Description of Civil Engineering BSc courses

General courses
Compulsory English 1. (4 credits) BMEGT63A3E1
The course is designed to enable students to communicate fluently and effectively in study environment.
Receptive, productive and interactive activities and strategies are included in the curricula.
Surveying I. (3 credits) BMEEOAFAT41
Surveying and Geodesy. Height systems. Optical levelling, the surveyors' level. Line levelling (procedure, field
observations and processing). Systematic error sources of levelling, the two-peg-test. Line levelling, detail point
levelling. Height observations for horizontal layouts.
Horizontal positioning observations. Angular observations and the theodolite. Calibration procedure of the
theodolite. Measuring with the theodolites: set up, sighting, horizontal and vertical angular observations,
systematic error sources. The computation of the mean direction and the zenith angle. Centring eccentric
observations. Trigonometric heighting.
Distance observations: corrections, reductions. Physical methods of distance measurements. Electrooptical
Distance Meters. Processing distance observations.
Plane surveying. Computation of horizontal coordinates on the projection grid. Orientation of the horizontal
circle. Intersections.
Chemistry of Construction Materials (2 credits) BMEEOEMAT41
The importance and necessity of chemistry in civil engineering. The structure of atoms, the electron shell
structure, the structure of molecules and chemical bonding models. States of materials - explanation by
intermolecular forces. Ideal and real laws of gases. Fluid systems properties. The structure of crystalline solids
(ionic, atomic, molecular and metallic lattice crystal structure and properties). Difference between ideal and
realistic structure, macroscopic properties of crystalline materials, lattice defects. Structure and properties of
non-crystalline (amorphous or glassy) solids. Macromolecular substances and its chemical properties.
Homogeneous and heterogeneous systems. Gibbs law. Interfacial phenomena. The types of chemical
reactions, speed of chemical reactions. Activation energy and reaction heat. Hess’s law. Chemical equilibrium.
Acids, bases and salts. The pH concept. Hydrolysis of salts. Electrochemistry. Redox processes, redox
potentials. Production of metals, corrosion of metals. Binding materials and binding mechanism. Cement
chemistry. Chemical and mineralogical composition of cements. Hydration products, CSH, CAH, CH, primary
and secondary ettringite. Application of theoretical knowledge in engineering practice.
Civil Engineering Representation and Drawing (4 credits) BMEEOEMAT42
3 main parts of the subject: 1. Descriptive geometry 2. Engineering drawing 3. Freehand drawing. 1. Basics of
descriptive geometry course modules: Students gain knowledge and skills in regularities and techniques of
descriptive geometry, developing spatial reasoning. Topics: basic constructions in planes of projections,
transformations, tasks of intersections, intersections and interpenetrations of plane and curved solids, cast
shadows, construction in scale, special revolution solids and skew surfaces. Additional representation systems:
dimensioned representations, orthogonal axonometry, perspective projection. 2. Engineering drawing course
modules: Students gain knowledge and skills in engineering drawing, specific notations, proportions and scale,
magnification, minification, construction of ground plans and sections. 3. Engineering free-hand representation
course modules: develop free-hand drawing in scale.
CAD for Civil Engineers (2 credits) BMEEOFTAT41
Besides an overview on CAD systems and application fields, students will learn the 2D drawing commands that
enable carrying out basic design tasks. Layer management, block definition and applying annotations and
dimensions are discussed in detail. Learning printing options and parameters supports further design works in
the BSc civil engineering program. The aim of the course is to let students understand the potential and
capabilities of CAD systems and their applications. The course introduces the basic spatial drawing solutions
providing bases for high level courses involving 3D constructions, BIM applications.
Geology (3 credits) BMEEOGMAT41
The geology provides the characterisation of geological formations and materials from a civil engineering point
of view. It describes the processes and the interactions between the engineering works and the geological
environment. The dynamics of the Earth, the description of raw materials and geo-materials used in
engineering practice (minerals and rocks), the geological risks such as earthquakes, volcanism, landslides and
their effect, characterisation of surface and subsurface waters and related geological problems.
Basis of Statics and Dynamics (6 credits) BMEEOTMAT41
Classification of mechanics, basic vector operations. Kinematics of particles, description of motion in Cartesian
coordinate system. Newton's laws of motion. Concurrent and general force systems in the plane, distributed
forces: reduction, resultant, centroid, equilibration. Mechanical work. Planar motion of rigid bodies. Centroid
and moment of inertia of rigid bodies. Kinetics of rigid bodies moving in the plane. Linear momentum, angular
momentum, theorems of change of kinetic energy for particles and rigid bodies. Constraints. External and
internal forces of planar structures and trusses. Statical determinacy. Spatial force systems: reduction,
resultant, equilibration. Spatial structures. Internal force diagrams of statically determinate planar bar
structures, relationships between internal force diagrams. Sliding friction and rolling resistance.
