Design of a connection with metal plates and screws in natural bamboo – worked example

Author: Dominika Malkowska, James Norman and David Trujillo

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6 January 2025

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Design of a connection with metal plates and screws in natural bamboo – worked example

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Dominika Malkowska, James Norman and David Trujillo
Date published
6 January 2025
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Standard: £9.95 + VAT
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Dominika Malkowska, James Norman and David Trujillo

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 103, Issue 1, 2025, Page(s) 30-35

Date published

6 January 2025

Author

Dominika Malkowska, James Norman and David Trujillo

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 103, Issue 1, 2025, Page(s) 30-35

Price

Standard: £9.95 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

One of the most popular ways to connect bamboo culms is to use dowel-type fasteners, including dowels, bolts, screws, nails and similar. This worked example presents a connection design using screws and metal plates, similar to a common connection method in timber structures.

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30-35
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The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Bamboo Technical Issue 1

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