🎓 We're excited to highlight a new bachelor's thesis completed by Heini Heikkilä-Nikkanen at Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK), carried out in the MechJoint project in collaboration with LUT University and commissioned by the HAMK Tech research unit.
The project focuses on “Examining the Time and Cost Efficiency of Mechanical Joints Compared to Traditional Welded Steel Tube Trusses”. It explores how mechanical joints can serve as a modern, flexible alternative to welded connections in steel construction.
The thesis evaluates the time, cost, and practical performance of both connection types, providing valuable comparisons that support more efficient and informed decision-making in steel structure design. This research is driven by the increasing need to develop solutions that support disassembly, reuse, and circular construction, aligning with broader sustainable development goals.
This study offers important insights into how mechanical joints can contribute to faster assembly processes, cost savings, and more sustainable structural solutions: a key direction for the future of steel construction.
Congratulations to Heini on this impactful and well-executed research!👏
