Welcome to the Chair of Advanced Structures!
Our research and teaching focuses on the system analysis of structures including derivation of suitable partial models, engineering consideration of coupling and interactions, recording and consideration of extreme and changing load conditions as well as avoidance or evaluation of collapse potential using latest technologies (tools of digital engineering). Advanced Structures not only include the structures with high risk potential, lightweight and tent constructions, but also includes the use of damping elements and the interaction phenomena in standard construction methods.
Voided Concrete Beam Experiments
The first of a series of experiments to assess the performance of voided concrete beams in comparison to solid ones was successfully carried out.
On 16 April 2025, a quasi-static cyclic load was applied to a 5.5-meter-long solid beam in order to obtain the load-deflection response. Additionally, accelerometers were used five times during the experiment to collect data for operational modal analysis which will be used to assess structural damage.
The experiment also included the use of digital image correlation and fiber optic sensors to measure strain and displacements.
The experiment was carried out with support of Materialforschungs und Prüfanstalt (MFPA) Weimar, Institute of Structural Mechanics (ISM), Chair of Modelling and Simulation, and Versuchstechnische Einrichtung (VTE).
