Giese, Karl

Diploma Thesis:
1904

Topic:
Production process of carbon concrete components in in-situ concrete construction

Editor:
Giese, Karl

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

Supervisor:
University Supervisor: Dipl.-Ing. Romy Wiel

Editing Period:
16.06.2022 until 17.11.2022

Abstract:
Within the scope of the work, the broader applicability of the carbon concrete construction method in building practice is investigated and the corresponding advantages and disadvantages as well as obstacles associated with the use of the building material are highlighted. The focus is directed in particular towards the production of in-situ concrete components in carbon concrete construction and is thus opposed to the previous research focus on reinforcement and prefabricated component production. In order to deal with the object of investigation, a primary data collection was carried out in the form of a series of interviews with representatives of the Cube project, which provides comprehensive insights into the construction of the first and so far only carbon concrete building. Through the evaluation and interpretation of the results, it can be proven that the previous methods of object planning, as well as the construction site organisation and construction process technology, cannot be transferred to the novel carbon concrete construction method without question. While the production of prefabricated and semi-prefabricated parts can be introduced into construction practice, there are higher obstacles in the production of in-situ concrete. The lack of state-of-the-art technology, insufficient standardisation and little reliable information on the economic aspects of the building material are the main barriers to market entry for this construction method. In order to overcome these obstacles, the work was able to clearly distinguish which elements of planning, construction process technology and construction site equipment need to be reclassified and optimised for the construction of further components using in-situ concrete.