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Experimental Evaluation of the Flexural and Bearing Mechanical Properties of Dragonwood in Jacking Applications in Comparison to Ekki
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Engineered bamboo composites (EBCs) are increasingly considered as sustainable alternatives to tropical hardwoods in structural applications. In jacking systems, performance is primarily governed by compression perpendicular-to-grain (bearing), although improper use may introduce flexural demands. This study evaluates the bearing and flexural behavior of Dragonwood, a commercial parallel strand bamboo (PSB), in comparison to Ekki (Lophira alata) through 120 full-scale tests. Dragonwood exhibited higher mean bearing capacity than Ekki, with yield stresses exceeding those of Ekki by over 60%, indicating strong potential for bearing-dominated applications such as in jacking. However, face-bonded specimens showed sensitivity to glue-line orientation, resulting in flexural strength reductions of up to 42% and undesirable shear failures. Increasing adhesive content and pressing pressure in the manufacturing process did not eliminate this behavior. Single-lift specimens removed the glue-line and showed improved failure behavior in flexure, although with reduced strength. The results demonstrate that manufacturing strategy heavily influences PSB performance. While single-lift Dragonwood products show the most potential, further testing under bearing is required before its suitability for jacking applications can be fully established.
Keywords:
engineered bamboo composites
scrimber
jacking application
tropical hardwood
bearing
flexure
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