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Building Constructions

FASTAbbreviation: PSTAcad. year: 2016/2017

Programme: Civil Engineering

Length of Study: 4 years

Tuition Fees: 4000 EUR/academic year for EU students, 4000 EUR/academic year for non-EU students

Accredited from: 25.7.2007Accredited until: 31.12.2020

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Issued topics of Doctoral Study Program

2. round (applications submitted from 07.11.2016 to 12.12.2016)

  1. Building physical aspects of tubular light guides

    Tubular light guides are used in buildings for several decades already. They are continuously improved to meet the latest requirements, which however comes with some side effects. Like the depreciation of their characteristics, or higher price. Therefore it is advantageous to create a comprehensive overview about the building physical (economical might be possible as well) aspects of tubular light guides, which can be based on long-term monitoring and computer simulations of physical parameters.

    Tutor: Pěnčík Jan, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

  2. Description of the long-term behavior of thermal insulation block made from recycled composite during long term load

    With the possibility of the use of composites from recycled polymers, such as thermal insulation block, there is a need to describe their long-term behaviour. Description is also by contingent on the type of loading. Especially the compressive load is for this material specific. Description will be implemented using rheological models that will be derived based on the monitoring of experimental prototypes and will be verified by FEM mathematical modeling.

    Tutor: Pěnčík Jan, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

  3. Development of composite structures applicable in reconstruction of civil buildings

    As a part of the reconstruction of civil buildings is in some cases necessary to perform redevelopment in combination of increasing the load bearing capacity of wood-beamed ceiling structures. One possibility is to create composite wood-concrete construction using OSB plates. The topic assumes the use of experimental methods of testing combined with numerical modeling (laboratory static and dynamic load test, mode coupling ...).

    Tutor: Pěnčík Jan, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

  4. Development of structure details of the system of prefabricated masonry panels

    With regard to the developed of new system of walled prefabricated masonry panels is necessary in the process of prefabrication or construction also deal by the development of details of structural joints. In this work it is assumed joint use of experimental testing with numerical modeling (FEA).

    Tutor: Pěnčík Jan, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

  5. Energy assessment of technological units

    Energy assessment of of technological units (eg. wastewater treatment plants, spa technology, technology of winter stadiums). Analysis of the technological processes, the description of a theoretical model of operation, the analysis of boundary conditions, sensitivity analysis, the potential energy savings, benchmarking components of the system, the evaluation criteria and utilization of renewable energy.

    Tutor: Hirš Jiří, prof. Ing., CSc.

  6. Energy Concept of Smart City and Smart Regions

    Creating a systematic procedure for management strategy municipalities and cities for the performance of the SMART City and Smart Regions in the energy sector. Object modeling of buildings in the region, cooperation with the Centre of Competence Smart Regions on FAST.

    Tutor: Hirš Jiří, prof. Ing., CSc.

  7. Ground-coupled Heat systems for Heating and Cooling of Buildings

    PhD thesis focuses on the research use of land for energy for heating and cooling. The scope of work will be theoretical and experimental investigation of the thermal interaction between an building and ground and an optimal design of ground and foundation exchangers. The aim is to streamline obtaining geothermal energy of the elements of foundation structures and to develop a methodology for their design in the Czech Republic. The simulations can use the softwares CalA, TRNSYS, ANSYS Fluent.

    Tutor: Šikula Ondřej, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

  8. Modeling and simulation of buildings and smart cities.

    PhD thesis focuses on the modeling and simulation of intelligent buildings and smart regions. Effective use and placement of elements of ventilation, heating and cooling in buildings and their optimal control system. Systems, equipment and strategies for energy storage.

    Tutor: Šikula Ondřej, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

  9. Optimization of thermally activated building structures

    PhD thesis is focused on the optimization of Thermo Active Building Structures (TABS) used for heating and cooling buildings. Assumes the use of simulation methods, laboratory experiment and measurement INSITU. The aim is to provide recommendations for optimal design and control of TABS. The simulations can use the softwares CalA, TRNSYS, ANSYS Fluent.

    Tutor: Šikula Ondřej, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

  10. Possibilities of increase the flat roofs retention capacity.

    The topic of the dissertation thesis is a comprehensive analysis of the possibility of increasing the flat roofs retention capacity and drainage modification factors. The work will authenticate using full-scale experiments.

