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Jochen Köhler

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Jochen Köhler

Professor
Department of Structural Engineering
Faculty of Engineering

jochen.kohler@ntnu.no
+4773594517 +4746641572 Materialteknisk, 3-207, Gløshaugen, Richard Birkelands vei 1a
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Research areas and interests

Structural reliability, risk based decision making, code calibration, probabilistic material and load modeling, special focus on timber material and structures.

Competencies

  • Principles of construction

Research

Professor Jochen Köhler has been a professor at the Institute for Structural Engineering since 2016, with a research focus on structural reliability and engineering decision-making under uncertainty. His work addresses some of the most pressing challenges in civil engineering, seeking to enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the built environment.

 

Professor Köhler is President of the Joint Committee on Structural Safety (JCSS), an internationally recognized expert committee operating under the auspices of professional organizations such as IABSE, fib, RILEM, ECCS, IAAS, and CIB. In this role, he leads global initiatives that advance probabilistic approaches to structural safety and promote harmonized standards for engineering practices. He is also an active member of national and international standardization committees and serves as a board member of the Building Sector of Standards Norway, contributing to the development of structural codes and guidelines.

In recent years, Professor Köhler's research has concentrated on several key areas: 

  • Risk-Based Calibration of Design Codes: Developing advanced methodologies for the calibration of design codes to ensure an optimal balance between safety, performance, and cost-efficiency, reflecting modern risk-based approaches. 
  • Integrated Design and Maintenance of Deteriorating Structures: Formulating frameworks that enable the integrated assessment and management of structural systems over their lifecycle, with a focus on aging infrastructure. 
  • Probabilistic Methods for Bridge Safety and Maintenance: Enhancing decision support for bridge assessments through probabilistic models that account for uncertainties in structural condition and external influences, leading to improved maintenance strategies. 
  • Resource-Efficient and Safe Structural Design: Innovating design approaches that optimize material usage while maintaining or improving safety levels, contributing to more sustainable construction practices. 
  • Probabilistic Representation of Structural Loads: Refining models for the probabilistic representation of structural loads, ensuring that uncertainties in environmental and operational loads are accurately captured in design and assessment processes. 

Professor Köhler’s contributions extend beyond academia to practical implementation, influencing engineering practices, public safety, and the advancement of international engineering standards. His leadership and expertise make him a key figure in shaping the future of structural engineering.

Publications

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2025

  • Hingorani, Ramon; Kohler, Jochen. (2025) Resource-Efficient and Climate-Friendly Design of Concrete Structures Through Advanced Structural Safety Concepts . Springer
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Vrouwenvelder, Ton; Beck, André; Proske, Dirk; Faber, Michael; Kohler, Jochen; Schubert, Matthias. (2025) Interpretation of probability in structural safety – A philosophical conundrum. Structural Safety
    Academic article

2024

  • Kohler, Jochen; Sørensen, John D.; Ellingwood, Bruce. (2024) Codes and standards for structural design - developments and future potential. Structural Safety
    Academic article
  • Mutale, Lombe; Hingorani, Ramon; Dittrich, Nils Maximilian; Köhler, Jochen. (2024) Probabilistic modelling of building stock properties for urban mining. International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Degraeuwe, Bart; Schmudlach, Günter; Winkler, Kurt; Kohler, Jochen. (2024) SLABS: An improved probabilistic method to assess the avalanche risk on backcountry ski tours. Cold Regions Science and Technology
    Academic article
  • Thöns, Sebastian; Caprani, Colin; Faber, Michael Havbro; Frangopol, Dan M.; Gardoni, Paolo; Giordano, Pier Francesco. (2024) On information value and decision analyses. Structural Safety
    Academic article
  • Chen, Jianbing; Ren, Xiaodan; Feng, De-Cheng; Kohler, Jochen; Sørensen, John Dalsgaard; Wu, Jian-Ying. (2024) Recent developments in mechanical and uncertainty modelling of concrete. Structural Safety
    Academic article
  • Liljefors, Frida Camilla Ingela; Kohler, Jochen. (2024) Framework for rational decision-making in bridge maintenance. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering
    Academic article

2023

  • Liljefors, Frida Camilla Ingela; Köhler, Jochen. (2023) Decision support and structural assessment of a corroding reinforced concrete bridge considering new information. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering
    Academic article
  • Hingorani, Ramon; Kohler, Jochen. (2023) Towards optimised decisions for resource and carbon-efficient structural design. Civil Engineering and Environmental Systems
    Academic article
  • Hingorani, Ramon; Dittrich, Nils Maximilian; Kohler, Jochen; Mueller, Daniel Beat. (2023) Embodied greenhouse gas emissions in structural materials for the German residential building stock - Quantification and mitigation scenarios. Building and Environment
    Academic article

