Structural and Building Products Engineering

Structural and Building Products Engineering
What materials will we use to build the houses of the future? The construction industry is resource-intensive, so pre-fabricated building elements are becoming increasingly popular. Instead of traditional steel and reinforced concrete, we are increasingly discussing composite and organic materials, including engineered wood. Building Information Modeling (BIM) methodology allows for modeling future structures down to the smallest construction elements, leading to the growing export of advanced products manufactured by Lithuanian construction companies.

In 2023, we updated our study program. It is designed to prepare highly qualified engineers capable of applying advanced digital tools for creating structures and products and their analysis.

During the program’s first semester, you will learn about advanced reinforced concrete and steel structures, innovations in construction product manufacturing technologies, methods for testing construction products and structures, and become more familiar with the finite element method.

In the second part of the program, you will learn more about new composite materials and wood properties and how to ensure the reliability of structural constructions. You will also learn how to strengthen existing structures, learn about the life cycle and durability, and deepen your knowledge in waste management and secondary raw materials recycling technologies, modular construction, regenerative design, and data science for smart buildings.

In addition, you will pay attention to innovation and scientific research, which you can develop together with partners from business companies and faculty scientists.