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 languageEnglish
Title of host publication13th World Conference on Timber Engineering, WCTE 2023
EditorsAnders Q. Nyrud, Kjell Arne Malo, Kristine Nore, Knut Werner Lindeberg Alsen, Saule Tulebekova, Efthymia Ratsou Staehr, Gabrielle Bergh, Wendy Wuyts
PublisherWorld Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE)
Pages3111-3120
Number of pages10
ISBN (electronic)9781713873297
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Peer-reviewedYes

Publication series

SeriesWorld Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE)
Volume5

Conference

Title13th World Conference on Timber Engineering: Timber for a Livable Future, WCTE 2023
SubtitleTimber for a Livable Future
Abbreviated titleWCTE 2023
Conference number13
Duration19 - 22 June 2023
Website
Degree of recognitionInternational event
LocationClarion Hotel the Hub
CityOslo
CountryNorway

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0002-6804-4398/work/166324516

Keywords

Keywords

  • Composite structure, Compressed wood, Connections, Fibre-reinforced plastics (FRP), Moulded wood