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Active ultrasonic monitoring with coda wave interferometry has demonstrated its potential for structural health monitoring in concrete structures. This study investigates its application using ultrasonic transducers embedded in the ceiling of a subway station in Munich, Germany. We evaluate the impact of environmental conditions, specifically electromagnetic interference and temperature, on data quality, as well as the influence of regular loading from passing trams. Results indicate that electromagnetic interference significantly affects measurements, while temperature effects remain minimal due to the station’s stable thermal environment. Long-term measurements and a controlled load test show that both dynamic and static loading from trams induce ultrasonic velocity changes of only 0.01%–0.06%. Although the experiment demonstrates the capacity to detect structural responses and supports the feasibility of long-term monitoring,
Coda Wave Interferometry has been used in Geophysics to detect weak changes in scattering media. Past research in Structural Health Monitoring has shown that this methodology can be applied to concrete structures to detect material changes by calculation of relative velocity changes. Successive measurements with embedded ultrasonic transducers provide a repeatable signal for reliable long-term monitoring of concrete. To research the application in real-world structures, we have embedded ultrasonic transducers in a bridge in Ulm and a Metro station in Munich, Germany. This study gives an overview of the monitoring of these two structures. The results show the potential and challenges of the method. Data evaluation can be largely automated to gain insights into material changes and other influences on the structure, such as traffic-induced load and temperature variations. The experiments demonstrate the ease of installation, longevity of the sensor installation, and sensitivity of the measurement technique, but highlight problems with the application, especially if electromagnetic noise affects data quality. As no confirmed substantial damage was recorded during the monitoring period on both structures, we evaluate load tests to investigate the effect of static load on the structures and the coda monitoring results. The experiments show that the influence of load can be detected, even if the temperature influence is not removed from the data. This indicates that online damage detection with coda monitoring is possible, but further research on damage detection in real-world structures has to be conducted to confirm laboratory findings.
In the 1950s, the use of prestressed concrete construction for bridges became widespread. The lack of experience in the early days causes problems today regarding a combination of corrosion and fatigue of the tendons. Wire breaks can lead to structural failure without warning. Acoustic emission analysis is the only reliable monitoring method to prevent catastrophic damage. Through an acoustic simulation of the structure and its fusion with measurement data, the research project "Digital Twin for the Simulation of Acoustic Emission Wave Propagation in Prestressed Concrete Elements" lays the foundation for optimizing the monitoring systems.
Active ultrasonic monitoring with coda wave interferometry has demonstrated its potential for structural Health monitoring in concrete structures. This study investigates its application using ultrasonic transducers embedded in the ceiling of a subway station in Munich, Germany. We evaluate the impact of environmental conditions, specifically electromagnetic interference and temperature, on data quality, as well as the influence of regular loading from passing trams. Results indicate that electromagnetic interference significantly affects measurements, while temperature effects remain minimal due to the station’s stable thermal environment. Long-term measurements and a controlled load test show that both dynamic and static loading from trams induce ultrasonic velocity changes of only 0.01%–0.06%. Although the experiment demonstrates the capacity to detect structural responses and supports the feasibility of long-term monitoring, improved electromagnetic shielding and Hardware reliability are required for successful future applications.
In the 1950s, the use of prestressed concrete construction for bridges became widespread. The lack of experience in the early days causes problems today regarding a combination of corrosion and fatigue of the tendons. Wire breaks can lead to structural failure without warning. Acoustic emission analysis is the only reliable monitoring method to prevent catastrophic damage. Through an acoustic simulation of the structure and its fusion with measurement data, the research project "Digital Twin for the Simulation of Acoustic Emission Wave Propagation in Prestressed Concrete Elements" lays the foundation for optimizing the monitoring systems.
Der Vortrag erläutert das Konzept der Gebäudebegrünung mit Biofilmen. Beton wird dabei als künstliches Gestein betrachtet, dessen Besiedelbarkeit durch Mikroorganismen gezielt verbessert werden soll.
Ein dreistufiges Testsystem – Laborversuche, simulierte Bewitterung und Freilandtests – analysiert, wie physikalische und chemische Substrateigenschaften das Wachstum beeinflussen. Ein definierter Algen‑Pilz‑Modellbiofilm dient zur reproduzierbaren Bewertung der Besiedlung, erfasst über PAM‑Fluorometrie.
Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass Rauheit, Textur und Porosität entscheidend für Anhaftung, Feuchteretention und Biofilmwachstum sind. Zudem wird deutlich, dass die Organismen hohe Stresstoleranz benötigen, um variierende Umweltbedingungen an realen Fassaden zu überstehen.
