Schuch, Sophia Barbara

Diploma Thesis:
2050

Topic:
Economic analysis of carbon concrete in the area of reinforcement – analysis of the cost development for the execution and comparison to conventional reinforcement systems

Editor: 
Sophia Barbara Schuch

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

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

Editing Period:
02.05.2025 until 15.09.2025

Abstract:
This paper examines the cost factors for reinforcement measures using carbon concrete. The focus is primarily on the effects of the number of reinforcement layers, the size of the total execution area and the choice of reinforcement type. As part of this study, a calculation tool was developed that determines the costs based on input parameters. The calculation is based on cost estimates taken from calculations made by contractors, which were analysed and converted into average parameters. The evaluation and interpretation of the results of the calculation tool show that the CARBOrefit method can be used economically for single-layer reinforcement within the scope of the general building authority approval. However, it is not possible to give a blanket confirmation of the economic efficiency of the system, as the costs depend heavily on the given boundary conditions and must be examined separately for each individual case.