Engineering

The core areas of research at the Department of Civil Engineering cover a broad scientific range and address issues in the areas of risk management, thermomechanical multi-field problems, nonlinear continuous mechanical and material theory, spectral finite elements for convection-diffusion equations, functional materials, energy concepts from biomass, organic photovoltaics, building in context, design concepts for steel, concrete and glass construction issues, monitoring systems, environmental technology and urban systems.