With the increase in wood consumption by society, it was necessary to search for alternative methods and materials to fulfill this demand. A good alternative are materials of plant origin that can replace this raw material. ...

The use of bamboo as construction and raw material for producing products can be considered a feasible alternative to the abusive use of steel, concrete and oil byproducts. Its use can also reduce the pressure on the use ...

The search for new alternatives for sustainability in civil construction has been the focus of studies lately, trying to slow down the impacts caused by anthropic actions in the environment. The Bamboo is a material with ...

The use of bamboo as structural element is a reality in many countries in Asia and South America, even with different building methodologies. Although some bamboo species, as Moso (Phyllostachys Pubescens) have excellent ...

Construction systems based on cross-laminated timber (CLT) have versatility in material development and are an interesting alternative for construction. This study evaluated the structural performance of cross- laminated ...

The Wood Frame constructive system is largely used and mainly spread over the developed countries. Because of the high quantity of bamboo in Asia, it was created a very peculiar constructive system over there named Bamboo ...

The potential application of bamboo organosolv pulp as a reinforcement agent in cementitious matrices was evaluated in the present experimental work. Composites with contents of bamboo pulp of 6%, 8%, 10% and 12% were ...