Load carrying capacity of multiple fastener steel to bamboo joints loaded parallel to the fibre direction

Laminated bamboo could be a promising material when it comes to large span roofing structures where often truss structures are adopted. It is assumed that connection design used for timber trusses can also be applied in laminated bamboo trusses. For this research truss nodes with slotted-in steel plates are considered. This research will focus...

Dowel type connections in laminated bamboo with multiple slotted-in steel plates

The main focus of this research was testing of dowel-type connections using slotted-in steel plates in laminated bamboo loaded parallel-to-grain. Since laminated bamboo is a relatively new material, a proper design standard and design formulas have not yet been established. Strength testing of this material is currently being done by a number of...

Bamboe als constuctief bouwmateriaal in Noordwest Europa