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Earthquake Resistant Analysis for Design of Bamboo Reinforced Housing
| Title: | Earthquake Resistant Analysis for Design of Bamboo Reinforced Housing. |
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| Name(s): |
Munoz, Guillermo, author Reddy, D. V., Thesis advisor Florida Atlantic University, Degree grantor College of Engineering and Computer Science Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering |
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| Type of Resource: | text | |
| Genre: | Electronic Thesis Or Dissertation | |
| Date Created: | 2018 | |
| Date Issued: | 2018 | |
| Publisher: | Florida Atlantic University | |
| Place of Publication: | Boca Raton, Fla. | |
| Physical Form: | application/pdf | |
| Extent: | 270 p. | |
| Language(s): | English | |
| Abstract/Description: | This study is directed to the application of bamboo as alternative material in civil construction. The study also extends to discuss the new applications of bamboo Angustifolia Kunth in construction, such as shear walls and bamboo boards. The investigation involved the following tasks: (a) Evaluation of physical and mechanical properties of bamboo Angustifolia Kunth; (b) Proposing a new type of joint (connection) using culms and natural coupling assembly which can be used in bamboo frame structures. Bamboo dowels are used to create a monolithic joint to support gravitational and lateral forces efficiently; (c) Evaluating the behavior of bamboo Angustifolia Kunth through extensive laboratory work in order to determine the stresses that structural elements such as columns and beams can support under the action of gravitational and lateral external load, and then comparing with the permissible stresses given by the design and construction codes in each region; and (d) Conducting theoretical dynamic analysis of bamboo frame structures using Newmark Beta method and experimental validation to determine maximum values of acceleration, velocity and displacement. The information needed for this analysis are taken from the earthquake El Centro in California on 1940. From the results of this study, it can be concluded that the use of Angustifolia Kunth bamboo for civil structures composed only of bamboo elements offer safety, are economical and offers rapid construction method. This is very suitable for tropical and semitropical places preferably at an average of 2500 meter above the sea level, and advisable if they are located around the fire belt susceptible to seismic forces and earthquakes. It may be an ideal solution for low income populations in need of an immediate housing solution. | |
| Identifier: | FA00013132 (IID) | |
| Degree granted: | Dissertation (Ph.D.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2018. | |
| Collection: | FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection | |
| Note(s): | Includes bibliography. | |
| Subject(s): |
Bamboo construction Guadua angustifolia Bamboo--Mechanical properties Bamboo--Properties and uses Earthquake resistant design |
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| Held by: | Florida Atlantic University Libraries | |
| Sublocation: | Digital Library | |
| Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00013132 | |
| Use and Reproduction: | Copyright © is held by the author with permission granted to Florida Atlantic University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder. | |
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| Host Institution: | FAU | |
| Is Part of Series: | Florida Atlantic University Digital Library Collections. |
