DDI Thomas Hillberger

University Assistant

Scientific Employee

Education

Master of Science, Environmental Engineering, University of Innsbruck;
Specialization “Energy Efficient Construction”

Master of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Innsbruck;
Specialization “Structural Engineering”

Bachelor of Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Innsbruck

Matura, HTL Bregenz (mechanical engineering/industrial engineering)

Career situation 

University Assistant at the University of Innsbruck, Unit of Timber Engineering

Project member - Good Vibrations

Research interests

Human-induced vibrations in timber slabs

Artificial intelligence in civil engineering with focus on timber engineering

Program-supported evaluation of experimental test results

Constructions with mechanical fasteners

Energy efficient construction

Research projects

Current: Good Vibrations – Reduction of floor vibrations 

Completed: CFix - screw connection system for timber construction

Completed: Fold to bend (Fold2Bend)

Topic of master thesis

Environmental engineer: Heating and hot water production of a single-family house with heat pump and photovoltaic system based on simulation-aided studies

Civil engineer: Wall and ceiling connectors for timber construction - Connecting systems based on screw and adhesive technology for timber constructions in the wall-ceiling and foundation area

Topic of doctoral thesis

Reduction of vibrations in cross laminated timber flat slabs