    Tutor: Bečkovský David, Ing., Ph.D.

  11. Research of elements and systems of buildings services

    Research of elements and systems of buildings services as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) will be conducted in order to achieve a thermal comfort in buildings at the minimum operating energy consumption. HVAC systems research will focus on optimizing of their design and operation with the use of low-potential thermal energy sources. The research will be conducted in its theoretical part by development of new mathematical-physical models, and by laboratory experiments and in situ measurements in an experimental part by using PIV method.

    Tutor: Šikula Ondřej, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

  12. Simulation energy behaviour of nearly zero-energy buildings and energetically active buildings

    Theoretical modeling and experimental measurements of energy behaviour of nearly zero-energy buildings included as pilot projects in the project TAČR CK Smart Regions.

    Tutor: Hirš Jiří, prof. Ing., CSc.

  13. Simulation of a control behavior of advanced heating and cooling systems

    The research focused on modeling and simulation of the dynamic behavior of of buildings and building services systems, minimizing and analysis of potential errors and inaccuracies during simulated operation, analysis of the energy efficiency of heating and cooling systems. Use of methods and hardware-in-the-loop in the field of technical building equipment.

    Tutor: Hirš Jiří, prof. Ing., CSc.

  14. Simulation of flow and pollutants distribution in buildings

    Topic of doctoral thesis focuses on the application and verification of theoretical research methods airflow in buildings and external aerodynamics of buildings with the current transfer of moisture. The simulations can use the software Fluent, CFX, or OpenFOAM.

    Tutor: Šikula Ondřej, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

  15. Smart Control Systems of Building Services

    Research on intelligent systems management on Building Services. Focus on energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality and the creation of data inputs for control systems with the use of dynamic modeling of the behavior of buildings and HVAC systems. Intelligent energy distribution between buildings.

    Tutor: Hirš Jiří, prof. Ing., CSc.

1. round (applications submitted from 01.06.2016 to 31.07.2016)

  1. Energy Concept of Smart City and Smart Regions

    Creating a systematic procedure for management strategy municipalities and cities for the performance of the SMART City and Smart Regions in the energy sector. Object modeling of buildings in the region, cooperation with the Centre of Competence Smart Regions on FAST.

    Tutor: Hirš Jiří, prof. Ing., CSc.

  2. Ground-coupled Heat systems for Heating and Cooling of Buildings

    PhD thesis focuses on the research use of land for energy for heating and cooling. The scope of work will be theoretical and experimental investigation of the thermal interaction between an building and ground and an optimal design of ground and foundation exchangers. The aim is to streamline obtaining geothermal energy of the elements of foundation structures and to develop a methodology for their design in the Czech Republic. The simulations can use the softwares CalA, TRNSYS, ANSYS Fluent.

    Tutor: Šikula Ondřej, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

  3. Modelling of physical phenomena in engineering structures

    Thermal and other physical phenomena in engineering structures are modeled using advanced mathematical methods and the results designed adjustments to achieve an optimal environment in buildings.

    Tutor: Kalousek Miloš, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  4. Near Zero Energy Buildings

    Due to increasing energy consumption, the need for sustainable construction and directive of EU is necessary to design structures in passive houses, in order to reduce energy consumtion and improving the internal environment. In plan is measurement of Zero House and comparation with dynamic simulation and evaluation.

    Tutor: Kalousek Miloš, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  5. Optimization of thermally activated building structures

    PhD thesis is focused on the optimization of Thermo Active Building Structures (TABS) used for heating and cooling buildings. Assumes the use of simulation methods, laboratory experiment and measurement INSITU. The aim is to provide recommendations for optimal design and control of TABS. The simulations can use the softwares CalA, TRNSYS, ANSYS Fluent.

    Tutor: Šikula Ondřej, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

  6. Possibilities of increase the flat roofs retention capacity.

    The topic of the dissertation thesis is a comprehensive analysis of the possibility of increasing the flat roofs retention capacity and drainage modification factors. The work will authenticate using full-scale experiments.

    Tutor: Bečkovský David, Ing., Ph.D.

