assessment Assessment from the oral examination with the use of a score-table
course contents Dredging technology with components digging, transport and disposalofdredgedmaterialandtheirscientificbackground.The possibilities of dredging during the realisation of large civilengineeringprojects.1Generalintroduction:Definitionsof dredging process and dredging equipment. Description of thedredgingprocess.Relatedscientificareas.Dynamicversusstatic soil mechanics. Production factors.2 Dredging equipment: Description of cutter suction dredger, suction hopper dredger and other dredging equipent.3 Dredging projects: Description of all types of dredging projects: maintenance dredging, capital dredging and environmental/sanitation dredging.4 Excavation process: Soil cutting theories: breaching and eroding of sand, cutting of sand clay and rock.5 Pumping, lifting and transport: Pump theory: dredging pumps and drives, theory of hydraulic transport.6 Dumping of soil and settlement in basins: Theory of settlement , execution and quality control on the dumping and reclamation site.7 Relation between soil characteristics and dredging processes: Soil mechanic aspects, soil investigation methods,soilclassification,geophysicalsoilinvestigation.8Other related areas of interest: Survey and positioning, depth measurement, tolerances, operating cost standards for dredging equipment, workability
study goals The recognition of the possibilities and restrictions of the use of
dredging equipment for the realisation of large civil enginee-
ring projects: Knowledge of working methods and different
kindsofdredgingprojectsInfluenceofsoilcharacteristicsand
weather restrictions on workability and employability of dredging
equipment Productions and tolerances for dredging projects
Knowledge and understanding of the basic facts and basic physi-
cal processes of dredging of soils: Excavating Pumping Hydraulic
transport by pipelines Settling and dumping Knowledge of the
soil investigation procedures for dredging works. Relation bet-
weensoilcharacteristicsanddredgingprocessSoilclassification
Soil investigation
literature and
study materials
Obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Lecture notes Dredging
Technology Part1 + 2 Can be ordered via BlackBoard. syllabus:
guidelines for study + errata lecture notes both available via
blackboard. Recommended other materials: Dredging, a hand-
book for engineers, N. Bray, 1996. - Soil mechanical aspects of
dredging, W. van Leussen/Nieuwenhuis. - Agricultural soil me-
chanics, A.J. Kollen/H. Kuipers. - Introduction to rock mechanics,
R.E. goodman. - Slurry transport using centrifugal pumps, K.C.
Wilson. - Project execution aspect of hydraulic soil movement,
CROWnr.87.-Classificationofsoilsandrockstobedredged,
PIANC, Brussel 1984. - British Standard code of practice for site
investigations, BS5930 1981. - Instrumentation and methods
for hydrographic surveys and coastal measurements, R. van
Oostveen, lecture notes IHEE Delft. - VgBouw Operating Cost
Standards for Construction Equipment. 11the revised edition
Samson Bedrijfsinformatie 1995. ISBN 90-14-05293-6. Available
at the Civil Engineering library.
200 Civil engineering MsC 20� study guide 2006/2007
course code:
ct5301
course title: consolidation
theory
ects: 3
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period
instructor Dr.ir. R.B.J. Brinkgreve; E-mail: R.B.J.Brinkgreve@tudelft.nl
Prof.dr.ir. F.B.J. Barends; E-mail: F.B.J.Barends@tudelft.nl
education method Teamwork lecturing with the assistance of several guest lecturers.
course contents Consolidation during loading of saturated deformable porous
media, like soil. Similar processes are recognized in human
bones (knee disc) and in the paper industry. Deformations in
such media cause pore volume changes and corresponding pore
fluidpressureswillinitiateseepageandaffectthefunctioning.It
is of great importance to settlements and stability, in particular
when permeability is small, compressibility is large and strength
is limited. In delta areas such type of soil is everywhere. Dikes,
rail and road embankments are composed of it. Consolidation
affects the transient stability of slopes, building pit walls and
tunnel shields, and it plays a role in dredging, land reclamation,
drainage and pumping systems. The lectures focus on multi
dimensional and complex, but realistic and practical situations.
It treats the background of time dependent interaction of water
and soil with special emphasizes on peculiar and unexpected
behaviour. A survey is given of the practically available methods
and illustrative situations are analyzed individually and in teams.
Analytical, numerical and simple engineering methods are intro-
duced. The material presented consists of an English manuscript
and separate handouts, which will be given during the lectures.
Computers and suitable models are provided for. During each
lectureaspecificpracticalproblemisdiscussed.Afterknowledge
introductiontheparticipantsshouldfindbytheirowncreativity
and with the aid of available facilities (computer models, test
results) suitable solutions that will be evaluated collectively. The
teacher will also act as client or consultant. Active participation
(includingsomehomework)issufficienttoobtainapersonal
proof of skill. Thus, participation is mandatory, and there is no
separate examination. Several specialised guest lectures will
participate.
study goals The student will become capable of recognising the character of
the problem and of selecting a suitable procedure. The use of
some commercial models is practiced.
literature and
study materials
syllabus:TheoryofConsolidationAvailableatthefirstlecture.
obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Hand outs
remarks Fundamentals of multi-dimensional time-dependent mechanical
behaviour of saturated soils, relevant for deformation and sta-
bility of civil engineering constructions and handling of pumping
systems,drainingsystems,dredgingandundergroundfluid
reservoirs
course code:
ct5302
Course title: Stratified flows ects: 3
education Period 2nd Education Period
exam Period 2nd Exam Period
instructor Prof.dr.ir. g.S. Stelling; E-mail: g.S.Stelling@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures, exercise
course contents Flowsinfluencedorcausedbydensitydifferences.Basisequations
foranidealfluid,vorticity.Thetwo-layermodel.Flowover
topography. Method of characteristics. Internal and external long
waves.Steadystatetwolayerflowswithfriction.Saltwedge.
Internal hydraulic jumps and gravity currents. Instability of layered
flows;KelvinHelmholtzinstability;Continuousstratification.
Turbulence, entrainment and mixing. Salt intrusion in estuaries,
classificationofestuaries.Gravitationalcirculation.
study goals An understanding of why small density differences may have a
significanteffectontheflow.Insightintothebasicphysicsgo-
verningflowinanestuary.Knowledgeofinternalwaves,steady
statetwolayerflowswithfriction,fronts,KelvinHelmholtz
instability, turbulence, mixing and entrainment in an estuary.
Estuarineclassification.Anintroductiontothedifficultiesof
modellingstratifiedflowsandtheconsequencesthereof.
literature and
study materials
“Dichtheidsstromen”
expected prior
knowledge
CT2100, CT3310
202 Civil engineering MsC 20� study guide 2006/2007
course code:
ct5303
course title: coastal inlets and
tidal basins
ects: 3
education Period 3rd Education Period
exam Period 3rd Exam Period
instructor Prof.dr.ir. H.J. de Vriend; E-mail: H.J.deVriend@tudelft.nl
Z Wang
Prof.dr.ir. M.J.F. Stive; E-mail: M.J.F.Stive@tudelft.nl
education method lectures
course contents PhenomenologyGlobalclassificationofestuariesandinletsBe-
haviour of elements of inlet and estuary systems (tidal marshes,
channelsandshoals,floodandebb-tidaldeltas,adjacentcoast-
lines and barrier islands) Interaction morphology - vegetation
Interactionmorphology-benthosScaleclassificationintime
and space Empirical relations O’Brien : relation of cross-sectional
channel area and tidal prism gerritsen: relation of cross-sectional
channelareaandeffectiveshearstressRelationoftidalflats
versus total basin area Flats height Walton & Adams : relation
Volume ebb-tidal delta and tidal prism Bilse : cross-sectional area
ebb-tidal delta and tidal prism Tidal propagation and tide-driven
transport basic 1D - equations deformation and asymmetry net
transportversusnetflowpumpingmode(shortbasins)reso-
nanceanddamping(longbasins)3D-flowpatterns(coriolisand
relaxation-effects)Channels and shoals mechanisms of sediment
exchange hypsometry effects dynamics of channels and shoals
response to human interventions Box models principle behaviour
orientated models qualitative descriptions of system behaviour
box model of Di-Silvio’s applied for hindcast long term develop-
ments of the Venetie estuary model of Van Dongeren applied
for hindcast long term developments of the Friese Zeegat and
Ditmarschen Bucht 1D -network models1D-proces-base network
modelsnodal-pointrelationsforflowandsedimenttransport
applied to the Westerschelde Estmorf model concept applied for
Friese Zeegat linearization (Lorentz and morphology) applied
for the western part of the Wadden Sea Inlets : interaction of
sub-systems behaviour basin behaviour ebb-tidal delta behaviour
adjacent coastline deformation and asymmetry behaviour of two
coupled systems : scale interactions forcing behaviour of coupled
systems : scale interactions Estuaries : 2D- and 3D models
flow-andtransportpatterns(instantaneousandresidual)ebb
andflooddominancecurvedchannelscorioliseffectsillformation
density driven currents silt (consolidation effects and behaviour
of mud)Inlets : 2D and 3D models effect of waves (e.g. propa-
gation in the basin) effects of locally generated waves implications
forwavemoduleinnumericalmodelsflow-andtransport
patterns (instantaneous and residual) channel-shoal interactions
channel migration grain size distribution
literature and
study materials
syllabus:Availableatthefirstlecture.obligatorylecturenote(s)/
textbook(s): CT5303 Coastal Inlets Tidal Basins Available at
BookShop Civil Engineering.
remarks The course focuses on coastal inlets and tidal basins (estuaries,
tidal rivers and lagoons), and aims to give insight in the pheno-
menological characteristics (geography, geology, morphology,
sediment motion and hydrodynamics) and in the modelling of
these characteristics (empirical, process-based and hierarchical
model approaches).
20� Civil engineering MsC 20� study guide 2006/2007
course code:
ct5304
course title: Waterpower
engineering
ects: 3
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period
instructor Ir. J. van Duivendijk; E-mail: J.vanDuivendijk@citg.Tudelft.nl
assessment method of determining marks: adding marks received for each
question
course contents general introduction to the subject; energy sources; relationship between certain energy sources and hydraulic engineering works multipurpose aspects and discussion on disciplines related to the subject hydraulic structures in waterpower engineering mul-tipurpose functions of reservoirs, examples of purposes, which clash in relation to the reservoir operation, required for each purpose general introduction about the contribution of various energy sources to electricity generation on a country, regional, continental and world scale Hydropower from rivers siting and typeofstructuresrequired,somebasicformulasanddefinitionsinvestigations, studies and designs required at pre-feasibility and full feasibility stage hydrology and reservoir operation characteristics of run-of-river plants and water conveyance structures spillways and outlet works in reservoirs earth and rock filldams(=embankmentdams)concretedams:gravitydams,arch dams and buttress dams foundations of dams on rock water turbines:types,fieldofapplication,calculationsprinciplesofwater turbines gates and valves in hydropower projects pumped storage plants (also the possible application in the Netherlands) economics of hydropower: principles, contribution by the civil engineer, parameters that are of interest Waterpower from the sea introduction into possible methods of energy generation from sea water by making use of tides, waves, temperature differences, osmosis tidal power plants e.g. La Rance energy from waves (principles)Final lectures accidents with large dams: Malpasset, Tarbela, S’Dom (Israel)
study goals An introduction to water power engineering with emphasis on the application of relevant civil and hydraulic engineering disciplines in hydropower structures (large dams, spillways, hydropower plants) designed for and constructed in non-lowland circumstances.
literature and
study materials
Lecture notes (English version available early 2004)Available
at the lecturer. recommended lecture note(s)/textbook(s): The
engineering of Large Dams, H.H. Thomas (2 volumes)Low Head
and High Head Power Plants, E. Mosony (3 volumes)
remarks Prerequisite Lecture notes plus additional information distributed
during lectures
course code:
ct5305
course title: Bored and immersed
tunnels
ects: 4
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period
instructor Ing. H.J. Everts; E-mail: H.J.Everts@tudelft.nl
Prof.ir. A.F. van Tol; E-mail: A.F.vanTol@tudelft.nl
Prof.drs.ir. J.K. Vrijling; E-mail: J.K.Vrijling@tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. K.J. Bakker; E-mail: K.J.Bakker@citg.tudelft.nl
education method Lectures with illustrations (video, numerical examples). An ex-
cursion tunnelling projects, exercise in groups of four students to
evaluate a tunnel project and in addition to that to make a design
for a tunnel; location, track, construction and structural design.
assessment One mark, based on design exercise and oral exam
course contents The course is closely related to Foundations and construction,
CT5330;, lectures are given as combination lectures. There is
a combined exercise. On demand however, a separate exercise
and exam for CT5330 is possible. The course extensively treats
tunnelling methods. A distinction is made between the New
Austrian Tunnel Method (NATM), bored tunnels and immersed
tunnels. general issues related to tunnel structures. Functional
andoperationalrequirements,thelongitudinalprofile,thecross
sectionandthestarting/finishingshaftand/oraccessandexit
road. NATM tunnels and the immersed tunnels. Different types of
bored tunnel construction; NATM-method, slurry shield and earth
pressure balance shield. Stability during construction; frontal
support, settlements during construction. Loads on a tunnel and
force distribution in the lining. Start and reception shaft and con-
struction procedures. Requirements concerning the longitudinal
andtransverseprofiles.Forimmersedtunnels,constructionin
thedock,transportandimmersion.Stabilityduringfloatingand
after the tunnel has been sunk. Special aspects such as ventila-
tion,fire,permeabilityandexplosions.Acasestudyonatunnel
project is done in a group of four students.
206 Civil engineering MsC 207 study guide 2006/2007
study goals After the course, the student will be able to: Make a plan for a
tunnel; choice of location and track Make a decision on the type
of tunnel; bored or immersed Make a choice for the construction
method and execution To determine the mechanical boundary
conditions for structural design To evaluate structural forces
both during construction and as well as for Service conditions
To evaluate construction effects; settlements, stability and
influencesonotherstructuresTodesigntheexcavationsand
related structures for start and reception shafts To evaluate the
transport and placing of immersed tunnels To make a design for
both constructions
literature and
study materials
Lecture notes: “Bored and Immersed tunnels” Available at Book-
Shop Civil Engineering. Handouts,The exercise on the case study
is handed out during one of the lecture hours.
expected prior
knowledge
CT5305 uses CT3320CT5305 uses CT5330
remarks Designandconstructionoftunnelsfortraffic.Functional
requirements, determination of boundary conditions, spatial
and structional design and construction aspects of bored and
immerse tunnel.
course code:
ct5306
course title: Ports and
Waterways 2
ects: 4
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period 1st Exam Period
instructor Ir. R. groenveld; E-mail: R.groenveld@tudelft.nl
Prof.ir. H. Ligteringen; E-mail: H.Ligteringen@tudelft.nl
education method lectures; exercise
course contents Ports and Terminals general cargo- and multipurpose terminals
non-containerised general cargo, number of berths and quay
length, storage area and overall terminal lay-out, multipurpose
terminals ro/ro and ferry terminals lay-out ro/ro and ferry
terminals, special design aspects liquid bulk terminals oil- and
gas carriers, nature of the products, terminals, the berth, jetties,
dolphins, storage areas, offshore terminals dry bulk terminals
dry bulk commodities, dry bulk ships, unloading systems, loading
systems, on-terminal handling and storage, climatic and environ-
mentalconsiderationsfisheryportstypesoffisheryports,site
selection,fishingvessels,portplanning,unloadingequipment,
fisheryportorganisationandmanagementmarinasyachting
and yachts, general lay-out of the port, basins and berths, port structures Ports and terminals for inland water transport vessels, types of ports, terminals Capacities of inland waterways explana-tion terms used, operational capacity, intensity, density, water re-sistance, ship speed open waterways calculation methods based on knowledge and experience, virtual area, simulation closed waterways lock cycle, lock capacity, passing times, cycle times andwaitingtimesvesseltrafficservicehistory,radarsystems,VTS- Amsterdam-Tiel, registration and utilisation safety safety in general, risk analysis, probability of failure in practice, codes cases Service systems in ports and inland waterways determi-nistic and stochastic models simulation tools random numbers, sampling from distribution functions, used for the description of port- and inland navigation systems computer simulation models description methods, components and attributes, structure of the computer model; examples of simulation models analysis of input- and output data characteristics of the relevant distribution functions, Chi square test, Kolmogorov Smirnov test.
