Subject Datasheet
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Subject Datasheet
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1. Basic Data
1.1 Title
Strengthening of Structures
1.2 Code
BMEEOHSMSFST17-00
1.3 Type
Module with associated contact hours
1.4 Contact hours
| Type | Hours/week / (days) |
| Lecture | 2 |
1.5 Evaluation
Midterm grade
1.6 Credits
3
1.7 Coordinator
| name | Dr. Koris Kálmán |
| academic rank | Associate professor |
| koris.kalman@emk.bme.hu |
1.8 Department
Department of Structural Engineering
1.9 Website
1.10 Language of instruction
hungarian
1.11 Curriculum requirements
Compulsory in the Specialization of Structures, Strcutural Engineering (MSc) programme
1.12 Prerequisites
1.13 Effective date
1 September 2025
2. Objectives and learning outcomes
2.1 Objectives
The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the process of static inspection of built engineering structures made of various materials and with different structural systems, the characteristic causes and consequences of damage, the most common methods for diagnosing load-bearing structures, the principles and possible methods of reinforcing load-bearing structures, and the most common types of load-bearing elements, solutions, and construction materials previously used in Hungary. Accordingly, the course will cover the process and tools for diagnosing built load-bearing structures, the principles of verifying load-bearing capacity and classifying buildings, the content requirements of expert opinions, the possible methods for repairing or reinforcing damaged structures, the most common types of direct and indirect damage affecting buildings, and the types of load-bearing structures of residential buildings constructed from the time of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy until the era of Házgyári apartment construction. The effective acquisition and deepening of knowledge is facilitated by the presentation of expert case studies.
2.2 Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, the student:
A. Knowledge
1. Understands the process of static inspection of built load-bearing structures, as well as the principles and methods for verifying load-bearing capacity and strength suitability.
2. Understands the system and methods for classifying built load-bearing structures, and is familiar with the content requirements of static expert opinions.
3. Understands the characteristic damage processes of load-bearing structures made of different materials (concrete, reinforced concrete, masonry, steel, timber) and the most important methods for diagnosing these structures.
4. Understands the key professional aspects and theoretical possibilities of reinforcing load-bearing structures made of different materials.
5. Understands the possible reinforcement methods for load-bearing structures made of different materials, as well as the main aspects and special issues of strength analysis for reinforced structures.
6. Understands the materials, possible configurations, force distribution, and calculation principles of post-installed reinforcements using bolted and bonded steel and FRP materials.
7. Understands the materials, possible configurations, force distribution, and calculation principles of reinforcements using shotcrete or post-tensioning.
8. Understands certain characteristic structural types and materials of previously built residential buildings in Hungary, as well as the associated issues.
B. Skills
1. Is capable of determining the necessary tasks and steps for the static inspection of a built load-bearing structure, as well as establishing a possible method for verifying its strength suitability.
2. Is capable of classifying the inspected load-bearing structure based on the available data and results.
3. Is capable of selecting the appropriate diagnostic methods, given the knowledge of the load-bearing material and system in question, and of recognizing the characteristic damage in load-bearing structures.
4. Is capable of evaluating the most important aspects and principles that should be taken into account for a given load-bearing structure.
5. Is capable of selecting the potentially applicable reinforcement method for a given load-bearing structure based on the available data and results.
6. Is capable of considering the specific strength and calculation principles associated with the application of various reinforcement methods.
7. Is capable of considering the most important materials, configurations, principles, and calculation methods required for the application and strength analysis of reinforcements using steel and FRP materials, as well as those using shotcrete or post-tensioning.
8. Is capable of recognizing certain characteristic types, solutions, and materials of previously built Hungarian load-bearing structures.
C. Attitudes
1. Is open to the practical application of knowledge regarding the methods of inspection, classification, and reinforcement of load-bearing structures, as well as to learning about the professional, technological developments and innovations in this field.
2. Strives to perform tasks to the best of his/her ability at a high standard.
3. Ensures in his/her work that the principles of durability, energy efficiency, environmental protection, quality assurance, and equal access are applied.
4. Collaborates with the instructor to broaden knowledge.
5. Strives for continuous self-improvement.
D. Autonomy and Responsibility
1. Makes independent professional decisions when performing simpler tasks related to the inspection, classification, and reinforcement of load-bearing structures.
2. Openly accepts well-founded critical feedback.
3. Applies a systematic approach in his/her reasoning.
4. Uses cognitive abilities to make decisions and logically progress from one idea to another.
2.3 Methods
The in-person lectures of the course serve both to introduce new material and to help synthesize previous subjects; therefore, the course employs the method of Research-Based Learning. The acquisition of new knowledge is facilitated by expert case studies and consultations held at separate times.
2.4 Course outline
1. The characteristic process of static inspection of built load-bearing structures.
2. The methods and principles for verifying strength suitability and classifying buildings.
3. The principles and aspects of reinforcing load-bearing structures, and the content requirements of static expert opinions.
