The Stabilization Of The Gothic Roof BearingStructure Of The Frauenkirche In MeiBen WithCFRP-tension

Abstract

The historic, especially valuable gothic roof bearing structure of the Frauenkirche in MeiBen has been stabilized by the building in of Carbon fibre reinforced plastics loops (CFRP) and therefore further deformation and damage to the whole church construction has been limited. Commencing from an analysis of the existing state, different versions for the stiffening of a historical bearing structure were simulated. Figure 1: Longitudinal section of the gothic church with baroque tower curia [1] Transactions on the Built Environment vol 39 © 1999 WIT Press, www.witpress.com, ISSN 1743-3509 580 Structural Studies, Repairs and Maintenance of Historical Buildings 1 The Frauenkirche of the City of Meifien The Frauenkirche in the market square has been dominating the city centre of the more than 1000 years old town MeiBen. Therefore the reconstruction of this church has become of great importance during the complex town redevelopment. The Frauenkirche in its present form was built as a town church in the early 15th century. It was first mentioned in 1205. The roof truss was added to the churches aisle in about 1447 according to dendrochronological examinations. The church in its form and construction is a typical example of gothic style architecture within Saxony. Figure 2: Cross-section with principal rafter A5 [1] Transactions on the Built Environment vol 39 © 1999 WIT Press, www.witpress.com, ISSN 1743-3509