Project Title Development of Wall Elements with Corrugated Core Structure as Load-Bearing Sandwich Components
Project Description
The goal of this project is to develop wall elements in sandwich construction, consisting of an internal corrugated core and outer face layers. By selecting and combining suitable core and facing materials, the elements aim to achieve enhanced load-bearing performance.

In load-bearing applications, the wall elements are intended to carry vertical loads and provide lateral bracing against horizontal forces. In non-load-bearing applications, they should be capable of resisting localized forces, such as cantilever loads or horizontal impacts. The ultimate objective is to enable MHZ elements to function as structurally effective interior walls in lightweight construction.

As multifunctional structural components, the elements are examined not only for their load-bearing performance but also for their building physics properties and material characteristics, emphasizing the ecological qualities of the interior wall system.

In parallel with the development of the MHZ elements, the project also involves:

the development of testing methods for sandwich components made from MHZ elements,

the connection technology between elements and adjacent building components, and

the manufacturing techniques for producing the elements efficiently.
Coordination TU Darmstadt – Department of Structural Design and Building Physics
Project Partners
Technical University of Darmstadt – Department of Structural Design and Building Physics (TWE)

Betz Holzbau

TSB Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH

Eurowell GmbH

HSH Dämmtechnik GmbH

Egger Holzwerkstoffe Brilon GmbH & Co. KG

and additional partner companies and sponsors
Project Duration April 1, 2012 – March 31, 2014
Funding Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) / AiF / ZIM Program
Project Website www.twe.architektur.tu-darmstadt.de