BAMBOO

INTRODUCTION
Bamboos are evergreen perennial flowering plants in
the subfamily “BAMBUSOIDEAE” of the grass family.
The word "Bamboo" comes from the Dutch or
Portuguese languages, which probably borrowed it from
Malay.

 Bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants in the

world, due to a unique rhizome dependent system.
 Giant bamboos are the largest members of the grass
family.
 As a fibre, bamboo is a natural cellulosic regenerated
biodegradable environment friendly. Not only a green
fibre but it has also inherent property of anti-
bacterial and UV protective property, which makes it
a unique eco-friendly material in 21st century.
 PROPERTIES:-
 Bamboo is a unique building material that
is strong in both Rigidity and Density.
 Bamboo is highly versatile Resource and
widely available and is being used as an Engineering
material for the construction of the houses and the
other building.
 Smooth and Luxurious to touch.
 Strong and Durable.
 Anti-Static.
 Enormous Elasticity makes it a very useful building
material in Areas with very high risks of Earthquakes.

ADVANTAGES:-
 Bamboo has high tensile strength as compared to
Steel because of its fibres runs axially.
 Bamboo has high fire resistance and it can
withstand up to 4000degree Celsius.
 Bamboo is economical and easy to use as
compared to another type of construction material.
 Bamboo is easier for transportation and
construction.
 Bamboo is lightweight material as compared to
other construction material.
 Bamboo is an environment friendly construction
material and does not cause pollution.
 Bamboo is more durable as compared to other
construction materials.

DISADVANTAGES:-
 If the bamboo is not sufficiently treated it may
undergo the fungus attack or attacks caused by
insects.
 There may be a problem of swelling and shrinkage
of bamboo in the concrete.
 Bamboo may absorb water when it’s not
maintained properly during the construction.

APPLICATIONS:-

 Bamboo is been used by the Architects and

Builders for the construction of Building as
building Material.
 Wood also takes a long time to regrow and is ready
to use as construction materials but Meanwhile,
Bamboo can be harvested in a short time, which is
between 3-5 years.
 When planting, bamboo also releases oxygen into
the air, the ability that cannot be performed by
industrial materials like steel, plastic and concrete.
 Bamboo has been widely known as sustainable
building materials and is being used in architectural
and construction works.
 In bamboo architecture, bamboo, as the main
architectural structure, plays the role of load
holding of buildings.
 The integration of bamboo with soil, concrete, and
glue, etc, can help increase the structural strength.

BAMBOO USED IN FOUNDATION

 The Bamboo is made as a Foundation or supporting
posts in case of housed built on raised platform.
 The different types of foundation constructed in
Bamboo are
 Bamboo which is in direct contact with the
ground surface

BAMBOO USED ON FLOORS

 Bamboo has been utilized for flooring because
of its physical similarities to true hard works.
The various types used are split bamboo and
Flattened bamboo.

(a) (b)

(c)

a) Bamboo flooring.
b) Split Bamboo flooring.
c)Flattened Bamboo flooring.

BAMBOO USED ON WALLS

 The most Utilization of bamboo in construction is
for the walls and partition.

Bamboo used on wall and partitions.

BAMBOO USED IN DOORS AND WINDOWS

Bamboo replaces timber frames properly to
work.
Mat shutters fixed to bamboo frames and
bamboo boards fixed to frame.
 Bamboo Windows Mat shutters

Bamboo Doors Bamboo Boards

BAMBOO USED IN ROOFS

The Bamboo roofs provides Defence against
extreme of weather including rain, sun and
wind and provides shelter.
The structure of Bamboo of a roof can consist
of purlins, rafters and trusses.

Bamboo purlins Bamboo rafters

 BAMBOO USED AS LAMINATED
SHEETS AND PLANKS
 Bamboo can be cut and laminated into sheets and
planks.
 The quality of Bamboo laminate varies among
producer and differs according to the maturity of
the plant.

Bamboo planks Bamboo sheets

BAMBOO USED IN SCAFFOLFING

Bamboo has been used in the construction of

new building or structures, renovations repair
works and slope maintenance.
Bamboo can be used for construction of safe
scaffolding even for a very tall buildings.