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KRAUSE, JOAO QUEIROZ. "DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIAL BAMBOO ELEMENTS FOR SPACE STRUCTURES." PONTIFÍCIA UNIVERSIDADE CATÓLICA DO RIO DE JANEIRO, 2009. http://www.maxwell.vrac.puc-rio.br/Busca_etds.php?strSecao=resultado&nrSeq=31914@1.

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PONTIFÍCIA UNIVERSIDADE CATÓLICA DO RIO DE JANEIRO<br>COORDENAÇÃO DE APERFEIÇOAMENTO DO PESSOAL DE ENSINO SUPERIOR<br>PROGRAMA DE EXCELENCIA ACADEMICA<br>Nesta dissertação foram desenvolvidos elementos estruturais passíveis de industrialização, utilizando o bambu como matéria prima principal, dando prosseguimento às pesquisas desenvolvidas pelo grupo de Materiais e Tecnologias Não Convencionais nesta Instituição, desde o final da década de 1970. Foram elaborados nós em bambu laminado contraplacado e ponteiras em material compósito polimérico, manufaturado com resíduo particulado proveniente da laminação do bambu Dendrocalamus giganteus. Foram ainda estudados colmos da espécie Phyllostachys aurea reforçados por toda a sua extensão com sisal trefilado embebido em poliéster. Estes componentes são destinados fundamentalmente à construção de treliças espaciais, retilíneas ou arqueadas, do tipo grelha em múltiplas camadas, aliando sustentabilidade e variabilidade formal para projetos de coberturas. Mediante pequenas adaptações, estes elementos podem ainda encontrar uso em outros tipos de estrutura como domos geodésicos, tensegritys e treliças planas, de caráter temporário ou permanente. A partir da análise experimental de materiais e componentes e de dados obtidos em literatura específica estudaram-se, os esforços solicitantes e deslocamentos desenvolvidos em diferentes geometrias de estruturas, via modelagem em programa comercial de elementos finitos, obtendo-se vãos livres de até 12m e áreas cobertas sobre 4 apoios com capitéis de até 324 metros quadrados com vão livre de 9m e balanços de 4,5m, elaboradas utilizando estes elementos. Os procedimentos desenvolvidos foram satisfatórios, permitindo a execução de elementos passíveis de industrialização e estocagem, de aplicação versátil e com acabamento variado, favorecendo a convencionalização do uso do bambu como material de construção.<br>The research on non conventional materials and technologies has been carried out at the Civil Engineering Department of PUC-Rio since 1979, in order to stimulate its use in civil construction, reducing the pollution and the energy consumption provoked by industrialized materials such as steel and cement. To disseminate the application of the non-conventional materials and technologies (NOCMAT) in a very large scale, it is necessary to develop industrial methods to process them, ensuring high production with quality and durability. As a continuation of this line of research, the present study is concerned with the development of structural elements designed for space structures, using bamboo as the main material. For this purpose the bamboo Dendrocalamus giganteus, has been selected to prepare laminated composite for the joints. In turn, using its plaining residuals as an addition to a polyester matrix composite. This was molded as a conical capped connection designed and produced to provide safe links between the joints and the bar of the space truss elements. For the latter the Phyllostachys aurea bamboo transversally reinforced with a polyester treated sisal string along its entire length. These components were used to assemble plain or arched multiple layers space structures, binding sustainability and formal freedom to roof structures design. The load-displacement for different structural geometries were evaluated, using a commercial FEM software, based on the experimental data from this work and the available literature, presented 12m maximum free spans and 324 square meters covered area supported by four columns. The developed procedures were satisfactory, allowing the production of industrial processed elements, easy storage, different finishing and versatile application.
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RIPPER, LUCAS ALVES. "SOCIETY, NATURE AND TECHNIQUE: DESIGN OF THE ADAPTABLE BAMBOO STRUCTURES." PONTIFÍCIA UNIVERSIDADE CATÓLICA DO RIO DE JANEIRO, 2015. http://www.maxwell.vrac.puc-rio.br/Busca_etds.php?strSecao=resultado&nrSeq=25434@1.

