Case Study: IAB Weimar achieves precise crack analysis in concrete testing with Carl Zeiss ARAMIS

Weimar Institute of Applied Construction Research (iab) improves concrete crack analysis with ZEISS ARAMIS in 3D

The Weimar Institute of Applied Construction Research (iab) faced a challenge in developing modern high-performance concrete. Their previous method of using strain gauges positioned by "gut feeling" was ineffective; it could not predict where cracks would occur, identify the starting point of damage, or record surface deformations. To advance their material testing, they turned to vendor Carl Zeiss and its ZEISS ARAMIS system.

Carl Zeiss's solution was the implementation of the ZEISS ARAMIS Adjustable 3D measurement system. This provided iab weimar with high-quality, full-field deformation data in real time, enabling detailed analysis of crack initiation and propagation across the entire surface of concrete specimens. The results were significant, eliminating guesswork and allowing for the creation of accurate simulation models. The system's multisensor setup provided a huge relief to the team by offering comprehensive data from different perspectives.

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