Durchstrukturiertes

Durchstrukturiertes is a German adjective used to describe objects, materials, or components in which the internal structure is designed or produced to extend through the entire volume or cross-section. The term combines durch- (through) with strukturiert (structured), reflecting a through-thickness or through-volume organization resulting from a processing method.

The expression is mainly used in technical and scientific contexts, particularly in materials science, engineering, and related manufacturing fields. It denotes that the internal architecture—such as grain orientations, porosity, phase distribution, or lattice arrangement—has been intentionally distributed or aligned throughout the entire item, rather than being confined to the surface or a shallow layer. Processes that can lead to durchstrukturiertes structures include directional solidification, thermo-mechanical treatment, additive manufacturing, and controlled phase separation.

In practice, durchstrukturiertes materials terminology is descriptive and context-dependent. It is not a universally standardized classification with a single, formal definition; its exact meaning varies with the described process and intended properties. The phrase may be applied to metals, ceramics, polymers, or composite materials to highlight a through-going internal organization aimed at achieving specific mechanical, thermal, or functional outcomes, such as enhanced strength, stiffness, fracture behavior, or uniform property distribution.

See also: Durchstrukturierung (through-structuring), through-thickness gradient, and oriented or engineered microstructures.