Mathematics A1a - Calculus (6 credits) BMETE90AX00
Algebra of vectors in plane and in space. Arithmetic of complex numbers. Infinite sequences. Limit of a
function, some important limits. Continuity. Differentiation: rules, derivatives of elementary functions. Mean
value theorems, l'Hospital's rule, Taylor theorem. Curve sketching for a function, local and absolute extrema.
Integration: properties of the Riemann integral, Newton-Leibniz theorem, antiderivatives, integration by parts,
integration by substitution. Integration in special classes of functions. Improper integrals. Applications of the
integral.
Physics for Civil Engineers (2 credits) BMETE11AX13
Electric charge, Coulomb's law, electric field, electric flux. Work and energy in electric fields. Electric potential.
Capacitors, dielectrics. The piezoelectric effect and its applications. The contact potential, its application for
temperature measurements. Electric current, Kirchhoff's laws, electric circuits. Magnetic field. The Biot-Savart
law, Ampere's law. Forces in magnetic fields, practical applications. Magnetic flux, Faraday's law. Practical
applications of Faraday's law in sensors. Self-induction, mutual induction. Varying electromagnetic fields.
Magnetic properties of matter, magnetic circuits. AC circuits, impedance. Sensors in measurements.
Measurement of basic electric quantities. Resistance, capacitance and magnetic induction based sensors.
Magnetic, thermoelectric and piezoelectric sensors. Measurement of displacement, force, acceleration.
Measurement of flow of gases and liquids. Measurement of liquid level. Measurement of humidity and
temperature. Thermovision, thermograms.
Compulsory English 2. (4 credits) BMEGT63A3E2
The courses are designed to enable students to communicate fluently and effectively in study environment.
Receptive, productive and interactive activities and strategies are included in the curricula. By the end of the
semester the overall language ability of the students is at level B2 (by the Common European Framework of
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Surveying II. (4 credits) BMEEOAFAT42
Properties of analogue and digital maps, the application of maps in engineering practice. Traversing, the types
of traverse lines. Localizing blunder in traverse lines: the linear and angular error. Offset surveys. The
determination of the horizontal and vertical positions of detail points: the tacheometry. Total stations and
their application in surveying. Topographic surveys: reconnaissance, sketch, detail survey and mapping. Free
stationing. The principles of computational adjustments, the law of error propagation. Construction tolerances
and the fundamental of geometrical quality control. Horizontal and vertical deformation monitoring.
Setting out straight lines, curves, transition curves and points in a given elevation.
The global navigation satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, …) and their application in surveying.
Building surveys. The localization of underground public utilities. Mapping public utilities and the public utility
register.
Construction Materials I. (5 credits) BMEEOEMAT43
Basic physical and hydrotechnical characteristics of the most important structural materials: stress, strength,
deformation, fatigue, creep, shrinkage, toughness, relaxation, brittleness, hardness. Binding materials: Lime,
gypsum, production of cements, the klinker minerals, hydration and properties. Mortar. Concrete: Aggregates,
admixtures. Fresh concrete: consistency, mix design. Hardened concrete: Interpretation of strength, and its
evaluation. Metals: iron, steel yield strength, ultimate tensile strength, ultimate strain, influence of
temperature, weldability. Timber. Mechanical properties, shrinkage, swelling. Bricks and masonry. Main
constituents and properties of glass. Types of polymers.
Civil Engineering Informatics (5 credits) BMEEOFTAT42
The course gives an overview on the major areas of informatics, on the components of information technology
systems. Besides supporting the labs, some practical problems and particular tasks are also discussed on the
lectures. On the labs, students use spreadsheet application to solve different tasks, then learn the basics of
numerical and non-numerical methods in mathematical software environment. Students also learn the basics
of programming; most of the tasks have to be solved by own scripts, routines, programs. Civil engineering
informatics discusses 2D and 3D computer graphics and the basics of database management that supports high
level courses involving spatial construction and database systems.
Soil Mechanics (4 credits) BMEEOGMAT42
Origin of soils, soil exploration, soil samples. Components of soils (phase relationships, grain size distribution,
consistency limits), soil classification, compaction. Stresses in the soil (under static conditions, conditions of
steady vertical flow). Flow of water through soil due gravity (Darcy’s law, coefficient of permeability, flow
nets). Compressibility of soil (reasons and types of compression). Shear strength of soil (Mohr-Coulomb failure
criterion, determination of shearing strength).
