Robotically-Fabricated Circular Carpentry Joints

ROBOTICALLY-FABRICATED CIRCULAR CARPENTRY JOINTS ADAPTED FOR MODERN MULTI-STORY TIMBER BUILDINGS

Carpentry joints are a promising alternative to timber connections for modern multi-storey timber structures in terms of circularity and sustainability. With the advent of modern engineering and Co-Design systems, as well as with robotic fabrication, their potential and applicability in terms of cost-benefit suitability for modern multi-storey timber building systems can be revisited. The aim of this project is to investigate, design, test and ultimately demonstrate the potential of modern carpentry-type timber connection systems. The aim is to meet today's high structural requirements, e.g. in terms of moment-rotational capacity and stiffness, through a possible combination of targeted structural improvements with inspiration from performative historical examples. The focus will be laid on a circular design for the disassembly of the developed connection systems, as well as their integration into existing systems and strategies for timber construction of the Cluster of Excellence IntCDC.

PARTICIPATING RESEARCHER

Jun. Prof. Dr. Philippe Grönquist
Institute for Construction Materials (IWB), University of Stuttgart
Materials Testing Institute (MPA), University of Stuttgart

Dr. Simon Aicher
Materials Testing Institute (MPA), University of Stuttgart

TEAM

Sanoop Siby (MPA)

INDUSTRY PARTNER

HASSLACHER Holzbauteile GmbH & Co. KG, Adrian Niehörster