Running Projects

See current projects here: REF Projects

QTR 2/2025

QTR 3/2025

General Information

4.4MN Teststand

The 4.4MN teststand on the new strongfloor is getting an update.
Group Frangi is using it for compression tests on timber columns and improves the setup to also make it future proof.

HPQ – construction site

HPQ construction works are in time. Excavation works are almost finished.
More information: HPQ constructio

Collaboration IBK, IBI, Boltshauser

IBK will collaborate with IBI (mainly group de Wolf) and group Boltshauser (ARCH). This includes the support in experiments in Bauhalle.

SAFETY

SAFETY @ ETH – CHAB

If you want to update your safety knowledge theres a lot of information on 132 pages of the CHAB safety manual.

https://ethz.ch/content/dam/ethz/special-interest/chab/se-management-dam/Hauptseite/EN/Handbuch.pdf

introduction to experimental research @ IBK” course

There is a mid semester cours at Friday 9th of May at 9am. Contact Bauhallenteam if you want to attend.

New Equipment

• Hexapod (Chatzi): Construction project waiting for confirmation from D-PHYS (HPQ building).
  New measurement campaign will be started in April 2025. An expertise will be worked out by Ziegler Consultants.
• Vibrophore (Taras) – location in Bauhalle guaranteed inside IfU area
• 15MN machine (Taras)
• NCCR demonstrator was approved by Schulleitung. It wil be a rooftop of about 13x6m inside the courtyard of HIF. IBK will use it for outside tasks and storage.
• 5MN loadcells – 3x 6axis loadcells will be procured by the chairs of Stojadinovic and Vassiliou
• Schenck Service & upgrade
  the Schenck machines should have a service and there is a defect on the large machines column sealing. A quotation is available (about CHF 140k, including new electronics).
• Fork Lift 5t
  IBK owns the Linde 5t forklift, which is about 25 years old. Quotations are in house for a replacement. The purchase decision should be made based on the “experimental research @ D-BAUG” decision which is discussed in Zukunftskommission.

Running Projects

See current projects here: REF Projects

QTR 1/2025

QTR 2/2025

General Information

Project process

Experiments at IBK follow a project process. To start a project here are the first steps:
1) Propose Project on Sharepoint site
2) Make sure that all experimental working persons in the project participated in the “introduction to experimental research @ IBK” course.
3) Organize a Kickoff-meeting

More information here: REF Projects

HPQ – construction site

HPQ construction works are in time. Excavation works are almost finished.
More information: HPQ constructio

Collaboration IBK, IBI

IBK will collaborate with IBI (mainly group de Wolf). This includes the support in experiments in the IBK experimental area.

SAFETY

SAFETY worlwide

It’s not only us being picky about safety:
“If much of behaviour follows rules, then safety rules are merely that sub-set that improves or achieves safety.”

New Equipment

• Hexapod (Chatzi): Construction project waiting for confirmation from D-PHYS (HPQ building).
  New measurement campaign will be started in April 2025. An expertise will be worked out by Ziegler Consultants.
• Vibrophore (Taras) – location in Bauhalle guaranteed inside IfU area
• 15MN machine (Taras)
• NCCR demonstrator was approved by Schulleitung. It wil be a rooftop of about 13x6m inside the courtyard of HIF. IBK will use it for outside tasks and storage.
• 5MN loadcells – 3x 6axis loadcells will be procured by the chairs of Stojadinovic and Vassiliou
• Schenck Service & upgrade
  the Schenck machines should have a service and there is a defect on the large machines column sealing. A quotation is available (about CHF 140k, including new electronics).
• Fork Lift 5t
  IBK owns the Linde 5t forklift, which is about 25 years old. Quotations are in house for a replacement. The purchase decision should be made based on the “experimental research @ D-BAUG” decision which is discussed in Zukunftskommission.

Running Projects

See current projects here: REF Projects

QTR 1/2025

QTR 2/2025

General Information

Project proposal

Please make sure that all experimental projects are registered – that helps Bauhallenteam in scheduling your support.
Propose all projects here: REF Projects

HPQ – construction site

HPQ construction works do influence the nothern part of HIF.
More information: HPQ construction, https://youtu.be/6zkJrHMbGCI
Some more media inforamtion: https://hoengger.ch/in-der-grube-auf-dem-hoenggerberg/

Temporary space for chair Boltshauser

Group Boltshauser will use the following area till May 2025 for experiments and construction purpouses.

Collaboration IBK, IBI

Discussions are in progress with IBI to have a collaboration in using technicians in Bauhalle.