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PONTIFÍCIA UNIVERSIDADE CATÓLICA DO RIO DE JANEIRO<br>COORDENAÇÃO DE APERFEIÇOAMENTO DO PESSOAL DE ENSINO SUPERIOR<br>CONSELHO NACIONAL DE DESENVOLVIMENTO CIENTÍFICO E TECNOLÓGICO<br>PROGRAMA DE DOUTORADO SANDUÍCHE NO EXTERIOR<br>O potencial de autoconstrução de estruturas adaptáveis de bambu é o foco deste trabalho que visa ampliar a ótica do design como método projetual com ênfase no processo e não no produto final e como produtor de significados, podendo gerar autonomia de grupos em uma produção local pautada na educação ambiental/sustentabilidade. A adaptabilidade destas estruturas é um conceito central onde o objeto e o seu processo construtivo é determinado pelas condições locais de material, mão de obra e demanda de uso. O campo do design se estabeleceu no Brasil de acordo com a ótica do desenho industrial concebido nos países desenvolvidos que prioriza a fabricação, distribuição e comercialização dos objetos em grande escala. Neste contexto a atividade projetual deixa de focar no ser humano para se dedicar ao consumo em massa. Acreditamos que por meio do design é possível formar cidadãos conscientes da problemática ambiental planetária conduzindo-os através de metodologias participativas desenvolvidas no LILD PUC-Rio. O meio acadêmico (universidades e escolas) se apresenta como contexto geográfico favorável para aplicação destas metodologias que se baseiam na autonomia de grupos para a produção de objetos utilitários localmente. A esfera local/ regional é o ponto de partida para a concepção do design do objeto, determinando recursos materiais disponíveis, demandas de uso e aspectos culturais. Destacamos a metodologia de Técnicas & Convivência onde os professores-técnicos orientam os alunos-voluntários na concepção, construção e uso das estruturas adaptáveis de bambu em diversas aplicações. Neste processo os voluntários são coautores e são levados a pensar o objeto a partir de seu ciclo de vida – concepção, fabricação, uso, manutenção e descarte/pós-uso. O bambu representa um material acessível, de grande resistência com versatilidade para ser aplicado em diversos usos e é explorado aqui para fins estruturais. A abordagem transdisciplinar envolvendo os campos do design, arquitetura, engenharia e geografia nos leva a uma analise complexa do processo construtivo e do objeto final, contextualizando a produção no espaço. Em estudos de campo no Brasil e nos EUA concluímos que esta ótica de design com base na produção em esfera local/regional pautada na educação ambiental/sustentabilidade, tem grande acessibilidade e pode ser potencializada a partir da colaboração transdisciplinar para outros usos na sociedade, seja com foco na educação, na autonomia produtiva ou no uso diversificado das estruturas adaptáveis de bambu.<br>The self-building potential of adaptable bamboo structures is the focus of this work that is aiming to enlarge the concept of design as a projetual method with emphasis on the process rather than the end product and as a producer of meanings, which can generate autonomy groups in a local production based in the environmental education / sustainability. The adaptability of these structures is a central concept where the object and its constructive process is determined by local conditions of material, labor and demand of use. The design field was established in Brazil in accordance with the perspective of industrial design in developed countries that prioritizes the production, distribution and marketing of large-scale objects. In this context the projetual activity fails to focus on the human being necessities to devote to mass consumption. We believe that through the design is possible to form citizens aware of global environmental issues leading them through participatory methodologies developed in LILD PUC-Rio. The academia (universities and schools) is presented as favorable geographic context for the application of these methodologies that are based on the autonomy of groups for the production of utilitarian objects locally. The local / regional level is the starting point for the design of object design, determining material resources available, use, social demands and cultural aspects. We are highlighting the methodology of Techniques & Coexistence where technicians-teachers guide the students-volunteers in the design, construction and use of adaptable bamboo structures in various applications. In this process the volunteers are co-authors and are led to think the object starting from his lifecycle - design, manufacture, use, maintenance and disposal / post-use. Bamboo is an accessible material; high strength with versatility to be applied to various uses and is explored here for structural purposes. The transdisciplinary approach involving the fields of design, architecture, engineering and geography leads to a complex analysis of the construction process and the final object, contextualizing the production space. In field studies in Brazil and the United States we concluded that this concept of design based in the local/regional production lined in the environmental education / sustainability, has great accessibility and can be enhanced from the transdisciplinary collaboration to other uses in society and is focusing on education, productive autonomy or diversified use of adaptable structures of bamboo.
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FABIANI, MARCO. "Bamboo structures: italian culms as likely resource for green buildings." Doctoral thesis, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/11566/242903.

