Lebherz, Linda

Diploma Thesis:
1811

Topic:
Advantage of the modular design in application of reusable building (1811)
structures

Editor:
Linda Lebherz

University Professor Responsible:
Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dipl.-Wirt.-Ing. Jens Otto

Supervisor:
University Supervisor: Dr.-Ing. Jan Kortmann
Operational Supervisor: Dipl.-Ing. Ronny Bellmann, Kleusberg GmbH

Editing Period:
16.12.2020 until 31.07.2021

Abstract:
In this paper, the advantages of the modular construction method through multiple-use building structures are investigated in comparison to the conventional in-situ concrete construction method. The investigation is based on an analysis of the modular construction system in lightweight steel construction of the company KLEUSBERG GmbH & Co. KG. Within the scope of this investigation, three levels of consideration were used in relation to an example building and a defined multiple use. The investigated multiple use concerns the production of the building, the building reuse as well as a defined change of location, whereby the comparison of the two construction methods, modular construction and in-situ concrete construction, is dealt with in a comprehensive manner. Through the evaluation and interpretation of the results, it can be proven that a greater economic efficiency is given with a possible reuse of modules within necessary multiple uses than with the in-situ concrete construction method. This economic efficiency cannot be seen in the comparison of the manufacturing costs in relation to the example building. A functional comparison is also carried out on the example building, which shows that the modular construction method is highly complex in the functional parameters of fire protection, building regulations and maintenance. However, the modular construction method again has a positive effect on the DGNB certification. In the case of the "change of location" indicator, a risk for the possible reuse of individual modules was identified and a possible solution path was shown in the outlook.