Welcome to the Chair of Advanced Structures!
Our research and teaching focuses on the system analysis of structures including derivation of suitable partial models, engineering consideration of coupling and interactions, recording and consideration of extreme and changing load conditions as well as avoidance or evaluation of collapse potential using latest technologies (tools of digital engineering). Advanced Structures not only include the structures with high risk potential, lightweight and tent constructions, but also includes the use of damping elements and the interaction phenomena in standard construction methods.
NHRE at GFZ Postdam
Excursion and lectures in frame of the International MSc. Program in Natural Hazards and Risks in Structural Engineering (NHRE) organized by GFZ Potsdam Section 2.6 “Seismic Hazard and Risk Dynamics” in cooperation with the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Earthquake Damage Analysis Center (EDAC).
Lectures took place in the Albert Einstein Science Park (GFZ Campus) and covered the basic principles of Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Assessment (PSHA), earthquake recurrence and ground motion models. Key topics addressed in the „Multi-hazard and risk assessment“ optional module for the SoSe 2022 (NHRE). Additional talks and presentations were given discussing the current research projects being developed by GFZ Helmholtz Centre and EDAC. The students got a chance to know the GFZ campus area at the Telegrafenberg and explored the historical city of Postdam.
