Experimental Evaluation of a Metal Polyhedron as a Rigid Node for Bamboo Joinery in Sustainable Construction
This study evaluates the effectiveness of rigid node connection prototypes for joining bamboo, in response to the growing need for sustainable construction solutions. Considering the superior mechanical properties of bamboo, including its flexibility and strength, the research focuses on the design...
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| description | This study evaluates the effectiveness of rigid node connection prototypes for joining bamboo, in response to the growing need for sustainable construction solutions. Considering the superior mechanical properties of bamboo, including its flexibility and strength, the research focuses on the design and testing of nine connection prototypes subjected to compression, shear, and tensile tests in a laboratory. The results obtained demonstrate that the prototypes significantly exceed the established minimum strength criteria, with average maximum loads of 62.19 kN in compression tests, 10.16 kN in shear tests, and 25.41 kN in tensile adhesion tests. These findings not only confirm the viability of bamboo as a sustainable construction material but also highlight the need to develop efficient connection methods that integrate bamboo’s flexibility with the strength of other materials. Through these connections, bamboo presents itself as a solid alternative to address housing deficits and promote responsible construction practices. The research suggests continuing additional studies to strengthen knowledge about bamboo’s behavior in different construction contexts, thereby contributing to a more sustainable future in building. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d3d521cb067a4f78937a4b6baf76b5202025-06-25T13:35:35ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092025-06-011512197110.3390/buildings15121971Experimental Evaluation of a Metal Polyhedron as a Rigid Node for Bamboo Joinery in Sustainable ConstructionGonzalo Díaz-García0Marlon Farfán-Córdova1Dirección de Investigación, Universidad César Vallejo, Chimbote 02712, Ancash, PeruDirección de Institutos y Centros de Investigación, Universidad César Vallejo, Trujillo 13001, La Libertad, PeruThis study evaluates the effectiveness of rigid node connection prototypes for joining bamboo, in response to the growing need for sustainable construction solutions. Considering the superior mechanical properties of bamboo, including its flexibility and strength, the research focuses on the design and testing of nine connection prototypes subjected to compression, shear, and tensile tests in a laboratory. The results obtained demonstrate that the prototypes significantly exceed the established minimum strength criteria, with average maximum loads of 62.19 kN in compression tests, 10.16 kN in shear tests, and 25.41 kN in tensile adhesion tests. These findings not only confirm the viability of bamboo as a sustainable construction material but also highlight the need to develop efficient connection methods that integrate bamboo’s flexibility with the strength of other materials. Through these connections, bamboo presents itself as a solid alternative to address housing deficits and promote responsible construction practices. The research suggests continuing additional studies to strengthen knowledge about bamboo’s behavior in different construction contexts, thereby contributing to a more sustainable future in building.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/12/1971bamboorigid nodeprototypelightweight structure |
| spellingShingle | Gonzalo Díaz-García Marlon Farfán-Córdova Experimental Evaluation of a Metal Polyhedron as a Rigid Node for Bamboo Joinery in Sustainable Construction Buildings bamboo rigid node prototype lightweight structure |
| title | Experimental Evaluation of a Metal Polyhedron as a Rigid Node for Bamboo Joinery in Sustainable Construction |
| title_full | Experimental Evaluation of a Metal Polyhedron as a Rigid Node for Bamboo Joinery in Sustainable Construction |
| title_fullStr | Experimental Evaluation of a Metal Polyhedron as a Rigid Node for Bamboo Joinery in Sustainable Construction |
| title_full_unstemmed | Experimental Evaluation of a Metal Polyhedron as a Rigid Node for Bamboo Joinery in Sustainable Construction |
| title_short | Experimental Evaluation of a Metal Polyhedron as a Rigid Node for Bamboo Joinery in Sustainable Construction |
| title_sort | experimental evaluation of a metal polyhedron as a rigid node for bamboo joinery in sustainable construction |
| topic | bamboo rigid node prototype lightweight structure |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/12/1971 |
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