Projects of the Civil Engineering Department

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An exemplary analysis based on the change of use of two LPG cowsheds to cultural sites

The structural change in agriculture in Brandenburg has led, among other things, to more and more farms being abandoned or lying fallow for years. At the same time, there is a significant lack of cultural offerings in rural areas. The strengthening of cultural offerings is favoured at both municipal and federal…

In this project, students from the Departments of Civil Engineering and Design are designing and building concrete boats to compete against teams from all over Germany at the concrete canoe regatta in Brandenburg an der Havel in June 2024.

Static calculation and creation and application of a guideline for dealing with harmful substances in existing timber constructions

The thesis analyses the effects of ageing and installation on the load-bearing capacity of natural-based adhesives on glued laminated timber.

The thesis deals with the development of an innovative method for the evaluation of existing buildings that goes beyond the traditional technical approach and can be defined as circular due diligence.

In Potsdam am Schlaatz, an area that was newly developed at the end of the 1970s and into which the first residents moved in 1985, additional living space is to be created through redensification measures and additional storeys. The following wishes of those involved in the planning process were incorporated into the planning process and resulted in a number of conflicting objectives.

This master's thesis deals with the historical building research of the listed building complex at Lennéstraße 7a in Potsdam. The building complex is located on the grounds of Villa Liegnitz and fits into the ensemble of the Sanssouci Park.

Draft of a refurbishment strategy in line with heritage requirements

The building is to be analysed and documented in order to plan suitable measures for its repair and long-term preservation.

Building research and construction survey to check the worthiness of monuments as well as the planning of restoration measures and possible utilisation concepts

Development of a utilisation concept and a design and redevelopment plan