  7. Research of elements and systems of buildings services

    Research of elements and systems of buildings services as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) will be conducted in order to achieve a thermal comfort in buildings at the minimum operating energy consumption. HVAC systems research will focus on optimizing of their design and operation with the use of low-potential thermal energy sources. The research will be conducted in its theoretical part by development of new mathematical-physical models, and by laboratory experiments and in situ measurements in an experimental part by using PIV method.

    Tutor: Šikula Ondřej, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

  8. Simulation of flow and pollutants in buildings

    Topic of doctoral thesis focuses on the application and verification of theoretical research methods airflow in buildings and external aerodynamics of buildings with the current transfer of moisture. The simulations can use the software Fluent, CFX, or OpenFOAM.

    Tutor: Šikula Ondřej, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

  9. Smart Control Systems of Building Services

    Research on intelligent systems management on Building Services. Focus on energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality and the creation of data inputs for control systems with the use of dynamic modeling of the behavior of buildings and HVAC systems. Intelligent energy distribution between buildings.

    Tutor: Hirš Jiří, prof. Ing., CSc.

  10. Use of waste heat in HVAC systems

    Current technologies allow waste heat recovery systems in HVAC (heat sewerage, waste heat from the refrigeration and more.) For a progressive recovery of this kind of heat is required to compile and verify the computational algorithms. These algorithms are then required to validate and verify on real systems.

    Tutor: Horák Petr, doc. Ing., Ph.D.


Course structure diagram with ECTS credits

1. year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DH01DOCTORAL SEMINAR I (PST)cs4CompulsoryCrC1 - 39yes
DY02Foreign Language Tutoring of PhD Studentscs1CompulsoryCrC1 - 26yes
DA58Discrete Methods in Civil Engineering Ics4ElectiveCrP - 394708yes
DA61Numerical methods Ics4ElectiveCrP - 394708yes
DA62Probability and mathematical statisticscs4ElectiveCrP - 394708yes
DJ61Selected Topics in Building Materials Engineeringcs8ElectiveExP - 394710yes
DT61Selected Items of Building Service Theorycs8ElectiveExP - 394710yes
DW61Selected Essay from Technology of Building Constructionscs8ElectiveExP - 394710yes
DH81Selected Chapters from Theory of Building Constructionscs8ElectiveExP - 394710yes
DB61Selected chapters from building physicscs8ElectiveExP - 394762yes
2. year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DH02Doctoral seminar II (PST)cs8CompulsoryCrC1 - 78yes
DA65Time series analysiscs10ElectiveExP - 394709yes
DA67Applications of mathematical methods in economicscs10ElectiveExP - 394709yes
DA59Discrete Methods in Civil Engineering IIcs10ElectiveExP - 394709yes
DA63Numerical methods IIcs10ElectiveExP - 394709yes
DA66Numerical methods for the variational problemscs10ElectiveExP - 394709yes
DA64Models of regressioncs10ElectiveExP - 394709yes
DW62Information system in construction technologycs8ElectiveExP - 394711yes
DH82Process and Functional Analysis of Building Constructioncs8ElectiveExP - 394711yes
DL61Theory of concrete and masonry structurescs8ElectiveExP - 394711yes
DT62Theory of Energy and Environment of Buildingscs8ElectiveExP - 394711yes
DO61Theory of metal and timber structurescs8ElectiveExP - 394711yes
2. year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DY01English for the Doctoral Study Programmecs8CompulsoryExyes
DH03Doctoral seminar III (PST)cs8CompulsoryCrC1 - 78yes
3. year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DH04Doctoral seminar IV (PST)cs8CompulsoryCrC1 - 78yes
3. year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DH05Doctoral seminar V (PST)cs14CompulsoryCrC1 - 78yes
4. year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DH06Doctoral seminar VI (PST)cs14CompulsoryCrC1 - 78yes
4. year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DH07Doctoral seminar VII (PST)cs20CompulsoryCrC1 - 78yes
All the groups of optional courses
Gr. Courses
4708 DA58, DA61, DA62
4709 DA65, DA67, DA59, DA63, DA66, DA64
4710 DJ61, DT61, DW61, DH81
4711 DW62, DH82, DL61, DT62, DO61
4762 DB61