study goals Thestudentisafullinterlocutorofexpertsinthefieldofportsandwaterways The student is capable to analyse relevant processes in ports and waterways The student is capable to develop a design of the wet infrastructure of a port The student is capable tot deve-lop a functional of port terminals as: liquid bulk terminals dry bulk terminalsfisheryportsandmarinasThestudenthasknowledgeofthe capacity controlling parameters of port systems The student has knowledge of the capacity controlling parameters of inland waterway systems as locks The student is capable to develop a functional design of a canal system with locks The student has knowledgeoftrafficflowsimulationmodelsinportsandinlandwaterways for the estimation of capacity and safety
literature and
study materials
obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Ports en Terminals Capa-
cities of Inland Waterways Service Systems in Ports and Inland
Terminals Available at BookShop Civil Engineering.
expected prior
knowledge
CT5306 uses CT4740CT5306 uses CT4330CT5306 uses
CT5300CT5306 uses CT5303CT5306 uses CT5307CT5306 uses
CT5308CT5306 uses CT5309CT5306 uses CT5311CT5306 uses
CT5316CT5306 uses CT5317
remarks Functional design of port terminals ro/ro terminals liquid bulk
terminalsdrybulkterminalsfisheryportsmarinasIWT-ports
Capacities of inland waterways capacities of open inland water-
ways capacities of constructions of inland waterways functional
design of locks Simulation models in ports and inland waterways
introduction simulation models stochastic models computer
simulation models/ boundary conditions/ evaluation output
20� Civil engineering MsC 20� study guide 2006/2007
course code:
ct5307
course title: coastal zone
management
ects: 3
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period Differently to be announced
instructor Dr.ir. J. van de graaff; E-mail: J.vandegraaff@tudelft.nl
Ir. T.J. Zitman; E-mail: T.J.Zitman@tudelft.nl
Ir. H.J. Verhagen; E-mail: H.J.Verhagen@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures, presentation of case studies, computer exercises and
simulation game. Because Integrated Coastal Zone Management
is mainly an attitude and less a skill, it has to be trained in a
realisticsetting.AfieldtriptoZeeuwsVlaanderenandBelgiumis
part of the course.
assessment Based on oral evaluation
course contents The course responds to a number of higher level goals beyond
the course itself, but to which the course contributes. These are
associated with the introduction and implementation of ICZM
and include, for example, the expressed need to examine key is-
sues of decision making on urban and recreational development
in vulnerable coastal section and integration of sectoral activities
in coastal development. It also takes into account the policy
objectives of sound Coastal Zone Policy, which emphasise local
participation in decision making. In sum, the course is part of a
learning process which, by means of a structured programme,
undertakes the formation of trained manpower capable of
redressingidentifiedproblemsandhelpingtobuildcapable
institutions, better able to manage and guide the development of
the coastal zone. The course consists of lectures, demonstrations
and workshops. The guiding line through the whole course is
the idea that a coastal zone should be regarded as an integrated
system. This will be illustrated by using several case studies
inseveralcountries.Oneofthesecases(thefictiveestuaryof
‘Pesisir Tropicana’) will be worked out in a workshop. In the case
studies the coastal zone is regarded as a coastal land/water body
in the sense that there are demands for various products and
services that the Bay and its environs can supply - that is, it is a
multiple-use resource. The regional economy of the area used
in the exercise is similar to those in many coastal areas in the
world, particularly in developing countries. There is a large urban
complex, port facilities and industrial base, with a well developed
service sector. Fishing is carried out in the coastal waters. In the
hinterland, various types of primary production take place,
including agriculture and mining. Wage levels, existing pollution
control and production technologies are typical of many develo-
ping countries. Special attention will be given to the World Bank
guidelines for CZM plans.
study goals The objectives of the course are to: Develop an appreciation for
and know-how of conceptualisation, policy design, methodology,
tools and techniques for coastal zone management gain an
understanding and operational grasp of the interdependence
of managerial functions related to the improvement of coastal
planning and management Appreciate the need for integration
of coastal zone development policies and their implementation
Become familiar with the multi-disciplinary aspects of the CZM-
approach and acquire the capabilities for guiding and supporting
multi-disciplinary teams in complex situations
literature and
study materials
syllabus: Available at the Blackboard website. obligatory lecture
note(s)/textbook(s):Availableatthefirstlecture.recommended
other materials: Software (Cress, Jesew, Cosmo, etc) Dowloadable
from Blackoard
remarks Various aspects relevant for the planning of the coastal zone.
Natural system (biotic and abiotic); user functions with socio-
economic relations. System analysis and policy analysis. Application
in a practical setting (case study) with simulation game.
2�0 Civil engineering MsC 2�� study guide 2006/2007
course code:
ct5308
course title: Breakwaters and
closure dams
ects: 4
education Period 2nd Education Period
exam Period 2nd Exam Period
instructor Ir. J. Olthof; E-mail: J.Olthof@citg.tudelft.nl
Ir. H.J. Verhagen; E-mail: H.J.Verhagen@tudelft.nl
education method exercise; lectures; Lectures with illustrations (video, numerical
examples). Exercise in groups of two students to design a break-
water and a closure dam.
assessment One mark, based on design exercise or on oral exam
course contents Overview and history of breakwater and closure dam construc-
tion. The general design principles of a breakwater and a closure
dam. Determination of boundary conditions for dams and break-
waters, with special attention to the design frequency. Methods
to determine the design wave height from wave statistics. Over-
view of other boundary conditions (geotechnical and hydraulic).
Materials, quarries and rock properties. Various properties of the
different types of dams and breakwaters, like stability of riprap
in current and wave conditions, design of armour layer, natural
rock and concrete elements. The use of caissons for breakwaters
and closure dams. Computation of element size using classical
formulae,partialsafetycoefficientsandprobabilisticmethods.
Plan and cross section of breakwaters. Practical examples of
breakwaters and closure dams. Execution (marine or land based
equipment) of the works. Failure mechanisms and (cost) optimi-
sation. One-week exercise in which a group of two students has
to design a breakwater and a closure dam.
study goals After the course, the student has to be able to: Determine the
type of breakwater required Determine the type of closure re-
quired Determine the boundary conditions (waves, water levels,
currents) Make a preliminary design of a breakwater and a
closure dam Optimise the design on basis of cost and availability
of resources like labour and materials
literature and
study materials
obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Book: “Breakwaters and
Closure dams” Available at bookshop and VSSD. obligatory other
materials: Handouts and list of videos Available at the Black-
board website. recommended other materials: The Closure of
tidal Basins (Huis in ‘t Veld) Available at BookShop Civil Enginee-
ring. Coastal Engineering Manual (pdf, downloadable) Available
at the website. recommended lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Ma-
nual on the use of Rock (CUR Publication) Available at BookShop
Civil Engineering.
expected prior
knowledge
CT5308 uses CT4310CT5308 uses CT4320
remarks Design and construction of breakwaters and closure dams in
estuaries and rivers. Functional requirements, determination
of boundary conditions, spatial and constructional design and
construction aspects of breakwaters and dams consisting of rock,
sand and caissons.
2�2 Civil engineering MsC 2�� study guide 2006/2007
course code:
ct5309
course title: coastal morphology
and coastal Protection
ects: 4
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period Exam by appointment
instructor Dr.ir. J. van de graaff; E-mail: J.vandegraaff@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures with illustrations (video, numerical examples). Self-tuition.
assessment One mark based on oral examination
course contents Introduction: Key topics of course; active players (national,
international);The Netherlands in the past (7000BC) and now;
sediment transport due to waves and currents key element in
solution of most actual problems. Sediment transport: Initiation
of motion; role of bottom shear stress; sediment transport due
to waves and currents; approach of amongst others Bijker, Van
Rijn and Ribberink. Distinction between longshore and cross-
shore sediment transport. Sand and silt. Calculation of longshore
sediment transport: Driving forces (amongst others radiation
stress); bottom shear stress; current and sediment transport
distribution perpendicular to the coast; CERC formula; other
calculation methods; UNIBEST-LT. Calculation of cross-shore
sedimenttransport:Duneerosion;equilibriumprofiles(approach
of Swart); UNIBEST-TC; Durosta. Morphological development;
coastline development: Complex morphological computations
(DELFT3D-MOR); Pelnard-Considered method; temporal and
spatial scales; effects of building a port along a sandy coast;
up-drift accretion and lee-side erosion. Sedimentation of (naviga-
tion) channels: Current perpendicular to channel axis; current
approaching under an angle; changing sediment concentration
verticals. Coastal protection: What is coastal erosion- Counter
measures;artificialbeachandshorefacenourishments;groynes
and row of piles; detached shore parallel offshore breakwaters
(submerged/emerged); seawalls/revetments. Coastal Zone
Management: Interrelationship of various aspects; legal means;
formalinstitutes.Coastalresearch:Measuringmethods;fieldob-
servations; small scale physical research. Netherlands Center for
Coastal Research; Delft Cluster; role of European Union. Dutch
hot items: Coastal zone management; safety aspects; large land
reclamationprojects(Maasvlakte2;artificialislands);Technical
Advisory Committee for Water Defences (TAW).
study goals Achieve insight in the complexity of coastal engineering issues
and problems. Achieve knowledge of the physical processes
underlying coastal engineering issues. To be able to discern pos-
sible solutions of coastal engineering problems.
literature and
study materials
obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Lecture notes: “Coastal
Morphology and Coastal Protection” Available at BookShop Civil
Engineering. recommended other materials: Coastal Enginee-
ring Manual via Internet (pdf, downloadable) recommended
lecture note(s)/textbook(s): TAW Leidraad “Zandige Kusten”
TAW Basisrapport “Zandige Kusten” Available at BookShop Civil
Engineering.
expected prior
knowledge
CT5309 uses CT4300CT5309 uses CT4320CT5309 uses
CT5316CT5309 uses CT5317
remarks Sediment transport by waves and currents; bottom shear stress;
dune erosion; erosion of coasts; sedimentation of channels;
coast line and morphological computations; coastal protection
measures.
2�� Civil engineering MsC 2�� study guide 2006/2007
course code:
ct5310
course title: Probabilistic design
in hydraulic engineering
ects: 3
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period 1st Exam Period
instructor Dr.ir. P.H.A.J.M. van gelder; E-mail: P.H.A.J.M.vangelder@tudelft.nl
Prof.drs.ir. J.K. Vrijling; E-mail: J.K.Vrijling@tudelft.nl
education method lectures
course contents Statistical description of boundary conditions and strength; Types of extreme value distributions; Probability density functions and distributions from physical relations; Multi- dimensional probability density functions; Case studies from Karwar and Ennore (India)Probabilistic wave climate description; Hydraulic boundary conditions for the Oosterschelde storm surge barrier; Storm surge level, wave energy, basin level, and strength; Pro-babilistic determination of the loads for the Oosterschelde storm surge barrier; Transfer functions; The applications in the design process Methods of statistical analysis; Regression analysis; Estimation methods of distribution parameters; Organisation of the observation material and transformations; Bayesian parameter estimation; Comparison of probabilistic calculations at levels II and III; The weighted sensitivity analysis at level III Boundary conditions as a function of two phenomena; Extreme high water levels; Storm surge levels; River discharges; Equal level curves in the “guidelines Lower Rivers”; Probability density of the high water levels in the basin Failure of water defences; Coinciding loads; Failure modes in a cross-section; Length effects asaresultoffluctuatingstrength;Lengthandtimeeffects;Casestudy Berm Breakwater design Optimal safety; Norms; Safety coefficients;Theacceptableprobabilityoffailure;Econome-tric approach; More than one threat; Several modes in one cross section; Consequence varying as a function of the high water level and of the breach location; Case study Whitstable (UK)Probabilistic budgeting and time planning; The classical approach to budget estimates and time planning; Uncertainty concerning budget estimates and time planning; Time planning and budget estimates in level II calculations; Visualisation of uncertainty;Quantificationoftheitemunforeseen;Experienceswith overrun budgets from real projects; Risk control measures; Analysis of the sensitivity of the costs for risk control measu-res; Risk Management Maintenance theory; Time dependent strength; Deterioration models; Life-span of a structure without maintenance.
study goals After the course, the student has to be able to understand relia-
bility models and risk-based optimisation theory with applications
to hydraulic structures.
literature and
study materials
syllabus: Available at BookShop Civil Engineering. obligatory
lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Probabilistic Design in Hydraulic
Engineering Available at BookShop Civil Engineering. recom-
mendedothermaterials:SoftwarepackagesVAPandBestfitvia
internet (downloadable via http://surf.to/vangelder)
expected prior
knowledge
CT5310 uses CT4130
remarks Probabilistic design approaches of hydraulic structures. goal is
the theoretical background of the reliability theory, strongly
applied to hydraulic structures, such as sea- and river dikes,
breakwaters, storm surge barriers, dunes, offshore structures, etc.
course code:
ct5311
course title: river dynamics ects: 4
education Period 2nd Education Period
exam Period 2nd Exam Period
instructor Ir. H. Havinga; E-mail: H.Havinga@citg.tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. Z.B. Wang; E-mail: Z.B.Wang@tudelft.nl
Prof.dr.ir. H.J. de Vriend; E-mail: H.J.deVriend@tudelft.nl
education method lectures; exercise; discussion
assessment Markoftheoralexamisthefinalmark
course contents general introduction Physical scale models dimension analysis,
principle of scale models, large Reynolds number approximation,
bed roughness, sediment transport, distortion, restrictions of dis-
torted models, morphological time scale 3D-suspended transport
modelling formulation of basic equations, boundary conditions,
scaling, asymptotic approach when vertical mixing is dominant,
vertical concentration distribution for non-uniform situations,
depth-averaged concentration equation, time and space scales
of adaptation Theory of 1D-morfodynamic processes basic equa-
tions, characteristics, boundary conditions: location and type,
quasi-steady approximation, simple-wave approach, diffusion ap-
proach, hyperbolic approach Numerical models of 1D-morpholo-
gical processes numerical solution methods, choice of time step,
methodology of model application: problem analysis, preliminary
research, process analysis, choice of model, choice of software,
specificationmodelapplication,datacollection,schematisation,
2�6 Civil engineering MsC 2�7 study guide 2006/2007
validation, production runs, presentation, interpretation, trans-
lation to the problem owner Exercise numerical modelling of
1D-morfodynamic processes set up model application, execution
computations, interpretation of results Morphology of river
bendsflowandtransport(repeat),axial-symmetricequilibrium
bottom level (repeat), equilibrium bed level at transition zones,
two-channel model, sinus-perturbation graded material sediment
segregation-phenomenon, transport of graded sediment, mixing
layer-concept, sediment-balance Bedding forms and rough-
ness various bedding forms, roughness prediction models river
management:safetyandnavigationfloodcontrolandriver
management, implication compensation principle, river manage-
ment related to navigation, improvement of navigation channel
at river bends river management: ecological rehabilitation and
landscape objectives and measures, morphological implications,
implications for the surroundings of the river, example of plan
making, dynamic river management practical problem systematic
approach applied to actual river problem (from the point of view
of integrated water management)
study goals The course has three different kinds of objectives: to have heard
of:- large-scale river dynamics- river management issues- pre-
diction methods to know / understand- 1-D dynamic behaviour-
transport models- bend effects
literature and
study materials
syllabus: Powerpoint presentations with note pages of the lectures
are available o-n the internet. Hand book for the exercise will
be distributed at the lecture. recommended lecture note(s)/
textbook(s): “Principles of River Engineering” by P.Ph. Jansen,
ISBN: 90-6562-146-6. Available at bookshop and VSSD.
expected prior
knowledge
CT5311 uses CT3340
remarks Morphological processes in alluvial lowland rivers. Response to
human interference and ‘events’. Models and scaling. Rhythmic
phenomenon in bottoms and alignment. Equilibrium bed level in
bends. Application of mathematical models in practical situations.
course code:
ct5312
course title: turbulence in
hydraulics
ects: 3
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period
instructor Dr.ir. W.S.J. Uijttewaal; E-mail: W.S.J.Uijttewaal@tudelft.nl
education method lectures
assessment Exam-grade
course contents Stochastic description of turbulence: mean velocity, higher
statistical moments, velocity correlations, energy density spectra.
