The increasing automation of reinforcement and fabrication processes, as well as the use of new, sustainable and high-strength materials, require a revision of the present models and design concepts, which will not be fully completed even in the new generation of Eurocode 2. This article provides an insight into the current research on the bond behaviour of concrete reinforcement at TUM, with a particular focus on industrial prefabrication, high-strength reinforcement and the metrological recording and experimental description of bond. Innovative measurement methods, such as fibre-optic strain measurement and photogrammetry, provide a more accurate description of the bond behavior. Furthermore, they offer the possibility to evaluate and verify existing structures in detail on the basis of experimental investigations, where conventional computational verification is no longer applicable. Ongoing collaborative research is a crucial element in meeting the challenges of reinforced concrete construction and ensuring the longterm safety, economic efficiency and sustainability of structures.
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The increasing automation of reinforcement and fabrication processes, as well as the use of new, sustainable and high-strength materials, require a revision of the present models and design concepts, which will not be fully completed even in the new generation of Eurocode 2. This article provides an insight into the current research on the bond behaviour of concrete reinforcement at TUM, with a particular focus on industrial prefabrication, high-strength reinforcement and the metrological record...
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