Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Structural development and testing of a prototype house using timber and straw bales. |
| Authors: |
Gross, Chris, Maskell, Daniel, Mander, Tim, Walker, Peter, Wall, Katharine, Thomson, Andrew |
| Source: |
Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Structures & Buildings. Jan2015, Vol. 168 Issue 1, p67-75. 9p. |
| Subjects: |
Carbon dioxide, Construction, Construction materials, Quality control, Innovation adoption |
| Abstract: |
One approach to reducing embodied carbon dioxide of buildings is the increased use of plant-based construction materials such as prefabricated straw bale panels. This paper presents findings from the development and structural testing of an innovative load-bearing prefabricated straw bale building. Work on panel development is summarised ahead of presenting two numerical computer-based models that support the building design. The computer models are validated using data from a full-scale simulated static wind load test on a two-storey building. The prefabricated straw bale structural system is shown to be suitable for two- and three-storey domestic structures in a range of locations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Engineering Source |
