EASIE Ensuring Advancement in Sandwich Construction through Innovation and Exploitation Coordinator Prof. Dr. B. Naujoks Technology Manager Mr. P. Hassinen
Motivation for EASIE research ECCS TWG 7.9 CIB W56 Joint Committee re-draft, update and extension of European Recommendations for Sandwich Panels
EASIE call FP7-NMP-2007-SME-1 Where we are Programme: Cooperation Theme 4: Nanosciences, nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies -NMP- Activity 4.4: Integration of technologies for industrial applications Call NMP-2007-4.0-6: Innovative, added-value construction product services Total Budget: 3,91 Mio. Project Grant Amount: 2,95 Mio.
Partners in EASIE Research No. Participant Organisation Name Short Name 1 Fachhochschule Mainz, Institut für Sandwichtechnik, DE ISM 2 University of Karlsruhe, DE UKA 3 Helsinki University of Technology, FI TKK 4 Syndicat National du Profilage des Produits Plats en Acier; FR SNPPA 5 Technical University Darmstadt, DE TUD 6 Panama International, EU PI 7 European Quality Assurance Association for Panels and Profiles, EU EPAQ 8 Panelco, FR PAN 9 ECP Gesellschaft für GfK Lösungen mbh, DE ECP 10 Fech Fenstertechnik GmbH & Co. KG, DE FECH 11 APIPNA Asociacion Paneles de Poliuretano Inyectado, ES API 12 Engelbert Ritsch, IT ITP 13 LHH consulting Oy AB Ltd., FI LHH 14 RBM Europe BV, NL RBM 15 M-Profile Zabok d.o.o, HR MPRO 16 ColdKit Ibérica S.A., PT NGP 17 Arcelor Mittal Construction, PL AMC 18 Europa Media, HU EUMED 19 Thyssenkrupp Bausysteme, DE TKS
Composition of Consortium From 10 member countries Germany Finland France Spain Poland Portugal Hungary Croatia Italy Netherlands
Composition of Consortium Partner Role RTD performer FH Mainz TU Darmstadt Uni Karlsruhe TKK Helsinki IAG associations SNPPA Panama International EPAQ APIPNA SME Enterprises Panelco ECP M-Profil Zabok Fech Ritsch (Italpannelli) LHH Consulting RBM Europe ColdKit Iberica Europa Media Non SME Enterprises ArcelorMittal Budget Allocation Grant Allocation IAGs SME Core Group RTD Performers non SME IAGs SME Core Group RTD Performers non SMEs
Composition of Consortium Partner Role RTD performer FH Mainz TU Darmstadt Uni Karlsruhe TKK Helsinki IAG associations SNPPA Panama International EPAQ APIPNA SME Enterprises Panelco ECP M-Profil Zabok Fech Ritsch (Italpannelli) LHH Consulting RBM Europe ColdKit Iberica Europa Media Non SME Enterprises ArcelorMittal
Subjects tackled in EASIE proposal WP1: Improvement of thermal and structural behaviour in openings and joints Task 1.1 Development of design tool for simple openings (includes testing). Task 1.2 Development of design tool for reinforced openings (includes testing). Task 1.3 Guidelines on good practice for refurbishment and retrofitting WP2: End user focused design strategies Task 2.1 Find practical way of simulating temperature loads in tests Task 2.2 Numerical parametric study comparing design by testing and design by calculation. Task 2.3 Elimination of safety deficits Task 2.4 Guidelines for design by testing design method WP3: Utilization of sandwich technology to optimize the global resistance of buildings Task 3.1 Sandwich panels acting as stabilization elements to purlins (includes testing). Task 3.2 SP acting as stabilization elements to complete buildings (includes testing). Task 3.3 Design concept for axially loaded sandwich panels (includes testing).
Subjects tackled in EASIE proposdal WP4: Retrofitting, durability and maintenance Task 4.1 Dissemination of existing results from former projects. Task 4.2 Test series on additional strength parameters. Task 4.3 Complete design solution predicting product lifecycle WP5: Holistic, E-Learning based education and training on sandwich panel construction Task 5.1 E-learning lessons on sandwich design and application. Task 5.2 Online register for intensification of lessons. Task 5.3 Online library providing literature for community. Task 5.4 Standards and regulations. WP6: Training, skill development and dissemination Task 6.1 Development of EASIE website. Task 6.2 Training Workshops also in ICPC Task 6.3 Dissemination to end-users and stakeholders. WP7: Management and governance Task 7.1 Project management: administrative, financial, project secretariat. Task 7.2 Scientific and Technical co-ordination Task 7.3 Project Communications.
WP 1 Improvement of thermal and structural behaviour in openings and joints Thermal losses in Joints Thermal losses in Openings and Ducts Design Model for Small Openings Design Model for Large Openings
WP 1 Improvement of thermal and structural behaviour in openings and joints Thermal losses in Joints Thermal losses in Openings and Ducts Design Model for Small Openings Design Model for Large Openings
WP 1 Improvement of thermal and structural behaviour in openings and joints Thermal losses in Joints Thermal losses in Openings and Ducts Design Model for Small Openings Design Model for Large Openings
WP 2 End user focused design strategies Two different design Methods in Europe Design by Testing Design by Calculation Adaptation of DBT method to provide comparable safety system Produce Design Guideline for DBT Produce supporting software tool
WP 2 End user focused design strategies Two different design Methods in Europe Design by Testing Design by Calculation Adaptation of DBT method to provide comparable safety system Produce Design Guideline for DBT Produce supporting software tool
WP 3 Use of sandwich technology to optimise the global resistance of buildings SE adding to stabilization of purlins Investigation into racking resistance including fastening systems Design strategies for elements without supporting frame Design of small sandwich structures (i.e. cold and chillrooms)
WP 3 Use of sandwich technology to optimise the global resistance of buildings Racking Resistance Vertical Loading Beam action
WP 3 Use of sandwich technology to optimise the global resistance of buildings SE adding to stabilization of purlins Investigation into racking resistance including fastening systems Design strategie for elements without supporting frame Design of small sandwich structures (i.e. cold and chillrooms)
WP 3 Use of sandwich technology to optimise the global resistance of buildings SE adding to stabilization of purlins Investigation into racking resistance including fastening systems Design strategie for elements without supporting frame Design of small sandwich structures (i.e. cold and chillrooms)
WP 3 Use of sandwich technology to optimise the global resistance of buildings SE adding to stabilization of purlins Investigation into racking resistance including fastening systems Design strategie for elements without supporting frame Design of small sandwich structures (i.e. cold and chillrooms)
WP 4 Retrofitting, Durability and Maintenance of sandwich panels Mechanical properties after artificial ageing Development of new ageing tests Design model including ageing parameter Retrofitting and repair of SE Influence of panel repair on structural behavior
WP 4 Retrofitting, Durability and Maintenance of sandwich panels Mechanical properties after artificial ageing Development of new ageing tests Design model including ageing parameter Retrofitting and repair of SE Influence of panel repair on structural behavior
WP 5 Holistic, e-learning based education on sandwich construction E-learning lectures on sandwich design and application Intensify knowledge through online register Online library Info on regulations, codes and standards
WP 6 Training, skill development and Dissemination EASIE research website for project partners and externals Conferences E-learning Partner info Newsletter Training workshops in and around Europe Dissemination of results Development of post-project strategy www.easie.eu
WP 6 Training, skill development and Dissemination EASIE research website for project partners and externals Conferences E-learning Partner info Newsletter Training workshops in and around Europe Dissemination of results Development of post-project strategy www.easie.eu
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lars.pfeiffer@thyssenkrupp.com
Dr. Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Lars Pfeiffer