Experimental techniques: single point measurements, whole
fieldtechniques;flowvisualisation;optical,acoustical,and
electromagnetical measurement methods. Balance equations:
conservation of mass, Navier-Stokes equations, turbulent kinetic
energy, energy cascade. Reynolds equation: decomposition of
velocitiesin(ensemble)averagedandfluctuatingvelocities,the
closure problem for the Reynolds stresses, turbulent transports.
Turbulentflowsinpractice:boundarylayerapproximation,the
flownearawall,freeturbulence,flowincomplexgeometries,
recirculation and separation. Turbulence modelling: constant
Eddy viscosity, mixing length approximation, k-epsilon, Large
Eddy Simulation. Turbulent diffusion and dispersion: Reynolds-
analogy, the effects of turbulence on dispersion.
study goals Insight in turbulence phenomena and associated non-linear
processes The ability to make estimates concerning length scales
and velocity scales that characterise the turbulent motions A
feeling for the effects of turbulence on bed material, structures
and the transport of matter Knowledge concerning currently
applied turbulence models and their restrictions A view on new
developmentsinthefieldofturbulenceresearch
literature and
study materials
“Turbulence in Hydraulics” Available at the Blackboard website.
expected prior
knowledge
CT5312 uses CT2100CT5312 uses CT3310
remarks Stochastic description of turbulence, experimental techniques,
balance equations for mass, momentum and energy, Reynolds
equations,closureproblems,turbulentflowsinpractice,model-
ling turbulence, turbulent diffusion and dispersion.
2�� Civil engineering MsC 2�� study guide 2006/2007
course code:
ct5313
course title: Hydraulic structu-
res 2
ects: 3
education Period 2nd Education Period
exam Period 2nd Exam Period
instructor Ir. J.g. de gijt; E-mail: J.g.degijt@tudelft.nl
Prof.drs.ir. J.K. Vrijling; E-mail: J.K.Vrijling@tudelft.nl
Ir. W.F. Molenaar; E-mail: W.F.Molenaar@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures and a design exercise.
course contents Structures for cargo transfer in ports: Analysis of the operational requirements for quay and jetty structures. generation of struc-tural alternatives and selection of the most promising; technical feasibility; conceptual design of typical quay and jetty structures; Analysis of the requirements and the conceptual design of berthing and mooring structures; Structures for the controlled discharge of water: Discharge sluices, discharge (pumping) stations and weirs (and dams). Flood defense structures: Small andlargestormsurgebarriers(coastalarea)andfloodbarriers(along rivers).For both type of structures: Operational analysis; conceptual design will be evaluated especially on the technical feasibility of the (hydraulic) structure; depending on the priority in the operational requirements further detailing taking the overallstabilityandtheconstructionstageintoaccount.Specificdetailing subjects caused by the (turbulent) nature of water flowandtheresultingdynamicinteractionwiththe‘closingelements’, i.e. the gates or the valves Special projects:- Design of an exploration island in the Beaufort-sea (arctic) Operational requirements; ice-loads; wave and current loads; conceptual design - Design of the storm surge barrier in St. Petersburg. Projecthistoryand‘financial’constraints;operationalrequire-ments; typical loads; several detail engineering subjects - Design andconstructionoftheinflatablebarrieratRamspol-WeirsintheNederrijnandLekSpecificsubjects:-Gatevibration-Designfor construction- Quay of the future The items under ‘Special projects’and‘Specificsubjects’maychangefromyeartoyear.
study goals The course should enable students to produce a design for
quays&jettiesandweirsand/orfloodbarriers.
literature and
study materials
syllabus:Availableatthefirstlecture.recommendedlecture
note(s)/textbook(s): Handboek kademuren, CUR, Port of Rotterdam,
gemeentewerken Rotterdam, 2003, gouda, ISBN 90 3760 282 In
2006 an English version of this book has been published.
expected prior
knowledge
CT5313 uses CT3330
course code:
ct5314
course title: flood defences ects: 3
education Period 3rd Education Period
exam Period 3rd Exam Period
instructor Prof.drs.ir. J.K. Vrijling; E-mail: J.K.Vrijling@tudelft.nl
J.B.A. Weijers; E-mail: J.B.A.Weijers@tudelft.nl
education method lectures; exercise; excursion
course contents Thedesignofflooddefencesinthenaturalandthesocio-cultural
environment Technical design of dikes Improvement of existing
dikes Construction Detailed design of toe protection, revetment
etc. Integrated solutions (River cities, room for Rivers) Exercise
study goals Gainaclearunderstandingofthedesignphilosophyofflood
defences special and constructural modelling of the defences.
Encourage creativity in designing sophisticated dikes.
literature and
study materials
obligatorylecturenote(s)/textbook(s):Manualsflooddefences,
Waterkeringen Available at the section secretariat. obligatory
other materials: Readers o-n several subjects Available at the
section secretariat. recommended other materials: Leidraad
rivierdijken
220 Civil engineering MsC 22� study guide 2006/2007
course code:
ct5315
course title: computational
hydraulics
ects: 3
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period
instructor Dr.ir. M. Zijlema; E-mail: M.Zijlema@tudelft.nl
Prof.dr.ir. g.S. Stelling; E-mail: g.S.Stelling@tudelft.nl
education method lectures; exercise; practical
assessment Report grade
course contents Backgrounds of three-dimensional hydrostatic modelling. The
course will be given once a week including practical. During the
firstpractical,theflowmodelDelft3D-FLOWwillbeintroduced
in a tutorial manner. This model will be used in the following
practicals. The content of the subsequent lectures and practicals
are: specifying the initial and (open) boundary conditions, apply-
ingtheAlternatingDirectionImplict(ADI)techniqueforefficient
computations,calculationofstratifiedflowsandasensitivity
analysis for a case study.
study goals Learning some basics of applying a computation model with
respect to hydrodynamics and hydraulics. Of crucial importance
is the knowledge concerning the abilities and restrictions of the
computer model.
literature and
study materials
obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Lecture notes Available
atthefirstlecture.obligatoryothermaterials:Alistofliterature
Availableatthefirstlecture.recommendedothermaterials:User
ManualofDelft3D-FlowAvailableatthefirstlecture.
course code:
ct5316
course title: Wind waves ects: 3
education Period 2nd Education Period
exam Period 2nd Exam Period
instructor Dr.ir. L.H. Holthuijsen; E-mail: L.H.Holthuijsen@tudelft.nl
education method lectures
course contents Methods of observing and measuring waves at sea are explained
with reference to various in-situ and remote sensing techniques.
Waves are initially characterised with primary parameters such
asthesignificantwaveheight.Wavesarethencharacterisedin
more detail with the variance density spectrum (involving the
Fourier transform). A simple method for wave prediction in idea-
lised conditions is introduced, resulting in universal wave growth
curves. Then, using the concept of the spectrum, the processes
of generation by wind, non-linear wave-wave interactions and
white capping are described. These processes are integrated
with spectral wave propagation in numerical wave models. The
short-term statistics of the waves (in particular the instantaneous
values of the surface elevation and its extremes such as crest
heights) is given, treating the sea surface elevation as stationary,
gaussian process. Sources for long-term statistics are given and
three different approaches of analysis are treated. The response
ofstructurestotheexcitationofwindwavesisdefinedinterms
of spectral response functions of linear systems.
study goals To gain insight and knowledge of the phenomenon of wind
waves and the qualitative and quantitative description of this
phenomenon. To learn the basis of simple and advanced mathe-
matical models to predict waves for given conditions of wind,
bathymetry, coast lines etc. To understand the basic technique to
compute linear responses of structures to wind wave excitation.
literature and
study materials
syllabus: Available at BookShop Civil Engineering.
expected prior
knowledge
Linear theory of surface gravity waves, basic statistics Partial
differential equations
remarks Observing and measuring wind waves, qualitative and quantitative
description of wind waves, spectral characterisation growth
curves, qualitative description of processes of wave growth and
dissipation; spectral wave prediction models Statistical description
of wind waves, response spectra
222 Civil engineering MsC 22� study guide 2006/2007
course code:
ct5317
course title: Physical
oceanography
ects: 3
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period 1st Exam Period
instructor Dr.ir. L.H. Holthuijsen; E-mail: L.H.Holthuijsen@tudelft.nl
education method lectures; exercise
assessment Bonus Assignment calculation Exam grade
course contents Description Properties of sea water relevant to Physical Oceano-
graphy Equations of motion with Coriolis Force Currents without
friction: geostrophic currents, thermal wind relationship, Taylor-
Proudman, Inertial oscillations, Potential Vorticity Currents with
friction; Ekman layer; Ekman transport, Wind driven circulation
Themohaline effects Waves, Tides
study goals Insightintothebasicphysicsgoverningflowintheoceans.Deri-
vation of the equations of motion with Coriolis force. Understan-
ding the wind driven circulation and the thermohaline circulation.
Knowledge of tides and waves.
literature and
study materials
Materials obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): “An introduction
to Physical Oceanography” Available at the Blackboard website.
obligatory other materials: Available at the Blackboard website. re-
commended other materials: Available at the Blackboard website.
expected prior
knowledge
CT5317 uses CT2100CT5317 uses CT3310
remarks Summary Properties of sea water, equations of motion with
Coriolis Force, wind driven circulation, thermohaline effects,
waves, tides.
course code:
ct5318
course title: fieldwork Hydraulic
engineering
ects: 4
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period none
instructor Ir. H.J. Verhagen; E-mail: H.J.Verhagen@tudelft.nl
education method Fieldwork - some preparation, followed by one week full-time
fieldwork,afterreturndraftingthefinalreport.Fortheexact
date of the week is referred to Blackboard
assessment Themarkisbasedontheparticipationduringthefieldwork,the
qualityofthemeasurementreportandthequalityofthefinal
report.
course contents DescriptionForthefieldworkanumberofoptionsarepossible,
which may change on a yearly basis, depending on the availabi-
lityofappropriatelocationsforthefieldwork.Inthenearfuture
the following options are planned: Option 1:The construction
orientedfieldworkwillbedoneinBulgaria.Aquarrywillbe
visited; here the students have to asses several parameters of
rock, like the Dn50, density, blockiness, etc. At the coast some
profilemeasurementswillbemade,sandsamplewillbetaken
and the instantaneous wave condition will be observed. At some
rockstructurespressurefluctuationswillbeobserveddueto
wave impact. The Fieldwork in Bulgaria will be done together
withBulgarianstudentsfromtheUniversityofSofiaOption2:The
morphologicallyorientedfieldworkwillbedonealongtheDutch
coast.Measurementswillbedoneonthebeach,likeprofile
measurements, sand sampling, sediment transport measure-
ments, etc. The collected data will have to be checked to the
deep water boundary conditions (waves and currents) which are
available via the routine measuring facilities of Rijkswaterstaat
(ministry of public works).For the relevant option for the current
year is referred to Blackboard. The course is given as a block
course.Beforestartingwiththeactualfieldwork,ameasuring
plan will have to be drafted. During the measurements the
collected data will have to be processed and put down into a
measurementprotocol.Afterthefieldworkthedatawillhave
to be analysed and conclusions will have to be drawn. The
group will have to make one joint report with the technical data
and each student has to make an individual report with other
observations.
22� Civil engineering MsC 22� study guide 2006/2007
study goals Afterfinalizationofthisfieldworkstudentshavetohaveinsight
in how to set up a measuring campaign, how such a campaign
will be executed and how it should be reported. The student
hastoexperiencethatthereisalargedegreeofflexibilitytobe
built into the planning of measurements in nature, because the
weather conditions cannot be predicted accurately. The student
has to get understanding in the degree of accuracy which can
beobtainedduringmeasurementsinthefield.Thestudenthas
to build up experience in organizing and in the logistics of a
measuring campaign.
literature and
study materials
syllabus: Available at the Blackboard website. obligatory
lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Bed- bank and shore protection
(Schiereck)Available at bookshop and VSSD. obligatory other
materials: Various handouts, downloadable from Blackboard.
recommended other materials: Manual on the Use of Rock,
Available at BookShop Civil Engineering. Coastal Engineering
Manual, downloadable from the website of the US Army Corps
of Engineers. Software for processing gps and sounding data,
downloadable from Blackboard
expected prior
knowledge
CT5318 uses CT2320CT5318 uses CT4300
remarks Summary Fieldwork on location in the Netherlands or abroad.
Preparation (30 hours). Execution of measurements at a coast, a
river or at a coastal structure (one week). Elaboration of data in
a report (50 hours). Option for a morphologic or a construction
orientedfieldwork.
course code:
ct5320
course title: site characterisation,
testing and physical model
ects: 6
education Period 1st Education Period, 2nd Education Period
exam Period none
instructor Dr.ir. W. Broere; E-mail: W.Broere@tudelft.nlA. Hommels; E-mail: A.Hommels@tudelft.nlA. Mulder; E-mail: Arno.Mulder@tudelft.nlIng. W. Verwaal; E-mail: W.Verwaal@tudelft.nlJ.J. de Visser; E-mail: J.J.deVisser@tudelft.nlDr.ir. D.J.M. Ngan-Tillard; E-mail: D.J.M.Ngan-Tillard@tudelft.nl
education method Acombinationoflectures,readingsandpracticals(fieldandlabwork and simulation exercises) is proposed. A schedule concer-ning subjects, dates, places and lecturers is handed out at the beginning of the course.
assessment
course contents This course deals with the set up and execution of site investi-gations for civil engineering projects, both onshore and offshore, withanemphasisongeologicalfactorsthatcanbeofinfluenceon the realisation of the projects. Attention is paid to standard and advanced techniques to collect geotechnical data (walk along survey, laboratory and in-situ testing, monitoring data) andtotheproblemsthatsomespecificsoilandrocktypescangive. In the accompanying laboratory practical, a number of importantsoilandrocktestsarecarriedout.Duringfieldexcursi-ons, students are exposed to real ground and the challenges of monitoring the performance of a large construction project such as the North-South Metro Line in Amsterdam. During a ‘game’, the design and execution of a site investigation for a tunnel pro-ject in the Western Netherlands is simulated. Data is provided, analysed and used to produce a conceptual model of the ground, forecast ground properties relevant to the project and design ad-ditionalsiteinvestigationkeepinginmindcostefficiency.2typesof simulation exercises are proposed to students, depending on their specialisation.- Engineering geology students work on a further series of ‘games’ which consists of realistic exercises in which site investigations are simulated. A variety of construction projects and geological environments is considered. - Other geo-Engineering students perform a physical modelling project, involving 1g scale models or centrifuge testing.
study goals The goal of this course is to give an overview of the available laboratory tests and in-situ site investigation techniques, as well as a basic understanding of measurement and control theory. Students will develop the ability to design a site investigation for different geological situations, or to plan and execute a physical modelling test themselves.
literature and
study materials
Course material - Lecture notes CT5320-Site characterisation
and testing (D.g. Price 1991) - Lecture notes CT5320- Physical
modelling(W.Broere,handedoutatfirstlecture)-Manualrock
and soil tests (available on blackboard site for CT5320);- Hand-
outs Reference literature- Blyth, F.g.H. & M.H. de Freitas (1984).
‘A geology for engineers’. Edward Arnold, London. ISBN 0 7131
2882 8.Classical book, contents overlap the course subjects;-
Clayton, C.R.I., M.C. Mathews, N.E. Simons, 1995, ‘Site Investi-
gation’ Blackwell Science, Oxford ISBN 0 632 02908 0Waltham,
A.C., 1994, ‘Foundations of Engineering geology’. Blackie Acade-
mic & Professional, London. ISBN 0 7514 0071 8- Fookes, P.g.,
1997, ‘geology for engineers; the geological model, prediction
and performance’, The Quarterly Journal of Engineering geology,
30, Part 4; Pages 293-424.- D. Muir Wood(2004). geotechnical
Modelling.