2022

  • Mendoza Espinosa, Jorge; Nielsen, Jannie S.; Sørensen, John D.; Kohler, Jochen. (2022) Structural reliability analysis of offshore jackets for system-level fatigue design. Structural Safety
    Academic article
  • Teichgräber, Max; Kohler, Jochen; Straub, Daniel. (2022) Hidden safety in structural design codes. Engineering structures
    Academic article
  • Mendoza Espinosa, Jorge; Bismut, Elizabeth; Straub, Daniel; Kohler, Jochen. (2022) Optimal life-cycle mitigation of fatigue failure risk for structural systems. Reliability Engineering & System Safety
    Academic article

2021

  • Sousa, Helder; Kohler, Jochen; Casas, Joan R.. (2021) Evidence on the value of information towards decision-makers. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering
    Editorial
  • Hoff, Inge; Alovisi, Isabella; Darò, Paola; Fliegel, Florian; Kohler, Jochen; Liljefors, Frida. (2021) Recommendations to remove the pest barriers and prioritization of risk management areas taking the lessons from recent infrastructure failures. EU-commision
    Report
  • Bigaj-van Vliet, Agnieszka; Allaix, Diego L.; Kohler, Jochen; Scibilia, Elena. (2021) Standardisation in Monitoring, Safety Assessment and Maintenance of the Transport Infrastructure: Current Status and Future Perspectives. Springer
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Mendoza Espinosa, Jorge; Haagensen, Per Jahn; Kohler, Jochen. (2021) Analysis of fatigue test data of retrieved mooring chain links subject to pitting corrosion. Marine Structures
    Academic article
  • Voulpiotis, Konstantinos; Kohler, Jochen; Jockwer, Robert; Frangi, Andrea. (2021) A holistic framework for designing for structural robustness in tall timber buildings. Engineering structures
    Academic article
  • Mendoza Espinosa, Jorge; Paglia, Jacopo; Eidsvik, Jo; Kohler, Jochen. (2021) Value of information of in-situ inspections of mooring lines. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part O, Journal of risk and reliability
    Academic article
  • Mendoza Espinosa, Jorge; Bismut, Elizabeth; Straub, Daniel; Kohler, Jochen. (2021) Risk-based Fatigue Design Considering Inspections and Maintenance. ASCE-ASME Journal of Risk and Uncertainty in Engineering Systems. Part A: Civil Engineering
    Academic article

2020

  • Aloisio, Angelo; Alaggio, Rocco; Kohler, Jochen; Fragiacomo, Massimo. (2020) Extension of generalized bouc-wen hysteresis modeling of wood joints and structural systems. Journal of Engineering Mechanics
    Academic article

2019

  • Fischer, Katharina; Viljoen, Celeste; Kohler, Jochen; Faber, Michael H. (2019) Optimal and acceptable reliabilities for structural design. Structural Safety
    Academic article
  • Baravalle, Michele; Kohler, Jochen. (2019) A risk-based approach for calibration of design codes. Structural Safety
    Academic article
  • Mendoza Espinosa, Jorge; Kohler, Jochen; Bismut, Elizabeth; Straub, Daniel. (2019) Integrated Life-cycle Decision Framework for Structural Systems.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Mendoza Espinosa, Jorge; Kohler, Jochen. (2019) Risk-based Design of an Offshore Wind Turbine using VoI Analysis.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Kohler, Jochen; Baravalle, Michele. (2019) Risk-based decision making and the calibration of structural design codes?prospects and challenges. Civil Engineering and Environmental Systems
    Academic article
  • Mendoza Espinosa, Jorge; Kohler, Jochen. (2019) Value of site specific information for the design of offshore wind farms.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2018

  • Engen, Morten; Hendriks, Max; Kohler, Jochen; Øverli, Jan Arve; Åldstedt, Erik; Mørtsell, Ernst. (2018) Predictive strength of ready-mixed concrete: Exemplified using data from the Norwegian market. Structural Concrete
    Academic article
  • Jockwer, Robert; Fink, Gerhard; Kohler, Jochen. (2018) Assessment of the failure behaviour and reliability of timber connections with multiple dowel-type fasteners. Engineering structures
    Academic article
  • Fink, Gerhard; Kohler, Jochen; Brandner, Reinhard. (2018) Application of European design principles to cross laminated timber. Engineering structures
    Academic article
  • Gradeci, Klodian; Berardi, Umberto; Time, Berit; Kohler, Jochen. (2018) Evaluating highly insulated walls to withstand biodeterioration: A probabilistic-based methodology. Energy and Buildings
    Academic article
  • Baravalle, Michele; Kohler, Jochen. (2018) On the probabilistic representation of the wind climate for calibration of structural design standards. Structural Safety
    Academic article

