“BAMBOO FIBER AS AN ALTERNATIVE

ECO-FRIENDLY INSULATION MATERIAL”

FAITH KARLAYNE M. PIZA

GRANZ O’DONNELL R. TAYAMEN
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Major in Structural Engineering

ENGR. RACHEL ANN REMIGIO

Thesis Adviser

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 EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

TERTIARY EDUCATION:

Divine Word College Of Laoag

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Major in Structural Engineering (2022-Present)

Mariano Marcos State University

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Major in Structural Engineering (2019-2022)

SECONDARY EDUCATION:
Bacarra National Comprehensive High School (2013-2019)

PRIMARY EDUCATION:
GRANZ O’DONNELL R. TAYAMEN Santo Christo Elementary School (2011-2013)
Saviour’s Christian Academy (2007-2011)
 EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

TERTIARY EDUCATION:

Divine Word College Of Laoag

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Major in Structural Engineering (2020-Present)

SECONDARY EDUCATION:
Ilocos Norte National High School (2018-2020)

Florentino Camaquin Integrated School (2014-2018)

PRIMARY EDUCATION:
Alejo Malasig Elementary School (2008-2014)
FAITH KARLAYNE M. PIZA
 RECOMMENDATIONS
DURING THESIS PROPOSAL

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ENGR. DAPHANE ANN AGPAOA-AGBAYANI
USED OF FRESH AND OLD CUTS OF BAMBOO

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ARCH. BERNARDO ALCANTARA JR.
• RESIN AND HARDENER AS BONDING AGENT

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 SUMMARY/LIST OF RECOMMENDATIONS DURING THESIS
PROPOSAL

ENGR. DAPHANE ANN AGPAOA-AGBAYANI

• USED OF FRESH AND OLD CUTS OF BAMBOO

ARCH. BERNARDO ALCANTARA JR.

• RESIN AND HARDENER AS BONDING AGENT

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 INTRODUCTION
The construction industry plays a pivotal role in both urban
development and environmental impact. As the demand for
sustainable building practices continues to grow, the search for eco-
friendly construction materials has become paramount. Insulation
materials, in particular, are critical components of any structure
that influence energy efficiency, comfort, and environmental
sustainability. Considering its thermal and mechanical
characteristics, Bamboo fibers have the potential of being used as an
eco-friendly, insulation material.

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 REVIEW OF RELATED
LITERATURE

Sustainability of Bamboo Fiber Comparison of Bamboo as an

Existing Barriers and
AUTHORS Wall and Ceiling Insulation Performance of Bamboo Fiber Compared to the Existing Insulation and Commercially
Considerations
Materials Used Insulation

Optimum insulation
thicknesses for building walls
Bolattürk (2008) concerning cooling and heating
degree-hours in the warmest
zone of Turkey.

Integrated Economic and

Environmental Assessment-
[ Template for Figure/Image ]
Wang et al (2022)
Based Optimization Design
Method of Building Roof
Thermal Insulation. Buildings

Economic and environmental

(Akyüz et al., optimization of an airport
2017) terminal building’s wall and
roof insulation. Sustainability

The Role of Roofing Structure

(Hinabukhari,
in Energy Efficiency:
2023)
Strategies for a Greener Home.
 REVIEW OF RELATED
LITERATURE

Comparison of Bamboo as
Sustainability of Bamboo
Performance of Bamboo an Insulation and Existing Barriers and
AUTHORS Wall and Ceiling Insulation Fiber Compared to the
Fiber Commercially Used Considerations
Existing Materials
Insulation

(Zhang et al., Thermal and mechanical

2018) properties of bamboo fiber
reinforced epoxy composites.

[ Template for Figure/Image ]

The mechanical properties and
(Wu et al, 2021) thermal conductivity of bamboo
with freeze–thaw treatment.
Journal of Wood Science

(Sanchi et al.
Bamboo Fibres in Textile
2015)
Applications

Is Bamboo Sustainable? All

(Chomsky, 2023) You Need to Know About Eco-
Friendly Bamboo: Scholarly
Journal
REVIEW OF RELATED
LITERATURE

Comparison of Bamboo as
Sustainability of Bamboo
Performance of Bamboo an Insulation and Existing Barriers and
AUTHORS Wall and Ceiling Insulation Fiber Compared to the
Fiber Commercially Used Considerations
Existing Materials
Insulation

Sustainable bamboo fiber

reinforced polymeric
(Hasan et al., composites for structural
2023) [ Template for Figure/Image ]
applications: A mini review of
recent advances and future
prospects. Case Studies in
Chemical and Environmental
Engineering

Structural bamboo composites:

(Kelkar et A review of processing, factors
al.,2023) affecting properties and recent
advances. Advances in Bamboo
Science
 REVIEW OF RELATED
LITERATURE

Comparison of Bamboo as
Sustainability of Bamboo
Performance of Bamboo an Insulation and Existing Barriers and
AUTHORS Wall and Ceiling Insulation Fiber Compared to the
Fiber Commercially Used Considerations
Existing Materials
Insulation

(Zhang et al., Thermal and mechanical

2018) properties of bamboo fiber
reinforced epoxy composites.

