Sharing knowledge.
In our Construction Competence Forum, the knowledge from research, the results of testing and the experience from consulting join together to form an ideal combination of theory and practice – for the benefit of members and clients!
For many years, construction clients, plant operators, planners, construction contractors and construction material manufacturers have been placing their trust in our expertise relating to concrete, cement, asphalt, aggregates, construction material mixtures and soil.
The key competencies of the FEhS Institute include construction materials technology and construction work, the development of concepts for creating new structures with sophisticated, state-of-the-art construction materials, the repair of structures, complete with repair concepts, construction material testing and quality assurance of aggregates, hydraulic binding agents, concrete and asphalt, and practical environmental protection with a focus on leaching processes affecting construction materials.
Particularly in structures with high requirements for stability, safety, durability and sustainability, it is necessary to take into account technical, economic and environmental factors. A few examples implemented with the cooperation of the FEhS Institute and the Construction Competence Forum will help illustrate this:
SURFACES FOR THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
To protect the environment from water-polluting substances, legislation sets very requirements for the new construction and repair of structures and chemical industry plants. The Construction Competence Forum plans and develops reinforced concrete parts and concrete formulas specific for each project, and monitors the manufacturing and erection of the structures.
MUNICIPAL SEWAGE TREATMENT AND WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES
Wastewater places serious chemical and mechanical stresses on the facilities. In order to improve their durability, we select suitable concrete compositions during the planning phase already. We additionally monitor the construction work throughout the process. Upon completion, the client receives from us a quality assessment of the reinforced concrete components.
HALLS FOR HEAVY INDUSTRY
Reinforced concrete slabs for the steel and scrap industry are required to have increased durability and wear-resistance. Thanks to our extensive experience in research and practice, we are a sought-after partner, from the planning phase to the completion of structures, to ensure the professional implementation of the project.
NEW CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR OF MULTI-STOREY CAR PARKS
The selection of particularly suitable concrete compositions and the special treatment of concrete surfaces significantly extend the durability of reinforced concrete components in multi-storey car parks. Damage resulting from the high chemical and mechanical stresses are prevented, and costs are thus reduced.
REPAIR OF A COOLING TOWER
Thanks to our certification as “Professional Planner for Concrete Maintenance” under the latest directive of the German Committee for Structural Concrete (DAfStb), which will come into effect in 2018, in our position as experts we were responsible for the repair of the Solvay natural draft cooling tower, which was built in 1960 from reinforced concrete: from the analysis of the current status and the repair concept to the monitoring of the performance of work, acceptance inspection and cost controlling.
Further projects of the Construction Competence Forum can be found here.
