Lectures related to Building material

Wood Management in Switzerland

Explores the management of wood in Switzerland, analyzing its use for construction and energy purposes in different scenarios.

Mechanical Behavior of Materials: Deformation & Fatigue

Explores deformation mechanisms, cyclic loading, and fatigue phenomena in materials.

Building Structures: Design and Analysis

Explores the design and analysis of building structures, including materials, stability, and pre-dimensioning principles.

Polyjet: Photopolymer Jetting Technology

Explores Polyjet technology for building 3D parts using photoresist and UV curing.

Natural Stone: Sustainable Architecture Enriched by Ancient Practices

Explores the sustainable nature of natural stone and its potential for enriching contemporary architecture through ancient building practices.

Flexible Probes: Mechanics and Design

Explores critical strain, bending mechanics, and strain calculation in flexible probes.

Embankment Dams: Design and Construction

Explores the design and construction of embankment dams, focusing on stability, construction materials, and settlement mechanisms.

Sustainability Measures in Building Technology

Explores sustainability measures in building technology, emphasizing environmental, social, and economic aspects, including life cycle analysis and the benefits of circular economy principles.

Vibrational Mechanics: Modeling Buildings

Delves into modeling buildings for vibrational analysis in structural systems.

Material and Energy Flow Analysis: Matrix Formulation and Applications

Covers matrix formulation, Input-Output analysis, construction materials management, and glass recycling environmental impact.

Bioclimatic Building Technologies

Explores the analysis of building materials and energy balance in bioclimatic architecture using Dial+ software.

Da Vinci-Inspired Design Challenge: Team Green

Explores a project inspired by Da Vinci's Codex Atlanticus and the challenges of building a faithful machine.

Wood Properties

Explores wood properties, benefits of building with wood, tree structure, and microstructure.

Natural Stone: Sustainable Architecture Discussion

Discusses the sustainable potential of natural stone in architecture, focusing on material cycle, cultural significance, and design possibilities.

Architectural Design: Window Construction and Insulation Techniques

Covers architectural window construction, insulation techniques, and the importance of design consistency in energy efficiency.

Microreactors: Mixing Mechanisms and Applications

Explores microreactors, including passive and active micromixers, materials, advantages, applications, and fabrication techniques.

Microreactors: Mixing Mechanisms

Explores mixing times in microchannels, low efficiency reasons, laminar mixing, key numbers, materials, and chaotic mixer designs.

Architectural Projects Overview

Offers an overview of architectural projects, discussing design processes, project characteristics, and construction details.

Thermal Bridges in Building Design

Explores the impact of materials and construction techniques on heat transfer in buildings.

Bricks & Masonry: Materials and Construction

Explores the historical development and characteristics of different brick types, including terracotta, sand-lime, and aerated concrete, as well as the significance of clays in construction materials.