226 Civil engineering MsC 227 study guide 2006/2007
course code:
ct5330
course title: foundation and
construction
ects: 4
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period
instructor Ing. H.J. Everts; E-mail: H.J.Everts@tudelft.nl
Prof.ir. A.F. van Tol; E-mail: A.F.vanTol@tudelft.nl
education method lectures; instruction; case study
course contents Description The main topics of the course deal with: soil-investi-
gation; design of scope and interpretation design of appropriate
foundations regarding the characteristics of soil and structure
the effects of interaction between soil and structure the possibi-
lities of improving foundations the design of building pits shield
tunnelling; the analysis of the front stability and prediction of
effects on adjacent structures the possibilities of improving soil
characteristics; grouting the design of tension piles the design of
laterally loaded piles (due to soil deformation or external loads)
study goals Thecourseintendstogettheknowledgeandtheproficiencyto
identify all relevant aspects concerning the design of buildings
pits, tunnels or piled foundations and the interaction between
soil and structure.
literature and
study materials
syllabus: CT5330 “Foundation Engineering and Underground
Construction”CT5740 “Trenchless Technology” Available at Book-
shop Civil Engineering. obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s):
Lecture notes Available at the Blackboard website.
expected prior
knowledge
CT5330 uses CT5331
remarks Summary The main topics of the course deal with the interaction
between soil and structure in tunnelling, foundations and deep
excavations. The content of the lectures will be practised in a
realistic case concerning the design of a building pit and the
prediction of the effects on neighbouring structures. It is possible
to combine this course with the course “submerged tunnels”
(CT5305). In that case the number of ECTS will be 8.
course code:
ct5340
course title: soil dynamics ects: 3
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period
instructor Prof.dr.ir. F. Molenkamp; E-mail: F.Molenkamp@tudelft.nl
education method lectures; exercise; practical instruction
course contents Description Both analytical and numerical methods for analyses of the vibrations and wave propagation in saturated porous media are considered. First the basic theory of vibrations of a damped oscillator with viscous and hysteretic damping is reviewed. Then the formulation and analytical solution procedure of static tran-sient phenomena in saturated elastic porous media with coupled deformationandporewaterflowarerevisited,beforeintroducingthe formulation and numerical analysis of the propagation of cou-pled dynamic plane waves through both the soil skeleton and the pore water. Next the wave propagations in piles due to driving and in soft soil layers due to earthquakes are described. The formula-tion and analytical solution of both static deformation and wave propagation problems are considered for elastic media and both cylindrical and spherical conditions. Then the more general static and dynamic phenomena as an elastic space are described and some practical problems and solutions engineering are reviewed. Finallytheformulationandfiniteelementsolutionofvibrationand wave propagation in elastic media is described for both the methods of modal superposition and direct time integration. To assess the student’s performance reports are requested on three assignments, concerning: Analytical solution of wave propagation problem Numerical solution of vibration of plane elastic continuum by means of model superposition Numerical solution of wave propagation using direct time integration
study goals The students are given the background knowledge both to
formulate and solve practical problems occurring in soil dynamics
and to interpret the calculated results.
literature and
study materials
syllabus:Availableatthefirstlecture.obligatorylecturenote(s)/textbook(s): Lecture notes “Soil Dynamics” by Prof.dr.ir. A. Ver-ruijthttp://geo.verruijt.netCoursebookbyI.M.Smith,D.V.Griffiths,“Programmingthefiniteelementmethod”,4thedition,JohnWiley&Sons (2004), ISBN: 0-470-84970-X Available at bookshop and VSSD.
expected prior
knowledge
CT5340 uses CT4350CT5340 uses CT4352
remarks Summary Both analytical and numerical methods for the analyses of vibrations and wave propagation in saturated porous media are considered. Starting from the elasto-statics of saturated porous media, both the formulation and analytical and numerical solutions of dynamic phenomena are described. Various practical engineering cases of soil dynamics are considered.
22� Civil engineering MsC 22� study guide 2006/2007
course code:
ct5350
course title: design and
construction by geo-synthetics
in civil and marine eng
ects: 4
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period
instructor Ir. J.P. Oostveen; E-mail: J.P.Oostveen@tudelft.nl
education method oral lectures, case study or literature study
course contents Design and construction of civil engineering constructions in geotechnic, hydraulic and road engineering by geo-synthetics1. Insights into the relation between material properties at product level and the raw material, the half manufactured product and the underlying structures as well as the production methods; Streng-th,stiffness/flexibility,creep/relaxation;Permeability,permittivityand impermeability; Soil tightness; Durability; Others2. Insights into the relation of the material properties of geo-synthetics and the relevant soil properties and the related applications3. Insights into the phenomena of importance concerning the interaction between soil and geo-synthetics in relation to several applications; Soil reinforcement; Reinforcement of road foundation; Rein-forcement of asphalt; Partitioning of soil; Partitioning of water; Filter- and drainage construction4 Computing and design proces-ses; Norms and directives; Rules of thumb; Conceptual modelling en calculation methods (analytical respectively. numerical)o New developments in computing5 Insights in developing alternative constructions by the use of geosynthetics; New developments in geo-synthetic design and construction
study goals Design and construction of civil engineering constructions in geo-technic, hydraulic and road engineering by geo-synthetics Sub goals:1. Insights into the relation between material properties at product level as depending on the raw material, the half manu-factured product and the underlying structures in combination to the production methods2. Insights into the relation of the mate-rial properties of geo-synthetics, the relevant soil properties, the interface properties and the related applications.3. Insights into the phenomena of importance for the interaction soil and geo-synthetics in relation to the several applications4. Computing and design processes, involving Norms and directives, rules of thumb, conceptual modelling en calculation methods (analytical respectively numerical), new developments in computing.5. Insights in developing alternative constructions by the use of geo-synthetics and new developments in geo-synthetic designs.
literature and
study materials
lecture notes literature
course code:
ct5401
course title: spatial tools in
water resources management
ects: 3
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period
instructor Prof.dr.ir. N.C. van de giesen; E-mail: N.C.vandegiesen@tudelft.nl
education method lectures, exercises
course contents The course discusses several geographical Information System
(gIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) tools relevant for analysis of
(problems in and aspects of) water systems. Within the course,
several applications are introduced. These applications include
gIS tools to determine mapping of surface water systems (catch-
ment delineation, reservoirs and canal systems). The RS tools
include determination of evaporation and soil moisture patterns,
and measurement of water levels in surface water systems. In
exercises and lectures, different tools and applications are of-
fered. For each application, assignments are given to allow stu-
dents to acquire relevant skills. The course structure combines
assignments and introductory lectures. Each week participants
work on one assignment. These assignments are discussed
in the next lecture and graded. Each week a new assignment
is introduced, together with supporting materials (an article
discussing the relevant application) and lectures (introducing
theoretical issues). The study material of the course consists of a
studyguide,assignments,lecturematerialandarticles.Thefinal
mark is the average of the grades of the individual assignments.
study goals After this course a student can:- Describe and evaluate major
gIS and RS applications in water resources management - Select
relevant gIS and/or RS applications given a water resources
management case- Apply several major gS and RS techniques
literature and
study materials
Available through Blackboard
2�0 Civil engineering MsC 2�� study guide 2006/2007
course code:
ct5420
course title: Public hygiene and
epidemiology
ects: 3
education Period 3rd Education Period
exam Period Exam by appointment
instructor Dr. P. Bol; E-mail: pbol@xs4all.nl
Dr.ir. J. de Koning; E-mail: J.deKoning@tudelft.nl
education method - lectures- discussion
assessment Theresultoftheoralexaminationisthefinalresult.
course contents Framework of public hygiene and epidemiology; human patho-
logy related to water and sanitation: infections, prevention and
therapy: ‘social medicine’: health and society in the Netherlands
and in developing countries; health and environment: environ-
mental epidemiology and ecotoxicology, protective measures
and legislation and rules. Insight is given how the contribution of
civil engineers to the present excellent state of health was and is
enormous. Moreover, their options for improvement of health in
developing countries are discussed. Water is central: the medical
dangersconnectedwithit,butalsothebenefitsofgoodwater
supply and sanitation. Much attention is paid to water related in-
fections like gastro-enteritis, malaria, bilharzia, legionellosis, etc.
As well the basics of epidemiology, social medicine, vaccinations
and travel and health are taught.
study goals The student will get insight in the consequences of his/her
interventions to the public health. The civil engineer who works
inthehealthfieldhastobeabletocommunicateadequately
with health authorities and medical doctors, in The Netherlands
as well as abroad.
literature and
study materials
- syllabus: Public hygiene and epidemiology Available at Book-
shop Civil Engineering The tutor provides Dutch speaking students
with an electronic database containing 36 articles he has written
in Dutch concerning relevant subjects. English speaking students
receive about 15 articles of the same character in English.
The contents of the syllabus is compulsive; the articles are
not obligatory for the exam, but they give an illustration and a
backgroundoftheseveralfieldsofinterest.
course code:
ct5440
course title: geohydrology 2 ects: 4
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period
instructor Drs. g. Bolier; E-mail: g.Bolier@tudelft.nl
C. Maas; E-mail: C.Maas@citg.tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. T.N. Olsthoorn; E-mail: T.N.Olsthoorn@citg.tudelft.nl
education method In the oral lectures the most important topics of the lecture
notes are discussed. Questions can be answered. The course is
partly supported by computer, in order to train the student in
thepracticalapplicationofgeo-hydrologicalparameters.Afield
excursion is compulsory.
course contents Description How, where and what type of relevant information
can be afforded from maps, remote sensing techniques, gIS
andfieldinvestigationsAnalysisofdataThecollectionofmissing
data by geo-physical exploration techniques: geo-electrical, geo-
magnetic and seismically investigations The necessity of drilling
and geophysical borehole investigations for the interpretation
of the results of this type of research Different methods for the
determination of geo-hydrological parameters and their use
in practise Quality of groundwater: determination of the para-
metersforthewaterqualityandclassificationofgroundwater
Designing:Construction,finalstrokesandmaintenanceofinfil-
tration and recharge equipments The modelling of groundwater
and a case, discussing the lecturing items in its relation to each
other,andacompulsory(field)excursion.
study goals Knowledge of methods for the exploration of groundwater
systems: applicability and restrictions of the methods concerned.
Application of the exploration methods and interpretation of re-
sults: Description of the groundwater systems and determination
of the geo-hydrological and hydrological parameters. Design of
the interventions of a geo-hydrological system based on the des-
criptionandtheparametersofthesystemandthequantification
of the effects of the intervention.
literature and
study materials
obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): geohydrology 2 Available
at the Blackboard website. recommended lecture note(s)/
textbook(s): Applied Hydrogeology, Fetter C.W.; geophysical
exploration, Keary, P. and Brooks, M.; Analysis and evaluation of
pumping test data, Kruseman, g.P. and Ridder, N.A. de.; ground-
water and wells, Driscoll, F.g..
2�2 Civil engineering MsC 2�� study guide 2006/2007
expected prior
knowledge
CT5440 uses CT3320CT5440 uses CT4420
remarks Summary Data collection, storage, analysis and management.
geophysical exploration techniques. Drilling systems and
borehole logging. Determination of geohydrological parameters
(aquifer and well tests) and groundwater quality parameters.
Design,dimensions,constructionandmaintenanceofinfiltration
and recovery systems. Introduction to groundwater models.
Case study. Field trip.
course code:
ct5450
course title: Hydrology of
catchments, rivers and deltas
ects: 4
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period
instructor Prof.dr.ir. H.H.g. Savenije; E-mail: H.H.g.Savenije@tudelft.nl
Ir. W.M.J. Luxemburg; E-mail: W.M.J.Luxemburg@tudelft.nl
education method lecturesStudyingarticles(readers)Shortfieldwork
assessment From oral exam
course contents Purpose, contents of lectures and study material Hydrology
and Water Resources: rainfall mechanisms, extreme rainfall,
water resources, groundwater, surface water, water resources
of catchments, rainfall-runoff relations for different temporal
scales, water balances, water scarcity, green and blue water,
human interference into the hydrological cycle Rainfall-Runoff
relations:extremedischargeandfloodsDeterminationofpeak
discharge,factorsaffectingdischargecharacteristics,flow
durationcurve,floodfrequencyanalysis,rainfallrunoffrelations,
short duration peak runoff, catchment yield Flood propagation:
reservoir routing, channel routing, Muskingum routing, Kinematic
routing, relations between methods of routing and the St.
Venant equation Hydrology of coastal areas: tides, storm surges,
propagation of tides into estuaries, salt water intrusion into open
estuaries, seepage of brackish ground water, hydraulic measures
in coastal areas and estuaries, effect of dikes, fresh and salt
water reservoirs, drainage Articles from topics as described
above, from which one or two have to be studied Short (e.g.
weekend)fieldwork
study goals Understanding relations between hydrological processes in
catchments at different scales and the effects of different types
ofstocksandrelatedfluxesUnderstandingandcalculations
ofpropagationoffloodwavesUnderstandingthehydrological
processes in deltas regarding river discharge, inundations, pro-
pagationoftidalfloods,saltintrusion,aswellasconsequences
of changes in the system Frequency analysis of extremes under
different climatological conditions
literature and
study materials
obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): “Hydrology of Catch-
ments, Rivers and Deltas” Available at the contact person. obli-
gatory other materials: Reader Available at the contact person.
expected prior
knowledge
CT5450 uses CT3011CT5450 uses CT4420CT5450 uses
CT4440CT5450 uses CT3410
remarks Summary Hydrology and water resources, rainfall-runoff
relations at different time scales, analysis of rainfall, analysis of
water resources, water balances at different scales. The occur-
renceandanalysisoffloods,floodmodelling,floodpropagation,
reservoir routing, channel routing. Hydrology of coastal areas,
occurrence and propagation of tides and surges, salt intrusion,
land reclamation, effects of interventions in deltas and coastal
areas. Field exercise.
2�� Civil engineering MsC 2�� study guide 2006/2007
course code:
ct5460
course title: ecology in water
management
ects: 3
education Period 2nd Education Period
exam Period 2nd Exam Period
instructor Drs. g. Bolier; E-mail: g.Bolier@tudelft.nl
education method lectures
course contents Description Lectures: Important aspects of ecology. Ecosystems:
Abiotic and biotic aspects of aquatic ecosystems, trophic levels,
energyfluxes,populationdynamics.Interactionsbetweentrophic
levels.Ecotoxicology:definitionoftoxicity,doses-effectrelation,
effects on different trophic levels, sensitivity of ecosystems.
Ecological assessment: history, assessment systems, standards.
Wetlands:typesofwetlands,functionsofwetlands,influencesof
water and geochemical regimes. Man-made lakes: thermic, che-
micalandbiologicalstratification,stability,seichesBio-invaders:
historical review, properties of invasive species, economical and
ecological effects of invasions On the basis of civil engineering
projectstheinfluencesofcivilengineeringonecologywillbe
shown.Examination:Relatedtoaspecificcivilengineering
subject, chosen by the student the relation between the subject
and the ecology will be discussed.
study goals Learning ecological concepts and ecological points of view
Learning to understand ecosystems Learning to understand the
consequences of civil engineering intervention on ecosystems
literature and
study materials
syllabus: Ecologie in het waterbeheer Available at the lecturer.
contact Ms. drs. g. Bolier
expected prior
knowledge
CT5460 uses CT4400CT5460 uses CT4410CT5460 uses CT4450
remarks Summary Review of important aspects of the ecology, as there
are ecosystems in general, systems in standing and running
water, wetlands, estuaries, ecotoxicology, ecological-assessment,
man-made lakes, bio-invaders and their relations with civil
engineering.
course code:
ct5471
course title: Hydrological and
ecological fieldwork in river
systems
ects: 4
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period
instructor Drs. g. Bolier; E-mail: g.Bolier@tudelft.nl
Ir. W.M.J. Luxemburg; E-mail: W.M.J.Luxemburg@tudelft.nl
Prof.dr.ir. H.H.g. Savenije; E-mail: H.H.g.Savenije@tudelft.nl
education method Inacondensedfieldworkperiod(9days)experiencewillbe
gained with the theory of the courses CT3010 (Hydrology),
CT4420 (geohydrology I), CT4440 (Hydrological measurements),
CT4400 (Water quality management), CT5450 (Hydrology of
catchments, rivers and deltas), CT5460 (Ecology in water ma-
nagement).Discussions about the measurements used and the
interpretation of the results obtained will be stimulated.
assessment Determined by participating staff
course contents Fieldwork course aimed at water qualitative and water quantita-tive analysis of a river catchment in the Luxembourg Ardennes. In general areal survey and determination of catchment boun-daries determination and interpretation of the elements of the hydrological cycle, catchment characteristics, river characteristics and ecology effect of human interference on discharge hydrology and water quality presentation and reporting of measurements and research results Water quantity: meteorological date; precipitation, evaporation, interception geohydrology; soil composition,infiltration,hydraulicconductivity,piezometryap-plying river discharge measurements by different methods river characteristics: morphology and roughness observation of ecosy-stemcharacteristicsandtheinfluenceofdischargecharacteristicsgeophysical investigation Water quality: assessment of water quality based on ecological characteristics analysis of the key parameters for the oxygen balance analysis of the key parame-tersforeutrophicationInacondensedfieldworkperiod(9days)students are introduced to the elements of the hydrological cycle and the ecology of a river system. In this way they learn to appreciate the processes involved in terms of relevance and dimensions. The acquired expertise of the measurement prac-tise, utilisation and interpretation of data is discussed. For that purposenumerousexperimentsinthefieldarecarriedoutinsmall groups. Analysis, interpretation reporting and presentation, allundersupervision,islargelycarriedoutduringthefieldwork,andisfinalisedafterwards.
