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RESEARCH PRODUCT
Static Performances of Timber- and Bamboo-Concrete Composite Beams: A Critical Review of Experimental Results
Simret Tesfaye DeresaGiovanni MinafòJinjun XuCristoforo DemartinoGaetano Camardasubject
BambooMaterials sciencebusiness.industry0211 other engineering and technologiesFailure modeMechanical properties020101 civil engineering02 engineering and technologyBuilding and ConstructionStructural engineeringShear connectorBending performancesFailure modesShear connectorsComposite beams0201 civil engineeringBamboo-concreteSettore ICAR/09 - Tecnica Delle Costruzioni021105 building & constructionbusinessBending performanceMechanical propertieTimber-concretedescription
The use of composite beams made with traditional concrete and bio-based materials (such as timber and bamboo) is a valuable solution to reduce the environmental impact of the building sector. Timber-Concrete Composite (TCC) beams have been used for decades in structural applications such as new buildings, refurbishment of old timber structures, and bridges. Recently, different researchers suggested composite beams based on engineered bamboo, commonly named Bamboo-Concrete Composite (BCC) beams. This study presents a systematic comparison of structural performances and connection behavior of TCC and BCC beams under short-term static load. TCCs beams are compared to BCC ones using similar shear connectors. The most important aspects of the two composite systems are compared: mechanical behavior of connectors and structural behaviors of full-scale composite beams (e.g., failure modes, connection stiffness, connection shear strength, ultimate load-carrying capacity, maximum deflection and composite efficiency). This comprehensive review indicates that BCC beams have similar or even better structural performances compared with TCC.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-31 | The Open Construction & Building Technology Journal |