men1067
Civil/Environmental
- Jan 23, 2013
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what is the grade of concrete to be used for lintel beam reinforced with bamboo???????
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msquared48
Structural
Man, you really have me bamboozled on this one!
Even though it is "normal" construction in some locations, is there really a code that covers that?
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
Even though it is "normal" construction in some locations, is there really a code that covers that?
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
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"Bamboozled"? Heh-heh...
The US Navy did some research on the topic years ago. See link for more info.
That might be as good as you're going to get. I don't know of any code that would cover it but I'm here to learn...
The US Navy did some research on the topic years ago. See link for more info.
That might be as good as you're going to get. I don't know of any code that would cover it but I'm here to learn...
very interesting...
quick google search has a few hits.
Didn't read this one very closely but seems useful. The references listed at the bottom seem useful as well.
quick google search has a few hits.
Didn't read this one very closely but seems useful. The references listed at the bottom seem useful as well.
concretemasonry
Structural
Organic materials in concrete do not work very long due to chemicals and moisture.
I have seen many organics used in international concrete construction (India, SE Asia, Central America)and they were only posts used to support previously poured slabs on multi-story buildings and removed before they sprouted (usually a week or so to avoid and expansion forces). They never even considered anything but light reinforcement steel in concrete that was available and usable for the long term structure life.
Dick
Engineer and international traveler interested in construction techniques, problems and proper design.
I have seen many organics used in international concrete construction (India, SE Asia, Central America)and they were only posts used to support previously poured slabs on multi-story buildings and removed before they sprouted (usually a week or so to avoid and expansion forces). They never even considered anything but light reinforcement steel in concrete that was available and usable for the long term structure life.
Dick
Engineer and international traveler interested in construction techniques, problems and proper design.
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