Detection and assessment of damage to adhesive joints in bonded, load-bearing, installed timber components

Compact course of the WKI | AKADEMIE®

The photo shows two aged wooden beams that have been joined on the end grain side. An approximately 50 mm large and 30 mm deep hole was drilled in the area of the joint.
© Fraunhofer WKI | Malte Mérono
Damage to load-bearing timber structures can be detected with the aid of drill core examinations and other tests.

In theoretical and practical training units, experts from the Fraunhofer WKI impart basic knowledge on the detection and assessment of damage to adhesive joints in bonded, load-bearing, installed timber components.

A certificate of attendance is issued.

Venue Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research
- Wilhelm-Klauditz-Institut WKI -
Riedenkamp 3
38108 Braunschweig
Germany
Duration 1 day (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Certificate Certificate of participation
Language German
Training fee
€ 600 per person (excl. VAT)
Included are lunch and drinks as well as course materials.

Current course dates of the WKI | AKADEMIE®

  • Fraunhofer WKI / September 15, 2025 - September 19, 2025

    Focus courses on “Bonding in wooden construction”

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    Specialist for bonding in wooden construction (3 days)

    Specialist for repair of load-bearing timber components using adhesives (5 days)
    incl. “Specialist for bonding in wooden construction”

    Basic knowledge is imparted on the execution of bonding work for the manufacture or repair of load-bearing timber components. A written examination can be taken in both courses. This can be used to prove successful participation in accordance with DIN 1052-10.

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