Technical Properties of Polymeric Materials Division 7.5 The share of polymers in the overall use of functional and engineering materials in technical applications is rising constantly, as are the requirements imposed in terms of quality and durability. Here in the…

Technology of Construction Materials Division 7.4 In the Technology of Construction Materials division, we work on safe technologies for mineral cements, mortars and concretes. In addition to the environmentally compatible use of recycled products, we also examine…

Building Materials Division 7.1 The core expertise of the Building Materials division is the evaluation and development of durable and safe building materials. Since the research of damage mechanisms is a key topic, the focus is on material characterisation, material…

Sensors, Measurement and Testing Methods Division 8.1 The Sensors, Measurement and Testing Methods division works on solutions to ensure the safe, efficient and sustainable operation of plants and systems. Our work focuses on the development, validation and…

Buildings and Structures Division 7.2 In the Buildings and Structures division we evaluate the safety and load capacity of new or existing buildings and structures or components thereof using experimental and numerical studies. To test and evaluate the reliability,…

Fire Engineering Division 7.3 The Fire Engineering division examines questions relating to structurally engineered fire protection, focusing on the fireproofing of structures. In the course of our research, new engineering techniques and suitable testing and…

Corrosion and Corrosion Protection Division 7.6 The safety and durability of buildings, technical equipment and apparatus require components and structural elements to be protected from corrosion in a way that is adequate to the stresses they are exposed to. This is…

Modelling and Simulation Division 7.7 Our research priority is the development of efficient methods for modelling and simulation of materials and structures with a focus on civil structures using multiscale methods in space and time and taking multiphysics phenomena…

Structure Analysis Division 6.3 Department 6.3 conducts research into and develops advanced materials at the interface between synthesis, structural elucidation and functional characterisation. The focus is on sustainable material concepts, mechanochemical and…

Material and Surface Technologies Division 6.2 We develop innovative technologies that customize the properties of materials and surfaces for specific applications. For example, we increase the biocompatibility of surfaces or improve the stability of alloysin…