About this Research Topic
Bamboo and timber, as natural and renewable materials, have a rich history in construction. In recent years, against the increasingly severe global greenhouse effect, the imperative to reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide, has become an important global issue. Bamboo and timber materials have regained vitality in recent years due to their superior strength-to-weight ratio and carbon sequestration capacity, driven by advancements in industrial manufacturing technology. Researchers combine traditional techniques with advanced technologies to explore the applicability of bamboo and timber structures in modern society and environment. The modern timber structure system using modern bamboo and timber building materials has become a research hotspot.
In recent years, the bamboo and timber structure construction industry has put forward many innovations. New types of bamboo and timber products such as bamboo scrimber, glu-laminated timber and cross-laminated timber have been proposed. To further the application of modern bamboo and timber structures in engineering practices, it is necessary to clarify the bearing capacity, durability and fire resistance performance of various new modern bamboo and timber components, and on this basis, propose modern bamboo and timber structural systems with fast and convenient construction characteristics to meet the requirements of seismic performance. At the same time, a comprehensive evaluation of the green and low-carbon performance of modern timber and bamboo structures is needed to ensure their reliability and feasibility in the field of sustainable construction, and to promote their widespread application in the engineering field. This Research Topic will delve into various aspects, including bamboo and timber material modification technology, the bearing capacity and seismic performance of modern bamboo and timber structures, innovative design strategies, and life cycle low-carbon performance evaluation.
The overarching goal of this Research Topic is to advance sustainable timber and bamboo materials and structures. Through publishing high-quality research papers, we aim to provide scholars, engineers, and decision-makers with an in-depth understanding of the latest developments in this field, providing practical guidance for future sustainable architecture. Topic of interest includes, but are not limited to:
• Sustainable bamboo/timber-based materials;
• Mechanical performance of timber/bamboo components;
• Seismic performance of timber/bamboo structures;
• Structural modeling and analysis;
• Fire safety of timber/bamboo structures;
• Durability and stability;
• Life cycle assessment of carbon emission performance.
In recent years, the bamboo and timber structure construction industry has put forward many innovations. New types of bamboo and timber products such as bamboo scrimber, glu-laminated timber and cross-laminated timber have been proposed. To further the application of modern bamboo and timber structures in engineering practices, it is necessary to clarify the bearing capacity, durability and fire resistance performance of various new modern bamboo and timber components, and on this basis, propose modern bamboo and timber structural systems with fast and convenient construction characteristics to meet the requirements of seismic performance. At the same time, a comprehensive evaluation of the green and low-carbon performance of modern timber and bamboo structures is needed to ensure their reliability and feasibility in the field of sustainable construction, and to promote their widespread application in the engineering field. This Research Topic will delve into various aspects, including bamboo and timber material modification technology, the bearing capacity and seismic performance of modern bamboo and timber structures, innovative design strategies, and life cycle low-carbon performance evaluation.
The overarching goal of this Research Topic is to advance sustainable timber and bamboo materials and structures. Through publishing high-quality research papers, we aim to provide scholars, engineers, and decision-makers with an in-depth understanding of the latest developments in this field, providing practical guidance for future sustainable architecture. Topic of interest includes, but are not limited to:
• Sustainable bamboo/timber-based materials;
• Mechanical performance of timber/bamboo components;
• Seismic performance of timber/bamboo structures;
• Structural modeling and analysis;
• Fire safety of timber/bamboo structures;
• Durability and stability;
• Life cycle assessment of carbon emission performance.
Keywords: Bamboo, Timber, Sustainable, Green structures
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