The formation of cracks is an inherent feature of reinforced-concrete construction. The width of any cracks occurring needs to be limited to a non-detrimental extent, however, in order to permanently...
The punching shear behavior of centrically loaded column bases has already been investigated extensively in the past. However, in civil engineering structures, uneven stress distributions due to...
The guideline “Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete” published by the German Committee for Reinforced Concrete (DAfStb) in 2012 regulates the punching shear design of steel fiber reinforced flat slabs with...
The CPC construction method is based on the semi-finished CPC carbon concrete slab. The CPC slab is produced at the plant in thicknesses ranging from 20 mm to 69 mm and in sizes of up to approx....
Carbon-reinforced concrete on the basis of textile reinforcement is a future-oriented alternative to reinforced concrete. When a patent application was filed for reinforced concrete in 1867, textile...
Innovative and efficient concepts are needed for rehabilitating and upgrading our ailing transport infrastructure. For the purpose of repairing such structures, a system is currently being developed...
In retrospect, traveling to the moon seems like child’s play in view of the challenge that humanity is facing today: a dramatic reduction in greenhouse gas emissions to achieve climate neutrality. The...
Starting with the German meat industry, the sector-specific prohibition of contracts for work and temporary employment services is under social and political discussion. These types of contracts are...
The Manateq headquarters in Doha consists of four buildings encompassing an inner courtyard that looks like an oasis. The ornamental façade structure surrounding and shading the building reflects the...
Normative design regulations for masonry are continuously further developed, both on a national and international level. Continuous revision leads to increasing extension of the application scope of...
