Bauingenieur

In the context of current megatrends such as digitalization, the transport revolution and changes in religiosity, there are significant challenges and opportunities for the reuse of existing building structures. In particular, obsolete building...

This study focuses on the analysis of the load transfer mechanism in grouted, high rail support points of the Elastic Clip Fastener (ECF) system using finite element analysis (FEA). The ECF system was developed for use on slab tracks and, in the...

Train crossings in high-speed rail operations induce dynamic loads on railway bridges, affecting structural safety and serviceability considerations. Compliance with codified limits on bridge vibration responses—typically expressed as thresholds...

Foundation shoes may be used for the separation between precast concrete columns and precast foundations slabs that are difficult to be transported and lifted as a common unit. Such shoes are considered as rigid connections and may be designed by...

Coating concrete surfaces is state of the art when it comes to ensuring the durability of parking structures. The surface protection systems used are subject to stress from vehicle traffic, which limits their service life and thus their protective...

Concrete sandwich facades with non-metallic reinforcement offer significant opportunities to reduce material usage, dead weight and the carbon footprint in high-rise construction. This article presents the development of a novel facade system with a...

As part of the UpCement research project, a joint project between the University of Duisburg-Essen and the Technical University Bergakademie Freiberg, a mobile technology for reactivating cement paste is being developed. An analysis of the cement...

In the current Muster Holzbau Richtlinie (Model Directive of Timber Structures) of September 2024 the timber-concrete-composite (TCC) structures are included up to building class 5 and for special buildings with rooms and room groups up to 400 m²...

In conventional construction contract execution, there are incentives that encourage confrontational behavior. In contrast, collaborative project delivery models incorporate specific partnership elements designed to promote collaboration and...

Historic masonry buildings are a characteristic feature of the European building stock and are particularly vulnerable to seismic effects due to their construction. The earthquake of March 22, 2020 in Zagreb, Croatia (ML = 5.5, IEMS = VII), caused...