2017

  • Baravalle, Michele; Kohler, Jochen. (2017) A framework for estimating the implicit safety level of existing design codes.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Gradeci, Klodian; Labonnote, Nathalie; Time, Berit; Kohler, Jochen. (2017) A probabilistic-based methodology for predicting mould growth in façade constructions. Building and Environment
    Academic article
  • Baravalle, Michele; Mikoschek, Michael; Colling, François; Kohler, Jochen. (2017) Calibration of simplified safety formats for structural timber design. Construction and Building Materials
    Academic article
  • Fufa, Selamawit Mamo; Skaar, Christofer; Gradeci, Klodian; Labonnote, Nathalie; Time, Berit; Kohler, Jochen. (2017) Parametric LCA of a ventilated timber wall construction in tall timber buildings. Rilem publications
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Engen, Morten; Hendriks, Max; Kohler, Jochen; Øverli, Jan Arve; Åldstedt, Erik. (2017) A quantification of the modelling uncertainty of non-linear finite element analyses of large concrete structures. Structural Safety
    Academic article
  • Gradeci, Klodian; Baravalle, Michele; Time, Berit; Kohler, Jochen. (2017) Cost-Optimisation for Timber Façades Exposed to Rot Decay.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Gradeci, Klodian; Labonnote, Nathalie; Kohler, Jochen; Time, Berit. (2017) Mould models applicable to wood-based materials – a generic framework. Energy Procedia
    Academic article
  • Gradeci, Klodian; Labonnote, Nathalie; Time, Berit; Kohler, Jochen. (2017) A probabilistic-based approach for predicting mould growth in timber building envelopes: Comparison of three mould models. Energy Procedia
    Academic article
  • Gradeci, Klodian; Labonnote, Nathalie; Time, Berit; Kohler, Jochen. (2017) Mould growth criteria and design avoidance approaches in wood-based materials - A systematic review. Construction and Building Materials
    Academic literature review

2016

  • Gradeci, Klodian; Labonnote, Nathalie; Time, Berit; Kohler, Jochen. (2016) A proposed probabilistic-based design methodology for predicting mould occurrence in timber façades.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Kioumarsi, Mahdi; Hendriks, Max; Kohler, Jochen; Geiker, Mette Rica. (2016) The effect of interference of corrosion pits on the failure probability of a reinforced concrete beam. Engineering structures
    Academic article
  • Baravalle, Michele; Kohler, Jochen. (2016) Risk and reliability based calibration of design codes for submerged floating tunnels. Procedia Engineering
    Academic article
  • Hackl, J; Kohler, Jochen. (2016) Reliability assessment of deteriorating reinforced concrete structures by representing the coupled effect of corrosion initiation and progression by Bayesian networks. Structural Safety
    Academic article

2015

  • Fink, Gerhard; Kohler, Jochen. (2015) Probabilistic modelling of the tensile related material properties of timber boards and finger joint connections. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products
    Academic article
  • Fink, Gerhard; Kohler, Jochen. (2015) Quantification of different NDT/SDT methods in respect to estimate the load-bearing capacity. Construction and Building Materials
    Academic article
  • Fischer, Katharina; De Sanctis, Gianluca; Kohler, Jochen; Faber, Michael H; Fontana, Mario. (2015) Combining engineering and data-driven approaches: Calibration of a generic fire risk model with data. Fire safety journal
    Academic article
  • Fink, Gerhard; Frangi, Andrea; Kohler, Jochen. (2015) Probabilistic approach for modelling the load-bearing capacity of glued laminated timber. Engineering structures
    Academic article

