International projects
Sustainable Constructions under Natural Hazards and Catastrophic Events
Organisations (1)
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Code |
Research organisation |
City |
Registration number |
No. of publicationsNo. of publications |
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0510 |
University of Ljubljana |
Ljubljana |
5085063 |
250 |
Abstract
OBJECTIVESThe European steel industry represents an annual turnover of 910 billion Euro and direct employment to 12 million workers (7% of total European employment). 50% of the steel produced is used in construction. The goal of SUSCOS is to provide the Construction Sector with highly-skilled professionals that are able to develop and lead Steel Construction Projects throughout the world.CONSORTIUMThe Joint European Master Course in Sustainable Steel Construction (SUSCOS) involves leading a academics and the following 6 partner organizations, with a wide-range leadership in Steel Construction:- Czech Technical University in Prague (CZ, coordinator),- University of Coimbra (PT),- Lulea University of Technology (SE),- University of Liege (BE),- "Politehnica" University of Timisoara (RO),- Univeristy of Naples "Federico II" (IT).As a global initiative, the project includes the strong commitment of 10 Associate Member Universities from around the world (Brazil, China, Germany, Iraq, Italy, Kyrgyz Republic, Russia, Serbia, Slovenia, Ukraine), the world-largest steel producer (ArcelorMittal) and ECCS (European organization for the steelwork industry).CONTENTS AND ORGANIZATIONThe MSc has a duration of 18 months (90 ECTS) and is held on a rotating basis among partners. Coursework is concentrated in two countries and dissertation work is divided between all partners. All students spend the first course semester in one country and the second one during the second semester in a second country. The dissertation can be carried out at any of the 6 partner countries during the third semester..The main focus of SUSCOS is to provide engineers the ability and know-how to design and construct steel structures in a balanced approach between economic, environmental and social aspects, enhancing the sustainability and competitiveness of the Steel Industry. The course is organized in 3 modules covering buildings, bridges and energy-related infra-structures and equipments with a practiceoriented approach. A strong emphasis is given to the reduction of carbon footprint, the energy efficiency of buildings considering a life-cycle approach and the integration in the structural systems of renewableenergies and innovative technologies.The courses are lectured in English by academics from all partner institutions and invited teachers from associated members. The first edition of the course will be carried out in Czech Republic and Portugal.The degree awarded is a Master Degree, provided as a multiple diploma.