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In questa tesi vengono mostrati i risultati delle prove di compressione, trazione e flessione effettuate su culmi di bambù di provenienza italiana. Le specie analizzate sono due e sono la Phyllostachys Edulis (MOSO) e la Phyllostachys Viridiglaucescens. Le prove sono state effettuate seguendo le norme ISO 22156 e ISO 22157, le uniche norme internazionali relative al bambù strutturale. Dai risultati ottenuti, sono stati successivamente definiti i valori caratteristici di resistenza a compressione e flessione dei culmi delle due specie italiane analizzate. Inoltre, è stato ideato e testato in laboratorio un nuovo e versatile collegamento per le strutture in bambù. Il collegamento, realizzato mediante un cilindro in legno solidarizzato con viti autofilettanti, è stato progettato in modo tale da essere prontamente impiegabile sia per la realizzazione di capriate sia per le strutture reticolari spaziali. La scelta di questa tipologia di collegamento è stata motivata da due aspetti principali. Il primo aspetto è che l’utilizzo di viti autofilettanti non richiede particolari capacità da parte del costruttore. Il secondo aspetto risiede nel fatto che per il fissaggio delle viti è richiesto un preliminare foro accomodante, il quale garantisce l’integrità del culmo durante l’avvitamento, evitando così spaccature longitudinali della canna di bambù. Nella seconda parte della tesi viene trattato il problema dell’instabilità lineare (linear buckling) per le aste sottoposte a sforzi di compressione, con la particolarità che la rigidezza flessionale sia variabile lungo l’asse longitudinale, caratteristica peculiare dei culmi di bambù. Primariamente viene esposta una breve introduzione storica del problema e, successivamente, viene proposto un metodo per la determinazione della soluzione approssimata in forma chiusa dell’equazione differenziale che regola il problema. Il metodo consiste nel rappresentare l’effettiva rigidezza flessionale, descritta da un polinomio di quinto grado, con una funzione lineare. Questo metodo permette altresì di valutare il carico critico euleriano attraverso una semplice formula, risultando così agevole per scopi professionali. Il metodo proposto, inoltre, permette di valutare approssimativamente in forma chiusa la deformata trasversale delle aste di bambù sottoposte a carico assiale eccentrico e in presenza di imperfezioni.<br>In this thesis the results of compression, tensile and bending tests on Italian bamboo culms are discussed. The analyzed bamboo are of two species, namely Phyllostachys Edulis (MOSO) and Phyllostachys Viridiglaucescens. These tests are carried out following the rules of ISO 22156 and ISO 22157. The characteristics values of the compressive and flexural strength of Italian bamboo culms are determined. A new and versatile connector for bamboo structures is developed and tested to evaluate its effectiveness. This connector is realized by wood parts and screws and it is appropriate for constructing trusses and space frames. The use of the screws to connect wood and bamboo is due to two main aspects. First, the screws are easy to use and no particular skill is needed. Second, no splitting arises along the culm since a preliminary drilling is needed to introduce the screw. In the second part of the thesis, the linear buckling problem of non-uniform columns is treated. Firstly, a brief overview of the history of the linear buckling is described. Since bamboo culms present non-uniform flexural stiffness along the length, an approach to evaluate the approximate analytical solution of the governing equation is presented. This method can calculate the critical load in a simple way, directly accessible to the designers. The proposed method gives a closed-form estimate of the bamboo column deflection, subjected to an eccentric axial load and initial curvature (crookedness).
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Chan, Cameron D. "MECHANICAL OPTIMIZATION AND BUCKLING ANALYSIS OF BIO-COMPOSITES." DigitalCommons@CalPoly, 2012. https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/theses/877.

