Advanced Mathematics

BMETE90MX33
Heat equation on an interval. The wave equation on an
interval The wave equation on the line. Convolution Fourier transform. The fundamental subspaces of a matrix.
Orthogonal projection to a subspace. Power method. Singular
value decomposition. Pseudoinverse. (3 credits)
Physics Laboratory
BMETE11MX22
Measurement of the eigenmodes of a vibrating string by an
oscilloscope. Study of the excited vibration of a mass on a
spring with the help of a computer controlled ultrasonic distance detector. Basic measurements in optics (lenses, prism,
polarization, diffraction). Measurement of submicron expansions (thermal expansion, magnetostriction) by Michelson
interferometer. Measurement of specific heat and the
heat of fusion in a stainless steel vacuum flask. Study of a
solar collector model system. (1 credits)
Methods of Engineering Analysis
BMEEOHSMK51
The objective of the course is that the student shall understand and be aware of the principles and basis of methods of
engineering analysis and assessments, statistics, probability
theory, reliability analysis, numerical methods, risk analysis,
optimization and digital sign processing. It also serves as the
basis of the subsequent MSc subjects on modelling, design
and programming. (3 credits)
Numerical Methods
BMEEOFTMK51
The aim of this course is that students learn and apply skill
level at solving engineering problems numerically on computers, as well as to introduce the basics of Building Information
Modelling (BIM). At the beginning of the semester
BIM systems and their application opportunities are introduced, later the principles of the most relevant numerical
techniques including their advantages, disadvantages and
applicability are presented during laboratory practices. Students may learn and apply mathematical procedures suitable
for solving and visualizing technical problems on computer practices. A further purpose of this course is to prepare
the students for later independent research. (4 credits)
Building Physics
BMEEOEMMS51
The aim of the subject is that the students get to know the
basics of modern building physics, the theory of the heat
conduction, convection, heat radiation, heat transport processes, the tech-nical alternatives of the heat loss reduction
of buildings and building constructions, the role of outdoor
and indoor environment-related boundary conditions in
building physical calculations and the method of determining these parameters, the analytical calculations of the of
heat transport, the theory and practical application of nonsteady-state, transient, non-linear and multi-dimensional
heat transport processes, as well as conjugated heat-moisture and air transport simulations, and basics of city-scale
building-physics. (3 credits)
Geodynamics
BMEEOGMMS51
The subject focuses on the understanding of dynamic effects that are transferred from the geological environment
to the engineering structures. The students are getting familiar with geophysics, rock stress and its interpretation and
graphic representation, local and world-scale (Word Stress
Map). The deformations caused by seismic waves in igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks also form part
of the subject, as well as deformations caused by historic
earthquakes. A main topic is the understanding of the Earth’s
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structural geology and seismicity with special emphasis on
the Carpathian basin. The lectures will help in learning the
detection methods of seismic waves and acquire the information content of the seismograms. By completing the
course the students will able to determine the parameters
that are necessary for appropriate seismic design. Engineering seismological approach will help the students to place
the structures in the geological environment allowing the
minimal risk and reducing the cost by proper seismic design. (3 credits)
Materials’ science for civil engineers
BMEEOEMMS52
Main objective of this subject is to learn a wide range of
special material properties used for structural design.
Within this subject special material properties and material
processes are taught including: definition of performance
based material properties, role of micro-structure of materials to their properties, related physical-chemical processes,
possibilities in modelling, re-lationship of sustainability
– durability – service life, possibilities of nanotechnology
in civil en-gineering, possibilities in reuse and recycling in
civil engineering. (3 credits)
FEM for Civil Engineers
BMEEOTMMS51
The goal of the subject is to present the theoretical bases
of the finite element method and its practical application
to typical structural engineering problems. The classic approach to the finite element method will be followed in
presenting the basic idea of the method, the element types, the
applied interpolation functions, the various matrices and
the basic steps of their construction, the resulting system
of equation and the solution techniques of it. All these will
be demonstrated and practiced through examples, showing how the various structure types (trusses, beams, frames,
plates, shells, 3D solids) can be analysed. An introduction
to nonlinearities from various sources will be given, with
special focus on the effect and handling of geometric nonlinearity. Beside the static problems, the application of the
finite element method to some heat transfer problems of
the structural engineering practice will also be discussed.
(5 credits)
Soil-structure interaction
BMEEOGMMS52
The scope of the subject is to teach the students the fundamentals of geotechnics required for structural design, such
as familiarity with and use of EC7. These include geotechnical categorization; types and contents of geotechnical
documentations; geotechnical and structural design of piles
for different loading types, design of soil-supported ground
slabs along with the determination of the values of subgrade
reaction modulus; design of pile-supported ground slabs
and “rigid inclusion” slabs; structural design of excavation
support structures, determination of soil reaction moduli
along with their effect on deformations and internal forces;
design of ground anchors; geotechnical questions of bridge
abutments; and the basics of soil dynamics and geotechnical earthquake engineering. (5 credits)
Structures 1
BMEEOHSMS51
The objective of the subject is the modelling of beams,
membrans, plates and the simplest circular shell structures. The most important analytical solutions, the basics
and assumptions of numerical solutions are introduced. It’s
presented that the different structural considerations can
be implemented in the design codes and regulations. The
fundamental membrane solutions, shear lag effect, effective
width, shear deformation, second-order effects and large
deformations, anisotropy and the vibration of floors are also
analysed. The main focus of the subject is the analysis of
plates and slabs. (5 credits)
Numerical modeling project
BMEEOTMMS5P
The goal of the subject is that the students solve a civil engineering problem the complexity of which is in accordance
with the level of the MSc course and with the credit and
time-frame of the subject. The problem should be solved
by high level application of some analytical or numerical
method (e.g., finite element method). The problem is solved
by the individual work of the student, helped by a tutor.
