| Title | FibreCast Demonstrator NewWays of Connecting Timber Elements with Fixed and Detachable Interlocking Connections Made of Reinforced Polymer Concrete |
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| ID_Doc | 29551 |
| Authors | Schmeck, M; Immenga, L; Gengnagel, C; Schmid, V |
| Title | FibreCast Demonstrator NewWays of Connecting Timber Elements with Fixed and Detachable Interlocking Connections Made of Reinforced Polymer Concrete |
| Year | 2023 |
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| Abstract | Efforts toward the circular economy necessitate new approaches for the construction industry. Repair and repurposing of structures through easily disassembled connections facilitate maintenance, preservation and concept changes. Decreasing availability of resources requires the efficient, material-conserving use of the materials employed. The decisive factor for the material consumption of timber construction elements are mostly the loads in the nodal area. This is the deciding factor for the required cross-section. As a result, wooden structures are oversized in wide areas in order to withstand the loads that occur in the connection. Inspired by approaches to building in existing structures with polymer concrete, a cast connection is created that can be cast directly against the timber to be joined. The resulting filigree and partially detachable connections are reinforced with different reinforcement concepts, thus increasing the load-bearing capacity to above the level of the timber to be connected. In a pavilion, the performance of the novel connections will be demonstrated for the first time on an architectural scale, showcasing the application potential of the connection method. |
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