Structural Timber by Individual Layer Fabrication (ILF) (A08)

• Subject Area: Architecture, Building and Construction History, Construction Research, Sustainable Building Technology ; Construction Material Sciences, Chemistry, Building Physics
• Term: from 2020 to 2023
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 414265976

In the project a novel fabrication process is to be researched that allows the use of wood in the additive manufacturing of structural elements. In this process the parts are built up by laminating contoured panels of wood composites. The fabrication of the panels is realised by selective binding of wood particles by the use of mechanical pressure. The work programme focuses on the investigation of materials and processes. In addition, the construction applications of the components produced in this way are to be examined.

• DFG Programme: CRC/Transregios
• Subproject of: TRR 277: Additive Manufacturing in Construction (AMC) – The Opportunity for Large Impact
• Applicant Institution: Technische Universität Braunschweig
• Project Heads: Dr. Frauke Bunzel; Dr.-Ing. Klaudius Henke