Research Progress and Future Prospects of Bamboo-Steel Composite Beams

Jie Zheng

doi:10.6919/ICJE.202511_11(11).0003

Authors

Jie Zheng

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6919/ICJE.202511_11(11).0003

Keywords:

Bamboo-steel Composite Beam; Structural Classification; Shear Connector; Theoretical Analysis; Green Building; Dual Carbon Strategy.

Abstract

Amid the "dual carbon" strategy and green building trends, traditional steel and concrete structures have drawbacks like high carbon emissions. Bamboo-steel composite beams, merging bamboo and steel advantages, are a viable option, and this paper reviews their research progress. It classifies the beams by bamboo form, cross-sectional structure and connection method, summarizes domestic and foreign studies on composite beam structures and shear connectors, and elaborates on their theoretical analysis (flexural stiffness, serviceability limit state deflection, ultimate limit state moment). Finally, it notes current limitations and prospects for future development, to support engineering application and further research.

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