4. The characteristics of masonry structures, the principles of their diagnosis, the typical damage of masonry, and methods of reinforcement.
5. The characteristics of masonry structures, the principles of their diagnosis, the typical damage of masonry, and methods of reinforcement (continued).
6. The characteristics of concrete and reinforced concrete structures, their typical damages, diagnosis, and reinforcement methods.
7. The characteristics of concrete and reinforced concrete structures, their typical damages, diagnosis, and reinforcement methods (continued).
8. The characteristics, damage, diagnostic and reinforcement methods of steel load-bearing structures.
9. Reinforcement methods I: the use of bolted and bonded steel plates and steel angles.
10. Reinforcement methods II: reinforcement using fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) with a steel frame.
11. Reinforcement methods II: reinforcement using fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) with a steel frame (continued).
12. The characteristics, damage, diagnostic and reinforcement methods of timber load-bearing structures.
13. Reinforcement methods III: reinforced concrete jacketing, shotcrete reinforcement.
14. Reinforcement methods IV: reinforcement using post-tensioning.
The above programme is tentative and subject to changes due to calendar variations and other reasons specific to the actual semester. Consult the effective detailed course schedule of the course on the subject website.
The above programme is tentative and subject to changes due to calendar variations and other reasons specific to the actual semester. Consult the effective detailed course schedule of the course on the subject website.
2.5 Study materials
1. Lecture notes available for download from the course website for each covered topic (mandatory materials).
2. Dulácska E., Korda J., Körmöczi E.: TSZ 01-2013 Műszaki Szabályzat, Épületek megépült teherhordó szerkezeteinek erőtani vizsgálata és tervezési elvei, Mérnöki Kamara Nonprofit Kft., 2013.
3. Dulácska Endre: Épületek tartószerkezeteinek diagnosztikája és rekonstrukciója, Egyetemi jegyzet, Budapest, 2013.
4. Dulácska Endre: Falazatok és boltozatok, segédlet építészmérnök hallgatók részére, Egyetemi jegyzet, Budapest, 1994.
5. Déry Attila: Régi építészeti kifejezések gyűjteménye, TERC kiadó, II. bővített kiadás, 2005.
6. É-65, Tervezési segédlet – Rehabilitációs területek épületvédelme, Tervezésfejlesztési és Technikai Építészeti Intézet, Budapest, 1985.
7. Gilyén Jenő: Panelos épületek szerkezetei. Tervezés, Méretezés, Műszaki Könyvkiadó, 1982.
8. FÉ-09, Tervezési segédlet – Fenntartási építés: Panelos lakótelepek használati értékét növelő felújítások, Tervezésfejlesztési és Technikai Építészeti Intézet, Budapest, 1988.
9. Mihailich Győző, Haviár Győző: A vasbeton építés kezdete és első létesítményei Magyarországon, Akadémiai Kiadó, Budapest, 1966.
10. Orbán Sándor: Építmények élettartamának tervezése, Műszaki Könyvkiadó, Budapest, 1978.
2.6 Other information
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2.7 Consultation
According to the information provided on the department website.
This Subject Datasheet is valid for:
2025/2026 semester II
II. Subject requirements
Assessment and evaluation of the learning outcomes
3.1 General rules
The evaluation of the learning outcomes defined in section 2.2 is based on three written tests.
3.2 Assessment methods
| Assessment Name (Type) | Code | Assessed Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Test | MT1 | A.1-3; B.1-3; C.1-5; D.1-4 |
| 2. Test | MT2 | A.4-6; B.4-6; C.1-5; D.1-4 |
| 3. Test | MT3 | A.7-8; B.7-8; C.1-5; D.1-4 |
The dates of deadlines of assignments/homework can be found in the detailed course schedule on the subject’s website.
3.3 Evaluation system
| Code | Weight |
|---|---|
| MT1 | 50% |
| MT2 | 50% |
| MT3 | 50% |
| Total | 150% |
3.4 Requirements and validity of signature
No signature can be obtained for this course.
3.5 Grading system
| Grade | Score (P) |
|---|---|
| excellent (5) | 90≤P |
| good (4) | 75≤P<90% |
| satisfactory (3) | 60≤P<75% |
| pass (2) | 50≤P<60% |
| fail (1) | P<50% |
3.6 Retake and repeat
There is no individual minimum requirement for the various mid-semester performance evaluations; therefore, individual retake tests are not possible.
3.7 Estimated workload
| Activity | Hours/Semester |
|---|---|
| Attendance at contact lectures | 14×2=28 |
| Preparation for performance evaluations | 3×16=48 |
| Self-study of the designated written materials | 14×1=14 |
3.8 Effective date
1 September 2025
This Subject Datasheet is valid for:
2025/2026 semester II