9 months ago, I moved from Copenhagen back to Germany (Munich). Crazy how time flies.
So here's a little update about what I‘ve been up to at work:
1. I got to design many different things: schools, a warehouse, did a few steel structure verifications (Prüfung). One thing they have in common: most projects are a mix of refurbishment and new build.
2. fundamentals of structural design are the same everywhere (especially in Europe), but systems and materials are used differently in countries and even regions within countries. In Denmark, I mainly designed precast concrete buildings, while in Southern Germany a mix of in-situ concrete, timber, steel and masonry is more common. Most static systems for precast structures are simply supported beams, where Excel tools might be enough. In-situ concrete slabs with T-beams are continuous, and FE programs need to be used. The usage of finite element programs is much greater in Germany than in Denmark. Simpler static systems and the checking and QA process in Denmark are probably the 2 main reasons for that. But I might dive deeper into the differences of the two countries in a future post.
3. a lot of work with existing buildings and structures: I have to say, I quite like the challenge. Digging for information in old drawings and reports, finding solutions for what's working for the existing structure, material testing, etc.
4. lots of timber and steel design (+ connection design)
5. dynamics: 9 months ago, I didn't think I would ever deal with dynamics, as I didn't understand much of it in uni and how it's applied on real structures. Well, now I've dealt with machine foundations, many vibration analyses of steel staircases and vibration analysis of timber-concrete composite slabs and timber slabs.
6. Munich: settled well, love the city and the surrounding nature, weather is honestly amazing
7. Apart from the work stuff, I have been training a lot. Got a new marathon pb (3:25:42h) and I am currently training to become an Ironman (70.3) in August.
Structural Basics
9 months ago, I moved from Copenhagen back to Germany (Munich). Crazy how time flies.
So here's a little update about what I‘ve been up to at work:
1. I got to design many different things: schools, a warehouse, did a few steel structure verifications (Prüfung). One thing they have in common: most projects are a mix of refurbishment and new build.
2. fundamentals of structural design are the same everywhere (especially in Europe), but systems and materials are used differently in countries and even regions within countries. In Denmark, I mainly designed precast concrete buildings, while in Southern Germany a mix of in-situ concrete, timber, steel and masonry is more common. Most static systems for precast structures are simply supported beams, where Excel tools might be enough. In-situ concrete slabs with T-beams are continuous, and FE programs need to be used. The usage of finite element programs is much greater in Germany than in Denmark. Simpler static systems and the checking and QA process in Denmark are probably the 2 main reasons for that. But I might dive deeper into the differences of the two countries in a future post.
3. a lot of work with existing buildings and structures: I have to say, I quite like the challenge. Digging for information in old drawings and reports, finding solutions for what's working for the existing structure, material testing, etc.
4. lots of timber and steel design (+ connection design)
5. dynamics: 9 months ago, I didn't think I would ever deal with dynamics, as I didn't understand much of it in uni and how it's applied on real structures. Well, now I've dealt with machine foundations, many vibration analyses of steel staircases and vibration analysis of timber-concrete composite slabs and timber slabs.
6. Munich: settled well, love the city and the surrounding nature, weather is honestly amazing
7. Apart from the work stuff, I have been training a lot. Got a new marathon pb (3:25:42h) and I am currently training to become an Ironman (70.3) in August.
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