Structural Modeling of Straw Bale Load-bearing WallModelación estructural de muro portante de fardos de paja

Abstract

Abstract In Ecuador, there are qualitative and quantitative housing deficits that must be covered with materials that produce seismic-resistant, energy-efficient buildings that do not require a large amount of energy to be produced. Several studies indicate that the answer lies in straw bale structures. However, for these to be considered by designers, aids are needed to facilitate their structural modeling in specialized computer programs. Through literature reviews, the present research proposes a model that adapts the specific structural considerations of straw bale buildings to the tools available in a design program.

Keywords

• structure, bales, straw, model, program, design.