2�6 Civil engineering MsC 2�7 study guide 2006/2007
study goals Learning to use measurements methodologies for water quanti-
tative and water qualitative analysis Learning to determine which
measurements are needed to collect relevant data for research
purposes Learning to interpret critically the data obtained, in-
cluding all the uncertainties and restrictions Learning to present
and to report the research results Learning to work as a team
literature and
study materials
syllabus:Availableatstartoffieldwork
expected prior
knowledge
CT5471 uses CT3340CT5471 uses CT4400CT5471 uses
CT4440CT5471 uses CT4490CT5471 uses CT5460
remarks Summary Fieldwork course in catchments in the Luxembourg
Ardennes aiming at measurements and analyses of the elements
of the hydrological cycle, catchment characteristics, river
characteristics and ecology (water quality and water quantity):
Areal survey (gPS), meteorological observations, river discharge
measurements, river sediments, ecosystem observations, geo-
hydrological(hydraulicconductivity,infiltration)andgeophysical
measurements, urban drainage, chemical analyses (oxygen,
eutrophication) use of natural tracers and gravitation in hydrology.
Presentation and reporting of measurements and research results.
course code:
ct5490
course title: operational Water
management
ects: 4
education Period 2nd Education Period
exam Period 2nd Exam Period
instructor Ir. P.J. van Overloop; E-mail: P.J.vanOverloop@citg.tudelft.nl
Dr. R.R.P. van Nooyen; E-mail: R.vanNooyen@citg.tudelft.nl
education method Lectures with in-class exercises, computer labs and homework
assignments
assessment Assignments are graded as complete or incomplete. All as-
signments must be completed before applying for the exam. The
examgradeisthefinalgrade.
course contents Thefieldofwatermanagementencompassesalargenumberof
subjects and decision levels from international to regional. This
course takes the student through the design process of a control
systemfromquantificationoftheaimstothedesignofthecontrol-
lers. Operational objectives of control are discussed, as are types of
control systems (manual, automatic), types of controllers (on/off,
PID, optimisation), control variables (water level, discharge), model-
ling a controlled system and the design of controllers. The course is
illustrated by applications, examples and exercises from engineering
practice both in the Netherlands and abroad.
study goals After completion of this course, the student will be able to answer the following questions about a given water system and a criterion or set of criteria for the desirability of a system state and/or behaviour (from the point of view of controlling the system).To what extent can the separate criteria be met? To what extent can a combination of the criteria be met? given an agreement with stakeholders on the degree to which the criteria are to be met, what type of control system can implement this agreement? Suggest control systems that behave in ways that match the desires of the stakeholders. give a description of the control system in the language of control theory and using structure diagrams.
literature and
study materials
obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Operational Water
Management Available at Bookshop Civil Engineering. obligatory
other materials: to be announced.....
expected prior
knowledge
CT5490 uses CT2100CT5490 uses CT3011CT5490 uses
CT4340CT5490 uses CT4410CT5490 uses CT4490CT5490 uses
CT3420CT5490 uses CT3410CT5490 uses CT3310
remarks Summary Operational objectives of control for water systems
and their realization.
2�� Civil engineering MsC 2�� study guide 2006/2007
course code:
ct5500
course title: Water law and
organisation
ects: 3
education Period 2nd Education Period
exam Period 2nd Exam Period
instructor Dr. E. Mostert; E-mail: E.Mostert@citg.tudelft.nl
education method lectures; exercises
assessment Based on how well the student has reached the educational
goals, as shown, among others, by the self-study of a topic or
issue selected by the student him- or herself.
course contents The following topics will get attention: Types, forms, functions
and sources of law, main water acts, main information sources
Organisational structure of Dutch water management, tasks
and competencies, discussions on the water boards Public
participation Management of surface water quantity and quality,
groundwater,floodprotectionandthemainriversTransboundary
water management (Rhine, Meuse, Scheldt) Public water supply
Financing of water management European water management
and the Water Framework Directive Legal protection and liability
Specifictopicorissue,selectedbythestudent(partofexamina-
tion) Excursion to the Second Chamber of the Dutch parliament
For foreign students a tailor-made self-study assignment is
made, focusing on European water law and the water law in the
home country of the student. Several supportive lectures are
given for this group.
study goals After following the course, the student should:1. know the basics
of Dutch (or European) water law and its practical relevance 2.
be able to solve simple legal issues 3. know when to involve a
legal expert and what to ask from the expert 4. be familiar with
the main information sources
literature and
study materials
syllabus: Waterrecht en Organisatie/ Water Law and Organisa-
tion obligatory other materials: databases with legislation and
jurisprudence (e.g. www.eu.int, www.overheid.nl)
contact E, Mostert, building civil engineering room 4.82, tel. 87800,
e.mostert@tudelft.nl
expected prior
knowledge
Completion of Bachelors
course code:
ct5510
course title: Water management
in urban areas
ects:
ects 4
education Period 3rd Education Period, 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period
instructor Dr.ir. F.H.M. van de Ven; E-mail: F.vd.ven@citg.tudelft.nl
education method lectures; excursion
assessment grade at oral exam.
literature and
study materials
obligatory other materials: Lecture notes in print Available at
the section secretariat. Digital version of the lecture notes are
Available at the Blackboard website.
remarks Summary Master course on design and planning of the urban
watermanagementsystem.Waterfluxesandrelevantprocesses
in water and soil. Storm water, surface water and groundwater
drainage design (quantity and quality) in interrelation with sub-
sidence and based on functional demands and standards. Storm
waterinfiltrationandbuildingsitepreparation.Waterwisespatial
planning and urbanism. Water management policy development.
course code:
ct5520
course title: drinking water
treatment 2
ects: 3
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period
instructor Prof.ir. J.C. van Dijk; E-mail: J.C.vanDijk@tudelft.nl
education method lectures design exercise (group work)
assessment Designexercisemustbesufficientbeforeoralexamination
course contents This course deals with the design of drinking water treatment
plants. Theory is discussed and a design exercise is made.
study goals Understanding of design aspects and design details
literature and
study materials
Lecture notes Textbook Drinking water-principles and practices
PJ de Moel, JQJC Verberk, JC van Dijk World Science Available at
bookstores and secretary sanitary engineering, room 4.53
expected prior
knowledge
CT5520 uses CT4471
remarks Summary The course gives tools for the design of drinking water
treatment processes. Subjects: design of treatment train design
aspects (hydraulics; lay-out/constructive design, operational
aspects)
2�0 Civil engineering MsC 2�� study guide 2006/2007
course code:
ct5531
course title: Wastewater treat-
ment 2
ects: 4
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period Exam by appointment
instructor Prof.ir. J.H.J.M. van der graaf; E-mail: J.H.J.M.vandergraaf@tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. J. de Koning; E-mail: J.deKoning@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures; Exercises, handed out during lectures; Practical
assessment Exam: result of oral examination - Experiments: 80% reporting, 20%
laboratory experiments - Final mark: 3/4 exam, 1/4 experiments
course contents Lectures: The course deals with special topics in the area of
wastewater treatment: phosphorus removal; nitrogen removal;
removalofsuspendedsolids(effluentfiltration);advanced(ter-
tiary)treatmentofeffluent;disinfection;treatmentofindustrial
wastewater, especially anaerobic treatment; rotating biological
contactors;sludgetreatment(dewateringandfinaltreatment);
environmental control (odour, aerosols, noise); on-site waste-
water treatment - Experiments Several unit operations - used
in wastewater treatment -re simulated in pilot installations on
laboratory scale. The unit operations are: phosphorus removal,
nitrogenremoval,ultrafiltrationofeffluent
study goals Acquire knowledge of special topics in the area of wastewater
treatment
literature and
study materials
- syllabus: Lecture notes, handouts. Available at Blackboard;
obligatory textbook: Wastewater Engineering, Treatment and
Reuse, 4th Edition (Metcalf and Eddy), george Tchobanoglous,
Franklin L. Burton, H. David Stensel, ISBN 0071122508 (Paper-
back), ISBN 0070418780 (Hard cover). Available at bookshop
contact Dr.ir. J. de Koning; Room 4.61, telephone (015 27) 85274;
E-mail: J.deKoning@tudelft.nl
expected prior
knowledge
CT5531 uses CT447; 1CT5531 uses CT4481; CT5531 uses
CT4490
remarks Condition: reports of experiments have to be handed in before
written exam is made.
course code:
ct5540
course title: sewerage 2 ects: 3
education Period 3rd Education Period
exam Period 3rd Exam Period
instructor Prof.ir. F.H.L.R. Clemens; E-mail: F.H.L.R.Clemens@tudelft.nl
education method lectures Introduction to basic principles including examples
assessment Final grade is grade for oral exam
course contents Hydrodynamic models Monitoring of urban drainage systems
Model calibration Transport of sediments and dissolved matter
Interactions between sewer system and Waste Water Treatment
Plant Uncertainties in operation Odour and odour control lectures
introduction to basic principles including examples
literature and
study materials
obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): ‘Hydrodynamic models in
urban drainage, application and calibration’ by F. Clemens, and
several handouts. These lecture notes are distributed in class
(free) Book by Butler and Davies, ‘Urban drainage’,
ISBN 0-419-22340-1, publ. E & FN Spon, 2000
remarks Summary Hydrodynamic modelling; stench and corrosion;
durable urban drainage; waste load models; intermittently used
system components; rehabilitation and renovation of sewer
systems, operation and maintenance, measuring and model cali-
bration,organisationofandfinancingsewersystemoperation.
2�2 Civil engineering MsC 2�� study guide 2006/2007
course code:
ct5550
course title: Pumping stations
and transport pipelines
ects: 4
education Period 3rd Education Period
exam Period 3rd Exam Period
instructor Ir. J.H.g. Vreeburg; E-mail: j.h.g.vreeburg@citg.tudelft.nl
education method lectures; discussion; exercise; computer-supported studying
assessment (grade exercise + grade oral examination)/2
course contents Availability of clear drinking water, adequate sanitation of
seweragewaterandsufficientdrainagearekeyfactorsfora
prosperous society. The basic principles of designing, building,
operating and maintaining these facilities are the subjects of the
course. The emphasis of the course is on pressurised networks
as drinking water networks. The newest details of research to
changes in water quality as result of passage through the pipes
are explained and the implications for design and maintenance
of network is demonstrated. The course is concluded with an
exercise in which actually a network for a middle large town will
be designed, including the reliability analysis and the design of
asmallneighbourhoodnetworkwiththefirefightingfacilitiesas
complicating factor.
study goals The student will acquire the ability to: design a transportation
network identify critical situations for water hammer design a
pumping station in terms of capacity, lay out and operation of
pumps analyse a lopped and branched pipe system analyse a
drinking water system with ALEID or EPANET and a sewer sy-
stem with HYDROWORKS identify critical areas for water quality
deterioration analyse the reliability of a drinking water system
and identify critical elements as well as formulate solutions to
these points.
literature and
study materials
Materials syllabus: CT5550 “Water transport and pumping
stations” Available at the section secretariat. obligatory other
materials: “Slides used during lectures”. Available at the lecturer.
expected prior
knowledge
CT5550 uses CT2100CT5550 uses CT4471CT5550 uses
CT4490CT5550 uses CT3420CT5550 uses CT3310
remarks Summary Water transport through pipes, pressure losses,
(pressure) network design and building, pump selection, pumping
stations, power supply, quantitative reliability, operation and
maintenance.
course code:
ct5560
course title: civil engineering in
developing countries
ects: 4
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period 1st Exam Period
instructor Ir. M.W. Ertsen; E-mail: M.W.Ertsen@citg.tudelft.nl
education method (guest)lecturesonspecificsubjects(includingprojectcycle,
organisations and cultural differences. guest lecturers discuss
their own (working) experience abroad or actual subjects discus-
sions, exercises and role-plays during lecture hours individual
and group exercises during self-study hours
assessment Theexercisesaremarked;themeanmarkisthefinalmark.
course contents Based on working on exercises on project decision making and
planning,thespecificcontextofworkingabroadingeneraland
in developing countries in particular is illustrated, with regard to
socio-culturalaspects,planningandfinancingofprojects,roles
of (consulting) engineers and contractors, local materials, tech-
niques and knowledge and environmental issues. As the actual
content of the different components may show slight changes
over the years, the interested student is directed to Blackboard
to see the actual contents of the course in the respective year.
study goals Afterthecourse,studentsareableto:defineprojectsinseveral
phasesoftheprojectcycle(feasibility,identification,designand
construction, evaluation, operational management) within their
respectivefieldofspecialisationexplainhowotherthancivil
engineering disciplines can contribute to project activities abroad
distinguish different working environments for civil engineers
abroad (management, design and construction, research,
financingetcetera)distinguishmainorganisationsinvolvedin
development aid at national and international level in terms of
theirgoals,financingpoliciesandactionsrecogniselocalworking
and living environments in socio-economic and technical terms
literature and
study materials
Materials to be used, including documentation, exercises and
cases are made available o-n Blackboard. Links to other, recom-
mended material are given too.
