Master Projects and Theses

Supervision of Master Projects

[P12] Samyam Acharya, Large-scale investigation of the seismic performance of a masonry classroom through MAST Setup, Autumn 2024.

[P11] Optimization of synergetic seismic and energy retrofitting of buildings using sustainable materials, Spring 2022.

[P10] Remo Hüsser-Raphael Arnold, Performance-based seismic design of a new structure, Autumn 2020.

[P9] Andrea Stadelmann, Effect of Long-Term Material Deterioration on Seismic Performance of Existing Bridge Structures, Autumn 2020.

[P8] Konstantinos Leontaris, Effect of Reinforcement Lap Splicing on the Seismic Compliance factor of Reinforced Concrete Moment-Resisting Frames, Spring 2020.

[P7] Lars Hellmüller, Calibration of Seismic Compliance Factors for Existing Building Structures, Autumn 2016.

[P6] Tomislav Markic, Modelling of a yielding seismically isolated structure, Autumn 2014.

[P5] Panagiotis Martakis, Development of instructional models of seismically isolated structures with flexible bearings, Spring 2014.

[P4] Panagiotis Firtinidis, Development of sliding response spectra for simple dynamic systems, Spring 2014.

[P3] Fabienne Zimmermann, Patrick Schönenberger, Seismic performance evaluation of a masonry building structure, Autumn 2013.

[P2] Davide Cola, Design of a seismically isolated building in Switzerland, Autumn 2013.

[P1] Christian Vögeli, Arno Barandun, Seismic behavior of unreinforced masonry walls with soft-layer strip bearings, Autumn 2012.

Supervision of Master Theses

[M10] Lisa Oswald, Shaking table proof-of-concept tests of the seismic behavior of cleancrete infill walls, Autumn 2021.

[M9] Dimitrios Kolyfetis, Shake table proof-of-concept tests of a novel, sustainable and low-cost energy dissipation device based on compressible wood, Autumn 2021.

[M8] Zana Lahu, Practicability of seismic retrofitting in Switzerland and possibilities for synergies with thermal upgrading, Autumn 2021 (Co-Supervision).

[M7] Remo Hüsser, Investigation of an energy efficient and low-carbon-emission strategy for seismic retrofitting of an existing masonry building, Spring 2021.

[M6] Melanie Schmidt, Synergies between seismic and energy retrofitting of existing buildings, Spring 2021 (Co-Supervision).

[M5] Miguel Figueiredo Nunes, Experimental determination of the robustness of seismically isolated structures, Spring 2021.

[M4] Pascal Amrein, Influence of Strength Compliance on the Probability of Collapse of an Existing RC Frame Building, Autumn 2020.

[M3] Kleio Sampatakaki, Seismic Evaluation of existing structures using constant-yield-displacement-equivalent systems, Spring 2018 (Awarded the SGEB Master Preis 2018).

[M2] Nathan Bender, Compliance factors for existing structures: calibration and evaluation, Spring 2017.

[M1] David Schlatter, Experimental Investigation of a Yielding Seismically Isolated Structure, Spring 2016 (Awarded the SGEB Master Preis 2016).