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Mechanical performance and design challenges of wooden fasteners: a critical analysis of evaluation methods and standards Open
Wooden fasteners are gaining increasing attention due to their potential to enhance automation in wood processing, recyclability, sustainability, and producing Engineered Wood Products free from metal fasteners and adhesives. The mechanica…
Design, manufacture, and mechanical performance analysis of LVS structural plywood Open
This paper focused on Laminated Veneer Sandwich (LVS) structural plywood, systematically expounding its structural design and key production processes, and comparatively analyzing the mechanical properties such as elastic modulus of LVS an…
View article: Temperature effects on the compressive properties of wood-plastic composites
Temperature effects on the compressive properties of wood-plastic composites Open
Wood-plastic composite (WPC) is made of plastic matrix, wood fiber or particles, compatibilizers and other modifiers. WPC has the appearance and strength of wood but offers toughness similar to plastics making it a suitable material for pr…
A critical multi-parameter analysis of the densification process on the dimensional stability and bending performance of densified timber Open
Timber densification is a process wherein various parameters can affect the physical and mechanical properties of the final product. Therefore, it is vital to understand the effects of these parameters to fully exploit the benefits of dens…
View article: Engineered bamboo bridge structure - Report on 3rd International Collaboration on Bamboo Construction
Engineered bamboo bridge structure - Report on 3rd International Collaboration on Bamboo Construction Open
Engineered bamboo has attracted more and more scientists’ and engineers’ attention in construction field. In order to show the application in bridge structures, the 3rd International Collaboration on Bamboo Construction, jointly organized …
Experimental evaluation on the axial crushing performance of BFRP-bamboo winding composite hollow components Open
In order to study the quasi-static axial crushing performance of BFRP-bamboo winding composite hollow components, considering the cloth ratio of BFRP (0%~14.68%) the number of BFRP layers (0 layer~4 layers) as an influencing factor, 20 tub…
Slenderness Limits and Buckling Response of Bamboo Scrimber under Axial Compression Open
Bamboo scrimber is a promising engineered bamboo material in the construction sector due to its favourable mechanical and aesthetic properties. Although considerable research on mechanical properties has been conducted, there is a gap in t…
Adaptive Reuse for Building Above Our Cities: Evaluating the Feasibility of Mass Timber Vertical Extensions Open
Mass Timber Construction (MTC) is revolutionizing urban development by presenting distinct advantages over traditional construction methods, such as its lightweight nature, reduced environmental impact, and the efficiency associated with p…
View article: Application case of laminated bamboo lumber structure – Building of Sentai Bamboo Research Center
Application case of laminated bamboo lumber structure – Building of Sentai Bamboo Research Center Open
Laminated bamboo lumber (LBL) is an engineered bamboo product that provides consistent and reliable mechanical properties for structural applications while offering options for green, environmentally friendly and sustainable development. T…
Behaviour of short and long columns made from bamboo scrimber subjected to uniaxial compression Open
Engineered bamboo has been getting recognition as a forerunner in terms of desirable mechanical properties and a sustainable construction material. One of the most widespread variants is bamboo scrimber, also known as Parallel Bamboo Stran…
Resilient city perspective: 4D printing in art, architecture and construction Open
Four-dimensional printing (4DP) improves material efficiency while enhancing the performance of the structure when subjected to external stimuli. Integrating stimulus-responsive materials with additive manufacturing offers a possible susta…
View article: Flexural strengthening of code-compliant RC beam-column joints using CFRP
Flexural strengthening of code-compliant RC beam-column joints using CFRP Open
Effectiveness of externally bonded fibre reinforced polymers (FRPs) in order to repair/retrofit of deficient RC beam-column joints has been confirmed in recent years. Code-compliant structures could even benefit from FRP retrofitting if th…
Characterisation of the effects of hemp shives for internal curing of concrete Open
The effectiveness of hemp shives for the internal curing of concrete has been experimentally investigated in the current study. The effect of internal water embedded through pre-saturated hemp shives on concrete curing was assessed by comp…
Experimental study and numerical modelling of a novel two-way steel-concrete composite slab Open