2�� Civil engineering MsC 2�� study guide 2006/2007
course code:
ct5570
course title: Biogeomorphology ects: 3
education Period 3rd Education Period
exam Period 3rd Exam Period
instructor Drs. g. Bolier; E-mail: g.Bolier@tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. M.J. Baptist; E-mail: M.J.Baptist@tudelft.nl
education method lectures
course contents This is a facultative course for M.Sc. students with a background in civil engineering / physical geography / biology. It aims at brin-ging together various disciplines dealing with the description and prediction of erosion and sedimentation, geomorphology and the interrelationships with biota (living organisms). The lectures will be given by experts from several universities and research insti-tutes.Studentshavetoprepareeachlecturebyreadingscientificjournalpapers.Thelecturesareorganisedaroundfivethematicsessions. Last year’s program and speakers:1. general Intro-duction to bio geomorphology. Martin Baptist (TUD), Mindert de Vries (TUD/UT/WL), gerda Bolier (TUD), Alessandra Crosato (WL/TUD).2. Theme Estuaries. Prof. Peter Herman (RUN) on benthos and bioturbation affecting sediments. Tjeerd Bouma (NIOO-CEME) on salt marshes and sea grass. Francesco Montserrat & Walter Jacobs (PhD students TU Delft) on mixed sediment properties and macro benthos effects.3. Theme Coasts. Prof. Marcel Stive (TUD) on coastal morphology gerard Janssen (RIKZ), with reservation, on macrozoobenthos of sandy coasts Han Winterwerp (TUD/WL) on physics of muddy coasts.4. Theme North Sea. Prof. Suzanne Hulscher (UT) with reservation Sytze van Heteren (TNO-NITg) onseafloorgeology/morphologyJanvanDalfsen(TNO-MEP)onNorth Sea macro benthos habitats.5. Theme Wadden Sea. Norbert Dankers (Alterra Texel) on Wadden Sea bio geomorphology Mindert de Vries (TUD/UT/WL) on mussels/sea grass affecting sedimentation Marieke van Katwijk (RUN) on sea grass habitats and restoration.6. Excursion.7. Theme Rivers. Prof. Huib de Vriend (TUD) on river morphology. Hans Middelkoop (UU) on Rhine, Allier & Volga morphology and vegetation. Alessandra Crosato (TUD) & Martin Baptist (TUD) on river bio geomorphology.
study goals 1. to be able to describe the interrelationships between the abiotic
environment, i.e. erosion/sedimentation and geomorphology, and
the biotic environment, i.e. plants and animals.2. to be able to
describe typical bio-geo-morphological processes in various environ-
ments (estuaries, Wadden Sea, North Sea, coasts and rivers).3. to
have learned the jargon of the disciplines of biology and geomor-
phologyandlearnedtocommunicatewithexpertsinthesefields.
literature and
study materials
Introductory lecture notes will be available via the Nextprint
on-line shop. A syllabus will be comprised of recent and relevant
journal papers.
course code:
ct5720
course title: environmental
impact assessment
ects: 4
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period 1st Exam Period, 3rd Exam Period
instructor Ir. P. van Eck; E-mail: P.vanEck@tudelft.nl
education method * lectures/seminar/workshop* exercise
assessment * essay has to be completed and handed in before participation
inwrittenexamination*finalmarkwillconsistoftheaverageof
the mark for the written exam (provided this is at least a 5,0!!!)
and the mark for the exercise/essay
course contents 1. Introduction to environmental policy, planning and enginee-
ring:Definitions,perceptionofenvironmentalproblems,basics
of ecology, engineering challenges on environmental issues,
environmental policy plans, (inter)national environmental policy,
law and administration, basics of risk assessment and safety ma-
nagement, environmental protection, standards, environmental
zoning 2. Environmental Impact Assessment: Aim, participants,
procedure, screening, scoping, methodologies, drafting an envi-
ronmental impact report/statement (EIS), legislation, strategic
environmental assessment, workshops 3. Environmental Impact
Assessment exercise: Practical exercise on topics related to
an infrastructure EIS (choice between a highway, waterway, drin-
king water production facility or hydro power plant), essay
study goals The full course should provide* knowledge and insight in scope
ofenvironmentalproblemsondifferentlevels,itsscientificback-
grounds and approaches, tools available to tackle them and their
administrative and juridical backgrounds and the involvement of
(civil) engineers,* knowledge and insight in risk analysis, espe-
cially related to external safety in transport,* knowledge and in-
sight in aim, procedure, methodology and value of Environmen-
tal Impact Assessment (EIA),* insight in the crucial steps and
elements in the EIA process,* ability to review and cooperate in
drafting an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
literature and
study materials
* a Course Manual for the full course and a special manual
for the exercise will be available on Blackboard* examination
material will be announced and provided in due time (mainly via
Blackboard)
remarks other lecturers involved are: Prof dr. B.J.M. Ale, drs. F.W.
guldenmund, ir. T. Heijer, prof dr ir T.M. de Jong, Mr E.T Schutte-
Postma and several experts for the exercise
2�6 Civil engineering MsC 2�7 study guide 2006/2007
course code:
ct5721
course title: environmental
impact assessment
(condensed version)
ects: 3
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period none
instructor Ir. P. van Eck; E-mail: P.vanEck@tudelft.nl
education method * lectures/seminar/workshop* exercise
assessment markforessay/exerciseisfinalmark
course contents [this course is a condensed version of CT5720 and mainly
focuses on Environmental Impact Assessment]1. Environmental
Impact Assessment: Aim, participants, procedure, screening,
scoping, methodologies, drafting an EIS, legislation, strategic
environmental assessment, workshops2. Environmental Impact
Assessment exercise: Practical exercise on topics related to an
infrastructure EIS (choice between a highway, waterway,
drinking water production facility or hydropower plant), essay
study goals This course provides* knowledge and insight in aim, procedure,
methodology and value of Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA),* insight in the crucial steps and elements in the EIA pro-
cess,* ability to review and cooperate in drafting an Environmental
Impact Statement (EIS).
literature and
study materials
a Course Manual and a special manual for the exercise will be
available on Blackboard
remarks several experts are involved in the supervision of the exercise
course code:
ct5730
course title: spatial and
transport economics
ects: 4
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period
instructor Drs. J.C. van Ham; E-mail: J.C.vanHam@tudelft.nl
Ir. P.M. Schrijnen; E-mail: P.M.Schrijnen@tudelft.nl
education method seminar; classroom exercises
assessment 1/2 transport economics and 1/2 regional economics
course contents Regional economics Introduction to subject: the interrelationship
between spatial and economic developments and the availability
of infrastructure. Introduction to the theories on economic
growth, neo-classical theories, the role of innovation, the relations
between government and private sector. Introduction to various
spatial-economic theories, from Von Thunen, Perroux, through
Myrdal, Jacobs and Voigt to Malecki and Storper. Introduction to recent research. Introduction to location factors for various sectors of industry, the role of infrastructure. Explanation of the economic-geographic structure of The Netherlands, Europe and some parts of the world. Introduction to the regional-economic policies, Dutch and European: history, actualities, prospects. Introduction to recent insights in economic impact studies. Transport economics Introductiontotheeconomicaspectsoftrafficandtransport.Theinteraction between the demand for infrastructure and for trans-port services on the one hand and the supply of infrastructure and transport services on the other hand. Explanation of the extent and quality of infrastructure services and transport services. Explanation of the service level of transport business and logistic companies.Businesseconomicconsiderationsinfluencingtheex-tent and quality of the service level of public transport companies, other private transport industries and logistic companies. The use of economic policy instruments as road pricing and congestion charging.Costbenefitanalysis.
study goals Regional economics To be able to recognise, analyse, predict and evaluate the interaction between spatial-economic developments and the availability of infrastructure on various spatial levels of scale. To be able to develop knowledge and insights in the impact of infrastructure and infrastructure planning to regional economic development. To develop knowledge of and insights in the spatial economic processes in The Netherlands, Europe and some other parts of the world. To recognise various important spatial economic theories (like Von Thunen, Myrdal, Voigt, Malecki). To acknowledgetheresultsofrecentresearchinthisfield.Tobeableto value the impact of infrastructure on spatial economic develop-ments. Transport economics will be announced later on.
literature and
study materials
Information will be given on blackboard. Lecture notes for Regional
Economics and Transport Economics: see Blackboard
expected prior
knowledge
CT5730 uses CT4010CT5730 uses CT4801
remarks Summary Interaction between spatial patterns and economic development. Sources of economic growth. Relations between infrastructure and economic and spatial developments. Regional-economic policies, national and international. Infrastructure plan-ning as an economic instrument. Economic trade off in transport. Road pricing and congestion charging. Choice between use of own means of transport and use of professional transport, regarding freight and passengers. Competition between different modes of transport. Individual and social trade-offs in transport decision making. Future developments.
2�� Civil engineering MsC 2�� study guide 2006/2007
course code:
ct5740
course title: trenchless
technologies
ects: 3
education Period 3rd Education Period
exam Period 3rd Exam Period
instructor Ir. g. Arends; E-mail: g.Arends@tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. W. Broere; E-mail: W.Broere@tudelft.nl
education method lectures paper
course contents The course covers the use of trenchless technologies, which
is a versatile installation method for small infrastructure (gas,
water, sewers, etc). It is meant as an addition to other specialist
courses and the topics studied here can also be applied in other
courses. Next to the installation process and the design of the
linings, the organisation of a TT project will be discussed also.
Content of lectures: Basic aspects of: - Renovation of existing
pipelines - The technique of Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)
- The technique of Micro-tunnelling- geology and geotechnics in
relationtoboringtechniquesandborefluids-Equipment-Boring
equipment - Measuring equipment - Steering equipment- Technical
calculations for HDD and Micro-tunnelling- Research on trenchless
technology- Design and construct- Risks and innovative applications-
Case discussion
literature and
study materials
obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Reader “Trenchless
Technology” Available at TUD Civil Engineering Bookshop
remarks Summary Multidisciplinary course for Civil Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering and Applied Earth Sciences. The course covers the
use of trenchless technologies (drilling, tunnelling, and renovation
techniques). These techniques are widely and more and more
used by installation and renovation of tunnel-, pipe- and cable
systems for the small infrastructure (oil, gas, water, sewerage).
The course offers basic theoretical and practical knowledge of
the techniques and used materials. Legal, administrative aspects
and innovation will form an integral part of the course.
course code:
ct5750
course title: Planning: policy,
methods and institutions
ects: 4
education Period 3rd Education Period
exam Period 3rd Exam Period, 5th Exam Period
instructor Prof.ir. F.M. Sanders; E-mail: F.M.Sanders@tudelft.nl
Ir. P. van Eck; E-mail: P.vanEck@tudelft.nl
education method lectures, seminar, case study, assignments
assessment * assignment has to be completed and handed in before parti-
cipationinwrittenexam*finalmarkwillconsistoftheaverage
of the mark for the assignment and the mark for the exam
(provided the latter to be at least a 5,0!!!)
course contents * historic overview of the national physical planning policy *
international comparison of national physical planning policy *
policy in other sectors of governmental competence (economy,
environmental management, transport) and their spatial conse-
quences * forecasts and physical planning programs; supply and
demand analysis * spatial scenarios, simulation and evaluation
techniques * implementation of integrated programs * overview
of planning system for physical planning, water management
and environmental planning on all government levels and their
relationship with transport policy * national policy plans on
physical planning (contents and instrument value) * structure
schemes [Dutch: structuurschema’s] and other policy plans on
infrastructureplanning(specificfocusonthe“Structuurschema
groene Ruimte” [structure scheme on green Space] regarding
the regulations according to the Habitat and Bird Protection
guidelines * provincial policy plans on physical planning, water
management and environmental planning (purposes, history,
drafting, usage); case studies
study goals Providing*knowledgeandinsightinthescientificandsocietal
debate on national physical planning in general and recent policy
documentsinthisfieldinparticular,*knowledgeandinsightin
those components of national physical planning that are of speci-
ficinteresttocivilandtransportengineers,*abilitytoanalyse
and develop physical planning programs and to transform them
into lay-out sketches on a regional or supra-regional level, *
knowledgeandinsightinpolicyplansinthefieldofintegrated
environmental planning (physical planning, water management
and environmental planning), mainly on the national and provin-
cialadministrativelevel,withspecialfocusontheirsignificanceas
a planning instrument for physical and infrastructure planning and
the way they are drafted (methodologically and procedurally).
literature and
study materials
examination material will be announced and provided in due
time, mainly via Blackboard
expected prior
knowledge
CT5750 uses CT1102 and CT2071
2�0 Civil engineering MsC 2�� study guide 2006/2007
course code:
ct5760
course title: construction and
infrastructure law
ects: 4
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period
instructor M.A.B. Chao-Duivis; E-mail: M.A.B.Chao-Duivis@tudelft.nl
Mr. F.A.M. Hobma; E-mail: F.A.M.Hobma@tudelft.nl
education method lectures, case study, exercise(s)
course contents The planning and construction of infrastructure is surrounded by
many legal issues: procurement, contracts, permits etcetera. The
main legal aspects involved in the planning and construction of
works of civil engineering nature will be discussed. Main topics
include: contract law, Dutch and FIDIC conditions, European and
Dutch procurement law, arbitration and dispute review, planning
law, European environmental law, the Infrastructure Planning
Act, land assembly, permits. The themes will be organized
around real cases from Holland and abroad. These cases will be
used as exercise background material. During lectures students
will(1) get an outline of the topics mentioned and (2) will work
on an assignment handed out before. During exercises students
will form groups taking a certain role (e.g. engineer, contractor,
architect) and address problems related to the cases after which
they will present their solution to the case related problems.
After the presentation and commenting from other students and
lecturers each member of the group will address the problem in
writing which will be rated.
study goals After following this course students should have knowledge and
understanding of the main legal aspects (of both civil and public
law) involved in the planning and construction of works of a
civil engineering nature like roads, railways, waterways, tunnels,
bridges etc. in a national (Dutch) and international setting.
Having followed this course students will be able to communicate
better with lawyers and be able to anticipate to legal questions
better while managing and taking technical decisions.
literature and
study materials
Textbook Construction and Infrastructure Law, DNR 2005 (in
English); UAV 1989 (in English), UAV-gC (in English), FIDIC
conditions
expected prior
knowledge
CT1102 Inleiding Ruimtelijke Ordening, Bestuurskunde en Recht
or another course dealing with the basics of law.
course code:
ct5802
course title: advanced transport
modelling and network design
ects: 3
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period
instructor Prof.dr.ir. P.H.L. Bovy; E-mail: P.H.L.Bovy@tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. R. van Nes; E-mail: R.vanNes@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures, reader, exercise, essay
course contents Modelling for multimodal travel analysis; choice theory; network
specification.Advancedtravelchoicemodelsandnetworkas-
signment approaches; deterministic, stochastic, multi user class
equilibrium approaches; public transport network assignment;
choicesetspecificationandenumeration.Approachestonetwork
design optimisation. Computational experience with modelling
analysis; developing your own analysis software. Transport scenario
analysis exercise. Writing exercise report and critical essay on a
scientificarticleonthesubject.
study goals Deeper insight into travel behaviour theory Knowledge of advan-
ced transportation models Knowledge of network design models
Experience with advanced analysis approaches to transportation
problems Experience in developing own analysis software Expe-
rience in writing and presenting analysis results Experience in
critically assessing other transport analysis research work
literature and
study materials
Course Notes CT4801 Reader CT5802Blackboard for electronic
version of the reader, data for exercises, and lecture materials
(presentations)Articles for essays available at the lecturer.
expected prior
knowledge
CT5802 uses CT4801
2�2 Civil engineering MsC 2�� study guide 2006/2007
course code:
ct5803
Course title: Rail traffic manage-
ment and delay propagation
ects: 3
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period
instructor Prof.dr.ing. I.A. Hansen; E-mail: I.A.Hansen@citg.tudelft.nl
Ir. P.B.L. Wiggenraad; E-mail: P.B.L.Wiggenraad@tudelft.nl
Drs. R.M.P. goverde; E-mail: R.M.P.goverde@citg.tudelft.nl
education method lectures simulation exercise (oral) presentation
assessment 1/4 presentation, 1/4 assignment, 1/2 examination
course contents Quality Management principles. Estimation of railway perfor-
mance by punctuality analysis of train detection data. Train
operation models. Technical and behavioural reasons of train
delays.Applicationofstatisticaltestsoffitnessofempirical
delay distributions. Forecast of departure delay distributions in
stations. Determination of critical circuits and eigenvalue in cyclic
network timetables by means of (max,+) tool PETER. Estimation
of propagation of primary and consecutive delays in networks
by time and space. Development and impact assessment of
means to improve timetable quality and stability. Optimisation of
capacity and punctuality of train services at junctions and railway
nodes.Intelligentspeedadaptationoftrainsapproachingconflict
points. Micro-simulation tools. Application of Open Track.
study goals getting knowledge and insight into the development of train
delays.Estimationofwaitingtimeoftrainsatconflictpointsby
deterministic and stochastic models. Introduction to max-plus
algebra and application to network stability analysis. Application
of operations research methods and simulation for timetable
designandrailtrafficmanagement.
literature and
study materials
obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Pachl, J., Railway Opera-
tions and Control, VTD Rail Publishing, 2002, ISBN 0-9719915-
1-0OpenTrack User Manual Available at the section secretariat.
recommended other materials: Wolmar, C., On the Wrong Line,
Aurum Press Ltd: London, 2005
remarks Summary Performance criteria of railway services; statistical
analysis and modelling of train delays; probability distributions
of train delays; propagation of delays in stations and networks;
dynamicrailtrafficmanagement.
course code:
ct5804
Course title: Dynamic Traffic
management ii: intelligent
transport services
ects: 3
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period 1st Exam Period
instructor Dr. M.C.J. Bliemer; E-mail: M.C.J.Bliemer@tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. S.P. Hoogendoorn; E-mail: S.P.Hoogendoorn@tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. J.W.C. van Lint; E-mail: J.W.C.vanLint@tudelft.nl
Prof.dr. H.J. van Zuylen; E-mail: H.J.vanZuylen@tudelft.nl
education method lectures case study excursion
assessment Literaturereportandexercisereporthavebeenfinishedand
graded both > 5
course contents Individual literature study of relevant papers in the domain of
ITS Exercise with the processing of monitoring data or the ap-
plication of simulation programs State of the art of ITS Optimal
controlUserresponsetoITSAnticipatoryoptimisationoftraffic
controlDynamicTrafficAssignmentDynamicroadpricingFuzzy
control systems Decision support systems for road administrators,
service providers and travellers
study goals The goal of the course is to learn the possibilities to apply ITS
for the improved utilization of transport infrastructure, the
processofplanningandevaluatingITSfortrafficmanagement.
