Concrete calendar 2022

The ever-deepening integration of digitalization in all phases of construction and the detailed compilation of maintenance strategies for structural and civil engineering are the defining themes of the Concrete Calendar 2022.

In three independent contributions, you will receive a comprehensive overview of the current regulations for the protection and maintenance of concrete structures in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Additional articles will discuss new preservation strategies for bridges and federal highways in Germany. This first thematic complex is rounded off with a critical and pioneering discussion on sustainability in concrete construction.

Under the focus "Digitalization," you will find a comprehensive overview of the current state of digital manufacturing in concrete construction and the challenges that digital building and planning present for engineers. Further contributions will address the potential use of weak artificial intelligence for engineering applications and the current status of additive manufacturing in concrete construction.

Other articles will deal with the specifics of structural planning in existing buildings, particularly in Austria, as well as the possibilities for reinforcing structures with carbon concrete. The conclusion of this year's calendar features a background article on the necessity and goals of the revision of the DAfStb guideline "Load Tests on Concrete Structures," along with the complete text of the guideline from July 2020 in the chapter "Standards and Regulations.".