This study proposes a new innovative two-way steel-concrete composite slab system. The experimental work investigates the structural capacity, shear behaviour and two-way load distribution of the proposed composite slabs consisting of a ne…
Circulating the E-Waste Recovery from the Construction and Demolition Industries: A Review Open
E-waste or electronic waste uses electrical power from a power cord/plug/battery. Construction and demolition (C&D) industries use various electronic components such as cables, switches, sockets, electrical heat pumps, air conditioning sys…
Mode-II progressive fracture of sawn timber and timber-adhesive bond: experimental evaluation of end notched flexure (ENF) testing using DIC Open
The end-notched flexure (ENF) testing technique has been used in this paper to investigate the Mode II fracture behaviour of sawn timber and timber-adhesive bonds. Mode-II strain energy release rates were obtained by using classical data r…
View article: Design and construction of “Bamboo Cubic” facade with laminated bamboo lumber
Design and construction of “Bamboo Cubic” facade with laminated bamboo lumber Open
This paper presents the design and construction of the facade renovation project ("Bamboo Cubic" project) of Huangqiao Square in Shaowu City, Fujian Province, China. In this project, the structural form and cross-sectional dimensions were …
An Experimental Evaluation of Hemp as an Internal Curing Agent in Concrete Materials Open
The construction industry is facing increased demand for adopting sustainable ‘green’ building materials to minimise the carbon footprint of the infrastructure sector to meet the United Nations 2030 Sustainability Goals. Natural bio-compos…
Environmental Impact Assessment of Waste Wood-to-Energy Recovery in Australia Open
Wood is a renewable material that can store biogenic carbon, and waste wood can be recycled to recover bioenergy. The amount of energy recovery from the waste wood can vary depending on the type of wood and its chemical and structural prop…
Effect of Fibre Orientation on the Bond Properties of Softwood and Hardwood Interfaces Open
Increasing concerns regarding carbon emissions and climate change are prompting a shift toward the use of sustainable materials in the construction industry. Engineered timber products are gaining attention in the construction industry due…
View article: Investigating Factors Influencing Rolling Shear Performance of Australian CLT Feedstock
Investigating Factors Influencing Rolling Shear Performance of Australian CLT Feedstock Open
This paper presents an investigation on the influence of various factors on rolling shear (RS) properties of timber feedstock for cross laminated timber (CLT) available from Australian plantation forest resources. Comparison of RS properti…
COMPARISON BETWEEN ACTUAL AND EQUIVALENT CRACK RESISTANCE R-CURVE FOR TIMBER AND TIMBER BOND UNDER MODE-II FRACTURE Open
This paper focuses on Mode-II fracture behaviour of solid timber and timber adhesive bond using end notched flexure (ENF) test.Mode-II strain energy release rates are obtained using three different data reduction methods known as complianc…
View article: A Review on Flexural Properties of Wood-Plastic Composites
A Review on Flexural Properties of Wood-Plastic Composites Open
Wood–plastic composite (WPC) is a kind of composite material that is made of plastic and wood fiber or wood powder. Because it is mothproof, is resistant to corrosion, and has plasticity, among other advantages, it has been researched and …
Constitutive Material Model for the Compressive Behaviour of Engineered Bamboo Open
The mechanical properties of the structural components (i.e., columns and beams produced from engineered bamboo products), such as, bamboo scrimber (also known as parallel bamboo strand lumber, PBSL) and Laminated Bamboo Lumber (LBL), have…
Experimental and Finite Element Study of a Novel Two-Way Corrugated Steel Deck System for Composite Slabs Open
This paper investigates the structural performance of a new two-way profiled steel decking system for steel-concrete composite slabs. Several studies have investigated steel decking for steel-concrete composite slabs and focused on utilisi…
Flexural Performance of Splice Connections in Cross-Laminated Timber Open
This study demonstrates the moment resistance performance of various splice connections of cross-laminated timber (CLT) subjected to flatwise bending. A total of 33 samples in two groups (half-lapped and single-splined) were tested under f…
Comparison of continuum damage models for nonlinear finite element analysis of timber under tension in parallel and perpendicular to grain directions Open
A reliable and efficient numerical modelling technique is essential to investigate the behaviour of timber and engineered timber products to promote their widespread use in construction. Wood is an anisotropic material and hence its mechan…