Paper tubes as a building material

Abstract

There has always been a need for recyclable materials in the construction industry. Taking this fact into consideration an

exploration using paper tubes and medium density fiber-board (M.D.F) as construction materials was ventured. In order to

understand these materials, a temporary space frame was made. The paper describes in detail the entire process of making the

space frame. Issues related to shape and size of the structure, connection detail and its material, wind forces etc., which occur

frequently during the making of such structures are discussed in depth. At last the strengths, weaknesses, and scope of paper

tubes as a building construction material in coming future have been discussed.

Keywords

• Paper tube; medium density fibre-board; space-frame; sustainable; cable

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