Introduction to Strength of Materials (6 credits) BMEEOTMAT42
Internal forces and internal force diagrams of planar and spatial structures (revision, generalization). Moments
of inertia and principal directions of planar figures. Strength properties of materials. Concept of stresses and
deformations. Material models: linearly elastic material and linearly elastic and perfectly plastic material. Beam
element, beam model composed of elastically connected cross-sections. Computation of normal stresses in
beams for centric tension/compression, simple bending, skew bending, and tension/compression combined
with bending. Computation of shear stresses in beams for pure shearing, torsion, and shearing combined with
bending. Eccentric compression of cross-sections of no tension materials. Shear centre of thin-walled cross-
sections. Displacements of bent beams with straight axis. Principal stresses and principal directions.
Hydraulics I. (3 credits) BMEEOVVAT42
Physical properties of water. Hydrostatics: pressure distribution, absolute and relative equilibrium. Equilibrium
of submerged and floating bodies. The flow of fluids: velocity, discharge, continuity, specific energy head, other
properties. Laminar and turbulent motion. Behaviour of ideal and real fluids. Outflow, through-flow. Channel
flow. Hydraulic jump, energy breaker. Weirs, sluice-gates. Steady-state flow in pipes. Seepage in porous media.
Wells. Turbo-machines.
Mathematics A2a - Vector Functions (6 credits) BMETE90AX02
Solving systems of linear equations: elementary row operations, Gauss-Jordan- and Gaussian elimination.
Homogeneous systems of linear equations. Arithmetic and rank of matrices. Determinant: geometric
interpretation, expansion of determinants. Cramer's rule, interpolation, Vandermonde determinant. Linear
space, subspace, generating system, basis, orthogonal and orthonormal basis. Linear maps, linear
transformations and their matrices. Kernel, image, dimension theorem. Linear transformations and systems of
linear equations. Eigenvalues, eigenvectors, similarity, diagonalizability. Infinite series: convergence,
divergence, absolute convergence. Sequences and series of functions, convergence criteria, power series,
Taylor series. Fourier series: expansion, odd and even functions. Functions in several variables: continuity,
differential and integral calculus, partial derivatives, Young's theorem. Local and global maxima/minima.
Vector-vector functions, their derivatives, Jacobi matrix. Integrals: area and volume integrals.
Surveying Field Course (3 credits) BMEEOAFAT43
Using the theoretical background of the courses Surveying 1 & 2 students are required to: assess the existing
datasets used for mapping; define the necessary surveying activities; practice the surveying observations,
planning, data processing and documentation; practice profile boarding, setting out of roads; learn to use
modern surveying instruments (total stations, GPS/GNSS receivers, electronic levels, digital photography).
Building Construction Study (3 credits) BMEEOEMAT44
Subject of architectural engineering, fundamental terms and base definitions. Relations of buildings and
building constructions. Effects on buildings, requirements of building constructions. Building blocks and specific
brick connections. Load-bearing wall systems and lintel beams in wall structures. Groups of foundation modes
and characteristics. Water insulation of under grade parts of buildings. Slabs and ring beams. Balconies. Basics
of mechanical installations of residential buildings. Frame system buildings, construction systems and
materials. Structures of stairs, systematization. Railings, main coverings. Types of traditional roof trusses,
specialties, rainwater gutters and roof claddings. Order of layers of flat roofs, rainwater drainage, gullies,
waterproofing materials. Types and materials of typical external and internal doors and windows. Classic
contact facade finishes. Basics of building physics.
Geoinformatics (3 credits) BMEEOFTAT43
The aim of Geoinformatics is to introduce the principles and potential application fields of geographic
information systems (GIS) in the civil engineering practice. The course discusses the basic concepts and
applications of GIS, the modelling process needed to create GIS, the reference systems of geometric data, the
spatial data sources and data acquisition methods, the aspects of data quality, the resources, tools, databases
of GIS, the basics of data analysis, visualization and implementation of GIS. Through the lectures and labs
students learn the GIS workflow based on desktop and web-based solutions, and tools of spatial process
modelling, data management and web integration.
Basis of Design (3 credits) BMEEOHSAT41
Modelling of structures, design process. Selection of structural form and material. Structural model. Thrust
line. Probabilistic basics of structural design, partial (safety) factor method. Selection of critical load case,
design load. Actions on structures. Material laws. Geometrically linear and nonlinear analysis, Elastic and
plastic resistance. Superposition. Limit states. Load-carrying capacity and serviceability. Beams and columns.
Design of structures for horizontal actions. Spatial structures. Classification of structures according to their
form and static behaviour.
Structural Analysis I. (4 credits) BMEEOTMAT43
Principle of small displacements: displacements of rigid body chains using small displacements. Computation of
displacements of statically determinate simple and compound structures using displacement equivalency
statements. Virtual force systems, concept of virtual complementary work, theorem of virtual forces.
