Program Overview

University Program Information

The Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Faculty of Civil Engineering, offers a comprehensive program in civil engineering, with a rich history dating back to 1782.

Program Details

• Program Name: Civil Engineering, BSc
• Credits: 3
• Semester: 6
• Type: Semester-based
• Responsible Instructor: Dr. Zoltán Tompai
• Instructors:
  • Dr. Gábor Nagy
  • Dr. János Szendefy
  • Dr. Attila Takács
  • Dr. Zoltán Tompai
  • Kristóf Ldör
• Previous Instructors:
  • Dr. Balázs Móczár
  • Zoltán Bán
  • Zoltán Czap
  • Dr. István Kádár
  • Dr. Gábor Nagy
  • Dr. László Nagy
  • Priest Miklós
  • Dr. Zsolt Rémai
  • Dr. János Szendefy
  • Attila Szepesházi
  • Dr. Attila Takács
  • Dr. Zoltán Tompai
  • Dr. Gabriella Varga
  • Kristóf Ldör
  • Back Marta
  • Balázs Hübner
• Organizational Unit: Department of Geotechnics and Engineering Geology

Course Description

The course covers deep foundation technologies and deep construction structures, including:

• Application cases for deep foundations
• Mechanisms influencing load transfer
• Load-bearing capacity based on sounding test results
• Gravel piles
• Practical application of diaphragm walls
• Open and closed method constructions and insulations
• Pedestrian underpasses
• Design issues for underground garages
• Insulation
• Examination of bottom stability
• Public utility tunnels, pipe jacking, and shield tunnel construction

Course Schedule

• Lecture/Practice/Lab Hours: 2/1/0
• Exam Dates:
  • 5th week of instruction (October 7, 2015)
  • 9th week of instruction (November 4, 2015)
  • 13th week of instruction (December 2, 2015)
  • Additional exam: 14th week of instruction (December 9, 2015)
  • Second additional exam: During the makeup week (December 18, 2015)
• Homework Assignment Dates:
  • First assignment issued: 3-4th week of instruction
  • First assignment due: 7-8th week of instruction
  • Second assignment issued: 7-8th week of instruction (after the first assignment is due)
  • Second assignment due: 13-14th week of instruction
  • Makeup submission: December 21, 2015

Grading Criteria

• Grade: Based on homework assignments (220%) and exam results (320%)
• Grade Scale:
  • 1: 0-40
  • 2: 41-54
  • 3: 55-68
  • 4: 69-80
  • 5: 81-100

Curriculum

The course is part of the civil engineering curriculum, focusing on deep foundation and construction technologies.