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University of Stuttgart develops low-concrete wood-hybrid floor
Researchers at the University of Stuttgart have developed a novel wood-concrete hybrid floor system called 'UniversalTimberSlab' that significantly reduces material usage. The construction uses approximately two-thirds less concrete than traditional reinforced concrete slabs while maintaining high structural integrity.
During a public load test at the Future Cleantech Festival in Remscheid, a 36-centimeter-thick slab spanning 8 by 4 meters successfully supported a 20-ton load. The slab exhibited minimal deflection, bending only 12 millimeters under the weight. This technology allows for slim floor profiles without the need for supporting beams, potentially saving up to 70 centimeters in floor height per level in multi-story buildings.
The development aims to make multi-story timber construction more viable by replacing steel and concrete in areas where they are currently difficult to substitute. The first building intended to use this new floor system is planned for Oberkochen.
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Oberkochen · Remscheid · UniversalTimberSlab · University of Stuttgart
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- [● 4 SOURCES] During a load test, a 36-centimeter-thick slab spanning 8 by 4 meters deflected only 12 millimeters under a 20-ton load. www.kurierverlag.de · www.ingenieur.de · www.hna.de · www.kreiszeitung.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] The UniversalTimberSlab uses approximately two-thirds less concrete than comparable reinforced concrete floors. www.kurierverlag.de · www.ingenieur.de · www.hna.de · www.kreiszeitung.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] Researchers at the University of Stuttgart developed a new wood-concrete floor system called UniversalTimberSlab. www.kurierverlag.de · www.ingenieur.de · www.hna.de · www.kreiszeitung.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The first building utilizing this new floor system is planned for construction in Oberkochen. www.ingenieur.de