Department
of Civil Engineering

Examination under a microscope

Research and Development

Laboratories on our campus


Laboratory for Construction Chemistry

Research, development, investigation and analysis of the chemical, mineralogical and physical properties of building materials, as well as their chemical reactions and compounds. Key areas: biocementation in construction, alternative binders and structural analysis

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construction chemistry

Laboratory for Construction Informatics

Approximately 80 networked computers in four rooms, equipped with software specific to civil engineering, CAD systems and general-purpose applications.

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Building Materials Laboratory

Research, development and testing of building materials and components, with a particular focus on concrete and composite materials. Key areas: recycled concrete, the durability and repair of reinforced concrete, CO₂-optimised binders and 3D-printed concrete.

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Building Materials Laboratory

Laboratory for Steel and Light Metal Construction

Research in the fields of steel and façade construction and joining technology: optimisation and extension of the service life of steel structures; investigation into the use of new and optimised joining techniques; development of assessment techniques in glazing construction; and research into new techniques for façade construction.

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Experiment in adhesive technology

Foundations Laboratory

Surveying and analysing soils for civil engineering purposes as part of internships and final assignments, as well as collaborations with industry

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Laboratory for Hydraulics, Energy and the Environment

Practical teaching in the field of hydraulic engineering, energy and the environment.

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Experimental Setup in Hydraulic Engineering

Laboratory for Solid Construction and Structural Engineering

Teaching and research in the field of design, planning, structural analysis and reinforcement of reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete structures in building construction and structural engineering.

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In-house institutes

The Institute for Material and Building Research is one of the first research institutes at Hochschule München and represents the departments of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.