Strong support for cutting-edge research

fischer fastening systems in the new Biotechnology Centre at the University of Bologna

Strong support for cutting-edge research
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The University of Bologna is expanding its research capacities: on the Plesso Navile campus, a state-of-the-art biotechnology centre for chemistry, pharmacy and applied sciences was created. To reliably fasten 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 structural framework and building services. 

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

Project profile

Building owner
Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna
Special requirements
Seismically secure fastening (seismic), vibration damping for vibration-sensitive analytical equipment, flexible cable routing for complex laboratory technology
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 supplied the right technical solution for every application.

  • Chemical anchors: Approved fischer injection and high-performance mortars were used wherever high loads had to be transferred into load-bearing concrete components without expansion pressure – particularly where there were small edge and spacing distances in slab and column areas.
  • Mechanical fixings: For fast, high-load installations, fischer bolt anchors and directly cutting concrete screws were used, which are 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 economical, adaptable routing and integrated sound- and vibration-decoupling elements to dampen dynamic impulses.

Digitally planned: 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 fastening components into Building Information Modeling (BIM), planning errors were avoided at an early stage and workflows on the construction site were accelerated.

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