Integrated fluid-actuators (C02)

• Subject Area: Engineering Design, Machine Elements, Product Development ; Structural Engineering, Building Informatics and Construction Operation
• Term: since 2017
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 279064222

In the first funding period, the work carried out in project C02 proved that the load transfer of beams can be specifically controlled by integrated fluidic actuators. The generated hydraulic internal pressure completely compensates for the deflection of the investigated concrete beams despite external loads. Since the deformations are often the determining factor for the design of components subject to bending, a significant performance increase is possible. In comparison to beams, the load transfer of plates is multi-axial. Therefore, the actuation and actuator concepts are adapted and extended considering the multi-axial state of stress. Additionally, new concepts must be designed for the integration of system components.

• DFG Programme: Collaborative Research Centres
• Subproject of: SFB 1244: Adaptive Hüllen und Strukturen für die gebaute Umwelt von morgen
• Applicant Institution: Universität Stuttgart
• Project Heads: Professor Dr.-Ing. Hansgeorg Binz, until 10/2022; Professor Dr.-Ing. Lucio Blandini; Professor Dr.-Ing. Matthias Kreimeyer, since 10/2023