Building Dynamics

This specialist division deals with the dynamic effects on load-bearing structures and their effects on the component response. Dynamic effects include, for example, earthquakes, blast, explosion, collision, impact, vibrations, shocks and wind. These factors are among the decisive loads for the design of many load-bearing structures.

In this specialist field, our experts deal with the calculation, analysis and design of dynamically loaded structures. The need for structural dynamics, in particular explosion and impact, has increased significantly in recent years. Critical infrastructures with civil or military use require special protection.

• Design of buildings against earthquakes according to Eurocode and international standards
• Assessment and strengthening of buildings against earthquakes
• Non-linear analysis for dynamic investigations

• Dynamic calculation or design of impact loads such as impact or collision of vehicles, aeroplanes or projectiles
• Determination of explosion loads on buildings, e.g. on facades or roofs
• Design and assessment of buildings with regard to explosions and their effects on components and people
• Risk-based assessment

• Dynamic calculation of vibrations and shocks
• Measurement of vibrations and shocks
• Conception, planning and calculation of protective measures for their reduction
• computational prognosis