• Autumn Semester

    Start
  • 6 months

    Duration
  • ETH Zurich
    Location
  • German, English

    Tuition languages

  • 26.03–26.06.2024

    Application period
  • CHF 9250

    Programme fee

In brief: The CAS ETH in Seismic Evaluation and Retrofitting

The programme provides the fundamental knowledge and strategical thinking related to the modelling, the seismic evaluation and the seismic retrofitting of existing structures located in Switzerland.

Structure and content

Programme description

The CAS ETH in Seismic Evaluation and Retrofitting (CAS ETH SER) focuses on the seismic design of new structures and the seismic evaluation and retrofitting of existing structures located in Switzerland. The presentation of the optimal modelling strategies, analysis methods and practical engineering solutions for the seismic design and evaluation of structures lies at the core of the CAS ETH SER. The teaching material of the programme comprises case study examples of buildings in Switzerland, Group Projects, material and exercises for individual study and construction site visits.

Objectives

The goal of the programme is to provide the fundamental knowledge for the individual conduction of seismic design of a new structure and the seismic evaluation and retrofit of an existing structure located in Switzerland.

Professional perspectives

Graduates of the programme will be able to lead civil engineering projects of the public or private sector related to: Modelling of the dynamic and seismic behaviour of structures, Planning/Consulting of the seismic design of new structures and the seismic evaluation and retrofit of existing structures located in Switzerland.

Structure and format

13 weeks of attendance (Friday and Saturday on a biweekly basis) for 6 months, including the performance assessment.

Individual project exercise on the seismic evaluation and retrofitting of an existing structure located in Switzerland.

Tuition language(s)

German, English

Credits

10 ECTS credits

Target group and admission

Target group

The CAS ETH SER is best suited for civil engineers with a university degree and professional experience in seismic design and evaluation, as well as managers of interdisciplinary projects and municipal engineers with knowledge of and experience in relevant cross-​disciplinary projects.

Requirements

Master's degree acknowledged by ETH or equivalent educational qualifications, two years of additional professional experience in seismic design or evaluation of structures.

Required language skills

Language(s) of performance assessment

German

Dates and venue

Start

Autumn Semester 2024

Duration

6 months part-​time; 150 contact hours

Application period

26.03–26.06.2024 (rolling admission)

Location

ETH Zurich

Fees

Programme fee

CHF 9250

Application fee

CHF 50 for persons with a Swiss university degree, CHF 150 for persons with another university degree (non-​refundable, credit card payment only)

Withdrawal fee

  • Within 30 days after the admission date: free of charge
  • More than 30 days after the admission date: CHF 4,625
  • After the start of the programme: CHF 9,250

 

Application

Questions about the application

ETH Zurich, School for Continuing Education, HG E 17–18.5, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zurich, Tel. external page +41 44 632 56 59, E-mail

Application documents

Additional application documents

  • CV
  • Motivation letter

Organiser

Programme management

Professor Bozidar Stojadinovic
Programme Director
Professor Bozidar Stojadinovic
Dr Anastasios Tsiavos
Programme Coordinator
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Professor Eleni Chatzi
Deputy Programme Director
Professor Eleni Chatzi

Contact

Questions about the content of the Programme
Dr Anastasios Tsiavos
  • +41 44 633 48 96

ETH Zurich
Stefano-​Franscini-Platz 5
HIL E 14.2
8093 Zurich

Administrative questions
Nicole Benz

ETH Zurich

Responsible body

ETH Zurich, D-​BAUG
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