Sirkulaer Ressurssentral
This project attempts to address one of the most technically and logistically challenging questions in circular construction: Can in-situ cast concrete be cut out, documented, and integrated as load-bearing elements in new structures? The project’s ambition has been to develop a documentation framework and verification method that would document cut-out in-situ concrete elements to meet structural criteria for reuse. This would accelerate practical solutions for circularity, by seeking to demonstrate and de-risk emerging circular approaches by validating them in real-world conditions.
The framework was advanced through a structured, six-month work-flow, beginning with method drafting, followed by a physical pilot extraction and testing phase, expert reviews, broader industry feedback, refinement, and ultimately preparation for dissemination. The approach drew upon existing practices for re-documenting building components, with particular emphasis on structural integrity, traceability, and the need for consistent assessment and verification procedures.
Prefabricated in-situ concrete: Documentation framework for reuse of in-situ concrete in new load-bearing structures
Sirkulaer Ressurssentral's Blueprint Project tackles a complex circular construction challenge: developing a documentation and verification framework to enable cut-out in-situ concrete elements to be reused as load-bearing components in new structures. Read the article to see what they did and what the critical industry next steps are.
