Design Technology

Former organisation. 31/12/05.

    Close

    Organisation profile

    Design technology deals with design of structures and structural members with regard to materials, load-carrying capacity, function, workmanship and joints between components. Formalization of building processes and building products from an application point of view. Computer controlled experimental methods for test of buildings and building components.

    Research

    • Fatigue of wood and concrete.
    • Composite structures.
    • Thin-plate structures.
    • Concrete and fracture mechanics.
    • Monitoring and modal analysis of load-bearing structures.
    • Knee joints - product development and design.
    • Timber beams reinforced with metal plate fasteners.
    • Load-carrying capacity of battens in trussed rafters.
    • Load-carrying capacity of compressive rafter ends with butt joints.
    • Structures subjected to fire.
     

    Contact information

    Sohngaardsholmsvej 57

    9000, Aalborg

    Denmark

    • Phone: 9635 8080
    • Fax: 9814 8243
    View graph of relations

    Publications

    (147)

    View all »

    Most frequent journals

    Most downloaded publications

    Latest activities and conferences

    ID: 279