As part of the new construction of a three-storey secondary school in Brandenburg, Germany, we provided structural engineering services from schematic design through to detailed construction documentation for a school facility accommodating approximately 500 students.
The load-bearing structure in reinforced concrete solid construction imposes particular demands on structural design and analysis: Large floor span widths create column-free teaching and communal areas, enabling flexible room configurations. A defining architectural feature are the offset facade planes, which are structurally resolved through the targeted application of deep beams. These elements perform both load-bearing and lateral bracing functions, requiring careful analysis with regard to shear forces, bending moments and crack width limitations.
The building is designed to full barrier-free accessibility standards in accordance with DIN 18040, ensuring unrestricted access and usability for all students, staff and visitors across all floor levels. Structural provisions include level-threshold transitions, adequately dimensioned circulation areas and the integration of vertical access elements such as passenger lifts within the reinforced concrete core structure.
The entire design process was carried out as a fully integrated 3D model based on BIM methodology. This facilitated precise clash detection, efficient coordination among the project's specialist engineers, and a high level of design quality through to the construction detail level.
Scope:
Structural engineering and BIM modeling for following project stages
- Schematic- permit- and construction design
- 3D BIM model for construction documents (Formwork, rebar and steel structure)