CAS ETH in Seismic Evaluation and Retrofitting
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Autumn Semester
Start -
6 months
Duration -
ETH ZurichLocation
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German, English
Tuition languages
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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
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
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
Required language skills
German: C1 – external pageShow proficiency scalescall_made
Language(s) of performance assessment
Dates and venue
Start
Autumn Semester 2024
Duration
Application period
26.03–26.06.2024
Location
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 admission: free of charge
- after 30 days after admission: CHF 4,625
- after programme start: CHF 9250
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 59call_made, E-mail
Application documents
- Diploma certificate and transcript (of records) of the highest or most relevant degree
- Passport or identity card
- DownloadDeclaration of consent (PDF, 94 KB)vertical_align_bottom
Additional application documents
- CV
- motivation letter
Organiser
Programme management
Contact
ETH Zurich
Stefano-Franscini-Platz 5
HIL E 14.2
8093
Zurich
ETH Zurich