Online Seminar

An innovative bonding technique enables high-performance wood-concrete composite elements (WCC elements) to be produced more quickly and easily. Through a new joining technique, the composite elements become more competitive compared to concrete-only elements.

WCC elements can be implemented in multi-story building construction, for example as floor elements. Compared to concrete-only and wood-only construction, they offer numerous advantages as a result of the combination of their respective specific compressive and tensile strengths. Disadvantages of wood-concrete composite elements arise due to the joining techniques used up until now: through screw connections, which is very time-consuming, or through the pouring of fresh concrete onto the wooden components, which results in a longer construction time. In many cases, this makes WCC elements uncompetitive compared to concrete-only construction methods. In order to rectify this, researchers at the Fraunhofer WKI, in collaboration with project partners, have developed a new rapid-bonding technique. It is a reliable, fast and simple joining technique for the assembly of WCC elements at the construction site and for prefabrication in the factory.

About the event series »WKI-Webinar«

For many years, the Fraunhofer WKI has been offering free online seminars in German as well as in English. Experts from the Fraunhofer WKI provide an insight into their current research and development work. Take the opportunity to obtain information concerning sustainable and future-oriented materials and technologies. During the Webinar, you will have the opportunity to ask your own specific questions.