2014

  • De Sanctis, G; Fischer, K; Köhler, Jochen; Faber, MH; Fontana, M. (2014) Combining engineering and data-driven approaches: Development of a generic fire risk model facilitating calibration. Fire safety journal
    Academic article
  • Kohler, Jochen. (2014) THE PROOF LOADING VS. DURATION OF LOAD EFFECTS IN REGARD TO THE REASSESSMENT OF TIMBER STRUCTURES.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Fink, Gerhard; Frangi, Andrea; Kohler, Jochen. (2014) REMAINING LOAD-BEARING BEHAVIOUR OF GLUED LAMINATED TIMBER BEAMS – POTENTIAL IN RESPECT TO STRUCTURAL ROBUSTNESS.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Fink, Gerhard; Kohler, Jochen. (2014) Risk Based Investigations of Partly Failed or Damaged Timber Constructions. RILEM Bookseries
    Academic article
  • Fink, Gerhard; Frangi, Andrea; Kohler, Jochen. (2014) Bending tests on GLT beams having well-known local material properties. Materials and Structures
    Academic article
  • Fink, Gerhard; Kohler, Jochen. (2014) Model for the prediction of the tensile strength and tensile stiffness of knot clusters within structural timber. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products
    Academic article
  • De Sanctis, G; Köhler, Jochen; Fontana, M. (2014) Probabilistic assessment of the occupant load density in retail buildings. Fire safety journal
    Academic article
  • Fidorra, N; Hafner, Armin; Minetto, Silvia; Köhler, Jochen. (2014) Simulation models in the supersmart supermarket - energy-benchmark tool. International Institute of Refrigeration
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Sosa Zitto, Alexandra; Köhler, Jochen; Piter, Juan Carlos. (2014) Load-carrying capacity of timber-totimber joints of fast-growing Argentinean Eucalyptus grandis with nails of small diameter laterally loaded in double shear: analysis according to the criterion adopted by European standards. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products
    Academic article

2013

  • Malo, Kjell Arne; Köhler, Jochen. (2013) Vibrations of timber floor beams with end restraints. CRC Press
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Köhler, Jochen; Brandner, Reinhard; Thiel, Alexandra B.; Schickhofer, Gerhard. (2013) Probabilistic characterisation of the length effect for parallel to the grain tensile strength of Central European spruce. Engineering structures
    Academic article
  • Deublein, Markus; Schubert, Matthias; Adey, Brian; Köhler, Jochen; Faber, Michael H. (2013) Prediction of road accidents: A Bayesian hierarchical approach. Accident Analysis and Prevention
    Academic article

2012

  • Köhler, Jochen. (2012) Risk management and maintenance strategies for timber structures. Revista Portuguesa de Engenharia de Estruturas
    Academic article
  • Köhler, Jochen; Fink, Gerhard. (2012) Influence of Varying Material Properties on the load bearing capacity of glued laminated timber.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Fink, Gerhard; Köhler, Jochen; Frangi, Andrea. (2012) EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS OF THE DEFORMATION AND FAILURE BEHAVIOUR OF SIGNIFICANT KNOT CLUSTERS.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Köhler, Jochen; Fink, Gerhard. (2012) Reliability based code calibration for typical EC5 design equations.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Krämer, Katharina; Köhler, Jochen; Faber, Michael H. (2012) Wirtschaftliche Optimierung im vorbeugenden Brandschutz. vdf Hochschulverlag AG an der ETH Zürich vdf Hochschulverlag AG an der ETH Zürich
    Report
  • Sosa-Zitto, Alexandra; Köhler, Jochen; Piter, Juan Carlos. (2012) Embedding strength in joints of fast-growing Argentinean Eucalyptus grandis with dowel-type fasteners. Analysis according to the criterion adopted by European standards. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products
    Academic article
  • Fink, Gerhard; Köhler, Jochen. (2012) Zerstörungsfreie Versuche zur Ermittlung des Elastizitätsmodules von Holzbrettern. vdf Hochschulverlag AG an der ETH Zürich vdf Hochschulverlag AG an der ETH Zürich
    Report

2011

  • Faber, Michael H; Köhler, Jochen; Nishijima, Kazuyoshi. (2011) Applications of Statistics and Probability in Civil Engineering. ETH Zurich ETH Zurich
    Academic anthology/Conference proceedings

