Bamboo Pavilion: Construction and Lighting

Bamboo Pavilion: Construction and Lighting

Overal, J.J.

Veer, F.A. (mentor)
Heinzelmann, F. (mentor)
Borgart, A. (mentor)

Architecture

Building Technology

Material & Research

2011-06-30

This thesis describes the research done on the construction of a bamboo pavilion. The design made by SHAU, is based on a hyperbolic paraboloid or Hypar. The goal of the research was to develop a construction based on bamboo, traditional craftsmanship and a lattice structure with tensional elements providing strength and shade. This means that these elements cannot take a compressive force and that the shading is integrated in the construction. In the research the strength of bamboo was determined to check against background information. The species used, Dendrocalamus Asper, turned out to have lower values than found in databases or literature. Joining two bamboo stems without using nails, screws or holes reduces the risk of the bamboo splitting. Three joints were developed and tested to determine their strength. The strongest was a composite of natural fibres and resin. The entire structure was tested by analyzing it in a finite element program, like GSA, and by making a prototype. In GSA the final design configuration showed local forces and stresses that did not exceed the maximum levels. The prototype showed that the design can be made. As a final recommendation it is advised to use rope to make the joints and improve these with resin. The resin will provide the needed friction. It will also make the joint more durable, so the construction will last longer.

Bamboo
Hypar
Pavilion
Construction

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2011-07-06

Student theses

master thesis

(c) 2011 Overal, J.J.