Computation of displacements of statically determinate simple and compound structures using the theorem of
virtual forces. Influence lines of internal forces and displacements of statically determinate structures. Maximal
internal forces. Concept of envelope curves. Computation of statically indeterminate planar structures under
fix loads using the force method. Computation of statically indeterminate planar structures under moving load
using the force method: influence lines. Computation of statically indeterminate planar structures under fix
loads using the displacement method.
Railway Tracks (3 credits) BMEEOUVAT41
Basic concepts of the railway tracks and vehicles, most important technical parameters. Features of normal
railways, suburban railways, urban railways, classification of different types of railways. Speed, acceleration,
changing of acceleration. Horizontal and vertical alignment of the railway tracks, straights, circular curves and
transition curves, superelevation, vertical curves. Elements of the substructure and superstructure. Rails,
sleepers, rail fastenings, ballast, subgrade, strengthening of the subgrade. Setting out major and detail points
of curves and transition curves. Structures and solutions of dewatering and drainage of railway tracks. Basic
concepts of conventional and continuously welded rail tracks. Types of turnouts and simple track connections.
Basic concepts of railway stations, platforms, passenger access.
Basics of Environmental Engineering (3 credits) BMEEOVKAT41
The aim of the course is to provide basic scientific and engineering background for further studies in
environmental engineering by giving introduction to the following subjects: basics of ecology, the natural cycle
of ecologically important elements and substances, the environmental effects of human activities, the
ecological footprint, energy consumption patterns and energy production technologies, renewable energy
sources. Selected environmental problems associated with civil engineering activities (water, air and soil
pollution), with focus on the urban environment. Tools and methods for conducting environmental impact
assessment.
Public Works I. (3 credits) BMEEOVKAT42
The main goal of the subject is to provide information about the most important features of the public works.
The subject is also including the connections between the different public works and other establishments.
Further aim is to provide knowledge for the future general designers and technical managers to make the right
decisions on the underground infrastructure of settlements. Main scopes are: system knowledge and design of
different public work types like water acquisition, drinking water supply, waste water networks, storm water
networks and public works asset management.
Hydrology I. (3 credits) BMEEOVVAT41
The global water cycle. The water balance. Basic elements of hydrometeorology. Evaporation and its main
features. The origin of the precipitation, quantitative characteristics, principles of precipitation. Weather,
weather conditions, climate. The concept and principles of runoff. Infiltration. Runoff estimation on small and
large catchments. Elements of hydrography. Exploration of natural streams. Characterisation of subsurface
waters and their principles. Characterisation of groundwater regime.
Mathematics A3 for Civil Engineers (4 credits) BMETE90AX07
Differential geometry of curves and surfaces. Scalar and vector fields. Potential theory. Classification of
differential equations. Linear differential equation of the second order. Nonlinear differential equations.
Systems of linear differential equations. The concept of probability. Discrete random variables and their
distributions. Random variables of continuous distribution. Two-dimensional distributions, correlation and
regression. Basic notions of mathematical statistics.
Earthworks (3 credits) BMEEOGMAT43
Scope of earth works. Plastic limit states, Rankine earth pressures. Earth pressure and passive resistance of
„real” walls. Soilstatical design of retaining structures. Stability of earth works. Construction of earth works.
The design, executional and monitoring questions of construction. Dewatering of earth works. Geosynthetics.
Steel Structures (3 credits) BMEEOHSAT42
Lectures of Steel Structures have the general aim to study the basics of the design of steel structures, which
consists of the design of simple structural members, simple joints and the investigation of the basic failure
phenomenon, which can occur in steel structures. The program consists of the following topics:
Steel grades, mechanical properties of the steel material. Calculation of cross sectional properties.
Design of centrically loaded tension members. Design of Centrically loaded compression members.
Buckling problem – behaviour – design method. Design of beams: construction, behaviour under bending and
shear interaction. Beam structural behaviour - design approaches for lateral torsional buckling.
Design of bolted connections. Design of welded connections. Fatigue design and brittle fracture.
Plate buckling phenomena, basics of the cross section classification.
Reinforced Concrete Structures (3 credits) BMEEOHSAT43
Structural safety of reinforced concrete (RC) structures; loads and effects on RC structures, material properties
of concrete and reinforcing steel; moment- curvature relation of RC cross sections; Uncracked and cracked
cross section; flexural strength theory, strength and ductility; design of RC cross section; eccentric
compression; shear failure in beams without and with shear reinforcement; strength in bending and torsion;
anchorage and stress development, bar curtailment; deflection and crack width.
Roads (2 credits) BMEEOUVAT42
History of transportation. Sustainable transportation and transportation policy. The system of tracks, vehicles
and drivers/passengers. Design and behavioural patterns and self-explaining roads. Transport facilities.
