BBIT2026 – Brandenburg Civil Engineering Day at the BTU

Cyclic loads and climatic effects are becoming an increasingly important focus in Geotechnical Engineering. Repeating loading can lead to the gradual accumulation of permanent deformations, whilst cycles of drying and wetting—causing fluctuations in groundwater levels and changes in suction stress—give rise to new types of damage and risks for structures, dams and embankments.

Presentations by experts from various universities of technology and the industry will cover a wide range of topics, from fundamental mechanisms and laboratory investigations to special foundations and reinforced earth structures, as well as case studies, simulations and dynamic stability issues in open-cast mining environments. BBIT2026 thus offers a concise overview of current developments and their significance for design, construction and monitoring.
Programme

As part of an exhibition, leading companies will present their products, software and specialist publications in the foyer of the Central Lecture Theatre Building. Before the conference begins and during the breaks, there will be an opportunity to find out about new developments and publications.

Brandenburg Civil Engineers’ Day BBIT2026
Friday, 17 April 2026, starting at 9 am
BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, Cottbus Main Campus
Central Lecture Theatre Building (ZHG), Audimax 2
Konrad-Wachsmann-Allee 3, 03046 Cottbus

Recognition as continuing professional development
Participation in BBIT2026 is recognised as continuing professional development by the following professional associations in accordance with their respective statutes: Brandenburg Chamber of Engineers, Berlin Chamber of Civil Engineers, Saxony Chamber of Engineers, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Chamber of Engineers.
Registration

Conference
fee: €130 per person, including conference materials in digital PDF format and catering.
Students from other universities, as well as students and staff of the BTU, are exempt from the conference fee (excluding catering).

Contact
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Carlos Grandas Tavera
Chair of Soil Mechanics and Foundation / Geotechnical Engineering,
T +49 (0)355 69 2111
E fg-geotechnik(at)b-tu.de
www.b-tu.de/fg-geotechnical-engineering