Application Technology of Bamboo Reinforced Concrete in Building Structure

Abstract:

Bamboo is mainly a tropical and subtropical plant which is found adequate in many countries. The strength of bamboo as concrete reinforcement is much lower than steel bar reinforcement. However, one of the merits is a cheap and replenishable agricultural resource and abundantly available. Due to excellent properties like high strength to weight ratio, high tensile strength and free-cutting and processing, bamboo as a potential reinforcement material in place of steel is widely available in concrete structural elements. The present paper introduces some of the existing studies and application technology of bamboo reinforced concrete elements in building structures, such as bamboo reinforced concrete columns, beams, slabs and walls.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 195-196)
• Pages: 297-302
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.195-196.297
• Online since: August 2012
• Authors: Wei Feng Zhao, Jing Zhou, Guo Bin Bu
• Keywords: Application, Bamboo Reinforced Concrete, Building Structure, Reinforcement, Structural Element

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