Elements of the alignment in cross sections, horizontal and vertical alignment. Basic rules and disciplines of
planning and design. Transition of superelevation. Planning process: planning, design project, construction,
operation. Traffic operation basics: measures of traffic, traffic operation and management. Intersections and
junctions. Urban transportation planning, the concept of accessibility. Characteristics, production and
installation of asphalt pavements. Types of tracks, layers, materials. Design of new pavement structures.
Construction, management and operation of road networks. Project 1: Authorization plan of a curved section
of a secondary main road with transition curves: site plan on a contour line map with long section and cross
sections. Drainage, earthwork, road marking. Project 2: Feasibility study of a main road between two points on
a contour line map.
Hydraulic Engineering, Water Management (3 credits) BMEEOVVAT43
The tasks, methods and tools of water management. Hungarian and European specialties of water
management. Types and tasks of hydraulic engineering structures with the following topics: Watershed
management of lowland and hilly areas, regulation of lakes and rivers, reservoirs and storage, flood control
and land drainage, inland navigation, water power development, water intake and pumping stations, small
hydraulic engineering structures, characteristic environmental impacts of hydraulic engineering structures.
During the practical lessons four design works will be elaborated.
Construction Management (3 credits) BMEEPEKAT41
Curricula, themes, individual projects, tests, subjects of lectures and seminars of the Course are embracing
managerial and organizational learnings useful and necessary for all civil engineers, such as:
- jobs and organizational structure of Contracting Construction Trade;
- jobs and relations of parties collaborating in executing construction projects;
- time and resource needs of executing construction projects (basic methods and terms of time-, resource- and
cost estimates);
- basics of mechanizing Construction, construction equipment and auxiliary plants, typical applications;
- organizing construction site (site layout designs).
Individual project: Organizational plans (time estimates, resources calculations and site layout designs) of
building a simple linear structure (reinforced concrete retaining wall) well known in practice of all civil
engineers.
Business Law (2 credits) BMEGT55A001
The problems of the area will be treated in two major parts. Part One introduces students to the general
topics, for example the concept of law, the functions of the law in the socioeconomic life. Some basic legal
problems, like the conception, characteristics and functions of the modern state and, in a comparative view,
the characteristics of the Anglo-Saxon and continental systems of business law and the development of the
Hungarian business law will be also discussed. The emphasis of Part Two is on the questions of company law
and competition law presented in a European context. The lectures of this part outline not only the regulations
of the Hungarian Company Act and Company Registry Act but they cover EU directives and regulations on
companies and competition as well.
Foundation Engineering (4 credits) BMEEOGMAT44
Foundation Types. Design of rigid and flexible shallow foundations (spread, pier, slab, box foundation).
Determination the bearing capacity and settlements of soils under load. Factors effecting the value of
differential settlements. Stability analysis. Types and design of different support systems of Excavations.
Bearing capacity of pile foundations. Anchorages. Design of ground Anchors. Design and construction of cast in
situ and prefabricated diaphragm walls. Dewatering.
Management and Enterprise (4 credits) BMEGT20A001
Intended for engineering students who would like a better conceptual understanding of the role of
management in the decision making process. This course introduces the essentials of management as they
apply within the contemporary work environment. Particular attention is paid to management theories,
corporate finance, leadership, teamwork, quality management, management of technology, economics
calculation and operations management. For problem formulation both the managerial interpretation and
the mathematical techniques are applied.
Micro- and Macroeconomics (4 credits) BMEGT30A001
Introduction to macroeconomics. Output and aggregate demand. Fiscal policy and foreign trade. Money and
banking. Interest rates and monetary transmission. Monetary and fiscal policy. Aggregate supply, prices and
adjustment to shocks. Inflation, expectations, and credibility. Unemployment. Exchange rates and the balance
of payments. Economic growth. Economics and the economy. Tools of economic analysis. Demand, supply and
the market. Elasticities of demand and supply. Consumer choice and demand decisions. Introducing supply
decisions. Costs and supply. Perfect competition and pure monopoly. Market structure and imperfect
competition. The labour market. Factor markets and income distribution.
Communication Skills for Civil Engineers (2 credits) BMEGT60A6EO
The Communication Skills course is designed to meet the language needs of civil engineering students in
academic and professional fields. Special emphasis is on the language of meetings and discussions, oral
presentation and summary writing.
Urban and Regional Development (3 credits) BMEEOUVAT43
Infrastructure and Regional Development. Historical construction processes of canals, railways, motorways.
Aviation and the internet age. Liveable, sustainable cities, regions. Computer aided teamwork. Construction
projects, mobility measures; parking regulations. Improving traffic safety, Traffic management and intelligent
investments. Basics of Land-Use Planning. Cities with road pricing, congestion pricing. Lessons learned in Oslo,
London, Stockholm, Singapore. Calculations with demand curves.