Furthermore the students learn the state of the art of ITS.
FinallytheywilllearnhowtoreviewascientificpaperaboutITS.
literature and
study materials
syllabus:ITSforDynamicRoadTrafficManagementAvailableat
Bookshop Civil Engineering.
expected prior
knowledge
CT5804 uses CT4801CT5804 uses CT4821CT5804 uses CT4822
remarks Summary The course presents how Intelligent Transport Systems
(ITS) can be used to improve the utilization of existing infrastruc-
tureandservices.Themonitoringandcontroloftrafficisdiscussed
andtheuseoftrafficmodelstopredicttheimpactofITS.
2�� Civil engineering MsC 2�� study guide 2006/2007
course code:
ct5810
Course title: Traffic Safety ects: 3
education Period 2nd Education Period
exam Period 2nd Exam Period
instructor Ir. P.B.L. Wiggenraad; E-mail: P.B.L.Wiggenraad@tudelft.nl
education method seminar; paper; lectures
assessment Mean of the three marks for presentation, essay, and oral
examination
course contents Generalknowledgeabouttrafficsafety:scopeandcostsof
nationalandregionaltrafficsafetypolicycharacteristicsoftraffic
accident processes interaction road user - road environment: be-
haviouraltheory(observing,learning,riskperception),influence
of speed, mass and direction of movement, principles of sustai-
nablesaferoadtraffic,quantitativeapproachoftrafficsafetyrisk
as chance phenomenon, exposition, expected unsafety relevant
statistical descriptions and analysis methods indicator methods
for safety analysis of road networks, safety characteristics of
infrastructure safety on transport (mode) level safety on network
level safety in road design safety in road environment/road
layoutsafetyinrelationwithcollisions/firstaidandinfrastructure
safetyandtelematicsurbantrafficsafetyplans
expected prior
knowledge
CT5810 uses CT3041CT5810 uses CT3711CT5810 uses
CT4821CT5810 uses CT4822
remarks Summary Principles of sustainable road networks. Behavioural
aspects of safety in road design. Safety audit of design options.
Quantitativeanalysisoftrafficsafety.Impactsofsafetymeasures.
Safety plans.
course code:
ct5820
course title: sociology and
psychology in transport
ects: 3
education Period 2nd Education Period
exam Period 2nd Exam Period
instructor Prof.dr. K.A. Brookhuis
Dr.ir. J.F.M. Molenbroek; E-mail: J.F.M.Molenbroek@tudelft.nl
Prof.dr. H.J. van Zuylen; E-mail: H.J.vanZuylen@tudelft.nl
Drs. E. de Boer; E-mail: E.deBoer@tudelft.nl
education method lectures
assessment Examinationmarkisfinalmark
course contents Introduction in human sciences: physical ergonomy: needed
space for human functioning in rest and movement psychology:
from physiology to cognitive aspects and communication science
sociology: from primary group through social structures to
western culture and norm and value systems human behavioural
research methods and their utility Analysis of transportation
engineering themes with human sciences, illustrations: location
choice for societal activities trip behaviour based on activity
patternswithfixedlocationstransportbehaviourbasedontrip
patterns, infrastructural conditions and quality of transport
systemsroutechoicebasedonvehicleflowsandthequalityofthe
infrastructure network driver behaviour based on road conditions
study goals Basic knowledge of sociology, psychology and ergonomics. In-
sight into their contributions to the analysis of mobility behaviour.
Ability in application to a number of phenomena.
literature and
study materials
recommended other materials: Reader and Handouts
remarks Summary Introduction into a number of human sciences and
their applicability in the transport domain demonstrated in a
number of practical applications
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course code:
ct5850
course title: road construction ects: 3
education Period 2nd Education Period
exam Period 2nd Exam Period
instructor Prof.dr.ir. A.A.A. Molenaar; E-mail: A.A.A.Molenaar@tudelft.nl
Ir. L.J.M. Houben; E-mail: L.J.M.Houben@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures
course contents general insight in management of infrastructure projects (project management triangle): elements quality, budget, time, information and organisation; project phases initiative, definition,design,constructionandaftercare.Quality:programof requirements; design approach, abstraction level of design in the different project phases; control of project quality; contractor alternatives; design responsibility. Budget: different types of budgets; different ways to handle unforeseen, miscellaneous and risk allocated items; different ways to tender a project; interna-tional standard: FIDIC contract, the white, yellow and red book. Time: different ways to make and to present time schedules, coping with uncertainty, how to speed up a project and effects of it for contractor and client. Project information; role and design of quality systems; vital and secondary information; different in-formation systems; role of internet and intranet on construction sites. Project organisation: roles and responsibilities in an infra-structure project; needed management skills for different roles.
literature and
study materials
obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Available at the lecturer.
course code:
ct5871
course title: capita selecta rail-
way and road structures
ects: 4
education Period 2nd Education Period
exam Period 2nd Exam Period
instructor Prof.dr.ir. A.A.A. Molenaar; E-mail: A.A.A.Molenaar@tudelft.nl
Ir. L.J.M. Houben; E-mail: L.J.M.Houben@tudelft.nl
education method lectures
assessment Mark for the exercise or the essay.
course contents This Capita Selecta course deals with recent developments within
thefieldofroadandrailwayengineering.Thecourseispartly
givenbyguestlecturersandsupportedbyfieldtrips,ifapplicable.
literature and
study materials
syllabus:Availableatthefirstlecture.
course code:
ct5910
course title: functional design in
civil engineering
ects: 4
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period
instructor Prof.dr.ir. H.A.J. de Ridder; E-mail: H.A.J.deRidder@tudelft.nl
education method lectures; excursion; case study; assignment
assessment Assessment of assignment, paper and oral presentation
course contents Analysis of the formulation of the design task. Problem solving
methods. Construction and use of logical, schematic, graphic,
mathematical and simulation models. Investigate value for the
different parts in the lifecycle of the project and the feasibility.
Develop terms of reference and design an ideal concept (syn-
thesis). Create alternatives and variants. Determine criteria to
evaluate design concepts, evaluation methods. Tools to stimulate
creativity in the design processes.
study goals Be capable of being analytical in their work on the basis of a
broadanddeepscientificknowledge.Beabletosynthesise
knowledge and to solve problems in a creative way dealing with
complex issues. Have the qualities needed for employment in
circumstances requiring sound Assessment, personnel respon-
sibilities and initiative, in complex and unpredictable profes-
sional environments. Have awareness of possible ethical, social
environmental, aesthetic and economic implications of their work
andtoactaccordingly.Domainandsubject-specificskillsand
competences include: Required core knowledge and understan-
dingintheirfieldofstudyKnowledgeofmethodsandtechnical
practiceintheirfieldofstudyTrainingintheoreticalknowledge
and methods including modelling Awareness of connections with
other disciplines and ability to engage in interdisciplinary work
literature and
study materials
obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Functioneel ontwerpen
remarks SummaryTheoryofproblemdefinitionandproblemsolvingfor
civilengineers.Theaccentismoreontheproblemdefinition
phase.Fromthedefinitionphasewiththehelpofmodels
towards value concepts and ideal solutions. From ideal concept
to alternative solutions and the methods to create the best solu-
tions. Tools to stimulate creativity in the design process.
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course code:
ct5940
course title: civil engineering
informatics exercise
ects: 6
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period 1st Exam Period
instructor Dr.ir. E. Dado; E-mail: E.Dado@tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. M.R. Beheshti; E-mail: M.R.Beheshti@tudelft.nl
education method exercise; tutorial
assessment Thefinalmarkofthecoursewillbeanaveragemarkoftheprocess,
the written reports of the exercise, the computer program and
the public presentation of the product.
course contents During this exercise a group of (preferably two) students will design, develop and implement a system (ICT tool) for mainly (building and civil) engineering problems. The emphasis of this exercise is on system development methods and techniques. A limited knowledge of system engineering and informatics me-thods and techniques (necessary for the exercise) is offered to students either during the introductory lectures or as self study material. This includes but it is not limited to: applied informatics methods and techniques system engineering methods and techniques information and system analysis and development design and development of system for (building design and civil) engineering disciplines information analysis and software engineering tools relational database management systems RAD (RapidApplicationDevelopment)environmentsUML(UnifiedModelling Language) Object-oriented development environ-ments and tools The project begins with preparing a Work Plan followed by a detailed study of the subject of the project and its underlying theories and methods. Prerequisite is a sound knowledge of the discipline of the problem because the purpose of a project is to solve a (building and civil) engineering problem. The students are expected to have followed the relevant courses prior to taking this project or be prepared to spend extra study hours in addition to formal study hours of the project to acquire thenecessaryknowledgeofthefield.Phasesoftheprojectare:the background research the development of models and/or algorithms the logical design of the system the physical design of the system the realisation, implementation and testing of the sy-stemThefinalreportoftheprojectincludesthefollowingparts:a project report (compilation of interim reports) a User’s Manual of the computer program a Maintenance Manual (required for the future use and maintenance of the computer program) the computer program and all related documents on a CD-ROM (MS Wordfileofthereports,alllistings,PowerPointfileofthepre-sentation and the program)The students are required to make
a public presentation of the computer program. During this session, the students explain how their computer program works and will answer the questions asked by the public. The Project will be evaluated on the following criteria: the process oftheworkthefinalproduct(mostlyaworkingprototypeofacomputerprogram)thefinalprojectreport,TheUserManualandthe Maintenance Report the Final presentation of the product in a public examination setting The students are obliged to be present during a weekly meeting with both informatics and domain supervisors. The duration of the course is 16 weeks. The students can combine this project with their MSc graduation Project provided the request is made by the graduation project supervisor and is accepted by the course leader. The students of all disciplines at Faculty of Civil Engineering and geosciences can take part in this course that is also open to the students of other faculties at Delft University of Technology and in particular Faculty of Architecture. More detailed information about the course content, time-schedule, registration, etc. can be found on the course website at Blackboard.
study goals The goal of this course is to provide the students with the funda-
mental knowledge and skills related to the design and develop-
ment of ICT tools in (building and civil) engineering disciplines
by means of a real-life project. The course also aims at providing
insight into the advantages of ICT tools for engineering discipli-
nes and the training of ICT-minded (building and civil) engineers.
literature and
study materials
obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): The course leader will
provide a relevant reading list. The computer programs required
for the exercise are installed o-n the education computer net-
work of the faculty. If possible, they may also be made available
to the course participants to work at home. Available at the lec-
turer. recommended other materials: Some relevant documents
Available at the Blackboard website.
expected prior
knowledge
CT5940 uses CT2081CT5940 uses CT4260CT5940 uses
CT4270CT5940 uses CT3920
remarks Summary The goal of this project is to allow a group of (prefera-
bly two) students to design and implement a system (ICT-tool)
for mainly a civil engineering problem. This applied informatics
exercise is also open to all TU Delft students of other disciplines.
The goal of the exercise is to familiarise the students with prac-
tical aspects of system development, enabling them to employ
ICT enabled tools whenever required for the purpose of their
MSc graduation thesis or during their professional work.
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course code:
ct5970
course title: special subjects:
graphic data analysis
ects: 4
education Period 1st Education Period, 3rd Education Period
exam Period 1st Exam Period, 3rd Exam Period
instructor Dr.ir. E. Dado; E-mail: E.Dado@tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. M.R. Beheshti; E-mail: M.R.Beheshti@tudelft.nl
education method discussion; tutorial; Self study: the self study of literature
provided and/or recommended for the course The self study of
additional relevant literature (books, journals and the Internet
sources) by the research group. Research: the students will
carry out research on an approved assignment. A limited number
of tutorials will be provided and the students have to spend
additional hours completing the research project. Report of
the research project: the research group will prepare a written
report (essay) of the research project carried out (conform
instructions). One bounded hardcopy of the essay together
withaCD-ROMcontainingallprojectfileshavetobedelivered
before the examination date (by appointment). Presentation
of the research: the research group will prepare a PowerPoint
presentation of the research project to be presented during the
examination session.
assessment Thefinalmarkofthecoursewillbeanaverageofthewritten
report of the exercises and the oral examination.
course contents The students can choose a research project in one of the fol-
lowing domains: computer-Aided Design and Parametric Design
(follow-up CT3920): computer graphics, geometry and topology,
intelligent CAD systems, design information environment, design
decision support systems, design knowledge-based systems,
design expert systems, parametric design. product modelling
in building design and construction (follow-up CT4260):product
modelling and product data technology, data communication
systems, simulation of physical phenomena, buildings robotics
knowledge engineering for building design and construction
(follow-up CT4270): process modelling, information modelling,
knowledge modelling, building design and construction know-
ledge systems building design and construction expert systems.
geographic information system / gIS (follow-up CT3930): spatial
information systems, integration of mathematical models and
gIS, applied gIS for (civil) engineering domains, integration of
gIS and decision support systems. The students of all disciplines
at Faculty of Civil Engineering and geosciences can take part in
this course which is also open to the students of other faculties
at Delft University of Technology and in particular of the Faculty
of Architecture. More detailed information about the course con-
tent, time-schedule, registration, etc. can be found on the course
website on the Blackboard.
study goals The goal of the course (as a follow-up of CT3920, CT3930,
CT4260 and CT4270) into provide the students with additional
knowledge and skills of ICT tools in building design and con-
struction. The students can combine this course with their MSc
graduation Project. The approval of the course leader is required
regarding the research subject and the combination with the
MSc graduation Project.
literature and
study materials
obligatory other materials: The course leader will provide the
study material and a reading list. During each lecture a reading
list relevant to the research project will be available (also o-n
Blackboard).The research group is to prepare their own list of
references. recommended other materials: Computer programs
required for the exercises will be installed o-n the Education
Computer Network of the faculty. lf possible, they will also be
available to the course participants for work at home.
remarks Summary This is a self study course on theories, methods
and techniques regarding the application of information and
communicationtechnologies,toimprovethequality,efficiency
and affectivity of design and construction processes. The main
emphasis of the course is investigating a research topic in one
ofthefollowingfields:parametricdesign,productmodellingor
information management and knowledge technology for building
and construction industry. Prerequisite for taking part in this
research-based course is an adequate knowledge of the chosen
research domain.
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course code:
ct5981
course title: forms of
collaboration in civil engineering
ects: 4
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period 1st Exam Period
instructor Prof.dr.ir. H.A.J. de Ridder; E-mail: H.A.J.deRidder@tudelft.nl
education method lectures
assessment
course contents In course CT5981 a review is given of the most common forms
of collaboration in realising a project in civil engineering. The
course discusses the state of the art. This is done in a funda-
mentalwaybutthetheoryisclarifiedbymeansofpractical
examples illustrated by visiting lecturers. The course aims at
preparing students fundamentally for the various forms of col-
laboration he will engage during his professional career. However
it is emphasized that no attention will be paid to the literal
contents of the various contracts. It is a matter of insight so that
later on the correct choices can be made for the adequate form
ofcontractforaspecifictypeofproject.Thefollowingsubjects
will be dealt with: principles of an agreement and the elements
that play a role in collaboration are discussed the control of
a project in relation to collaboration forms the contract and
the corresponding components such as tasks, responsibilities
and authorities the systems of reimbursement as a function of
contract form risks, risk distribution, risk management, in various
contract forms the family of: design & construct, DBM, DBMOT,
DBMFOT, partnering, alliances, public private partnership prac-
tical examples illustrated by visiting lecturers foreign forms of
collaboration the selection and choice of a contract partner new
development in different countries.
study goals The student’s knowledge and skill in the following activities
will be increased relative to the intellectual development level
attained during his or her BSc study: a. The understanding of
the principles of project agreements; b. The understanding and
choice of forms of collaboration; c. The evaluation of alternative
forms of contract; d. The various types of reimbursement; e. The
selection and choice of contract partners; f. The understanding
of the various components of contracts; g. Foreign contracts .
literature and
study materials
obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Reader: “Forms of
collaboration in civil engineering” Available at Bookshop Civil
Engineering. recommended other materials: Design and
Construct of Complex Engineering Systems, H.A.J. de Ridder,
1994available at: Delft University Press
expected prior
knowledge
CT5981 uses CT1061CT5981 uses CT2061CT5981 uses CT3061
remarks Summary Parties in the building industry can choose between
various forms of collaboration and contract models. The different
forms of collaborations are derived from the economic concepts
such as value, price and cost. The course has a theoretical
character but its contents is illustrated by means of practical
examples by guest lecturers. The following forms of collabora-
tion are dealt with: traditional contract, building team, general
contracting and the families of Design & Construct. Discussed
will be the contract-content with tasks, obligations, authorities,
responsibilities, liabilities, systems of reimbursement and risk
division. The following models of contract are discussed: design
& construct, partnering, alliances, public private partnership,
risk management, risk sharing and contracts that deal with the
organization during building.
