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INSTRUCTORS:
Yan Xiao, Dr. Eng., PE-Calif., Fellow of ASCE, ACI, IAWS
Ruijia Wu, Ph.D
Shaolei Dai
Purpose and Background
This presentation will discuss engineered bamboo (glubam) as a structurally reliable, low-carbon material with strong potential for sustainable infrastructure and urban development. It will examine the manufacturing and testing processes that establish glubam’s consistency, mechanical performance, and suitability for prefabricated construction. Case studies will demonstrate how platform-based construction methods—adapted from modern timber practices—support efficient assembly and strong seismic, thermal, acoustic, and vibration-comfort performance.
The presentation will also evaluate glubam’s advantages over conventional materials, emphasizing reduced embodied carbon and alignment with emerging low-carbon design benchmarks. Together, these insights position engineered bamboo as a viable, scalable solution for future sustainable public infrastructure.
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- List the essential steps for understanding the manufacturing process and ensuring the reliability of this sustainable material.
- Explain structural design components.
- Explain structural analyses that confirm compliance with seismic, wind, and fire safety standards, ensuring the structure meets current regulations.
- Discuss a few recent case studies that will highlight glubam's viability as an eco-friendly alternative to conventional construction materials
Who Should Attend?
- Architect
- Structural Engineer
- Construction Engineer
How to Earn Your PDHs and Receive Your Certificate of Completion
This course is worth 1.5 PDHs. To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to attend the live session and/or watch the recording(s) and complete the post-session survey. If the course is taken On-Demand, there will also be a 10 multiple choice question post-test.
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