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Use of Timber in Concrete Design

Use of Timber in Concrete Design

Use of Timber in Concrete Design

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Has there ever been a code provision or published design method for using round timbers as the tensile component of a beam in a concrete floor system?  I am looking for anything to compare an existing building against.

I originally posted this question in thread 507-82523 - Structural Engineering Other Topics, but had no response.

RE: Use of Timber in Concrete Design

I have heard of an experimental composite slab that was constructed near Pretoria in South Africa using a technique like yours.  As far as I recall, the person who can give you details is Prof Walter Burdzik at Univ Pretoria email brensbur@postino.up.ac.za
I doubt that any design code exists.

RE: Use of Timber in Concrete Design

This is a really fascinating concept.  I wonder how the timbers go for development length, etc?  I'm watching this thread with interest.

RE: Use of Timber in Concrete Design

I have heard that the Chinese once used bamboo as tensile reinforcing and even formed hooks in it.

Also I think palm frond ribs have been tried.

Good luck

RE: Use of Timber in Concrete Design

Is it possible/practicle to evaluate the structure as wood/timber only?

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