From tree trunk to tube or the quadrature of the circle

摘要

Generally spoken, difficulties in wood construction arise from four sources: the bad material efficiency compared to technical materials, the low strength spectrum, anisotropy as well as preservation. This paper deals with several technologies coping with these drawbacks, A new technology that transforms raw wood into profiles which considers the material as a cellular solid is being presented. Technical textiles turn out as a versatile technique that improves structural performance and serviceability.