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Today’s environmental concerns have led a renewed search in industry to find new sustainable materials to replace non-renewable resources. President Barack Obama also quoted in the recent 2012 Presidential Debate “that there is a need to build the energy sources of the future and invest in solar, wind, and bio-fuels.” Bio-composites are believed to be the future and the new substitute for non-renewable resources. Bio-composites are similar to composites in that they are made up of two constituent materials; however the main difference is that bio-composites are made from natural fibers and a biopolymer matrix. This research investigates the buckling behavior of bamboo and will analyze and determine the slender ratio that will induce buckling when bamboo is used as a column. Along with the investigation of the bamboo under buckling, this study will also show the potential of bio-composites to replace non-renewable resources in industry through experimental and numerical analysis. However, in order to study the buckling behavior of the bamboo, the mechanical characteristics of the bamboo and optimal curing treatment first had to be established. This is because, in order for bamboo to acquire proper strength characteristics, the bamboo must first be treated. Due to the scarcity of bamboo material in the lab, the obtainment of the mechanical properties of the bamboo as well as the optimal curing treatment was done in collaboration with Jay Lopez. In order for bamboo to acquire proper strength characteristics, the bamboo must be treated. In the first study, a total of four different types of natural treatments were analyzed to optimize the mechanical characteristics of bamboo. To assess each curing method, tensile and compression tests were performed to obtain the mechanical properties. Due to each bamboo culm having different thicknesses and cross sections, the specific strength property is used to normalize the data and allow for easy comparison and assessing of each curing method equally. The specific strength parameter is defined as the ultimate stress divided by the density of the material. These curing treatments consisted of four thermo-treatments, three different percentages of salt treatments, one lime treatment, and one oil treatment. The thermo-treatments consisted of heating the bamboo internodes in an autoclave with no pressure at 150oF, 180°F, 200°F, and 220°F. The experimental results of the thermo-treatments determined that bamboo obtains higher mechanical properties as well as reduced weight when heated at higher temperatures. This is explained by the increasing bound water extracted from the bamboo material at higher temperatures. In addition to finding the optimal heat treatment, the internodes of bamboo were soaked in natural additives that included a 3%, 6%, and 9% Instant Ocean sea salt solution, a Bonide hydrated lime solution, and a Kirkland canola oil solution for approximately five days and then heat treated at the optimal temperature of 220°F. The experimental results showed that all of the different additives had a significant effect on the mechanical properties. After determining the mechanical properties of each curing method, the results were then analyzed through a trade study. The trade study parameters consisted of weight-drop of the material, the specific strength, and the ultimate stress for both compression and tension. Each parameter of the trade study is kept unbiased as the weighting of each parameter is set equal to each other. The results of the trade study indicated that the 3% salt solution was the optimal curing treatment, yielding a higher specific strength value for both compression and tension, along with a significantly lower weight-drop after curing. After we came up with the optimal treatment, the buckling behavior of bamboo was investigated. The buckling analysis was investigated to determine at what slenderness ratio the bamboo would buckle when used as a column. A total of seven cases were investigated using different lengths, that ranged from 1.5” to 10”. Through experimental results, it was determined that a slenderness ratio above approximately 34.7 would induce global buckling to the bamboo column. The last investigation of this study consisted of building a small prototype wall structure using bio-composites. The prototype wall structure was manufactured using a combination of bamboo and a bi-directional woven hemp fabric. The dimensions of the prototype were 15.13” long and 7.75” tall. The wall structure was tested under compression in the Aerospace Structures/Composites Lab and the Architectural Engineering Department’s high bay laboratory. The results of the experimental test on the wall showed great potential for bio-composites, as the structure withstood a force of 46,800 pounds. A numerical analysis technique was also employed through the finite element method using the Abaqus software. The purpose of the finite element method was to validate the experimental results by comparing the buckling behavior of the tests. The numerical analysis showed very good agreement with the experimental results.
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SILVA, MARCELO DA FONSECA E. "ACCESSIBLE TECHNOLOGIES DEVELOPED BY LILD SPREAD WITH TRUSS LIGHT BAMBOO STRUCTURES: TIED AND SELF TENSIONED." PONTIFÍCIA UNIVERSIDADE CATÓLICA DO RIO DE JANEIRO, 2010. http://www.maxwell.vrac.puc-rio.br/Busca_etds.php?strSecao=resultado&nrSeq=35607@1.

