Abstract In 2014 the Lugo City Council submitted the application for the LIFE project Lugo + Biodynamic “planning of a multi-ecological neighbourhood as a model of urban resilience”, within the framework of the Climate Action sub-programme in the line of
Gómez-Royuela JL, Majano-Majano A, Lara-Bocanegra AJ, Xavier J, De Moura M (2022) Shear traction‐separation laws of European beech under mode II loading by 3D digital image correlation. Wood Science and Technology 56(6)
ENF test set-up coupled with 3D DIC: (1) 300 kN load cell, (2) 5 kN load cell, (3) loading nose, (4) LVDT, (5) LVDT, (6) beech specimen, (7) speckle pattern, (8) supports, (9) DIC system equipment, (10) electro-mechanical testing machine
Majano-Majano A, Lara-Bocanegra AJ, Xavier J, Guaita M. (2022) Splitting capacity of Eucalyptus globulus beams loaded perpendicular to the grain by connections. Materials and Structures (2022) 55:147
Abstract In timber structures, knowledge of the splitting capacity of beams loaded perpendicular to the grain by dowel-type connections is of primordial importance since brittle failure can occur. In the present work, single- and double-dowel-type connections following different loaded edged
Lara-Bocanegra AJ, Majano-Majano A, Ortiz J, Guaita M. (2022) Structural Analysis and Form-Finding of Triaxial Elastic Timber Gridshells Considering Interlayer Slips: Numerical Modelling and Full-Scale Test. Applied Sciences 12, 5335
Abstract Elastic timber gridshells are lightweight structures whose stiffness is highly dependent on multiple factors, such as boundary conditions and the semi-rigidity and eccentricity of the joints. Their structural analysis requires calibrated numerical models that incorporate all aspects influencing stiffness.
Majano-Majanoa A, Lara-Bocanegra AJ, Xavier J, Pereira F, Morais J (2022) Direct evaluation of mode I cohesive law of eucalyptus bonded joints. Procedia Structural Integrity 37 (2022) 492–499
Abstract Eucalyptus globulus L. is a hardwood species with high mechanical properties and great potential for engineered timber products. In the development of glued laminated products using high density wood species such as eucalyptus, bonded joints (e.g. fingerjoints) could be
Gómez-Royuela JL, Majano-Majano A, Lara-Bocanegra AJ, Xavier J, De Moura M (2022) Evaluation of R-curves and cohesive law in mode I of European beech. Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, TAFMEC 103220
Abstract This work addresses the determination of the cohesive laws in Mode I and tangential-longitudinal (TL) propagation system of Fagus Sylvatica L. This species is one of the ever-growing and most widely used hardwood species in Europe for engineered timber
GridaDIGtion 2021-2024
The objective of the present project is to develop a new construction system for timber gridshells that minimizes the cost of material, labour and auxiliary resources and that is competitive for application in standard works. For this, it is proposed to integrate the active bending in the forming process with the use of wood-wood joints made by CNC
Impulso Verde Building
Research Team Architect: Dr. Antonio José Lara Bocanegra (USC-PEMADE, UPM) Architects collaborators: Dr. Almudena Majano Majano (UPM) Belén Feijóo Lombao (USC-PEMADE) José Luis Gómez Royuela (UPM) Luis Lozano Bodeguero (UPM) Structural design and analysis: Dr. Antonio José Lara Bocanegra (USC-PEMADE,
+Biodinámico 2016-2022
Title: LIFE Lugo + Biodinámico Reference: LIFE14 CCA/ES/000489 Funding: LIFE Programme, Climate Change Adaptation Sub-programme. Duration: 7 years (18/01/2016 – 31/12/2022). Budget: 3.588.551,63 € Financed amount: 526.220,00 € (Diputación de Lugo), 1.793.130,98 € (European Union) Coordinator: Concello de Lugo (Spain)
PEMADE Gridshell
The objective is to promote sustainable construction through the use of natural low embodied energy materials. It explores the potential of local species with high mechanical performance such as Eucalyptus globulus to be used in shell structures made with elastically