Abstract: A new method is introduced for characterizing and analyzing materials with random heterogeneous microstructure. The method begins with classifiers which process information from high-fidelity analyses of small-sized simulated ...

Abstract: As focus is drawn toward more sustainable construction practices, use of bamboo as a structural building material is growing as a topic of interest. It is highly renewable, has low-embodied energy, and has the highest ...

Abstract: The development of cross-laminated timber (CLT) technology has revolutionized the construction industry, enabling wood into new markets and exciting large-scale applications. The traditional 90° layup of CLT, however, is ...

Abstract: Shear properties of the cross layer in cross laminated timber (CLT) panels are critical for design purposes, especially for applications with high concentrated loads and low span-to-depth ratios. Understanding how the shear ...