The city as a system. [Area, core network]. The morphology of the city. Basics on the the Hungarian settlement
system. Development of large cities. Concentration, suburbanization. Fundamentals of urban planning. Case
studies: Paris, Budapest – Vienna – Prague.
The regional development strategy of the European Union. Steps and documents of the implementation in
Hungary. Strategic Environmental Assessments. Monitoring of Environmental Effects.
Branch of Structural Engineering
Building Construction I. (3 credits) BMEEOEMAS42
Students gain knowledge and skills during the semester work in the following topics: Flat and deep
foundations, relation to sub-soil insulation of buildings. Masonry works, prefabricated panel systems. Plasters
and ETICS. Reinforced concrete, steel and wooden beam slab constructions. Stairs. High roofs. Passable and
non-passable flat roofs, green roofs. Insulations against functional water.
Timber Structures (3 credits) BMEEOHSAS44
Introduction and comparative analysis of existing timber structures. Material characteristics and strength
grades of timber material. Design of timber structural members for ULS according to EC5 (compression,
tension, bending, shear, torsion, combined actions, stability analysis). Design of timber structural members for
SLS according to EC5 (deformations, durability). Basis of the fire design of timber structures. Design of single
and multiple shear plane connections with metal dowel-type fasteners (nailed and bolted connections). Design
of connections with punched metal plate fasteners, split ring connectors and toothed plate connectors.
Bonded connections, design of glued-laminated timber structures. Analysis of stress concentration sites in
timber structures. Constructive protection methods and typical construction details of timber structures.
Strength of Materials (3 credits) BMEEOTMAS41
Differential equation of the elastic curve, computation of the deflected shape for various boundary conditions.
Virtual displacement systems, virtual work. Theorem of virtual displacements. Computation of external and
internal forces of statically determinate structures using the theorem of virtual displacements. Concept of
potential energy, theorem of stationary of potential energy, application of the theorem for the computation of
displacements of structures. Concept of complementary potential, theorem of minimum complementary
potential energy, using the theorem for the computation of reactions of structures. Revision of common work
and energy theorems of mechanics. Characterization of equilibrium states, concept of critical load. Methods of
stability analysis: statical, kinematical, and energy methods. Elastic Euler buckling.
Construction Materials II. (3 credits) BMEEOEMAS41
Importance of selection construction materials. Ranges of applicability of construction materials. Influencing
factors to the strength of concrete. Steam curing. Influencing factors to the water tightness and the freeze-
thaw resistance of concrete. Fibre reinforced concrete. Light weight concrete. Metals. Aluminium. Production
of iron and steel. Steel-carbon interaction diagram. Martenzite. Heat curing of steel. Steel corrosion. Normal
potential. Roads. Road making materials. Aggregates and possible binders to pavements. Properties of bitumen
and asphalt. Concrete pavements. Properties of road marking. Concrete corrosion. Protection against concrete
corrosion. Properties of polymers. Polymeric protection layers. Thermal and sound insulations.
Building Construction II. (3 credits) BMEEOEMAS43
Floor structures, finishes, orders of layers: floors on ground, floors of intermediate slabs, floors of attics,
terraces, prefabricated concrete and stone pavings. Tile and plate roof claddings, metal sheet seamed strip
claddings: orders of layers, materials, rules of technique, details, rainwater gutter systems. Structures of built-
in-roofs: structures and roofing of pitched roofs, orders of layers, foils of vapour-/air-/waterproofing. Facade
claddings: plastered, thermal insulated, assembled light and heavy claddings. Posterior thermal insulation of
facades. Curtain walls, glass roofs. Structures and materials of dry technologies: assembled walls, ceilings,
floors. Building physics: thermal and vapour protection. Acoustics, protection against noise. Building
construction solutions of building reconstruction, tasks of refurbishment.
Steel and Composite Structures (4 credits) BMEEOHSAS41
Design specialities of plated steel girders: plate and web buckling phenomena and design according Eurocodes.
Design of steel structural members subjected to bending and axial compression – interaction formulae
according EC3. Simple joints in steel structures – structural behaviour and design. Structural behaviour of steel
and concrete composite members; design of composite beams and columns according EC4.
Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Structures (4 credits) BMEEOHSAS42
Design principles of reinforced concrete slab and frame structures, exact and approximate design methods,
structural details. Bracing systems of reinforced concrete buildings, determination of the forces acting to the
individual shear walls, checking of stability. Detailing of reinforced concrete structures (beam end, corbel,
frame corner, curved bars, stairs, force transfer between members, expansion joints, etc.). Types and strength
characteristics of masonry. Design principles of unreinforced masonry walls according to EC6. Reinforced
masonry walls.
Bridges and Infrastructures (3 credits) BMEEOHSAS43
Historical development of bridges. Basic terms of bridges. Classification of bridges. Superstructure systems.
