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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Esteban Morales
Structural Engineer
Structural designer from Colombia, engineering bamboo structures since 2014 and responsible for several projects internationally. As the responsible structural engineer, Esteban developed the calculation procedures presented in the eBooks.