Upgrade Bauhallen IT – Win11

Together with Roberto we are updating all Computers in Bauhalle to Windows 11. That causes to replace hardware which is no longer compatible to the new OS.
Please contact Bauhallenteam in case of problems.

SAFETY

Introduction courses

new introduction courses
– introduction to experimental research @IBK course or the
– crane introduction (will be announced according to needs)
Make sure that all experimental working persons need to have the introduction!

SAFETY worlwide

It’s not only us beeng picky about safety – here are the University of Idaho rules:
https://www.uidaho.edu/dfa/division-operations/ehs/tips/basic-safety-rules

New Equipment

• Hexapod (Chatzi): Construction project waiting for confirmation from D-PHYS (HPQ building).
• Vibrophore (Taras) – location in Bauhalle guaranteed inside IfU area
• 15MN machine (Taras)
• outdoor cleaning area beside gate 27 (for casting tasks, sedimentation tank) –New GMIS proposal will be placed with location behind Bauhalle – perhaps combined with a demonstrator building of NCCR
• 5MN loadcells – 3x 6axis loadcells will be procured by the chairs of Stojadinovic and Vassiliou

Bauhallenteam wishes a healthy, happy and experimental new year to all of you – looking forward to “destroy” for research findings in your projects.

Running Projects

See current projects here: REF Projects

QTR 1/2025

QTR 2/2025

General Information

Periodic Equipment Inspection
the experimental part of IBK did the Periodic Equipment Inspection (GeP) | ETH Zurich in November 2024.
Please contact Bauhallenteam if you find an orange or red sticker on a device you want to use!

Project proposal – DEADLINE
17th of January 25 is set for new projects in the upcoming semester.
Propose all projects here: REF Projects

HPQ – construction site
HPQ construction works do influence the nothern part of HIF.
More information: HPQ construction, https://youtu.be/6zkJrHMbGCI

HPQ – construction site
HPQ construction w

SAFETY

Introduction courses

new introduction courses
– introduction to experimental research @IBK course or the
– crane introduction (will be announced according to needs)
Make sure that all experimental working persons need to have the introduction!

SUVA news

The Construction Work Ordinance (Article 23) stipulates fall protection measures from a height of 2 m.
https://www.prona.ch/nouveaute-reglementaire-a-partir-du-01-01-2025-coffrage-de-dalle-mesures-de-protection-contre-les-chutes-des-2m-de-hauteur/

New Equipment

• New DAQ devices (HBK QuantumX) were delivered
• Hexapod (Chatzi): Construction project waiting for confirmation from D-PHYS (HPQ building).
• Vibrophore (Taras) – location in Bauhalle guaranteed inside IfU area
• 15MN machine (Taras)
• outdoor cleaning area beside gate 27 (for casting tasks, sedimentation tank) –New GMIS proposal will be placed with location behind Bauhalle – perhaps combined with a demonstrator building of NCCR

Running Projects

See current projects here: REF Projects

QTR 4/2024

QTR 1/2025

General Information

Bauhalle Cleaning week
This years cleaning week will be from 9th to 13th December. Supporters will be contacted by mail.

HEZ – tent
IBK has a new outdoor preparation and storing tent beside the fire-simulator building. If you are interested in using it, contact Bauhallenteam.

Periodic Equipment Inspection
the experimental part of IBK did the Periodic Equipment Inspection (GeP) | ETH Zurich in November 2024. 1500 devices were tested and 10% criticized. Repair or replacement costs are estimated at about CHF 8000.

Pay attention to the Project proposal – DEADLINE – see REF-news of last month

Power cut in HIF – December 2024 – see REF-news of last month

HPQ – construction site

HPQ construction works do influence the nothern part of HIF.
More information: HPQ construction

SAFETY

Introduction courses

new introduction courses
– introduction to experimental research @IBK course or the
– crane introduction
will be announced in January 2025. Make sure that all experimental working persons need to have the introduction!

New Equipment

• Hexapod (Chatzi): Construction project for foundation of Hexapod in nothern part of Bauhalle was accepted by Schulleitung.
• Vibrophore (Taras) – location in Bauhalle guaranteed inside IfU area
• 15MN machine (Taras)
• outdoor cleaning area beside gate 27 (for casting tasks, sedimentation tank) –New GMIS proposal will be placed with location behind Bauhalle – perhaps combined with a demonstrator building of NCCR

Running Projects

See current projects here: REF Projects

QTR 4/2024

QTR 1/2025

General Information

Project proposal – DEADLINE

Deadline for new projects in springsemester 25 is Friday 17th of January 25.
Use the following link for applying: ProjectProposal

Power cut in HIF – December 2024

Find information in REF-News October 2024.