Typical superstructures of steel, steel and concrete composite as well as concrete bridges. Composite action
between main girders. Basis of bridge design. Traffic load models and their application rules for highway and
railway bridges. Testing of bridges. Substructures of bridges: abutments and piers. Bridge equipment.
Conceptual design of bridges. Fitting of bridges into environment, bridge aesthetics. Supervision of bridges.
Reconstruction and strengthening of bridges. Civil engineering work in traffic infrastructure, systems and
hydraulic engineering.
Laboratory Practice of Testing of Structures and Materials (2 credits) BMEEOHSAS46
Experimental demonstration the behaviour of the loaded structural members and joints made from different
materials (steel, reinforced or prestressed concrete, composite, glass…). Introduction into different
experimental and measurement techniques and equipment. Up-to-date building materials and material testing
methods. General and specific analytical and diagnostic methods for building materials and structures.
Structural Analysis II. (4 credits) BMEEOTMAS42
Problem statements for mechanical problems. Solution with approximative displacement functions, Ritz
method. Fundamentals of the finite element method. Fundamentals of matrix analysis and application for
computation of structures. Equations of the Euler-Bernoulli beam model. Equations of the Timoshenko beam
model. Models of bar structures: equations of truss, grid, planar and spatial frame models. Differential
equations of the classical plate theory. Differential equations of the Mindlin plate theory. Analytical solution
methods for the equations of plate problems, application of the finite element method. Differential equations
of discs in the states of plane stress and plane strain. Analytical solutions of discs problems, application of the
finite element method. Derivation of shell models, shell elements of the finite element method.
Rock Mechanics (3 credits) BMEEOGMAS41
Petrophysical properties of solid rocks, the characterisation of rock blocks and rock masses, the jointing system
in the rock environment. The deformation processes and rheological characters in rock mechanics, the
influence of joint spacing. The durability and effect of rock environment on the engineering structures. The
evaluation of geological conditions in rock environment at tunnels foundations and rocky slopes. The influence
of material properties on the petrophysical properties of rocks.
Underground Structures, Deep Foundation (3 credits) BMEEOGMAS42
Types and field of application of deep foundations (stone columns, diaphragm walls). Load transfer mechanizm
of deep foundations. Determination the bearing capacity and settlement by different methods (by theoretical
formulas, load tests, sounding). Design and construction of pedestrian subways, underground garages. Analysis
against uplift. Insulations.
3D constructional modelling of structures (3 credits) BMEEOHSAS45
The aim of the course is to introduce the 3 dimensional detailing of steel-, reinforce concrete- and timber
structures to the students. The course intends to develop basic practical skills by real 3D modelling of
structures where the model is able to provide drawings and lists automatically for fabrication and construction
processes. The course provides insight into the integration of the 3D constructional model of structures with
other branches like architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing models into a BIM (Building Information
Modelling) model. The students will learn the necessary knowledge and also obtain experience for the later
project home works and diploma works by the help of presentations, small examples and a modelling home
work.
Design of Structures Projectwork (6 credits) BMEEODHAS41
Students need to accomplish a complex design projectwork that is based on the knowledge gained through the
branch courses. The project work is supervised by three lecturers from three areas of structural engineering.
Public Administration and Land Registry (3 credits) BMEEOUVAT44
Preparation of major civil engineering projects. Governance of Civil Engineering activities. World-wide
examples. Case studies for Public Transport and/or Water Management. Private and public projects.
Investments by modern Public Private Partnerships. Lessons on Civil Engineering “Mega-Projects”. [Major
Canals, Bridges. Motorways. Channel Tunnel, Oresund Bridge.] Student studies and presentations on actual
projects. Public participation. The Role of Civil Organisations. Chamber of Engineers, Institute of Civil Engineers.
International Organisations. [PIARC, IRF, UIC, UITP, IABSE, IAHR]. The process of public procurements.
Competition and transparency requirements.
Authorisation processes. Participants and stake-holders. Legal and administrative requirements. Environmental
Acts, Decrees and Guidelines. Land registry processes and tasks. Real estate valuation. Elementary Cost –
Benefit – Analysis. Financing and banking requirements.
Field Course of Structural Geodesy (1 credit) BMEEOAFAS42
The main purpose of the subject is introduce the most modern techniques and methods for students in the
field of state surveying and movement detection of civil engineering structures. The students apply the skills
and knowledge learned in Surveying I, II and Field Course of Surveying to solve more complex structural
engineering projects. Project are solved by students team. During the practices students survey some inner
parts of a more levelled building, determine the geometry of axis of an about 30 m high brick chimney.
Furthermore they determine the deflections of a slab and the distortions of floor. They determine the
deflection of a cable bridge caused by traffic. They are introduced into the applications of photogrammetry,
remote sensing and laserscanning in the area of construction engineering.