(5 credits)
Structures project
BMEEOHSMS5P
The objective of the course is that the student shall solve a
structure-specific problem, by which his/her problem solving skills are improved, gains the skill of literature review,
aims the comprehensive thinking. Aim is that the student
becomes able to efficiently solve problems arising during
design or research tasks. The subject of the study can be any
structure-related problem discussed and agreed with the supervisor; not exclusively: modelling, analysis and/or design
of part of or whole structural system, experimental analysis;
research, research and development or expert design task;
based on individual problem statement or joining to ongoing research program. (5 credits)
Geotechnical and engineering geological
project
BMEEOGMMS5P
The goal of the subject, that the students are getting familiar
with the geotechnical and engineering geological design
process. The students get to know through a project work
the geotechnical, engineering geological data collection,
modelling, design and calculation tasks. Furthermore, they
get familiar with practical application of analytical and numerical design methods. (5 credits)
Decision Supporting Methods
BMEEPEKMST4
The aim of the course is to familiarize students with some
practically used or usable mathematical models in the field
of construction management, scheduling and tendering
process. The course covers a wide variety of topics dealing
with least cost scheduling problems, multi attribute decision models, learning curves. There are two computational
modeling tasks as homework assignments. Final grades will
be based on the two assigned tasks 15-15% and test 70%.
(2 credits)
Accounting, Controlling, Taxation
BMEGT35M014
The main issues of ‘window dressing’ and their interpretation through financial ratio analysis and interpretation. The
cost volume profit analysis and its relationship with costing
and pricing decision-making. The operational and capital
budgetary process in an international context and its advisory role through the process of variance analysis. The best
international accounting practice both at the functional,
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planning and strategic stages. The wider developmental
strategic and ethical international issues concerned with
managerial accounting. (2 credits)
Engineering Ethics
BMEGT41M004
The purpose of this course is to help future engineers be
prepared for confronting and resolving ethical issues that
they might encounter during their professional careers. It
gives an overview of the moral problems engineers face in
their different social roles, and it provides conceptual tools
and methods necessary for pursuing those issues. Topics
include engineering professionalism; social roles of engineers; ethical theories; ethical decision making techniques;
social impacts of engineering, professional organizations;
code of ethics of engineering societies. Case studies are discussed in a practice oriented approach. The primary goal
is to stimulate critical and responsible reflection on moral
issues surrounding engineering practice. (2 credits)
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Structures 2
BMEEOHSMT-1
The objective of the subject is the presentation of the hazards, structural reliability and their role in structural design.
The behaviour of complex structures, curved steel and concrete shells, 3D truss structures and their design are
introduced. The most important analytical solutions and the basics and assumptions of numerical solutions are presented.
Additionally, the design methods of cable and membrane
structures are concluded in the subject. (4 credits)
Stability of Structures
BMEEOHSMT-2
The objective of the subject is the presentation of the most
important problems in the stability analysis and stability design of steel structures. The student will learn the terminology
of theory of engineering stability and theory of torsion of
thin-walled members, as well as their practical importance
and applicability. The most relevant modes of instabilities
of engineering steel structures will be presented (flexural
buckling, flexural-torsional buckling, lateral-torsional buckling, plate buckling). To each instability mode the student
will learn the background and mathematical bases, as well
as the Eurocode design procedures and their practical applications. (4 credits)
Seismic Design
BMEEOHSMT-3
The objective of the course is that the student shall understand the description and characterization of seismic effects
and consequences, shall be aware of the basic principles of
vibration analysis, behaviour, analysis and design of single
and multi degree of freedom elastic or elasto-plastic structural systems, simplified modelling techniques of structures,
principles of design regulations and codes, behaviour and
design methods of quasi-elastic and dissipative structures.
(4 credits)
Applied Fracture Mechanics
BMEEOHSMT61
The objective of the subject is the presentation of the basic
theories and methods of fracture mechanics,and their application in the field of civil engineering. The basic definitions
of fracture mechanics and their mathematical representation, and the basic calculation methods are also introduced.
The design methods in Eurocode based on fracture mechanics are presented. (4 credits)
Prestressing Technologies
BMEEOHSMT62
The objective of the subject is the presentation of the prestressed structures and its design procedures. The main types
of prestressed structures, applied materials and prestressing
technologies are introduced. The effect of prestressing for
the design procedures is discussed. Special prestressed
structural systems and prestressing technologies for bridges
are also presented. The Eurocode based design procedures
and their practical application are showed. (3 credits)
Strengthening of Structures
BMEEOHSMT63
The objective of the subject is the presentation of the diagnostic of existing structures with different materials and
structural systems, the possible causes of structural damages, methods of reinforcement and the most common
building materials. According to this, the tools and steps
of the diagnostic of existing structures, the verification of
the structure’s load bearing capacity, the basic principles of
qualification, the required content of expertise, the methods of reconstruction and reinforcement, the most common
ways of structural damages (direct and indirect) and the different structural systems of existing residential buildings are
presented during the semester. Case studies are also introduced. (3 credits)