Welcome in our team!

New member portrait Heinrich Heilingsetzer

We are thrilled to announce Heinrich Heilingsetzer as the newest member of our research department!

He holds a master’s degree in civil engineering from Hochschule Campus Wien, where he completed his bachelor's and master's studies. For his bachelor's thesis, he evaluated the accuracy of shear model predictions for fibre-reinforced concrete. His master’s thesis focused on timber construction as a key driver for sustainable revitalization.
Following graduation, he gained a year's practical experience at PORR Bau GmbH, working on revitalisation projects and refurbishing existing structures. He has also completed the Baumeister certificate.

For his doctoral studies under the supervision of Tobias H. and Patrick Huber, Heinrich is involved in the research project “Digi-HBV”, which centres on digitally fabricated and reusable timber–concrete composite floor systems.

Outside of work, Heinrich is an enthusiastic musician and enjoys spending time outdoors. His interests include skiing as a certified ski instructor, mountain hiking, and participating in endurance sports such as triathlon and orienteering.

“I am very happy to be part of this team and look forward to contributing to innovative and sustainable construction solutions.” 

 

About us

Structural concrete plays a pivotal role in modern society, serving as a fundamental material for over a century in the construction and development of urban infrastructure. Our research group is doing cutting-edge research on existing and newly built structures to transform reinforced concrete from the dull mass material it is used to be to an ingenious construction method that efficiently harnesses emerging technologies, prolongs the service life and makes sustainable use of our natural resources. One core focus of the group activities revolves around the digital fabrication of concrete structures from file to factory using advanced analytical methods and robotic tools. The group is also at the forefront of research when it comes to textile-reinforced structures. Through the exploitation of tailored yarn placement, the boundaries of traditional reinforcement concepts are leveraged for the creation of bespoke structures that are inspired by nature. A further key area of research is the development of innovative bridge and tunnel construction methods. The research group also operates a state-of-the-art laboratory in which the developed models, structural elements and construction methods can be tested for their applicability.

Group Picture of the institute

Group photo of the Research Unit Structural Concrete 2024 © Photographer Christian Husar