Course code BūvZ6004
Credit points 6
Exploitation and Renovation of Structures
Total Hours in Course162
Number of hours for lectures16
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes32
Number of hours for laboratory classes16
Independent study hours98
Date of course confirmation16.11.2011
Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing
Course developer
Jānis Brauns
Dr. habil. sc. ing.
Course abstract
In the course exploitation conditions of structures and necessity of renovation is analysed. Renovation exercises of building renovation are discussed taking into account foundation deformations, processes in base and changes of base properties. Renovation methods and calculations are discussed together with renovation technology.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Knowledge about reliability estimation of structures and foundations and renovation methods; skills to estimate technical situation of structures and base and perform design of renovation; competence to define foundation renovation problem, choose calculation method and evaluate the acquired results.
Compulsory reading
1. Коновалов П. А. Основания и фундаменты реконструируемых зданий. 2е изд., перераб. И доп. Москва: Стройиздат, 1988. 286 c.
2. Далматов Б. И. Механика грунтов, основания и фундаменты. Ленинград: Стройиздат, 1988. 414 c.
3. O`Brien J. J. Construction inspection handbook: Total quality management. 4th ed. New York etc.: Chapmann & Hall: International Thomson Publishing, 1997. 663 p.
Further reading
1. Richardson B. A. Defects and deterioration in buildings. London etc.: E. & F.N.Spon, 1991. 190 p.
2. Designers` guide to EN 1997-1. Eurocode 7: Geotechnical design - general rules. R.Frank a.o. London : Thomas Telford, 2004. 216 p.
3. Eirokodekss 7 LVS EN 1997-1. Ģeotehniskā projektēšana. 1. daļa. Vispārīgie noteikumi 2004. Pieejams: https://www.lvs.lv/lv/.../LVS%20EN%201993-1-7_%20AC_2009_P....
Periodicals and other sources
1. Building and Environment. The International Journal of Building Service and its Application. Pergamon. ISSN 0360-1323.
2. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management. Lithuanian Academy of Sciences. ISSN 1392-3730.
3. Engineering Structures. Elsevier. ISSN 0141-0296.