Development of Construction Management Systems

We are working at the continuous development of a software-based preparation and optimization of maintenance and servicing concepts for infrastructure works on the basis of our current knowledge in condition assessment and life-cycle engineering.

Development of Procedures for Condition Assessment of Structures by Measurements and Practical Application

We are working at the further development of the BRIMOS® (Bridge Monitoring System) structural inspection and monitoring system based on measurements and analysis. This technology for the recording and assessment of the structural condition on the basis of applied condition measurement technology has been continuously developed for 30 years. BRIMOS® is being used for the assessment of the real structural condition and thus as preliminary stage of holistic life-cycle consideration of infrastructure worldwide. BRIMOS® addresses the interface between

• a qualitative improvement of reliability of condition assessment and condition monitoring
• a target-oriented detection and assessment of structural deficits
• and an optimized, sustainable maintenance management.

Risk and Maintenance Management of Structures, Infrastructure Networks and Industrial Plants

In the scope of EU research projects we are contributing to the research and development of new methods for safety assessment and maintenance management of structures as well as a risk management systems for infrastructure networks and industrial plants, in particular with regard to their safety and availability in case of natural disasters.

Railway Construction and Tunnel Safety

Focuses of our activities are the further development of slab tracks with regard to an improved safety in tunnels (accessibility with rubber-tyred fire engines and ambulances), the development of transitions between slab tracks and ballasted tracks and the development of bridge transition structures without expansion joints.

Standardization and Guideline Committees

The numerous results of our research and development activities are integrated into current standardization by means of our participation in several expert standardization committees. Furthermore we cooperate in the preparation of several national guidelines for the fields of civil engineering, bridge construction and railway construction.