An Experimental Study of Composite Columns Filled with Eucalyptus nitens Timber under Axial Compression

Eucalyptus nitens (E. nitens) has been much used for producing paper but also shows promise structural applications. In this study, static compressive tests were undertaken to examine its suitability be in an innovative composite column. The column was comprised of a rectangular steel tube with E. timber infill. nonlinear behaviour the filled wood both dry and wet conditions examined. same on tubes bare samples as comparison. For different conditions, ultimate capacity evaluated effect each condition clarified. showed greater ductile behaviour, more ductility found samples. infill exhibited linear elastic range connected higher maximum loads, while could support only lower loads. results from research promising use