Textile Tectonics For Timber Construction
At the University of Kassel, a new technique has been developed in which wicker rails obtained from the native wicker can be homogenized and endlessly joined together. This creates an endless thread of wood that can be used for textile processing and additive procedures. The final laminating process of the additive applied wood is optimized and supported by the competence and many years of experience of the industrial partners.
Through new material-based simulation- and form finding approaches, the wood filaments can be inserted according to the calculated force course or the resulting geometry. It is now possible to manufacture wooden membranes. Compared to the solid wood construction (cross laminated timber), the potential lies in the considerably lower material requirement. In membrane construction this lightweight construction offers an alternative to pneumatic systems. The advantage lies in the dimensional stability of the wood filaments, whereby the generation of constant internal pressure to maintain the shape can be eliminated. Transferring this construction method to other industries, such as boat- and sail manufacturing, offers a sustainable alternative solution.
Project team TWE | Department of Structural Design | University Kassel
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Julian Lienhard, M.Sc. Felix Kallwies
Project team research platform BAU KUNST ERFINDEN | University Kassel
Prof. Heike Klussmann
Project team EDEK | Department of Experimental and Digital Design and Construction | University Kassel
Prof. Philipp Eversmann
Project team TFF | Department of Cutting and Joining Manufacturing Processes | University Kassel
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Prof. h.c. Stefan Böhm
Project team Plastics Technology | Institute for Materials Engineering | University Kassel
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hans-Peter Heim
Project team Building Mechanics/Building Dynamics | Institute for Strucutral Analysis and Building Dynamics | University Kassel
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Detlef Kuhl
Project team Building Preservation and Timber Construction | Institute for Strucutral Analysis and Building Dynamics | University Kassel
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Werner Seim
M.Sc. Felix Kallwies