HPQ – construction site

HPQ construction works do influence the nothern part of HIF.
More information: HPQ construction

Welcome ELUs

The ELU (experienced lab users) evaluation was done in October. Congratulation to all new ELUs – you are now ready to be project manager and supervise your group collegues together with Bauhallenteam.
If we missed to evaluate you – please contact Bauhallenteam.

SAFETY

Introduction courses

If you or your collegues need to have the
– introduction to experimental research @IBK course or the
– crane introduction
please contact Bauhallenteam soon.

working alone @ETH

The basic principle @ETH is that working alone is not permissible if the work can lead to an injury that requires the immediate assistance of a second person. Find more information here:

https://ethz.ch/content/dam/ethz/associates/services/Service/sicherheit-gesundheit-umwelt/files/alleinarbeit/en/Working_alone-leaflet.pdf

Running Projects

See current projects here: REF Projects

QTR 4/2024

QTR 1/2025

General Information

GeP

All electrical equipment at ETH Zurich must be tested for safety periodically and after repairs. Professors and other heads of organisational units are responsible to ensure that testing is carried out and the equipment is safe.
https://ethz.ch/en/the-eth-zurich/organisation/departments/engineering-and-systems/gep.html

The experimental area of IBK will be tested on 19./20. November 2024.
All devices plug-connected to 230V or 400V mains must be unplugged and checked shortly (ca. 5min). Contact Bauhallenteam in case of problems.

Power cut in HIF

We have been informed about a short power cut in the HIF building on Wednesday, 18-December-2024, for 30 minutes (08:00-08:30 h). Should you foresee any problems with this short power cut, we kindly ask you to contact Bauhallenteam or the Unit E+S (Engineering & Systems; Mr Reto Hassler-Pause) as soon as possible.

HPQ – construction site

HPQ construction works do influence the nothern part of HIF.
More information: HPQ construction

SAFETY

Introduction to experimental research & crane course!!

please register for new course here and share:

https://doodle.com/sign-up-sheet/participate/c5ddaad2-9cce-4895-8219-b6d7ce3e2b28/select

Crane course:

https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/eVlym4Xb

PPE – personal protective equipment

The employer provides personal protective equipment (PPE) whenever required for an activity at a study or workplace. The use of PPE is mandatory and an important element of preventive healthcare.

PPE includes:

• Gas masks and particle filter masks
• Gloves
• Head protection
  
• Hearing protection
  
• Protective clothing
• Protective footwear¦ “Schuhbus”
  
• Rope fastening
• Safety goggles

New Equipment

• HBK data acquisition devices (HBM QuantumX)
• Hexapod (Chatzi): Construction project for foundation of Hexapod in nothern part of Bauhalle.
• Vibrophore (Taras) – location in Bauhalle guaranteed inside IfU area
• 15MN machine (Taras)
• outdoor cleaning area beside gate 27 (for casting tasks, sedimentation tank) –
  New GMIS proposal will be placed with location behind Bauhalle – perhaps combined with a demonstrator building of NCCR
• HEZ – tent for preparation of specimen – Abteilung Bauten confirmed, IBK will get quotes

Running Projects

See current projects here: REF Projects

QTR 3/2024

QTR 3/2024

General Information

expRES@IBK – 2024 fall projects

Make sure all your experimental projects for the coming semester are proposed here: ProjectProposal

HPQ – construction site

HPQ construction works do influence the nothern part of HIF.
More information: HPQ construction

Hexapod (group Chatzi)

Finally we got the confirmation for starting the construction for the Hexapod foundation from Schulleitung. The construction phase will probably start mid of 2025.
The final location for the Shaketable is in the nothern part of Bauhalle where the INOVA hydraulic aggregates is located today.

Fire Simulator

An update to the loading frame was designed and installed for the next tests. This design can be used for pulling and pushing tests in the future.

Also the hydraulic setup was changed from tubes to pipes. The advantage is also to have the hydraulic pump inside the control room and no longer in the firelab itself.

Covered storage space in courtyard

Prof. Kaufmann with NCCR is working on a project to build a demonstrator inside the HIF couryard. A GMIS-application was entered. When realized it can also serve as a covered storage space for Bauhalle.

SAFETY

New GSR-System

ETH SGU introduced a new GSR-System (Group Safety Representatives) to make the safety processes inside ETH more conform.
This is the reason why REF (resort experimental research in IBK) had to update the safety concept.

