Integrating Computational Carpentry for Sustainable Disaster Resilient Social Architecture in the Coastal Region of Bangladesh at Kutubdia Island

Esrat Jahan^1,2, Khandaker Shabbir Ahmed¹, Maherul Kader Prince¹

1. Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
2. Daffodil International University

Published in Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (SASBE 2024), edited by Ali GhaffarianHoseini, Amirhosein GhaffarianHoseini, Farzad Rahimian and Mahesh Babu Purushothaman. Springer Nature, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, volume 591, 2025, pages 1024 to 1034. DOI 10.1007/978-981-96-4051-5_98.

Abstract

Global warming and climate change pose severe challenges to the coastal region of Bangladesh, particularly Kutubdia Island, where cyclones and saline intrusion damage critical social infrastructure. The conventional use of Reinforced Concrete (RCC) structures is unsustainable in saline environments due to chloride-induced corrosion and a high carbon footprint. This research proposes the use of Glued Laminated Timber (GLULAM) for resilient social architecture, specifically Emergency Disaster Shelters. The research applies extreme cyclone loading scenarios, derived from maximum wind velocity and cyclone hazard studies, using Karamba3D and SAP 2000 to evaluate the performance of GLULAM structures. Seismic and wind pressure parameters are obtained from the Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC) 2020. Structural analysis is supplemented by Abaqus Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to assess bond integrity under extreme stresses. This research contributes to sustainable development goals by offering a lower carbon alternative to RCC, with enhanced resilience in coastal environments. The key findings show that GLULAM structures meet regulatory standards and perform well under simulated disaster conditions. By integrating local carpentry crafting knowledge and advanced computational techniques, it highlights the potential of robust structures using materials like GLULAM in architectural design that ensure both resilience and environmental sustainability.

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Session

Presented in Recorded Presentations, Session III, Saturday 9 November 2024, 11:00 to 13:30, room WG 201, Auckland University of Technology. Session chair Dr Antonio Lara Hernandez.

How to Cite

Jahan, E., Ahmed, K. S., & Prince, M. K. (2025). Integrating Computational Carpentry for Sustainable Disaster Resilient Social Architecture in the Coastal Region of Bangladesh at Kutubdia Island. In A. GhaffarianHoseini, A. GhaffarianHoseini, F. Rahimian, & M. B. Purushothaman (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (SASBE 2024) (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Vol. 591, pp. 1024–1034). Springer Nature Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-4051-5_98

About the Conference

Presented at SASBE 2024, the International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, held in Auckland from 7 to 9 November 2024 and chaired by Professors Ali and Amirhosein GhaffarianHoseini, founders of GDI Academy. The version of record is published by Springer Nature; this page is the conference archive record kept by GDI Academy.