Limits States Analysis for Bamboo Pin Connections

Abstract:

In this paper the result of an investigation using finite element model (FEM) of a simple bamboo pin joint as commonly used in many types of structures especially in plane and space structures is presented. The nonlinear pressure distributions at the contact area of a steel pin in a bamboo circular hole were analyzed considering the anisotropy and heterogeneity of the functionally graded material. In turn the obtained results of the analysis are compared with those based on simplified constitutive models assuming isotropic and homogeneous representations for bamboo. The experimental results are compared with the results obtained from both methods. The assumption of the bamboo as an orthotropic material presented more reliable design method of bamboo structures Although the different maximum forces applied in each case, local stress are relatively high on both cases, showing that this type of connection depends on local reinforcements to be a safe connection. Finally the suggestion that bamboo joints at the hole can be improved by reducing the stress concentration factors, through applying reinforcing elements such as natural fiber straps composites close to the hole.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 517)
• Pages: 3-12
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.517.3
• Online since: June 2012
• Authors: Luis Eustáquio Moreira, Khosrow Ghavami
• Keywords: Bamboo, Finite Element, Functionally Graded Material (FGM), Pin Joint

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