The FAIR construction project in Darmstadt is one of the largest construction projects for science and research in the world. A particle accelerator facility is being built here to conduct international research into the key questions of the universe. In addition to underground beamlines and supply tunnels, around 25 buildings will be constructed on the almost 20-hectare site.
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At the GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research in Darmstadt, one of the largest facilities for international cutting-edge research is being built on an area of around 150,000 m2 - the FAIR (Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research) particle accelerator. In an underground accelerator ring tunnel with a circumference of 1,100 metres, scientists from all over the world will be given the opportunity to investigate the structure of the universe using extraordinary experiments. Around 25 buildings will be erected on the site for the operation of the particle accelerator. A construction schedule had to be developed for the international mega construction project, in which structural, civil and structural engineering, accelerator development and construction as well as the scientific experiments are closely interlinked.
The entire fire protection system, from planning to realisation, was provided by MULTIMON. A fire protection system with high-pressure water mist technology is installed in the radiation tunnel and in the supply tunnel with intermediate floor. In accordance with the physical test setup, only water supply lines are provided in the radiation tunnel, but no independent water supply. In the buildings with laboratories for application research, a modern gas extinguishing system will be installed to ensure safety for people and property without affecting the complex experimental set-up. The entire installation period is scheduled to take six years in coordination with the trades that are to be installed at the same time.
