Pipeline maintenance and network management (MSc-BI-WP26 / MSc-UTRM-W / MSc-SE-CO-05) (129022-WiSe26/27)

The courses of this part-module deal with the extended basic knowledge of operation and maintenance of pipelines. This includes:

• Introduction: underground sewer and pipeline engineering
• Open cut method – practical use
• Structural safety of pipes in open-cut construction
• New sewers and pipelines using trenchless methods including pipe jacking
• Rehabilitation – objectives and tasks
• Rehabilitation – Replacement
• Rehabilitation – Repair
• Rehabilitation - Renovation
• Service-life of sewers and pipelines including tightness, root resistance, heavy rainfall events

All teaching materials and lecture dates can be accessed via the webseite klb.uinfra.eu (downloads with user: gast, password: vorlesung).
The courses in Bochum in the winter semester 2026/2027 consist of three live lectures:
Introduction and overview (attendance, room IC 03-649):
19.10.2026, 10:15h-11:45h (start)
Questions/Answers (attendance, room IC 03-649):
11.01.2027 10:15h-11:45h
25.01.2027 10:15h-11:45h
Between these dates, students will study at their own pace using the online teaching material (available in English and German, see ‘study material (English)' and 'Lehrmaterial' on the above mentioned website, with videos, textbook, etc.’). Individual consultations with the lecturer can be arranged online at any time. To make an appointment please email directly at bosseler@ikt.de.

Best Regards

Goetz Vollmann