Topics of the workshop

We will examine both the factors which influence bamboo natural durability and the factors which determine the durability of bamboo structures

We will analyze how biological attacks can be prevented: what kinds of treatments, their effectiveness, their costs and application techniques

We will also examine how cracks can affect the static performances of bamboo structures and will illustrate intervention models and criteria for the placing of metal rings

The maintenance actions recently carried out by EMISSIONIZERO on the Vergiate Bamboo Pavilion, with the micronized spraying of a solution containing boron salts and the placing of metal rings, will be described and shown during a visit to the building

Moreover, the first findings of the monitoring of the structure in relation with the local environmental forces and the ultimate load conditions will be illustrated. This work in progress is carried out with the scientific supervision of Prof. Walter Liese, for the biological aspects, and Eng. Mario de Miranda for the structural ones
 

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Partecipation Fees

For those who

a.  will overnight in Vergiate
     arriving friday September 15 (evening)

€ 300

     arriving saturday September 16 a.m.

€ 240

b.  will not overnight in Vergiate

€ 200

(+ taxes: IVA, 20%)
 

On all fees a 30 € reduction will be applied for EMISSIONIZERO Associates
 

Walter Liese

As many of you know, Prof. Liese is one of the most wellknown experts in the world of the anatomy and preservation of bamboo.

His carrier as a wood biologist and expert in forestry, covers almost fifty years.

His has worked everywhere and far away, from Bangladesh to Chile, from Indonesia to Vietnam, from Nigeria to Tanzania.

Although retired, Walter Liese still offers generously his knowledge and experience in bamboo and rattan.

Hotel

Green Motel
Via S.Rocco, 29 - Vergiate
a small 4 stars hotel, cosy and calm, surrounded by the green of the Ticino Park

As usual, participants will sleep in 2 beds or 3 beds rooms.

Single rooms can be asked with a modest extra cost.