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PONTIFÍCIA UNIVERSIDADE CATÓLICA DO RIO DE JANEIRO<br>COORDENAÇÃO DE APERFEIÇOAMENTO DO PESSOAL DE ENSINO SUPERIOR<br>PROGRAMA DE SUPORTE À PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO DE INSTS. DE ENSINO<br>Nesta tese relato aplicações das estruturas leves de bambu. Na primeira parte do trabalho trato da história passada e da história contemporânea do emprego no mundo das estruturas estabilizadas pela união entre bambus e cabos. Os objetivos dessas estruturas, alguns dos seus precursores e suas experiências são citadas. O uso popular de estruturas feitas com esses materiais é tornado manifesto com imagens e textos referentes. A seguir tratamos dos modos artesanais de suas feituras e da passagem de sua técnica para espaços de convivência sendo enfatizado o efeito cultural do trabalho amoroso e detalhado de transmitir a maneira de fazer os objetos. Na segunda parte do trabalho apresento o estado da Arte no Laboratório de Investigação em Living Design (LILD), do Departamento de Artes e Design (DAD) da PUC-Rio, no campo destas estruturas. São narradas atividades de passagem das técnicas em 3 (três) comunidades situadas no estado do Rio de Janeiro: a) na aldeia dos professores indígenas KUAA MBO E Guarani em Parati, no LILD e no CENAM (Centro de Acolhida Missionária); b) no Parque Estadual da Ilha Grande (PEIG), na Escola Municipal Brigadeiro Nóbrega; c) na Escola de Circo no espaço Crescer e Viver com o grupo Nós nos Nós - tragédias e comédias aéreas. Relato também a metodologia utilizada em sua dinâmica as suas relações e vínculos, com a graduação e pós-graduação em Design e com outros setores da Universidade. São narradas a passagem das técnicas, a elaboração e uso dos protótipos. Distingo as conexões utilizadas nestas estruturas feitas com bambus e cabos, chamadas do tipo vigas recíprocas, popularmente chamadas de giro, que vem sendo utilizadas nacionalmente e internacionalmente.<br>In this thesis report applications of lightweight structures with bamboo. In the first part of the tract of past history and contemporary history of employment in the world of structures stabilized by the union of bamboo and cables. The objectives of these structures, some of its precursors and their experiences are cited. The popular use of structures made with these materials is made manifest in images and texts related. Below we deal with the ways of their craft and making the passage of his technique for living space and emphasized the cultural effect of loving work and detailed way forward to make the objects. In the second part of the present state of the art in the Research Lab in Living Design (Lild), Department of Art and Design (DAD) of PUC-Rio, in the field of these structures. Activities are recounted in passing techniques in 3 (three) communities located in the state of Rio de Janeiro: a) teachers in the village of indigenous Guarani KUAA MBO E in Parati, and Lild CENAM (Center Welcoming Mission), b)State Park of Ilha Grande (Peig), the Municipal School Brigadier Nóbrega c) at Circus School Living and Growing in space with the group We We - air tragedies and comedies. Account also the methodology used in its dynamics and its relations ties with undergraduate and graduate design and other sectors of the University. Are told the passage of the techniques, the development and use of prototypes. Distinguish the connections used in these structures made of bamboo and wire, called the reciprocal type beams, popularly called spin, which is being used nationally and internationally.
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Andrade, Molina Vanessa Mishell. "Bambú en la construcción análisis de diferentes casos de estudio con sistemas constructivos en bambú." Master's thesis, Universidade de Évora, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10174/26322.

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En la arquitectura el uso de materiales naturales ha sido implementado desde la antigüedad. Uno de los primeros materiales utilizados fue el bambú, el mismo que por sus características físicas y mecánicas ha trascendido hasta la actualidad convirtiéndose en una de las opciones más acertadas para crear arquitectura sustentable y de gran calidad. Los principales continentes que hacen uso de este material son Asia y América, en específico la zona de Latinoamérica, debido a que cuentan con las características propicias para su desarrollo y uso en la construcción. Serán destacados métodos de tratamiento, secado, unión y aplicación en obra más comunes en estos continentes, asimismo serán analizados dos casos de estudio que utilizan el bambú como elemento principal del proyecto. El primer referente es “Bamboo Sports Hall Panyaden International School” localizado en Tailandia (Asia), mientras que el referente Latinoamericano es el edificio de dormitorios de “La Ceiba” localizado en México; ABSTRACT: In architecture the use of natural materials has been implemented since ancient times. Bamboo was one of the first materials used in construction, which, due to its physical and mechanical characteristics, has transcended until nowadays, becoming one of wisest option for creating sustainable and high quality architecture. The main continents that make use of this material are Asia and America, specifically Latin America, due to their characteristics that enhance their development and use in construction. The most common treatment, drying, structural joints, and application methods on these continents will be highlighted, as well as two case studies that use bamboo as the main element of the project. The first reference is “Bamboo Sports Hall Panyaden International School” located in Thailand, while the Latin American reference is the “La Ceiba” dormitory building located in Mexico; RESUMO: Na arquitetura, utilizam-se materiais naturais desde a antiguedade. Um dos primeiros materiais a serem utilizados foi o bambú, que, devido às suas características físicas e mecânicas, transcendeu até à atualidade, tornando-se uma das opções mais bem-sucedidas na criação de uma arquitetura sustentável e de elevada qualidade. Os principais continentes que fazem uso deste material são a Ásia e a América, especificamente a zona da América Latina, pois possuem características propícias para o seu desenvolvimento e uso na construção. Nesta dissertação destacam-se os principais métodos de tratamento, secagem, união e aplicação do bambú nesses continentes, além de dois casos de estudo que usam o bambu como principal material de construção. O primer projeto que foi analizado foi o “Bamboo Sports Hall Panyaden International School” localizado na Tailândia, enquanto que o segundo projeto foi o edifício do dormitório “La Ceiba” localizado no México na Latino-américa.
