The research explores plastic, especially polyamide, as an alternative material for timber connectors. Metal has been a conventional option for timber connectors but its high thermal conductivity increases their vulnerability to thermal bridge. Inspired by the automotive industry, where polyamide is rapidly replacing metal, the study proposes an architectural application of polyamide composite with structural strength and low thermal conductivity. 이 연구는 목재 커넥터의 대체 재료로서 플라스틱, 특히 폴리아미드의 가능성을 탐구합니다. 기존 목재 커넥터 소재인 금속은 높은 열전도성으로 인해 열교에 취약합니다. 폴리아미드가 빠르게 금속을 대체하고 있는 자동차 산업에서 영감을 받아, 높은 구조적 강도와 낮은 열전도율을 가진 폴리아미드 복합체의 건축적 적용을 제안합니다.

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