Journal publications

  • Vrouwenvelder, Ton; Beck, André; Proske, Dirk; Faber, Michael; Kohler, Jochen; Schubert, Matthias. (2025) Interpretation of probability in structural safety – A philosophical conundrum. Structural Safety
    Academic article
  • Kohler, Jochen; Sørensen, John D.; Ellingwood, Bruce. (2024) Codes and standards for structural design - developments and future potential. Structural Safety
    Academic article
  • Degraeuwe, Bart; Schmudlach, Günter; Winkler, Kurt; Kohler, Jochen. (2024) SLABS: An improved probabilistic method to assess the avalanche risk on backcountry ski tours. Cold Regions Science and Technology
    Academic article
  • Thöns, Sebastian; Caprani, Colin; Faber, Michael Havbro; Frangopol, Dan M.; Gardoni, Paolo; Giordano, Pier Francesco. (2024) On information value and decision analyses. Structural Safety
    Academic article
  • Chen, Jianbing; Ren, Xiaodan; Feng, De-Cheng; Kohler, Jochen; Sørensen, John Dalsgaard; Wu, Jian-Ying. (2024) Recent developments in mechanical and uncertainty modelling of concrete. Structural Safety
    Academic article
  • Liljefors, Frida Camilla Ingela; Kohler, Jochen. (2024) Framework for rational decision-making in bridge maintenance. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering
    Academic article
  • Liljefors, Frida Camilla Ingela; Köhler, Jochen. (2023) Decision support and structural assessment of a corroding reinforced concrete bridge considering new information. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering
    Academic article
  • Hingorani, Ramon; Kohler, Jochen. (2023) Towards optimised decisions for resource and carbon-efficient structural design. Civil Engineering and Environmental Systems
    Academic article
  • Hingorani, Ramon; Dittrich, Nils Maximilian; Kohler, Jochen; Mueller, Daniel Beat. (2023) Embodied greenhouse gas emissions in structural materials for the German residential building stock - Quantification and mitigation scenarios. Building and Environment
    Academic article
  • Mendoza Espinosa, Jorge; Nielsen, Jannie S.; Sørensen, John D.; Kohler, Jochen. (2022) Structural reliability analysis of offshore jackets for system-level fatigue design. Structural Safety
    Academic article
  • Teichgräber, Max; Kohler, Jochen; Straub, Daniel. (2022) Hidden safety in structural design codes. Engineering structures
    Academic article
  • Mendoza Espinosa, Jorge; Bismut, Elizabeth; Straub, Daniel; Kohler, Jochen. (2022) Optimal life-cycle mitigation of fatigue failure risk for structural systems. Reliability Engineering & System Safety
    Academic article
  • Sousa, Helder; Kohler, Jochen; Casas, Joan R.. (2021) Evidence on the value of information towards decision-makers. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering
    Editorial
  • Mendoza Espinosa, Jorge; Haagensen, Per Jahn; Kohler, Jochen. (2021) Analysis of fatigue test data of retrieved mooring chain links subject to pitting corrosion. Marine Structures
    Academic article
  • Voulpiotis, Konstantinos; Kohler, Jochen; Jockwer, Robert; Frangi, Andrea. (2021) A holistic framework for designing for structural robustness in tall timber buildings. Engineering structures
    Academic article
  • Mendoza Espinosa, Jorge; Paglia, Jacopo; Eidsvik, Jo; Kohler, Jochen. (2021) Value of information of in-situ inspections of mooring lines. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part O, Journal of risk and reliability
    Academic article
  • Mendoza Espinosa, Jorge; Bismut, Elizabeth; Straub, Daniel; Kohler, Jochen. (2021) Risk-based Fatigue Design Considering Inspections and Maintenance. ASCE-ASME Journal of Risk and Uncertainty in Engineering Systems. Part A: Civil Engineering
    Academic article
  • Aloisio, Angelo; Alaggio, Rocco; Kohler, Jochen; Fragiacomo, Massimo. (2020) Extension of generalized bouc-wen hysteresis modeling of wood joints and structural systems. Journal of Engineering Mechanics
    Academic article
  • Fischer, Katharina; Viljoen, Celeste; Kohler, Jochen; Faber, Michael H. (2019) Optimal and acceptable reliabilities for structural design. Structural Safety
    Academic article
  • Baravalle, Michele; Kohler, Jochen. (2019) A risk-based approach for calibration of design codes. Structural Safety
    Academic article
  • Kohler, Jochen; Baravalle, Michele. (2019) Risk-based decision making and the calibration of structural design codes?prospects and challenges. Civil Engineering and Environmental Systems
    Academic article
  • Engen, Morten; Hendriks, Max; Kohler, Jochen; Øverli, Jan Arve; Åldstedt, Erik; Mørtsell, Ernst. (2018) Predictive strength of ready-mixed concrete: Exemplified using data from the Norwegian market. Structural Concrete
    Academic article
  • Jockwer, Robert; Fink, Gerhard; Kohler, Jochen. (2018) Assessment of the failure behaviour and reliability of timber connections with multiple dowel-type fasteners. Engineering structures
    Academic article
  • Fink, Gerhard; Kohler, Jochen; Brandner, Reinhard. (2018) Application of European design principles to cross laminated timber. Engineering structures
    Academic article
  • Gradeci, Klodian; Berardi, Umberto; Time, Berit; Kohler, Jochen. (2018) Evaluating highly insulated walls to withstand biodeterioration: A probabilistic-based methodology. Energy and Buildings
    Academic article