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Gonzalez, Cesar O. "The use of bamboo in architecture : case study : Old Caldas, Colombia." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1999. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk1/tape2/PQDD_0029/MQ64113.pdf.

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Lopez, Jay. "Optimizing the Mechanical Characteristics of Bamboo to Improve the Flexural Behavior for Biocomposite Structural Application." DigitalCommons@CalPoly, 2012. https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/theses/902.

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Global awareness and preservation have spurred increasing interest in utilizing environmentally friendly materials for high-performance structural applications. Biocomposites pose an appealing solution to this issue and are characterized by their sustainable lifecycles, biodegradable qualities, light weight, remarkable strength, and exceptional stiffness. Many of these structural qualities are found in applications that exhibit flexural loading conditions, and this study focuses on improving the bending performance of engineered biocomposite structures. The current application of biocomposites is increasing rapidly, so this expanding research explores other natural constituent materials for biocomposite structures under flexural loading. The renewable material investigated in this study was experimentally and numerically validated by optimizing the mechanical characteristics of bamboo fibers in biocomposite structures under flexural loading conditions through various thermal and organic chemical treatment methods. Therefore, bending performance of a biocomposite truss and I-beam are analyzed to demonstrate the benefits of utilizing optimally treated bamboos in their design. To accomplish this goal, the first task consisted of treating bamboos by thermal and chemical means to determine the resulting effects on the compressive and tensile mechanical properties through experimental testing. Results indicated a significant improvement in strength, stiffness, and weight reduction. An extensive analysis determined the optimal treatment method that was utilized for flexural loading conditions. The second task entailed studying the flexural behavior of the optimally treated bamboo in two geometric configurations, a hollow cylinder and veneer strip, to determine the resultant properties for the truss and I-beam structure. The effect of node location on flexural performance was also studied to establish design guidelines for the applied structures. Bending tests indicated that node location affects the strength and stiffness of the hollow cylindrical configuration but has minimal effects on the veneer strip. Observations discovered by this study were employed into the designs of the applied structures that yielded excellent mechanical performance through flexural testing. The final task required conducting a finite element analysis in Abaqus/CAE on the performance of each structural application to validate experimental results. A conclusive analysis revealed good agreement between the numerical method and experimental result.
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Ballesté, Joan Font. "Desempenho construtivo de estruturas de cobertura com colmos de bambu." Universidade de São Paulo, 2017. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/16/16132/tde-21122017-103248/.

