Experimental and numerical study of moulded wood technology with fibre-plastic composite node elements
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Abstract
The reduction of CO2 emissions and the enhancement of resource efficiency have emerged as significant motivators for research and development activities. One particular area of interest in sustainable building materials is moulded wood tubes, which offer the benefits of wood as a renewable resource and the material efficiency of composite construction. These tubes are well-suited for lightweight structures that are subject to dynamic and static loading. This paper proposes a method for joining thin-walled wooden elements with node elements composed of fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) that incorporates integrally manufactured multilayer 3D fabrics that are adaptable to the component geometry. The investigation includes both experimental and numerical approaches to establish the load-bearing capacity of such connections. Experimental tests were conducted on specimens of different sizes under tension, while numerical models were developed to assess the load-bearing behaviour of small and large scale tests, as well as perform static verifications. The proposed solution has potential applications in the fabrication of a solar roof demonstrator. The results suggest that the use of FRP for connecting moulded wood tubes is a viable approach.
Details
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 13th World Conference on Timber Engineering, WCTE 2023 |
Editors | Anders Q. Nyrud, Kjell Arne Malo, Kristine Nore, Knut Werner Lindeberg Alsen, Saule Tulebekova, Efthymia Ratsou Staehr, Gabrielle Bergh, Wendy Wuyts |
Publisher | World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE) |
Pages | 3111-3120 |
Number of pages | 10 |
ISBN (electronic) | 9781713873297 |
Publication status | Published - 2023 |
Peer-reviewed | Yes |
Publication series
Series | World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE) |
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Volume | 5 |
Conference
Title | 13th World Conference on Timber Engineering: Timber for a Livable Future, WCTE 2023 |
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Subtitle | Timber for a Livable Future |
Abbreviated title | WCTE 2023 |
Conference number | 13 |
Duration | 19 - 22 June 2023 |
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Degree of recognition | International event |
Location | Clarion Hotel the Hub |
City | Oslo |
Country | Norway |
External IDs
ORCID | /0000-0002-6804-4398/work/166324516 |
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Keywords
Sustainable Development Goals
ASJC Scopus subject areas
Keywords
- Composite structure, Compressed wood, Connections, Fibre-reinforced plastics (FRP), Moulded wood