  • Baravalle, Michele; Kohler, Jochen. (2018) On the probabilistic representation of the wind climate for calibration of structural design standards. Structural Safety
    Academic article
  • Gradeci, Klodian; Labonnote, Nathalie; Time, Berit; Kohler, Jochen. (2017) A probabilistic-based methodology for predicting mould growth in façade constructions. Building and Environment
    Academic article
  • Baravalle, Michele; Mikoschek, Michael; Colling, François; Kohler, Jochen. (2017) Calibration of simplified safety formats for structural timber design. Construction and Building Materials
    Academic article
  • Engen, Morten; Hendriks, Max; Kohler, Jochen; Øverli, Jan Arve; Åldstedt, Erik. (2017) A quantification of the modelling uncertainty of non-linear finite element analyses of large concrete structures. Structural Safety
    Academic article
  • Gradeci, Klodian; Labonnote, Nathalie; Kohler, Jochen; Time, Berit. (2017) Mould models applicable to wood-based materials – a generic framework. Energy Procedia
    Academic article
  • Gradeci, Klodian; Labonnote, Nathalie; Time, Berit; Kohler, Jochen. (2017) A probabilistic-based approach for predicting mould growth in timber building envelopes: Comparison of three mould models. Energy Procedia
    Academic article
  • Gradeci, Klodian; Labonnote, Nathalie; Time, Berit; Kohler, Jochen. (2017) Mould growth criteria and design avoidance approaches in wood-based materials - A systematic review. Construction and Building Materials
    Academic literature review
  • Kioumarsi, Mahdi; Hendriks, Max; Kohler, Jochen; Geiker, Mette Rica. (2016) The effect of interference of corrosion pits on the failure probability of a reinforced concrete beam. Engineering structures
    Academic article
  • Baravalle, Michele; Kohler, Jochen. (2016) Risk and reliability based calibration of design codes for submerged floating tunnels. Procedia Engineering
    Academic article
  • Hackl, J; Kohler, Jochen. (2016) Reliability assessment of deteriorating reinforced concrete structures by representing the coupled effect of corrosion initiation and progression by Bayesian networks. Structural Safety
    Academic article
  • Fink, Gerhard; Kohler, Jochen. (2015) Probabilistic modelling of the tensile related material properties of timber boards and finger joint connections. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products
    Academic article
  • Fink, Gerhard; Kohler, Jochen. (2015) Quantification of different NDT/SDT methods in respect to estimate the load-bearing capacity. Construction and Building Materials
    Academic article
  • Fischer, Katharina; De Sanctis, Gianluca; Kohler, Jochen; Faber, Michael H; Fontana, Mario. (2015) Combining engineering and data-driven approaches: Calibration of a generic fire risk model with data. Fire safety journal
    Academic article
  • Fink, Gerhard; Frangi, Andrea; Kohler, Jochen. (2015) Probabilistic approach for modelling the load-bearing capacity of glued laminated timber. Engineering structures
    Academic article
  • De Sanctis, G; Fischer, K; Köhler, Jochen; Faber, MH; Fontana, M. (2014) Combining engineering and data-driven approaches: Development of a generic fire risk model facilitating calibration. Fire safety journal
    Academic article
  • Fink, Gerhard; Kohler, Jochen. (2014) Risk Based Investigations of Partly Failed or Damaged Timber Constructions. RILEM Bookseries
    Academic article
  • Fink, Gerhard; Frangi, Andrea; Kohler, Jochen. (2014) Bending tests on GLT beams having well-known local material properties. Materials and Structures
    Academic article
  • Fink, Gerhard; Kohler, Jochen. (2014) Model for the prediction of the tensile strength and tensile stiffness of knot clusters within structural timber. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products
    Academic article
  • De Sanctis, G; Köhler, Jochen; Fontana, M. (2014) Probabilistic assessment of the occupant load density in retail buildings. Fire safety journal
    Academic article
  • Sosa Zitto, Alexandra; Köhler, Jochen; Piter, Juan Carlos. (2014) Load-carrying capacity of timber-totimber joints of fast-growing Argentinean Eucalyptus grandis with nails of small diameter laterally loaded in double shear: analysis according to the criterion adopted by European standards. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products
    Academic article
  • Köhler, Jochen; Brandner, Reinhard; Thiel, Alexandra B.; Schickhofer, Gerhard. (2013) Probabilistic characterisation of the length effect for parallel to the grain tensile strength of Central European spruce. Engineering structures
    Academic article
  • Deublein, Markus; Schubert, Matthias; Adey, Brian; Köhler, Jochen; Faber, Michael H. (2013) Prediction of road accidents: A Bayesian hierarchical approach. Accident Analysis and Prevention
    Academic article
  • Köhler, Jochen. (2012) Risk management and maintenance strategies for timber structures. Revista Portuguesa de Engenharia de Estruturas
    Academic article
  • Sosa-Zitto, Alexandra; Köhler, Jochen; Piter, Juan Carlos. (2012) Embedding strength in joints of fast-growing Argentinean Eucalyptus grandis with dowel-type fasteners. Analysis according to the criterion adopted by European standards. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products
    Academic article