Advancing Mechanical
(Dessalegn et al. Properties of Bamboo Fiber-
2023) [ Template for Figure/Image ] Epoxy Composites for
Automobile Applications:
Scholarly Journal

Structural and mechanical

properties of bamboo fiber
(Gao et al. 2022) bundle and fiber/bundle
reinforced composites: a
review. Journal of Materials
Research and Technology

How Do You Protect Your

Bamboo Structure From
(Madani, 2022) Fire? Fire-safe bamboo
structures – a methodology
to facilitate performance-
based design.
 MAIN OBJECTIVE
The main objective of this study is to provide comprehensive insights into the
effectiveness of bamboo fiber as an alternative eco-friendly insulation material,
addressing its benefits, cost-effectivity and the barriers to its use in the
construction industry. The study also aims to determine the sustainability of
bamboo fiber when compared to the existing materials.

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 SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
• To determine the benefits of bamboo fiber insulation;

• To examine how bamboo fiber insulation could help meet requirements for household’s
cost-effectiveness standards;

• To evaluate the sustainability of bamboo as a resource by analyzing its renewability,

growth characteristics, and ecological footprint compared to traditional insulation
materials;

• To understand the barriers to the use of bamboo fibers in the construction industry.

Keywords: Wall and Ceiling Insulation, Performance of Bamboo Fiber, Comparison between Commercially
Used and Bamboo Fiber Insulation, Barriers and Considerations

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 DETERMINE THE BENEFITS OF BAMBOO FIBER
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE

INSULATION
Procedure:
1. The heat transfer from the scale model with bamboo
fiber insulation was examined using temperature
testers, specifically analog and infrared thermometer.

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 DETERMINE THE BENEFITS OF BAMBOO FIBER
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE

INSULATION
Action Taken:

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 EXAMINE HOW BAMBOO FIBER INSULATION
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE

COULD HELP MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR

HOUSEHOLD’S COST-EFFECTIVENESS STANDARDS.

Procedure:
1. Cost Comparison between the Commercially used
insulator and Bamboo Fiber Insulator.

Action Taken:
• Cost Breakdown

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 EVALUATE THE SUSTAINABILITY OF BAMBOO AS A
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE

RESOURCE BY ANALYZING ITS RENEWABILITY,

GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS, AND ECOLOGICAL
FOOTPRINT COMPARED TO TRADITIONAL
INSULATION MATERIALS
With the tabulated results and findings, the researchers
were able to determine other benefits of bamboo to its use
in the construction industry, in terms of sustainability.

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 UNDERSTAND THE EXISTING BARRIERS TO THE USE
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE
OF BAMBOO FIBERS IN THE CONSTRUCTION
INDUSTRY.
Procedure:
1. Through the conduct of the study, the barriers were
listed, as well as the ways to address it.

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Line Graph on the Temperature of the Sunlight Heat and the Bamboo Fiber Insulation Material on May 01, 2024
Line Graph on the Temperature of the Sunlight Heat and the Bamboo Fiber Insulation Material on May 04, 2024
Line Graph on the Temperature of the Sunlight Heat and the Bamboo Fiber Insulation Material on May 07, 2024
Line Graph on the Temperature of the Sunlight Heat without Bamboo Fiber Insulation Material on May 14, 2024
 CONCLUSION
1. The insulation material made from bamboo fiber reduces the temperature of the
house scale model, specifically the wall and ceiling by 2℃. The presence of
bamboo fiber as an insulation material improved the thermal performance of the
wall and ceiling. Furthermore, bamboo fiber decomposes in landfills rather than
polluting the environment; this material is a greener and more sustainable option.
2. In terms of cost-effectivity, the experimental bamboo fiber insulation is more
expensive than the commercialized ones. However, when the materials used will be
bought in retail, its cost will be lesser.

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 CONCLUSION
3. Insulation materials are essential in the control of indoor environmental
conditions, thereby reducing heating costs and improving comfort in homes.
However, compared to the existing traditional materials used for insulation,
bamboo fibers play an important role in the construction industry with their fast-
growing rate, renewability, and biodegradability. Unlike other insulation
materials, bamboo decomposes without leaving long-lasting pollutants in the
environment. Furthermore, it also develops quickly and grows easily.

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 CONCLUSION
4. Fire resistance can make bamboo fiber insulation an existing barrier to its use in
the construction industry. Moreover, the extraction of bamboo fiber takes a lot of
time, making the process a bit longer. Clearly, further study is required to
maximize the characteristics of bamboo fiber as an insulation material and solve
the difficulties connected with its processing, production, longevity and fire
resistance.

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 RECOMMENDATIONS
• A fiber harvesting machine should be used for a more efficient and faster way
to collect bamboo fibers.
• Accurate cuts of bamboo shoots are needed to lessen the cutting and fitting
process in the mold.
• Other method of testing the insulation capability of the bamboo fiber should
also be employed.
• In terms of the durability, further test, specifically in their industrial use should
be done.
• To further analyze the effectiveness of bamboo fibers, variations in treatments
should be made.

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 “BAMBOO FIBER AS AN ALTERNATIVE
ECO-FRIENDLY INSULATION MATERIAL”

FAITH KARLAYNE M. PIZA

GRANZ O’DONNELL R. TAYAMEN
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Major in Structural Engineering

ENGR. RACHEL ANN REMIGIO

Thesis Adviser

DIVINE WORD COLLEGE OF LAOAG

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
S.Y. 2023 - 2024