Brief description of the project
The latest amendments to building regulations have defined the formal boundary conditions for timber buildings up to the high-rise limit. Although it is a combustible building material, the fire protection requirements can be guaranteed by appropriate protective cladding, adequate dimensioning and specific details. However, depending on the extent of the damage, repair measures may be required in the form of localised renovation concepts or even complete demolition. So far, such concepts have mainly been developed for multi-storey buildings based on non-combustible constructions such as reinforced concrete or masonry, or they have only been designed for detached or semi-detached houses in timber construction.
The aim of the research project is to develop suitable strategies and methods for the refurbishment of timber structures after a fire, which are adapted to the extent of the damage. In a next step, the knowledge gained will be used to derive components and connections for multi-storey timber constructions that allow easy refurbishment. The aim is to promote building with timber in such a way that reservations on the part of building owners and property insurers are dispelled by means of secure timber construction-specific refurbishment concepts.