Dynamics of Structures (3 credits) BMEEOTMAS43
Computation of the equivalent mechanical model of structures with a single degree of freedom: stiffness,
mass, damping, consideration of friction. Differential equation of motion. Vibration of mechanical systems with
a single degree of freedom: free vibration, forced vibrations with harmonic excitation, general excitation, and
excitation with support motion for undamped and damped systems. Modelling of systems with multiple
degrees of freedom, meaning of the matrices of the system. Differential equation system of motion. Vibrations
of mechanical systems with multiple degrees of freedom: free vibration, forced vibrations with harmonic
excitation, general excitation, and excitation with support motion. Free vibrations of continua: differential
equation of vibrating strings, axial and flexural vibration of beams. Fundamentals of earthquake analysis,
response function of structures, meaning and usage of response spectrum.
Industrial Practice (0 credits) BMEEODHAS42
30 days of industrial practice at a civil engineering construction company.
Major of Buildings
Steel Buildings (5 credits) BMEEOHSA-A1
Low rise industrial halls. Lattice girders. Crane girders. Design of secondary members (purlins, sheeting).
Analysis and design: Principles, analysis and modelling methods, global analysis of frames.
Stability analysis and design of steel structures. Floor systems, design of composite floor systems. Joints and
connections in steel and composite building structures. Bracing of steel and composite structures. Seismic
design of structures. Fire design. High-rise and tall buildings.
Reinforced Concrete Buildings (5 credits) BMEEOHSA-A2
Formation of reinforced concrete buildings, loads and effects, basics of earthquake design. Plastic behaviour of
flat slabs, prestressing. Structural systems of high-rise buildings. Structural elements of the stiffening systems:
shear walls, flat-slabs, cores, frames with masonry infill. Formation of timber halls, sizing of prefabricated
prestressed and glued laminated timber structural elements. Masonry structures.
Building Construction Methodology (2 credits) BMEEOEMA-A1
During the semester methodology of planning, methods of design of building constructions are presented.
Listing of requirements depend on function of building (building physical, acoustical point of views and fire
protection). Designation of structural hierarchy based on the determined requirements. Building
constructional relationship and design rules: i) skirtings - connections of load-bearing structures ii) structures
of floors (floors on ground, floors of general slabs) - connections of load-bearing structures iii) facade -
connections of load-bearing structures iv) thermal insulation and rainwater seepage, soil moisture and
waterproofing - connections of load-bearing structures v) special building constructions (windows, doors,
gates), structures of fire protection (skylights, suspended walls against fume spreading).
Construction Technology (3 credits) BMEEOHSA-K1
Fabrication and erection of steel and reinforced concrete structures. Technology aspects on steel structures:
welding technology and practice, brittle fracture and choosing of material subgrade. Special processes of
concrete building technology.
Building Design Projectwork (6 credits) BMEEOHSA-AP
Students need to accomplish a complex projectwork that is based on the major subjects. Students need to
regularly attend consultations and get support from the supervisor(s).
Elective option: Reinforced Concrete bridges (4 credits) BMEEOHSA-B2
Long-term behaviour of concrete. Typical cross-sectional forms of concrete superstructures. Reinforced
concrete slabs. Grid type and box girder bridges. Precast concrete superstructures. Prestressing in bridges: idea
and technologies. Modern construction methods: incremental launching, segmental and monolithic balanced
cantilever methods. Cable-stayed bridges. Arch bridges. Maintenance and strengthening of concrete
superstructures. Typical structural types of timber bridges: truss, frame, arch, plate, hipped-plate and
suspension bridges. Structural analysis of timber pedestrian bridges. Durability and fire timber bridges.
Constructive timber preservation.

Preparatory Course for Bachelor Thesis Project (9 credits) BMEEODHA-PT

The cursus aims to give a background for the student to successfully complete the requirement of the Bachelor
Thesis project by obtaining the basic knowledge on the subject of the Bachelor Thesis project to prepare
studies and preliminary design plans. The topic of the Preparatory Course for Bachelor Thesis project is given
by the Diplomawork assignment covering the topics of both the Preparatory Course for Bachelor Thesis project
and the Bachelor Thesis project. The topic is from within the domain of structural engineering in accordance
with the outcome requirements, it has to be assigned by giving the possibility to continue it in the Bachelor
Thesis project course..

Bachelor Thesis Project (15 credits) BMEEODHA-PS

The student should prove that he/she has acquired the knowledge and fulfilled the general requirements
required by the BSc programme. The Bachelor Thesis project course establishes the frame to the special
workflow for structural engineering. The subject of the Bachelor Thesis project is from within the domain of
structural engineering in accordance with the outcome requirements.