John C. Hoiby1, Anil N. Netravali2,*
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.3, No.3, pp. 244-258, 2015, DOI:10.7569/JRM.2015.634110
Abstract This article discusses the construction (virtual model) of a fully green cabin using two types of green composites:
those that use natural plant-based fibers with soy protein-based resin which have mechanical properties
comparable to wood and wood products, and those that use liquid crystalline cellulose fibers with soy proteinbased resin which have properties comparable to high strength steel. Green composites with moderate strength
were used to create molded walls and advanced green composites were used to create the load-bearing
framework of the cabin. Construction with molded composites and prefabricated framework can greatly
simplify traditional wood construction based on many parts… More >
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