Load-bearing behavior of fastenings in clay construction

The aim of the project is to develop planning and design principles for load-bearing dowel and anchor fastenings, taking into account the material-specific characteristics of clay masonry as an anchoring base.

Project name	Load-bearing behavior of fastenings in clay construction
Project partner	Technische Universität Darmstadt, Institut für Stahlbau und Werkstoffmechanik, Fachgebiet Stahlbau BBF beratende Ingenieure PartG mbB
Grantor	Federal Government (Zukunft Bau)
Duration	from 2025 to 2028
Research field	M+M (E+E > Energy + Environment I+I > Information + Intelligence M+M > Matter + Materials)
Project content	Due to their low primary energy requirements, reusability, and availability, clay building materials are ideal for resource-efficient and sustainable construction. Although there are now some design guidelines for clay masonry, there are currently no regulations governing load-bearing connections. The research project therefore aims to develop essential principles for the load-bearing behavior of dowel and anchor fastenings in clay masonry.