Results
Feasible process definitions for the lamination of UniversalTimberSlab segments.
The Computational Design Methods and interdisciplinary simulation methods enable planners to design with the UniversalTimberSlab. This will allow a fast paced progress from early stage design to workshop planning.
The UniversalTimberSlab is a novel building system for high-performance point-supported wooden ceiling slabs in multi-storey buildings. It is a slim flat slab. Compared to post-and-beam structures that require drop-down beams, this means more compact floor to floor heights and simpler design of MEP systems beneath the slab structure. It further boasts a patent pending segmentation method which ensures easy on-site assembly without expensive on-site gluing or special steel details.
Publications
Wagner, H.J., Neubauer, G., Alvarez, M., Prandini, R., Stark, T., Knippers, J., Menges, A.: 2025, The Universal Timber Slab: Towards optimal slab segmentation and fiber arrangement strategies in compact and material efficient mass timber structures. In: Proceedings of AAG 2025 Symposium (16–19 November 2025). MIT, Boston.
Wagner, H.J., Neubauer, G.: 2025, UniversalTimberSlab – ein neues Konzept für punkt-gestützte Flachdecken aus Holz. In: Tagungsband 3. Süddeutscher Holzbau Kongress (SHK). Forum Holzbau, Biel, pp. 321–332. (ISBN: 978-3-906226-76-7)
Deliverables
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Plan for Dissemination and Communication Activities
Plan for Exploitation Activities
Diagramatic description / process illustrations of (at least one) possible lamination strategy and respective evaluation thereof in respect to fabrication flexibility, speed, simplicity and robustness, cost effectiveness, possibility to achieve glue interface integrity.
Description and Analysis on of possible lamination process options (cf WP 3.2) in regards to structural performance, reliability and certifiability