• Martin Viertel is GSR for the Fire Simulator lab (group Frangi) and
• Domink Werne for Bauhalle
  
  Please find more information on the new Sharepoint site:

[PRO BAUG] expRES@IBK – Home (sharepoint.com)

Introduction to experimental research!!

please register for new course here and share:

https://doodle.com/sign-up-sheet/participate/c5ddaad2-9cce-4895-8219-b6d7ce3e2b28/select

Chainsaw course

Bauhallenteam participated in a chainsaw course. This is required to work with chainsaws in industry environments (see SUVA). If you have to use chainsaws in your project contact Bauhallenteam for support.
An alternative is the reciprocating saw which can be used after an introduction from Bauhallenteam by yourself.

New Equipment

• HBK data acquisition devices (HBM QuantumX)
• Hexapod (Chatzi): Construction project for foundation of Hexapod in nothern part of Bauhalle.
• Vibrophore (Taras) – location in Bauhalle guaranteed inside IfU area
• 15MN machine (Taras)
• outdoor cleaning area beside gate 27 (for casting tasks, sedimentation tank) –
  New GMIS proposal will be placed with location behind Bauhalle – perhaps combined with a demonstrator building of NCCR
• HEZ – tent for preparation of specimen – construction profject started in Abteilung Bauten

Running Projects

See current projects here: REF Projects

QTR 3/2024

QTR 3/2024

General Information

expRES@IBK – 2024 fall projects

Make sure all your experimental projects for the coming semester are proposed here: ProjectProposal

All experimental working persons must participate the first!
-> see “Introduction to experimental research” in SAFETY paragraph

HPQ – construction site

HPQ construction works do influence the nothern part of HIF.
More information: HPQ construction

Vacation time

July/August 2024: Please check the vacation absences of the Bauhallenteam members when planning your experiments.

SAFETY

How to play it safe

For wirking in laboratories we would like to draw your attention to the following ETH document:
How to play it safe at ETH Zürich

Locking Bauhalle (HIF C51/34/36)

The spiral staircase doors in Bauhalle will be completely separated from Bauhalle with a fence. Construction works should be carried out in September.

Introduction to experimental research!!

please register for new course dates here and share:

https://doodle.com/sign-up-sheet/participate/c5ddaad2-9cce-4895-8219-b6d7ce3e2b28/select

New Equipment

• HBK data acquisition devices (HBM QuantumX)
• Hexapod (Chatzi): Construction project for foundation of Hexapod in nothern part of Bauhalle.
• Vibrophore (Taras) – location in Bauhalle guaranteed inside IfU area
• 15MN machine (Taras)
• outdoor cleaning area beside gate 27 (for casting tasks, sedimentation tank) –
  New GMIS proposal will be placed with location behind Bauhalle – perhaps combined with a demonstrator building of NCCR
• HEZ – tent for preparation of specimen – construction profject started in Abteilung Bauten

Running Projects

See current projects here: REF Projects

QTR 3/2024

QTR 4/2024

Running Projects

HPQ – construction site

HPQ construction works do influence the nothern part of HIF.
More information: HPQ construction

expRES@IBK lab data

There is a new site logging data
(climate, gas, doors…)
of laboratories used by IBK:

http://129.132.65.225:3000/d/sAuzHoQSk/expresatibk-laboratory-data?from=1719926922939&to=1720013322939&orgId=1

If you need to get data from there, contact Bauhallenteam.

Walter&Bai testing machine

The new W&B testing machine (5MN, 300kN) in HIF B66 can be booked via Outlook (Bauhalle W&B 5MN 300kN hifb66@ethz.ch).

Vacation time

July/August 2024: Please check the vacation absences of the Bauhallenteam members when planning your experiments.

Software HBK Catman

IBK ordered a new campus license for HBM catman, since IT-Shop is no longer supporting it. Contact Roberto or Bauhallenteam if you need the license.

SAFETY

new GSV concept

The new submission date for the GSV-concept is end of September 2024. Some information can already be found here: expRES@IBK
The page will be updated continuously. Bauhallenteam will work intensivly on it in August.

Locking Bauhalle (HIF C51/34/36)

After thievrey in Bauhalle all sidelabs will be closed after 17h00 (can be accessed via badge). Open issue in Bauhalle are still the open spiral staircase doors – Abteilung Bauten is working on it. Draft for the FireSimulator is ready.

New Equipment

• HBK data acquisition devices (HBM QuantumX)
• Hexapod (Chatzi): Construction project for foundation of Hexapod in nothern part of Bauhalle.
• Vibrophore (Taras) – location in Bauhalle guaranteed inside IfU area
• 15MN machine (Taras)
• outdoor cleaning area beside gate 27 (for casting tasks, sedimentation tank) –
  New GMIS proposal will be placed with location behind Bauhalle
• HEZ – tent for preparation of specimen – construction profject started in Abteilung Bauten