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Holistic construction technology, science and practice

The Institute of Civil Engineering is comprehensivly dedicated to all structural engineering issues, from detailed investigations to holistic considerations taking economic aspects into account. 

The scientific focus is on stability, durability, maintenance and sustainability.

 

Research profile

The research profile of the Institute of Civil Engineering focuses on sustainable and energy-efficient construction and industrial construction.

In the field of buildings in the energy sector, the focus is on the economic and static optimization of load-bearing structures as well as the simulation and assessment of the load-bearing behavior of buildings. 

With around 700 students enrolled on the Bachelor's degree courses in Civil Engineering and Industrial Engineering and Construction as well as the Master's degree course in Civil Engineering, the institute offers a broad education. 

Supported by eleven professors and various research assistants, students at the modern Mülheim campus in Duisburger Straße receive optimal support for their studies, teaching and research. 

Fields of research

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Buildings in the energy sector

  • Economic and structural optimization of load-bearing structures: Research into efficient load-bearing structures from an economic point of view. 
  • Simulation and assessment of the load-bearing behavior of structures: Analysis and evaluation of the load-bearing behavior of structures using advanced simulation techniques. 
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Energy-efficient construction

  • Reduction of energy losses through optimization of the thermal building envelope: Development of the methods to minimize energy losses through improved building insulation.
  • Increasing energy gains through the use of renewable energies and suitable system technology: research into the integration of renewable energies and efficient system technology to increase energy gains. 
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Maintenance

  • Appraisal, damage analysis: Examination of buildings, appraisal and detailed analysis of demage.
  • Sustainability aspects of building materials: Research into sustainable building materials and their application in restoration.
  • Maintenance aspects in the water/ wastewater sector: Development of strategies and techniques for the maintenance of water-related infrastructures.
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Water management

  • Heavy rainfall and its consequences: Investigation of the effects of heavy rainfall events and development of protective measures. 
  • Sewer network and flood modeling: Application of numerical models for the simulation of sewer networks and floods.
  • Flood risk management in urban areas: Development of strategies for the management of flood risks in urban areas.
  • Adaptation strategies of water management to climate change: Research on adaptation strategies of water management to the challenges of climate change. 
  • Digitalization and artificial intelligence in water management: Research into digitalization and AI applications to optimize water management processes. 
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Construction management

  • Analysis and optimization of construction processes: investigation and improvement of processes in construction management. 
  • Calculations and calculation methods: Development and application of methods for precise cost calculation. 
  • Life cycle cost calculations for buildings: Research into the life cycle costs of buildings, taking into account different service lives. 
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Soil-structure interaction

  • Numerical simulations in geotechnical engineering: Application of numerical simulations to investigate the interaction between soil and structure.

Studiengänge

Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.)

Civil Engineering

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.)

Civil Engineering and Management

Contact persons

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Prof. Dr. René Schäfer

Institut Bauingenieurwesen

Campus Mülheim

Duisburger Str. 100 45479 Mülheim an der Ruhr

Telephone: +49 208 88254-462 Email: rene.schaefer@hs-ruhrwest.de
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Prof. Dr. Daniel Jun

Institut Bauingenieurwesen

Campus Mülheim

Duisburger Str. 100 45479 Mülheim an der Ruhr

Telephone: +49 208 88254-457 Email: daniel.jun@hs-ruhrwest.de

Contact persons

2
Picture of a person
Prof. Dr. René Schäfer

Institut Bauingenieurwesen

Campus Mülheim

Duisburger Str. 100 45479 Mülheim an der Ruhr

Telephone: +49 208 88254-462 Email: rene.schaefer@hs-ruhrwest.de
Picture of a person
Prof. Dr. Daniel Jun

Institut Bauingenieurwesen

Campus Mülheim

Duisburger Str. 100 45479 Mülheim an der Ruhr

Telephone: +49 208 88254-457 Email: daniel.jun@hs-ruhrwest.de