25.10.

2018 Module Description BV420004

Module Description
BV420004: Structural design of glass
constructions
Chair of Metal Structures (Prof. Mensinger)

Module level: Language: Module duration: Occurrence:

Master German one semester winter semester

Credits*: Total number Self-study Contact

3 of hours: hours: hours:
90 60 30
* The number of credits can vary depending on the corresponding SPO version. The valid number is always indicated on the Transcript of Records or the Performance
Record.

Description of achievement and assessment methods:

Examination: Written examination at the end of the semester and project work in the form of a presentation (as team
performance). The final grade is calculated by weighting the written examination (40 min.) 2/3 and the presentation of
the project work 1/3 (20 min. team presentation. The project work has the purpose of more intensive self- referral to a
particular aspect of the learning content. In addition, the teamwork and the independent partitioning of work packages
within the project team, and merging the results for a presentation as well as the community presenting the results to
https://campus.tum.de/tumonline/wbModHBReport.wbGenHTMLForBeschr?pKnotenNr=537027&pSemesterNr=175&pLangCode=EN 1/3
25.10.2018 Module Description BV420004

a large group is trained. This is required in practice for large project presentations. The examination at the end of the
semester tests the learning outcomes of lectures and presentations conclusively achieved and consists of a
knowledge part (without aid) and a calculation part where the application of normative rules is based on practice-
relevant examples in writing with tools.
Exam type: writing and presentation (as a team effort)

Possibility of re-taking:
In the next semester: No
At the end of the
semester: No

(Recommended) requirements:
Knowledge of the elastic bending theory (force calculation of rod-shaped parts and plates). Basic knowledge of metal
construction.

Contents:
Glass in building , glass production, types of glass, decoration of glass, building physical properties of glass, static
properties of glass, structural analyses of glasses, examination of glasses, construction law aspects of the glass
building, accident-proof glazing, overhead glazing, walk-on glazing, glazing units, Point-fixed glass, glued glass
structures, designing with glass, special issues / current research results. In addition to the technical content, learning
outcomes in the frame of presentations are imparted to achieve the capability of analysing structures and
constructions, evaluate and present clearly and convincing.

Study goals:
After attending the module students will be able to analyse glass constructions based on the current standards and
the current state of science and to develop them constructively. In addition, students can evaluate structures and
designs and develop a vivid and convincing presentation.

Teaching and learning methods:

Scripts to lecture and exercise ; PowerPoint presentations ; Literature ; Tablet PC ; digital Overhead-projector; panel;

https://campus.tum.de/tumonline/wbModHBReport.wbGenHTMLForBeschr?pKnotenNr=537027&pSemesterNr=175&pLangCode=EN 2/3
25.10.2018 Module Description BV420004

1 day excursion to a renowned glass construction company or a global facade builder. The excursion is necessary
because the scope of the given course "glass building". A practical illustration of the lecture material is hardly
possible. The teaching of practical aspects of production, processing and use of glass in construction can be carried
out only at second hand through images and films. To improve this, we’ll provide an excursion to intensify practical
insights for students in the Glass Manufacturing processes.

Media formats:
Powerpoint presentation; Tablet-PC; digital overhead projector; blackboard

Literature:
Script for lecture and exercise

Responsible for the module:

not specified: not specified

Courses (Type, SH) Lecturer:

240905552 Glas (2SWS L, WS 2018/19)

Mensinger M [L], Maier N, Trumpf H

For further information about this module and its allocation to the curriculum see:
https://campus.tum.de/tumonline/wbModHb.wbShowMHBReadOnly?pKnotenNr=537027

Generated on: 25.10.2018 19:41

https://campus.tum.de/tumonline/wbModHBReport.wbGenHTMLForBeschr?pKnotenNr=537027&pSemesterNr=175&pLangCode=EN 3/3