Books

  • Faber, Michael H; Köhler, Jochen; Nishijima, Kazuyoshi. (2011) Applications of Statistics and Probability in Civil Engineering. ETH Zurich ETH Zurich
    Academic anthology/Conference proceedings

Part of book/report

  • Hingorani, Ramon; Kohler, Jochen. (2025) Resource-Efficient and Climate-Friendly Design of Concrete Structures Through Advanced Structural Safety Concepts . Springer
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Mutale, Lombe; Hingorani, Ramon; Dittrich, Nils Maximilian; Köhler, Jochen. (2024) Probabilistic modelling of building stock properties for urban mining. International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Bigaj-van Vliet, Agnieszka; Allaix, Diego L.; Kohler, Jochen; Scibilia, Elena. (2021) Standardisation in Monitoring, Safety Assessment and Maintenance of the Transport Infrastructure: Current Status and Future Perspectives. Springer
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Mendoza Espinosa, Jorge; Kohler, Jochen; Bismut, Elizabeth; Straub, Daniel. (2019) Integrated Life-cycle Decision Framework for Structural Systems.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Mendoza Espinosa, Jorge; Kohler, Jochen. (2019) Risk-based Design of an Offshore Wind Turbine using VoI Analysis.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Mendoza Espinosa, Jorge; Kohler, Jochen. (2019) Value of site specific information for the design of offshore wind farms.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Baravalle, Michele; Kohler, Jochen. (2017) A framework for estimating the implicit safety level of existing design codes.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Fufa, Selamawit Mamo; Skaar, Christofer; Gradeci, Klodian; Labonnote, Nathalie; Time, Berit; Kohler, Jochen. (2017) Parametric LCA of a ventilated timber wall construction in tall timber buildings. Rilem publications
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Gradeci, Klodian; Baravalle, Michele; Time, Berit; Kohler, Jochen. (2017) Cost-Optimisation for Timber Façades Exposed to Rot Decay.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Gradeci, Klodian; Labonnote, Nathalie; Time, Berit; Kohler, Jochen. (2016) A proposed probabilistic-based design methodology for predicting mould occurrence in timber façades.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Kohler, Jochen. (2014) THE PROOF LOADING VS. DURATION OF LOAD EFFECTS IN REGARD TO THE REASSESSMENT OF TIMBER STRUCTURES.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Fink, Gerhard; Frangi, Andrea; Kohler, Jochen. (2014) REMAINING LOAD-BEARING BEHAVIOUR OF GLUED LAMINATED TIMBER BEAMS – POTENTIAL IN RESPECT TO STRUCTURAL ROBUSTNESS.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Fidorra, N; Hafner, Armin; Minetto, Silvia; Köhler, Jochen. (2014) Simulation models in the supersmart supermarket - energy-benchmark tool. International Institute of Refrigeration
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Malo, Kjell Arne; Köhler, Jochen. (2013) Vibrations of timber floor beams with end restraints. CRC Press
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Köhler, Jochen; Fink, Gerhard. (2012) Influence of Varying Material Properties on the load bearing capacity of glued laminated timber.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Fink, Gerhard; Köhler, Jochen; Frangi, Andrea. (2012) EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS OF THE DEFORMATION AND FAILURE BEHAVIOUR OF SIGNIFICANT KNOT CLUSTERS.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Köhler, Jochen; Fink, Gerhard. (2012) Reliability based code calibration for typical EC5 design equations.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

Report

  • Hoff, Inge; Alovisi, Isabella; Darò, Paola; Fliegel, Florian; Kohler, Jochen; Liljefors, Frida. (2021) Recommendations to remove the pest barriers and prioritization of risk management areas taking the lessons from recent infrastructure failures. EU-commision
    Report
  • Krämer, Katharina; Köhler, Jochen; Faber, Michael H. (2012) Wirtschaftliche Optimierung im vorbeugenden Brandschutz. vdf Hochschulverlag AG an der ETH Zürich vdf Hochschulverlag AG an der ETH Zürich
    Report
  • Fink, Gerhard; Köhler, Jochen. (2012) Zerstörungsfreie Versuche zur Ermittlung des Elastizitätsmodules von Holzbrettern. vdf Hochschulverlag AG an der ETH Zürich vdf Hochschulverlag AG an der ETH Zürich
    Report

