The aim of the project, coordinated by the Institute of Building Physics at Leibniz Universität Hannover, is to utilise the previously untapped potential of regionally available durable timber qualities, particularly in hydraulic engineering, for further use or reuse. In concrete terms, this means that sections of a pile that are still intact are processed and joined together to form new piles of sufficient length. These sections must be joined together with connection. An important aspect of the design is the sufficient load-bearing capacity of the connection during the pile installation process. Eight piles with different connection variants have now been successfully installed in the TTH foundation testing pit and their behaviour during installation has been investigated.
You can find more information about the project on the homepage of the Institute for Buildung Physics (IFBP). If you have any questions, please contact Mr Jendrik Timo Heithorn.
