10.25909/5bd67d3b4a0b1
Alex Savory
Alex
Savory
Hannah Jury
Hannah
Jury
Ned Magarey
Ned
Magarey
Daniel Paukner
Daniel
Paukner
Optimisation of Bamboo Reinforcement Within Earthquake-Resistant Construction
The University of Adelaide
2018
bamboo
reinforcement
earthquake
nepal
construction
Humanitarian
engineering
engineers without borders
humanitarian engineering
bamboo reinforcement
seismic
seismic reinforcement
structural
smart shelter research
optimisation
FEA
FEM
finite element analysis
finite element modelling
URM
unreinforced masonry
Earthquake Engineering
Structural Engineering
2018-10-29 03:23:38
Poster
https://adelaide.figshare.com/articles/poster/Optimisation_of_Bamboo_Reinforcement_Within_Earthquake-Resistant_Construction/7262108
Earthquakes in countries such as Nepal have caused widespread damage and loss of life, largely due to the lack of well-designed building stock. Furthermore, research into earthquake-proofing of structures is weighted towards highly technical, expensive solutions that are not appropriate in all contexts. As such, there is a need for investigation into seismic strengthening techniques that are low-cost, sustainable and easy to construct, whilst still working cohesively with local building vernacular. Our research focussed on the application of bamboo for seismic reinforcement, with the goal of reducing casualties during future quake events in Nepal.