VelAir - Ressource-efficient, elevetated soft mobility path

Purpose and goal:

The project developed a wooden modular concept that can be put together to build elevated active mobility infrastructure.

Structural calculations using the Eurocodes as a design basis have been independently reviewed, confirming their soundness. They have been further expanded and refined using digital tools (FEM-based).

Having assembled and structurally tested several of the modules key components, the project confirmed its feasibility while identifying areas for further development. The results have been valorised in a patent application and in our continued development. Expected results and effects:

The theoretical parts of the project (design, calculation and review as well as optimization) went in accordance with the project plan.

The establishment of a supply chain and quality control also went well despite some challenges coupled to the inflation and price pressure on timber products.

The result is a strong design basis for the manufacture and sale of modular wooden bridges for active mobility traffic with less climate impact and high material efficiency. Approach and implementation: The project has been developed through 3 work packages: - AP1: Design and structural calculations

- AP2: Optimization - AP3: Construction of prototype and structural testing