Strong hold for cutting-edge research

fischer fixing technology in the new biotech centre at the University of Bologna

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Strong hold for cutting-edge research
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The University of Bologna is expanding its research capacities: a state-of-the-art biotechnology centre for chemistry, pharmacy and applied sciences was built on the Plesso Navile campus. To reliably secure the complex building services in the demanding laboratories, the project team relied on chemical and mechanical systems as well as digital engineering from fischer.

The challenge: Protection for sensitive laboratory equipment

Research buildings for biotechnological and chemical applications place above-average requirements on the supporting structure and building services. 

  • Vibration protection: Highly sensitive measuring instruments in laboratories must not be disrupted by vibrations from ventilation or utility lines.
  • Earthquake safety: The fastening concepts had to reliably meet the regulatory requirements for seismic protection in the region.
  • Complex routing: Large quantities of utility lines required flexible suspensions that were easy to install.

Project Profile

Client
Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna
Special requirements
Earthquake-resistant fastening (seismic), vibration damping for vibration-sensitive analytical instruments, flexible cable routing for complex laboratory equipment
Planning and execution
ITI Impresa Generale S.p.A. (construction execution) & Studio di Ingegneria Diana Giarola (structural and MEP planning)
Project
New construction of Biotechnology Centre (Campus Plesso Navile)
Location
Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
fischer Solutions
High-performance chemical mortars, Mechanical heavy-duty anchors, Concrete screws, Modular rail and installation systems

The solution: Perfectly coordinated fastening systems

fischer delivered the right technical solution for every application.

  • Chemical anchorages: Approved fischer injection and high-performance mortars were used where high loads had to be transferred into load-bearing concrete components without expansion pressure – particularly with small edge and axial spacings in slab and column areas.
  • Mechanical fastenings: For fast and high-load installations, fischer bolt anchors and directly cutting concrete screws were used, characterised by quick installation and immediate load-bearing capacity.

Modular installation systems

Pipe routes, cable trays and ventilation ducts were suspended using the fischer rail system. The system enabled cost-effective, adaptable routing and integrated sound- and vibration-decoupling elements for attenuating dynamic impulses.

Planned digitally: Efficient with BIM and software

The engineering team at fischer Italy supported the planners and installers from the very beginning. Using the fischer design software, the anchoring points were precisely designed for static and dynamic load cases. Thanks to the integration of all fixing components into Building Information Modeling (BIM), planning errors were avoided at an early stage and work processes on the construction site were accelerated.

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