Teaching

Courses

  • TBA4125 - BM4 Design of Buildings and Structures
  • KT8310 - Risk Based Decision Making in Civil Engineering
  • TKT4196 - Aspects of Structural Safety

Outreach

2023

  • Poster
    Dittrich, Nils Maximilian; Mutale, Lombe; Hingorani, Ramon; Kohler, Jochen; Mueller, Daniel Beat. (2023) Can Bayesian Networks predict materials and components at building level?. International Society for Industrial Ecology 11th international Conference on Industrial Ecology , Leiden 2023-07-02 - 2023-07-05

2017

  • Academic lecture
    Baravalle, Michele; Kohler, Jochen. (2017) A framework for estimating the implicit safety level of existing design codes. 12th Int. Conf. on Structural Safety and Reliability (ICOSSAR2017) , Vienna 2017-08-06 - 2017-08-10
  • Academic lecture
    Fufa, Selamawit Mamo; Skaar, Christofer; Gradeci, Klodian; Labonnote, Nathalie; Time, Berit; Kohler, Jochen. (2017) Parametric LCA of a ventilated timber wall construction in tall timber buildings. Ghent University XIV DBMC - 14th International Conference on Durability of Building Materials and Components , Gent 2017-05-29 - 2017-05-31

2016

  • Lecture
    Baravalle, Michele; Kohler, Jochen. (2016) Risk and Reliability Based Calibration of Design Codes for Submerged Floating Tunnels. International Symposium on Submerged Floating Tunnels and Underwater Tunnel Structures (SUFTUS-2016) , Chongqing, China 2016-12-16 - 2016-12-18

2015

  • Lecture
    Hackl, Jürgen; Kohler, Jochen. (2015) Modelling the spatial-temporal progression of corrosion with special emphasis on its influence on structural reliability. International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineer IABSE Workshop on Safety, Robustness and Condition Assessments of Structures , Helsinki 2015-02-11 - 2015-02-12
  • Lecture
    Baravalle, Michele; Kohler, Jochen. (2015) The effects of damages on the partial safety factor for parallel wire cables. International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineer IABSE Workshop on Safety, Robustness and Condition Assessments of Structures , Helsinki 2015-02-11 - 2015-02-12
  • Academic lecture
    Kohler, Jochen; Fink, Gerhard. (2015) Aspects of code based design of timber structures. CERRA ICASP - 12th International Conference on Applications of Statistics and Probability Theory in Civil Engineering , Vancouver 2015-07-12 - 2015-07-15
  • Lecture
    Kohler, Jochen. (2015) Risk Acceptance in Theory and Practice. Engineering Risk Analysis Group TU München Seminar in Engineering Risk Analysis & Probabilistic Modelling , Munich 2015-12-02 - 2015-12-02
  • Lecture
    Hackl, Jürgen; Kohler, Jochen. (2015) The assessment of the reliability of potentially deteriorated reinforced concrete elements with Bayesian networks. CERRA ICASP - 12th International Conference on Applications of Statistics and Probability Theory in Civil Engineering , Vancouver 2015-07-12 - 2015-07-15
  • Lecture
    Kohler, Jochen; Fink, Gerhard. (2015) Aspects of standard based design of timber structures. INTER 2nd Meeting of the International Network on Timber Engineering (INTER) , Sibenik 2015-08-17 - 2015-08-20
  • Lecture
    Kohler, Jochen. (2015) Risk Evaluation and Risk Acceptance. DTU Fire Safety Day , Lyngby 2015-06-09 - 2015-06-09
  • Lecture
    Kohler, Jochen. (2015) Calibration of Partial Safety Factors. Standard Norge Standard Morgen , Oslo 2015-12-09 - 2015-12-09

2012

  • Academic lecture
    Köhler, Jochen; Fink, Gerhard. (2012) Influence of Varying material properties on the load bearing capacity of glued laminated timber. University of Zagreb Early Stage Researcher Conference COST FP1004 , Zagreb 2012-04-19 - 2012-04-20
  • Academic lecture
    Fink, Gerhard; Köhler, Jochen; Frangi, Andrea. (2012) EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS OF THE DEFORMATION AND FAILURE BEHAVIOUR OF SIGNIFICANT KNOT CLUSTERS. University of Auckland World Conference of Timber Engineering , Auckland 2012-07-15 - 2012-07-19
  • Academic lecture
    Köhler, Jochen; Fink, Gerhard. (2012) Reliability based code calibration for typical EC5 design equations. World Conference of Timber Engineering 2012-07-10 -

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