Research projects

Cyclic mechanical stresses in concrete, as in other materials, lead to deformation and damage processes that lead to failure of the component or the test specimen. This failure state is caused even in stress states far below the material strength limit. This characteristic material behavior is collectively referred to as fatigue.

The processes of planning refurbishments and new buildings can be optimized using computer-based methods. The interdisciplinary research-project is located at the interface of engineering sciences and media-informatic at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar. The project is funded by the federal state of Thuringia and the European Social fund (ESF).

For years, scientists from the Faculty of Civil Engineering and the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Studies have been researching energy-efficient solutions to improve the indoor climate. Starting in 2017, a new method will be used to increase the measurement accuracy of research results in the field of indoor climate control. The Thuringian Ministry of Economics, Science and Digital Society (TMWWDG) supports the research project and provides the necessary financial resources.

Evaluating the Thermal Environment and Indoor Air Quality Using Ducted and Ductless Personalized Ventilation.

„Untersuchung zeitgemäßer, monolithischer Wandaufbauten hinsichtlich bauphysikalischer, ökologischer und ökonomischer Eigenschaften“