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O foco desta pesquisa é o estudo do desempenho de colmos de bambu em estruturas de cobertura. A arquitetura do século XXI precisa de novos modelos de produção e novos materiais para possibilitar o desenvolvimento sustentável do planeta. O bambu é um material renovável, com custos de produção baixo, pegada ecológica positiva e de qualidade física excelente; mas existe um desconhecimento bastante generalizado sobre o seu uso na construção civil. Esta lacuna é ainda maior quando se procura entender seu comportamento estrutural ao longo do tempo. Entre os vários requisitos para avaliar o desempenho do material, quando é o elemento portante de uma construção, destacam-se dois que são essenciais: a estabilidade e a durabilidade. Neste trabalho procura-se, em primeiro lugar, compreender o comportamento físico-mecânico do material na composição microscópica e macroscópica para delimitar sua segurança estrutural, e em segundo lugar, examinar aqueles processos que, desde o crescimento da planta até à sua utilização em obra, determinam a vida útil do material. São também analisadas as práticas construtivas e ações de projeto que condicionam transversalmente estas duas exigências de desempenho, junto com um levantamento de estudos de caso que visa criar novos critérios de design de estruturas e soluções construtivas. Esta pesquisa procura expor os pontos fortes e fracos da atual construção com bambu, para que os primeiros sejam potencializados e os segundos sejam corrigidos.<br>The focus of this research is the study of the performance of bamboo in coverage structures. The architecture of the 21st century needs new production models and new materials to enable the sustainable development of the planet. Bamboo is a renewable material, with low production costs, positive ecological footprint and excellent physical-mechanical properties; but there is a rather general lack of knowledge about its use in civil construction. This gap is even greater when one tries to understand its structural behaviour over time. Among the various requirements to evaluate the performance of the material, when it is the structural element in a construction, two that stand out are essential: stability and durability. In this work, the understanding of the physical and mechanical behaviour of the material in the microscopic and macroscopic composition is sought first to delimit its structural safety, and secondly, examining the processes that, since the plants\'s growth until its usage in work, determine the useful life of the material. It is also analyzed the constructive practices and project actions that condition transversally these two performance requirements, along with a survey of case studies that aim to create new criteria of structure design and building solutions. This research seeks to export the strengths and weaknesses of the current construction with bamboo, so the first may be potentialized and the latter corrected.
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VERSCHLEISSER, ROBERTO. "THE USE OF STRUCTURES MADE OF BAMBOO FOR THE DESIGN OF OBJECTS: HOW TO BUILD LOW COST, RESISTANT, LIGHT AND ECOLOGICAL OBJECTS." PONTIFÍCIA UNIVERSIDADE CATÓLICA DO RIO DE JANEIRO, 2008. http://www.maxwell.vrac.puc-rio.br/Busca_etds.php?strSecao=resultado&nrSeq=12258@1.

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PONTIFÍCIA UNIVERSIDADE CATÓLICA DO RIO DE JANEIRO<br>Até hoje a maioria das construções empregam técnicas materiais e processos inadequados, resultando em enorme perda de energia e pouco ganho na relação custo/benefício. A grande maioria das pessoas envolvidas com problemas de construção não se conscientizou ainda do fato que construímos de maneira errada, consumindo materiais e energia em excesso em relação aos resultados obtidos. Ao longo de toda a história da construção conhecida, o homem se serviu da força da Gravidade para conseguir a estabilidade das suas estruturas. Nas grandes obras antigas e atuais os materiais empregados: pedra, tijolo, ferro, cimento são de pouca eficácia construtiva quando consideramos a relação resistência/peso. Tomando por base as teorias e experiências com a técnica tensegrity de se montar estruturas, desenvolvidas por Keneth Snelson e Richard Buckminster Fuller, e partindo dos estudos com estruturas empregando bambu como elemento comprimido que vêm sendo desenvolvidos à 20 anos pelo LILD/PUC- Laboratório de Investigação de Living Design (antigo LOTDP), além de aplicar os princípios físicos da Tensegrity como técnica de construção, propõe-se aqui o desenvovimento de objetos físicos inéditos para utilização em áreas remotas ou de Proteção Ambiental. Estas estruturas são feitas em material natural reciclável e biodegradável, de fácil manejo, e utilizam tecnologia de baixa complexidade para a sua montagem. Elas são pouco invasivas porque, sendo auto-portantes, dispensam fundações pesadas para existir e resistir.<br>Till our days most of the constructions of buildings make use of very inadequate and obsolete materials resulting in a huge waste of energy and little gain in the relation cost/benfit. However, many people involved with construction problems, did not realize the fact that we build the wrong way consuming materials and energy in excess in relation to the desired goals. Along the known history of construction men served themselves only of the force of Gravity to obtain the stability of their structures. In all great, ancient and actual constructions, the materials employied, such as: stone, brick, iron, concrete, are of low building efficiency if we consider the relation strength/weight. Taking into account the theories and experiences with tensegrity techniques developed by Keneth Snelson and Richard Buckminster Fuller, and, starting from the studies with bambu structures, where bambu is the only compressed element, which is in course for 20 years now in the LILD- PUC-Rio (Laboratory of Living Design (former LOTDP), and applying the physical principles of Tensegrity as a building technique, our goal here is to develop real objects to be used in remote areas or National Parks. These structures, because of the reciclable materials of which they are made, are very easy to manipulate and need very low technology for the constructions made with them. Finally these structures are harmless to the environment because they are self suporting exempting the need of heavy foundations to exist and resist.
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