Within the CIRC-BOOST project, funded by the HORIZON Europe Programme (call CL6-2022-CIRCBIO-02-01), significant progress has been achieved in the experimental investigation of decoupled masonry infill of the 3R pilot house. The tests focused on a masonry infill made of reused clay bricks, incorporated within a precast frame, consisting of concrete columns with recycled aggregate and a reused steel beam. The experimental campaign included tests of steel beam-rubber-brick connection, as well as a feasibility test of disassembly and reassembly of the decoupled masonry infill and the precast frame. These tests represent an initial experimental assessment demonstrating the applicability of decoupled masonry infill systems in circular housing solutions.

Members of our institute involved in the project are: Assoc. prof. dr Marko Marinković, assist. Matija Bošković.