Geotechnik und Naturgefahren: Rheindamm

Geotechnics and Natural Hazards Getting to the bottom of natural phenomena

Describing the behaviour of the subsoil realistically and understanding processes that affect our living space remains a challenge. With its applied research, the Competence Center Building Envelopes and Civil Engineering makes a valuable contribution towards solving it. 

Research Topics

Geotechnik und Naturgefahren - Boden-Bauwerksinteraktion, Pfahl-Modell

Soil-structure-interactions

The interaction of built structures with the surrounding soil is a key factor for their optimal design. Describing the interactions in their complexity requires both, soil mechanical and structural knowledge as well as cutting-edge testing technology.

Geotechnik und Naturgefahren - Verhalten von weichen Böden.

Behaviour of soft soils

In Switzerland, increasingly complex structures are being built in complex ground conditions, making the behaviour of soft soil a topic of growing importance. The realistic description of the behaviour of soft soils is therefore an important step in realization of such structures.

Geotechnik und Naturgefahren - Rutschung Alpnachstad.

Geotechnical natural hazards

Landslides are one of the most common natural hazards in Switzerland, threatening our infrastructure and settlements. The analysis of soil mechanical properties forms the basis for understanding the processes and protective measures required. 

Geotechnik und Naturgefahren - Hochwasserschutz am Beispiel Uferschutz der Sarneraa.

Flood protection

The hydraulic and structural dimensioning of built structures in watercourses and on lake shores is a key aspect in the improvement of flood protection measures.