An Innovative Low Cost Solution for Bamboo Trusses with High-Ductility Connections

Abstract:

Innovative solutions of bamboo connections and an application on Polonceau trusses to use for simple constructions are presented. Experimental tests show the performances and the high level of ductility of the proposed technique, joined with simplicity, with low-level of technology and low cost of all used materials. Their applications with sustainable maintenance are suitable in developing countries.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 875-877)
• Pages: 406-410
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.875-877.406
• Online since: February 2014
• Authors: Mauro Sassu, Marco Andreini, Anna de Falco, Linda Giresini
• Keywords: Bamboo Constructions, Low Cost Technology, Structural Optimization, Trusses

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