26� Civil engineering MsC 26� study guide 2006/2007
course code:
ePa1321
course title: continuous systems
modelling
ects: 6
education Period 1st Education Period, 2nd Education Period
exam Period Differently to be announced
instructor Drs. B.M.D. van der Laaken; E-mail: B.M.D.vanderLaaken@tudelft.nl
Dr. J.H. Slinger; E-mail: J.H.Slinger@tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. C. van Daalen; E-mail: C.vanDaalen@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures, lab and project.
assessment
course contents 1.Continuous dynamic systems modelling theory This part con-
sists of a lecture series on System Dynamics and of exercises in
setting up continuous models analysing the models by hand and
using Powersim. 2.Continuous modelling project The theory of
continuous modelling is applied to a case. On the basis of a case
description students work in pairs to make a model, use it for an
analysis of the problem situation and report on the results. Addi-
tionally, each student prepares a project plan of approx. 4 pages
for a new System Dynamics study. The course also includes
instruction on report writing.
study goals Upon completion of the course the student: knows the role of
System Dynamics within the process of problem solving; can
apply the System Dynamics method; can analyse the behaviour
of simple linear continuous dynamic models by hand as well as
by computer; can represent continuous models in Powersim; can
use the models to carry out an analysis and report on this can
formulate a project plan for a new System Dynamics study
literature and
study materials
Lecture notes spm2310/epa1321 part A System Dynamics
Manual and exercises spm2310/epa1321 Powersim (and VisSim)
R.L. Borelli & C.S. Coleman. Differential Equations: A Modelling
Perspective. John Wiley & Sons (or any other book on differential
equations from your own previous training or the library; we will
refer only to basic knowledge about 1st and 2nd order differential
equations) Project case description (will be handed out in class)
remarks This course is integrated with the report writing course. Students
have to pass report writing to receive a mark for epa1321.
course code:
oe4624
course title: offshore soil
mechanics
ects: 3
education Period 2nd Education Period
exam Period 2nd Exam Period
instructor Prof.dr.ir. F. Molenkamp; E-mail: F.Molenkamp@tudelft.nl
Ir. J.P. Oostveen; E-mail: J.P.Oostveen@tudelft.nl
education method lectures; exercise
assessment grade is determined on the basis of a written examination. The
exercisesmustbefinishedbeforethiscantakeplace.
course contents This course brings successful participants to a superior know-
ledge level in the following geomechanics areas for application to
offshore structures: Axially loaded piles: The behaviour of piles
under alternating tension and compression. Non-linear responses
as well as numerical solutions are handled. Laterally loaded
piles: The behaviour of piles under alternating horizontal forces
is handled. Non-linear responses as well as numerical solutions
are provided. Large spread footings: Numerical computations
of the behaviour of spread footings using the Brinch Hansen
theory are discussed. Pore pressure enhancement: The build-up
of pore pressures under large foundations subject to cyclic loads
as well as in the sea bed as a response to ocean surface waves
is derived. Lateral and vertical support of pipelines: Bedding of
pipelines and their protection are discussed. Soil investigations
inthefieldaswellasinthelabtosupporttheabovetopicsare
discussed as well. Participants complete a series of exercises to
enhance their skill level in most of the above areas.
study goals Offshore Soil Mechanics extends one’s basic knowledge of soil
mechanics so that successful participants are prepared to design
offshorefoundationsforfixedoffshorestructuresatasuperior
knowledge level. They also become aware of the geotechnical
problems associated with pipelines and other seabed structures.
literature and
study materials
obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s): Offshore Soil Mechanics
by Prof.dr.ir. A. Verruijt. Also available on the internet:
geo.verruijt.net Available at Bookshop Civil Engineering.
recommended other materials: Lecture notes will be provided.
expected prior
knowledge
OE4624 uses CT2090OE4624 uses CT4399
266 Civil engineering MsC 267 study guide 2006/2007
remarks Summary Successful participants can design offshore foundations at a superior knowledge level. This course makes this possible by extending one’s basic knowledge of soil mechanics to include a number of typical offshore applications. Topics include: Axially and laterally loaded piles: linear and non-linear behaviour and com-putations, Shallow spread footings for large structures: linear and non-linearbehaviourandcomputations,Influencesresultingfromcyclic pore pressure in the sea bed. Field (at sea) and lab studies.
course code:
sPm4110
course title: designing
multi-actor systems
ects: 6
education Period 1st Education Period
exam Period 1st Exam Period, 5th Exam Period
instructor Prof.mr.dr. E.F. ten Heuvelhof; E-mail: E.F.tenHeuvelhof@tudelft.nl
Dr. M. Kars; E-mail: M.Kars@tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. W. Blok; E-mail: W.Bockstael-Blok@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures, panel discussions, instructions, workshops.
study goals On completion of this course the student is familiar with the
specificSEPAMperspectiveondesigninglargescale,technology
enabled multi-actor systems in multi-actor environments. In par-
ticular, the student: - can use concepts and terminology related
to the design of MAS; - understands systems thinking and the
difference between hard and soft systems thinking; - is able to
differentiate between an analytical and a design attitude;- can
adopt a design attitude;-understands differences between design
perspectives used in technical and social disciplines;- under-
stands the role of models and modelling in designing MAS;-
knows methods and tools to enhance creativity in the design
process. The student can apply some of these methods.- knows
methods and tools to enable sharing of knowledge and view
points between actors involved in the design process; - under-
stands the difference and interaction between substantive and
decision-making issues in designing MAS- knows process design
guidelines for designing a decision making process in a multi-
actor environment;- can choose, develop and execute ex-ante
performance tests on both content-related and process-related
system performance criteria. - can apply methods and tools that
facilitate the selection process in systems design; - understands
about risks, safety, sustainability and quality in MAS design form
both a substantive and a decision-making perspective.
literature and
study materials
- Reader SPM4110 - Process management (English version); De
Bruin, Ten Heuvelhof and In ‘t Veld, Kluwer, 2002 - Other module
materials will be announced through blackboard
expected prior
knowledge
The TB Bachelor, in particular spm3120
course code:
sPm9402
course title: transport policy:
special topics
ects: 3
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period
instructor Drs. E. de Boer; E-mail: E.deBoer@tudelft.nl
Drs. J.C. van Ham; E-mail: J.C.vanHam@tudelft.nl
Ir. P.M. Schrijnen; E-mail: P.M.Schrijnen@tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. J.H. Baggen; E-mail: J.H.Baggen@tudelft.nl
course contents Theprocedure:duringeachlectureaspecificspatialscalelevel
will be dealt with: European, national, inter regional, regional
and local; for each spatial scale level a new policy item - typical
for that level - will be discussed. Besides feedback will be given
to the previous higher scale level and we will look ahead to
policy consequences for the next lower scale level; per spatial
scale level problems will be selected from an other component
of the transport system or from another effect of the transport
system:infrastructure,transport,traffic,environment,acces-
sibility,finance,etc.;perscalelevelanactualgeographicarea
will be chosen for, preferably one that is part of the chosen area
on a higher level: with this method it will be zoomed in more
and more; the items to be dealt with will be chosen at the start
of the course from current developments.
study goals Knowledgeofrecentdevelopmentsinthefieldoftransport
policy on various spatial scale levels; understanding of the
establishment of transport policy on various spatial scale levels;
understanding of the effects of transport policy on various spatial
scale levels; understanding of the coherence in policy formulated
on various spatial scale levels; understanding of the coherence in
policyformulatedinvariouspolicyfieldsthateffecttransport.
literature and
study materials
Reader.
26� Civil engineering MsC 26� study guide 2006/2007
course code:
sPm9421
course title: risk management ects: 3
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period
instructor Dr.ir. J.A.A.M. Stoop; E-mail: J.A.A.M.Stoop@tudelft.nl
education method The course is given by lectures, self study and assignments. Testing takes place on an individual basis by a written assign-ment on three items, focusing respectively on quantitative aspects, accident analysis and integral safety assessment.
course contents The course deals with the structure and development of the noti-ons of safety and risk management by focusing on: Practice, with a focus on the historical development, perception and acceptance of safety and risk in various domains; Control, focusing on various strategies available in dealing with risk at the level of governance and administration; Technology, focusing on the way safety and risk have been involved objectively and subjectively in developing technological projects and applications; A micro systems level, dealing with accident analysis, the complexity of problem model-ling, multiple causality and explanatory theories for failure at the operator level; The meso-systems level, in developing scenarios and application of quantitative risk analysis; The macro systems level, focusing on procedural approaches in dealing with and deciding on risk by Safety Impact Assessment procedures, Safety Cases and Critical Size Events regarding rescue and emergency resource allocation; Rescue and emergency management and disaster control in the light of national and international perspectives such as EU Directives and international NgOs.
study goals This course provides the student a basic knowledge in safety from a SEPAM perspective. The course applies principles from previous courses with respect to control, management and governance to the area of risk and safety. It provides student with strengths and weaknesses of methods and techniques in problem analysis and problem solving at various systems levels and from different perspectives based on the notion of integral safety. The course focuses on applying basic skills in accident analysis, quantitative risk assessment and the design of compli-cated problem solving strategies.
literature and
study materials
A reader is available for the lectures, self study takes place based on a mandatory selection of the reader and optional mate-rial from a variety of case studies in different domains.
remarks This course is related to other courses dealing with transpor-tation issues such as logistic chains, complex decision-making in multi-actor environments, spatial development, TIL systems design and engineering, such as SPM4110 and SPM4360.
course code:
sPm9437
course title: transport and infra-
structure law
ects: 3
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period, 5th Exam Period
instructor Mr. F.A.M. Hobma; E-mail: F.A.M.Hobma@tudelft.nl
Mr. E.T. Schutte-Postma; E-mail: E.T.Schutte-Postma@tudelft.nl
Mr. W. Wijting; E-mail: W.Wijting@tudelft.nl
course code:
WB3420-03
course title: introduction trans-
port engineering and logistics
ects:
5
education Period 1st Education Period, 2nd Education Period
exam Period 2nd Exam Period, 3rd Exam Period
instructor Dr.ir. J.A. Ottjes; E-mail: J.A.Ottjes@tudelft.nl
Prof.ir. J.C. Rijsenbrij; E-mail: J.C.Rijsenbrij@tudelft.nl
Ir. M.B. Duinkerken; E-mail: M.B.Duinkerken@tudelft.nl
Prof.dr.ir. g. Lodewijks; E-mail: g.Lodewijks@tudelft.nl
Dr.ir. D.L. Schott; E-mail: D.L.Schott@tudelft.nl
education method Lectures (2 hours per week)
course contents Transport in society: importance of transport systems and logis-
tics; design requirements (energy consumption; directives from
authorities; working conditions).Networks, terminals and equip-
ment: terminal types; handling activities and logistics; terminal
design. Conceptual design of transport systems and equipment.
Process analysis; key performance indicators; systems approach
and object oriented design; integrated cost approach. Production
and distribution: logistic networks and concepts; push systems
and pull systems; logistic chains; terminals, warehouses; physi-
cal distribution. Queuing theory: overview of basic models and
results. Routing and scheduling: standard models; algorithms;
branch and bound method. Forecasting and decision making:
process control and forecasting; models for decision making.
Modelling and simulation: worldviews in discrete event simu-
lation; stochastic processes; design, planning and control with
simulation; distributed simulation; case study. Load units and
equipment: unitised cargo handling; standardisation in manufac-
turing, transport and logistics; overview of widely used systems.
Mechanisation and automation: trends in mechanised transport;
design demands; drivers for automation; design topics. Case
studies on transport systems.
270 Civil engineering MsC 27� study guide 2006/2007
study goals The student must be able to:1. Recognize importance of
transport systems and logistics in society, in particular in supply
chains and in production systems.2. List restrictions and options
in design and optimisation of transport and logistic systems
(energy consumption; legislative rules (environmental, labour);
technical restrictions; working conditions).3. List characteristics
of networks, terminals, warehouses and equipment (transport
modes, terminal types, material handling and logistics).4. List
characteristics of commonly applied principles in production
organisation.5. List load units and equipment used in material
handling and list characteristics of widely used systems.6. Iden-
tify trends in mechanisation and automation in material handling.
7.Identifyanddefinekeyperformanceindicators(KPI)oftrans-
port and logistic systems.8. List methods to analyse components
of systems (i.e. queuing theory, simulation, forecasting, routing,
scheduling) and apply the methods to small scale problems.9.
Analyse processes at a transfer point (terminal, warehouse) and
to decide on number of equipment and handling capacity needed
tohandletransportflows.
literature and
study materials
Course material: Lecture notes. Handouts.
course code:
Wm0312ct
course title: Philosophy,
technology assessment and
ethics for ct
ects: 4
education Period 4th Education Period
exam Period 4th Exam Period, 5th Exam Period
instructor Dr. L.M. Kamp; E-mail: L.M.Kamp@tudelft.nl
Dr. g.J.C. Lokhorst; E-mail: g.J.C.Lokhorst@tudelft.nl
education method lectures
Philosophy Module- Introduction to and illustration of the course’s
aims: what is philosophy (methodology/ethics); illustration of
the coherence of the three modules - What is science, and what
is technology? Brief overview of their history; positions on the
influenceofscienceandtechnologyonsociety-Thefact/value
distinction; logic and argumentation theory - Analysis of the notion
ofcausalityinrelationto,ontheonehand,scientificexplanations
and, on the other hand, the responsibility of engineers and; the
notion of probability; statistics - Methodology: foundations of sci-
entificandtechnologicalknowledge;constructionofmodelsand
their limitations; predictability of consequences Technology
course contents Assessment Module- Why does technology fail? Technology
Assessment as bridging the gap between society and the engi-
neering community - Introduction to TA-methods and traditional
forecasting: extrapolations, experts interview and the ‘common
sense’-method, scenario’s, scenario workshops - Drivers of
technological change, the relation between technological change
and society - Constructive Technology Assessment, participa-
tory technology development - Practice of TA; politics, steering
technological innovation of Sustainable Development Ethics
Module- Introduction to moral dilemmas in engineering practice
- Analysis of moral dilemmas in engineering practice and their
backgrounds;professionalcodesofconductandconflicting
loyalties; legal rights and duties of engineers - Ethics, i.e. the
foundation of Assessments about good and bad / responsible
and irresponsible acts - Responsibility of corporations and the
law; ethical foundations of liability legislation; division of respon-
sibility within organisations - Collective decision making / public
choice and the role of the expert - Integration of the above, and
inventory of available solution strategies
study goals Philosophy: - Insight in the nature of philosophical and methodo-logicalproblems-Insightinthenatureofscientificandtechnolo-gical knowledge (difference science-technology, science versus pseudo-science)-Knowledgeofhowscientificandtechnologicalknowledge are founded (truth/reliability; nature and limitations of models) - Knowledge of positions on the interaction between science, technology and society - Insight in the distinction between facts and values, which in practice are often intertwined - Elementary knowledge of logic and argumentation theory Tech-nology Assessment:- Ability to recognize patterns of interaction between technological and societal change - Ability to assess the value and limitations of TA-methods and -results - Ability to apply some TA-methods to concrete situations Ethics:- Familiarity with and insight in problems of responsibility of engineers that arise in their professional practice - Knowledge of and insight in the relevant background to these problems: ethics, law, public choice, functioning of organisations, historical development of all the foregoing - Ability to reason consistently and solution-oriented about moral problems in professional engineering practice, including insight in available solution strategies (both at individual and collective level)
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study materials
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