Bamboo Structures
Structural Analysis Online Course
The program includes a technical ebook, 3+ hours of video material, and digital structural models and a step-by-step tutorial of the SAP2000 analysis process.
The Bamboo Engineering course is a case study on the Panyaden Hall, a notable bamboo structure in Thailand.
Conducted by Structural Engineer Esteban Morales, this course is ideal for engineers, architects, students and professionals seeking a clear and practical way to apply structural analysis to real-world sustainable projects.
Course Highlights
- Video Materials: 3+ hours of classes subtitled in English, Spanish and Portuguese;
- Ebook and Documentation: New Volume 2 of the “Bamboo Structures” series;
- Digital Models: Access the project’s SAP2000 structural models for hands-on learning;
- SAP2000 Tutorial: Step-by-step guide to analyze bamboo structures;
- Interact, exchange & learn with fellow students from all over the world.
- Audio in Spanish, Subtitles in English and Portuguese.
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What Makes This Course Unique?
1. Real-World Bamboo Structure
- Analysis of bamboo trusses in spatial structures with 15-meter arch spans.
- Exploration of catenary shapes for efficient force distribution.
- Use of Thyrsostachys olivieri and Dendrocalamus sericeus, tailored to specific structural roles.
- Strategies for managing lateral loads like wind and earthquakes.
2. Advanced Material Properties
- Detailed insights into bamboo’s mechanical properties.
- Application of lab-tested data for precision in design.
3. Software Tutorial (SAP2000)
- Hands-on tutorials for:
- Importing CAD geometries into SAP2000.
- Defining materials, loads, and seismic response spectra.
- Modeling connections using shell elements.
- Interpretation of output data to extract and design based on:
- Axial, shear, and bending forces.
- Rigidity and deformation analysis.
- Simplification techniques to optimize computation.
4. Connection Design Introduction
- Exploration of connection types like metal plates, pins, and threaded rods for stability and flexibility.
5. Load Analysis and Structural Safety
- Comprehensive breakdown of:
- Dead, live, wind, and seismic loads.
- Calculating displacements and comparing to code limits for safety assurance.
- How to handle load combinations and guarantee structural integrity under earthquake conditions.
6. Truss Optimization
- Best practices for modeling composite bamboo sections, including:
- Releasing moments (M33, M22) at truss ends for proper force transfer.
- Ideal diagonal angles and their impact on structure stability.
What You’ll Gain
- A workflow for designing bamboo structures, from initial concept to final analysis.
- Practical skills to use SAP2000 for bamboo engineering.
- Insights into bamboo’s unique properties and how to maximize its potential.
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