Corrosion protection systems are applied to the surfaces of metallic materials of low corrosion resistance. The primary goal is to extend the fields of use of such materials to more corrosive environm

For external post-tensioning, the tendons lie outside the cross-section of the concrete member, but inside the envelope of the structure. These post-tensioning systems are used for prestressing concre

For internal unbonded post-tensioning, the prestressing tendons are arranged in a duct filled with a special corrosion protection system. These post-tensioning systems are used for prestressing concre

For internal bonded post-tensioning, the tendons are arranged in a sheath (tendon duct) which is grouted after the prestressing force has been applied. These post-tensioning systems are used for prest

This work area covers load-bearing plastic elements for swimming pools and water slides, in particular elements made of fibre-reinforced plastics. Plastics construction

A sandwich panel consists of two faces and a supporting core. The supporting core is made of a thermally insulating material. It is connected to the two faces via an interference fit such that the thr

Reaction resin concretes or reaction resin mortars are used for strengthening and repairing timber structures, where applicable in combination with textile-reinforced rebars. Timber construction

Concrete constituents

Concrete constituents

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Polymer-modified bitumen thick coatings are used for waterproofing elements in contact with soil. Waterproofing of buildings

To discuss the role of the ETA route to CE marking in the context of the anchor and fixing industry, we interviewed the Technical Director of Construction Fixings Europe (CFE) Thomas Holland-Letz. To

On 22 April 2021, the EOTA members got together virtually for their 18th General Assembly. On 22 April 2021, the EOTA members got together virtually for their 18 th General Assembly. For the first tim

During its last meeting on 22 April 2021, the EOTA General Assembly appointed Matthias Springborn (DIBt, Germany) as the new chair of the Technical Board. In the following interview, Mr Springborn tal

For 30 years, the European Organisation for Technical Assessment (EOTA) has dedicated its scientific and technological expertise to the service of the construction sector... For 30 years, the European

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Pipes for the conveyance of liquids hazardous to water are executed with special inner coatings or linings to make them liquid-tight. Inner coatings and linings for pipes and tanks for liquids hazardo

Chimneys serve to discharge flue gases into the outside air via an outlet above roof level. They must be designed in such a way that no flue gases can escape into living areas and the surrounding buil

This is the result of an independent study carried out by the Centre for Industrial Studies (CSIL) on behalf of the European Organisation for Technical Assessment (EOTA). For the study, the Milan-base

The outgoing EOTA president, Karsten Kathage (DIBt, Germany), looks back and to the future. The outgoing EOTA president, Karsten Kathage (DIBt, Germany), looks back and to the future. Due to "Coronavi

Where necessary, penetrations are subsequently sealed against water ingress, e.g. penetrations for roof installations or for cable or pipe penetrations in basement walls; subsequent sealing of formwor

Liquid polymers are used for waterproofing of buildings. The waterproofing system can feature other components (e.g. reinforcing inserts, sealing tapes and collars) in addition to the liquid polymer.

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Measures for ground improvement are carried out prior to the start of construction work to increase the load-bearing capacity of the ground locally or for larger areas. The aim is to improve the soil'

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