Combined pile/slab foundations are defined in DIN 1054:2021-04 as geotechnical composites consisting of a foundation slab and piles or diaphragm wall elements. This form of foundation engineering is u

Jet our high-pressure grouting serves to produce structural elements (jet-grouted elements and/or jet-grouted bodies of soil made of jet-grouted elements) in the soil. These procedures are soil-streng

Soil injection products are products used for injection into the subsoil as a pore injection for sealing soil for geotechnical purposes (e.g. construction pit sealing). Earth work and foundation engin

Reinforcement of soil serves to secure escarpments. The inserted geotextiles act via friction and interlocking with the surrounding soil. The stability, e.g. of embankment structures, is increased thr

Ancillary components and accessories comprise all construction products which, in addition to masonry units and mortar, are needed for the erection of masonry structures. These construction products a

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Facade systems with bonded facade cladding are ventilated external wall claddings where the cladding panels are bonded to the subframe profiles using an interference fit. The subframe is made of metal

Inner coatings (as partial or full surface coatings) are applied to the inner surfaces of stationary steel tanks for the storage of liquids hazardous to water to make them liquid-tight. Similarly, the

Systems for restoring the leak tightness of sealing systems made of concrete in storage, filling and handling facilities for substances hazardous to water (SFH facilities) are used for the repair of d

Systems for restoring leak tightness of sealing systems made of concrete in storage and filling facilities for manure, slurry and silage effluent (MSS facilities) and biogas storage and filling facili

The systems serve to treat wastewater from vehicle cleaning facilities to such an extent that the water can be reused in the washing process (closed-loop systems) or introduced into the sewer system.

Retrofit kits are systems consisting of multiple components which are installed on site in existing tanks forming part of the wastewater treatment plant. The retrofitted small wastewater treatment pla

Small wastewater treatment systems serve to purify domestic foul water from buildings with up to 50 inhabitants. The wastewater is treated using physical and biological processes. Small wastewater tre

Wood-based panels for use in construction include OSB, particleboards, cement-bonded particleboards, fibre boards, plywood, laminated veneer lumber and solid wood panels. A special form of solid timbe

Timber concrete composite systems consist of a timber element and a concrete slab that are joined together in a shear-resistant manner. The shear-resistant bond can be achieved, for example, using scr

Moisture-variable diffusion-inhibiting layers are films regulating moisture. They are used, for example, in flat-sloping or pitched, fully insulated, non-ventilated roof constructions with metal roofi

Timber fasteners and connectors are used to permanently connect timber elements to other elements. Mechanical fasteners in timber construction

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Non-load-bearing internal partitions serve to divide rooms. They do not contribute to the stability or bracing of the building. However, there may be requirements with respect to sound insulation, the

In timber construction, a large variety of glued timber and wood-based products are used for a wide range of uses. These include: glued laminated timber, glued solid timber, plywood, laminated veneer

Gypsum plasterboards and gypsum fibre boards are used in timber construction as cladding for walls and floors. Roofs, walls, facades

A fire-resistant damper of special construction technique and application is a construction technique for sealing fire compartments. It mainly consists of a shut-off device integrated into a fire-resi

Translucent roof or wall systems are composed of single- or multi-layer flat or curved plastic sheets generally supported by aluminium support profiles and their fasteners. They are used both for roof

Adhesives are used in timber construction for the manufacture of glued elements and for the bonding of elements, including glued-in threaded rods or sheets, or for screw-press bonding. This page addre

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