Bamboo Trusses with Low Cost and High Ductility Joints

Mauro Sassu, Marco Andreini, Anna De Falco, Linda Giresini

Department of Energy, Systems, Territory and Constructions Engineering, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.
epartment of Energy, Systems, Territory and Constructions Engineering, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.

DOI: 10.4236/ojce.2012.24030                

Abstract

Innovative solutions of joints for bamboo trusses are presented. Experimental tests show the performances and the high level of ductility of the proposed technique, joined with simplicity in the concept of the joints, low level of technology and low cost of all used materials. It can permit a proper dissemination and a sustainable maintenance in developing countries.

Keywords

Bamboo Constructions; Trusses; Structural Optimization; Low-Cost Technology

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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