EVA-Struktur
| Project Titel | EVA-Struktur |
| Project Subtitle | Development of small-area printed EVA structures for adhesive bonds in structural glass construction |
| Projectleader |
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael Engelmann (TU Dresden) |
| Researcher | Dr. Christiane Kothe (TU Dresden) |
| Partner | Polartherm Flachglas GmbH |
| Funding | BMWK – Zentrales Innovationsprogramm Mittelstand (ZIM) |
| Time Spam | 2025-2028 |
Project Description
The research project focuses on two adhesive technologies in constructive glass construction, both based on precise 3D printing of cross-linkable ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA). On the one hand, bonded point fixings are to be realized and on the other hand, the functional printing of glass is being investigated. The “structure” is thus addressed in two ways: both as a load-bearing adhesive joint and as a printed structure in terms of design and aesthetics.
Point-bonding joints can be used to mount supports to glass components such as balustrades, shower doors or façade elements. EVA is to be applied as an adhesive through 3D printing in a precise and material-efficient manner onto the substrates. After joining, a thermal crosslinking will occur, resulting in a transparent, durable and structural adhesive joint. Compared with mechanical fixings, this technology enables uniform load transfer without drilling into the glass and offers a markedly improved visual appearance.
Printing EVA structures onto glass serves as a functional design element, for example for light control, sun protection or to improve the visibility of transparent glass surfaces. For this purpose, EVA will be applied directly to a glass pane using 3D printing and cross-linked to obtain shape-stable structures. The glass is then processed into laminated glass with an EVA interlayer to ensure consistent process conditions for lamination.
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Research Associate
NameDr. Christiane Kothe
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Friedrich-Siemens-Laboratorium
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Professor of Sustainable Building Construction
NameProf. Dr.-Ing. Michael Engelmann
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