STRUCTURAL DESIGN

Office Building of RWTH Aachen University

   
Location Aachen
Building Type Administration and University Building
Type of Construction Activity New construction
Time Period of Execution 2008 Completion
Client nesseler grünzig construction gmbh
User Bau- und Liegenschaftsbetrieb NRW, NL Aachen
User RWTH Aachen University
Architecture Planungsbüro Schmitz Aachen GmbH
   
Scope of Services

Structural design
Proof of earthquake loading according to DIN 4149:2005
Proof of sound insulation

Development of innovative slab system

Structural solution for a fully precast slab with integrated utilities and minimum construction joints in the column vicinity

Digital planning system

   
Type of Construction

Precast concrete construction,
Stairway cores in situ concrete

Project Details

Administration building for RWTH Aachen institutes and for the Bau- und Liegenschaftsbetrieb NRW, Branch Aachen

Office use as combination office, mechanic airing and ventilation of all work areas, concrete core temperature control

Execution in fully precast elements for maximal dry construction site and fast construction progress (Structural works and fittings January till June 2007)

Construction Volume 6.500 m²