Author(s)

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.

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.

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

M. Sassu, M. Andreini, A. Falco and L. Giresini, "Bamboo Trusses with Low Cost and High Ductility Joints," Open Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 2 No. 4, 2012, pp. 229-234. doi: 10.4236/ojce.2012.24030.