Christian Pinger
Hochschule Mainz - University of Applied Sciences
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Timber and Plastics Research Group
Office: H1.31b
Holzstraße 36
55116 Mainz
+49 6131 628-1318
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Professional Background
- Lecturer in Timber Structures, Bachelor and Masters courses,
- Masters degree in Civil Engineering (M.Eng.) with specialization in structural engineering and mechanics, Mainz University of Applied Sciences, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,
- Bachelor of Engineering degree (B.Eng.) in Civil Engineering, honored by the Rhineland-Palatinate Chamber of Engineers as the best graduate of his graduating year,
- Grant holder of the Deutschlandstipendium for four years in a row, the German public-private scholarship to high-achieving and committed students,
- Student employee in construction management and structural design, involved in various major public projects,
- Civil Engineering studies, Mainz University of Applied Sciences, Department of Civil Engineering,
- Draftsman with a focus on architecture and have been working on detailed design for some years.
Publications
From decay to durability: A study on the environmental and aging impact on the degradation of wood species.
Bender, T., Müller, M.L., Pinger, C. & Schober, K.-U. (2024). REHABEND 2024. Euro-American Congress on Construction Pathology, Rehabilitation Technology and Heritage Management, (Lombillo, I., et al., Eds.). University of Cantabria – Building Technology R&D Group, Gijon, Spain.
Research area
- Aging and degradation to on-site adhesive bonding,
- Bamboo as renewable construction material,
- Adhesive bonding of natural fiber plastic compounds,
- Mechanical characterization of wood-based composites,
- Natural fiber composite joints.
Teaching area
- Timber Structures – Basis of design
- Timber Structures – Design of historic structures and their connections
- Timber Structures – Reinforcement and repair