Shear Property and Uniform Vertical Load Capacity of Bamboo I-Beams

Bamboo oriented strand boards (BOSB) are very suitable for application in construction structures because of their excellent mechanical properties. This research investigated the shear performance bamboo I-beams composed BOSB to verify structural I-beams. Short beam tests and uniform vertical load capacity were performed investigate effects various factors on properties The results showed that bearing exceeded requirements performance-rated I-Joists APA PRI-400-2021. capacity, stiffness, failure types determined by web materials, flange–web joint type, depth. Increasing I-beam depth without changing flange dimensions had no significant effect stiffness wooden orientated board webbed almost half those with same capacities specimens calculated based calculation formula recommended Canadian standard reasonably close experimental results. gradually decreased as increased from 300 mm 500 mm.