Projects of the Department of Civil Engineering

The University of Applied Sciences Potsdam is expanding its metrology research infrastructure in Civil Engineering. With a new infrastructure for Distributed Fibre Optic Sensing (DFOS), strains and temperature changes can in future be continuously measured along optical fibres.

This master’s thesis examines the refurbishment and conversion of the former fire station in Kirchmöser. The building, which was constructed between 1915 and 1917 as part of the former gunpowder factory, is now a listed building and is in significant need of refurbishment due to having stood empty for many years.

The research project investigates the advantages of closed bonded dowels and closed bonded dowel bars (CCD) and is intended to prepare further research projects in this field.

History, conservation and heritage management challenges relating to a craft-industrial cultural asset: Hoffmann ring kilns – between physical integrity, atmosphere and use

This MA's thesis assesses the integrity and sustainability of energy-saving construction measures in building refurbishment, using a case study, in order to derive recommendations for the planning of energy-efficient refurbishments.

The village pub "Alte Dorfkrug" in Tylsen is a Low German hall house with the special feature that it has two storeys facing the street in addition to the eaves of the courtyard. It is the only surviving half-timbered house of this mixture of Low and Middle German construction. The aim of this work is to use digital building surveys to create a planning basis that is as precise as possible, i.e…

This thesis examines the technical feasibility of serial façade refurbishment as part of concept studies and feasibility analyses using various refurbishment variants on WBS 70 buildings. The focus is on the technical, economic, practical and sustainable feasibility of the various refurbishment options.

Work began last semester to finalise the next Concrete Canoe Regatta in the best possible way. The teams collected suggestions for improved regatta boats, came up with ideas for marketing and the concrete composition, and drew up a time and cost plan.

This thesis deals with a listed ensemble of residential and stable buildings located in the municipality of Wokuhl-Dabelow, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The buildings are initially inconspicuous, but represent an important testimony to rural regional building culture.

The project investigates the mechanical interactions involved in load transfer and load distribution through groups of head bolt anchors.

For the first time, the FLEX elective course "Innovation Management: Development of Knowledge-Intensive Business Ideas" was organised in cooperation with Radio Teddy. The students gained valuable insights into the creative and realistic development of viable business ideas.

Teaching project aimed at generating ideas on what a radio programme of the future might look like