Bauhaus-Universität Weimar Presents Innovative Research Projects at the Hannover Messe 2015
The Bauhaus-Universität Weimar is strongly represented this year by the joint-booth »Forschung für die Zukunft« (Research for the Future) at the Hannover Messe from 13 to 17 April. Three of the current research projects from the Faculty of Civil Engineering will be presented there at the world’s most important industry fair.
Innovative components for a better world
A new construction material will be presented by the professorship of Building Chemistry and Polymer Materials, that can be utilised for instance to create temporary shelters in areas of conflict. Under the leadership of Prof. Dr.-Ing. Andrea Osburg, the scientists work on the optimization of a method for on-site production of components using polymer concrete. These components consist of 90% filler and only about 10% of polymeric binder and necessary additives. The focus is placed on the analysis of the suitability of locally available filler materials, specifically dessert stand that due to its specific characteristics has thus far been categorized as unusable in the construction industry. The technology needed to make these easy-to-handle and durable components for rapid and reversible construction of static-safe buildings was developed by the project partner, PolyCare Research Technology GmbH. The goal of this joint project is to optimize the manufacturing process to the extent that the production of these components would be possible by unskilled labourers at an on-site mobile production facility.
Aerial Imaging Support for the Structural Monitoring
The second research project from the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar to be presented at the Hannover Messe 2015 was funded through the »Forschungsinitiative Zukunft BAU« and conducted in cooperation between the professorship of Modelling and Simulation of Structures and the industry partner Ascending Technologies. As part of this project, the research group, led by Prof. Dr. Guido Morgenthal, examines the potential application of small unmanned air-craft systems (UAS) for structural monitoring. Existing work processes were enhanced based on aerial photos and new monitoring strategies for larger and hard to access buildings were developed. The goal of this project is to develop innovative techniques and methods that will allow for efficient ascertainment, appraisal and monitoring of structural damage to buildings.
Structural Monitoring via Terrestrial Laser Scanning
The third project presented at the fair deals with structural monitoring using terrestrial laser scanning that was developed by the junior professorship Simulations and Experiments. Due to environmental factors, the steady increase of freight transport services as well as rising vehicle and axel loading, the expected life span of numerous structures has decreased. Through routine and need-based status monitoring, the condition of buildings with regard to carrying capacity and usability can be safely and reliably calculated. Herein lies the team’s approach, led by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jörg Hildebrand, which developed a comprehensive procedure using terrestrial laser scanning to monitor the manufacture, installation and use of structures under static and kinematic load effects. The Hannover Messe consists of various international trade fairs that in its totality reflects the entire industrial value chain.
For 2015 the theme of the Hannover Messe is »Integrated Industry - Join the Network«. The emerging economic powerhouse, India, was chosen as this year’s partner country.
Hannover Messe 2015
13-17 April 2015
Hall 002, Stand A38
http://www.hannovermesse.de