Insgesamt belegt das Projekt das Potenzial biorezeptiver Betone als low‑tech‑Fassadenbegrünung mit ökologischem Mehrwert.
uilding envelopes act as artificial lithic surfaces and natural substrates for subaerial biofilms, whose establishment depends on surface bioreceptivity. This study investigates how concrete cladding can be engineered to support microalgae‑dominated biofilms. A multi‑stage experimental framework—ranging from petri‑dish cultivation and adhesion testing to laboratory weathering simulations and outdoor exposure—was applied. A reproducible dual alga–fungus model biofilm enabled controlled assessment, with algal vitality quantified using PAM fluorometry.
Results identify pH and carbonation as primary determinants of successful colonization, while nutrient addition has only minor influence. Adhesion tests show that moderate stress can enhance resilience to hydrodynamic forces. Rain‑simulation experiments highlight the importance of surface texture and near‑surface porosity for water retention, microbial attachment, and sustained growth. A synergistic interaction between algae and fungi under stress conditions may explain the poor outdoor performance of biofilms cultivated under ideal laboratory conditions.
Overall, optimizing photosynthetic efficiency, organismal growth, and adhesion strength is essential for developing durable algal biofilm‑based façade systems.
Building envelopes represent a key interface between solid substrates, the biosphere, and the atmosphere, and consequently serve as natural habitats for subaerial biofilms. This study investigates strategies to enhance the bioreceptivity of concrete cladding to support microalgae‑rich biofilms as a sustainable alternative to biocide‑dependent facade systems. Using a controlled dual‑species biofilm model and assessing algal vitality via PAM fluorometry, we examined how concrete composition and surface properties influence colonization dynamics.
The results demonstrate that substrate pH and carbonation state are primary determinants of both biofilm establishment and organismal vitality, whereas nutrient supplementation exerts comparatively minor effects. Adhesion assays indicate that moderate mechanical stress can increase biofilm robustness, and laboratory rain simulations show that surface texture and near‑surface porosity promote water retention and enhance biofilm attachment. A synergistic interaction between the algal and fungal components was observed under specific stress conditions, offering a potential explanation for the reduced performance of biofilms when transitioning from ideal laboratory settings to outdoor environments.
Overall, the findings highlight that the development of stable, photosynthetically active biofilm facades requires careful optimization of organism growth, physiological performance, and long‑term adhesion to the substrate.
Application of the substructure method to assess the fire resistance of thermally restrained columns
(2026)
Usually, the fire resistance of load-bearing structural elements is determined by single members testing. A mechanical load is applied to the member in a force-controlled manner and is maintained constant throughout the fire test. After applying the mechanical load, the thermal exposure starts according to the ISO 834 fire curve. In this conventional test method, no interaction between the tested member and the entire building structure is considered. In buildings, the surrounding structure can restrain the thermal expansion of a member in case of fire. This may have both positive and negative effects on the fire resistance of this structural element. Several years ago, the Institute for Sustainability and Innovation in Structural Engineering (ISISE) at the University of Coimbra in Portugal and the Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM) in Germany carried out fire tests on circular and square steel-reinforced concrete columns with restrained thermal expansion. BAM´s column test furnace allows the specimen to be subjected to thermal exposure and mechanical loading simultaneously. In addition, this device has a substructure test module, which can also provide restrained test conditions. In an ongoing research project at BAM and Technische Universität Braunschweig, the effect of restrained test conditions on the behaviour of steel-reinforced columns under fire exposure is further investigated. The comprehensive test programme of the project includes 14 steel-reinforced concrete columns. Several parameters are varied, i.e., the stiffness representing the surrounding structure of the column, the load level, the eccentricity of the applied load, and the fire exposure to be used. The selection of parameters is based on a real building case study. Furthermore, material tests are carried out to characterize the mechanical properties of the concrete at elevated temperatures, to be included in a numerical simulation.
Zur Erweiterung der Anwendungserfahrungen nichtrostender Stähle unter maritimen Einsatzbedingungen, wurden Testracks auf der Umspannplattform OSS des Windparks Hohe See errichtet. Hier wurden neben Standardproben zur Korrosivitätsbestimmung nach ISO 9223 auch mehrere Serien nichtrostender Stahlgüten mit unterschiedlichen Oberflächen, Spaltausbildungen und Verarbeitungszuständen ausgelagert und nun nach 2-jähriger Bewitterungszeit bewertet. In diesem Beitrag werden Oberflächenzustände, Korrosionszustände und Lochtiefen dieser Probekörper gezeigt und Vergleiche zu den Ergebnissen nach 1-jähriger Auslagerung gezogen, die bereits bei der 21.Tagung vorgestellt wurden.