Bamboo Used As A Sustainable Reinforcement Construction Material In A Building Research Paper
Abstract
The construction industry faces increasing challenges related to sustainability and resource conservation. This thesis explores the potential of bamboo as a sustainable alternative for reinforcement in construction applications. Bamboo, a rapidly renewable and abundantly available natural resource, exhibits remarkable tensile strength and durability, making it a promising candidate for reinforcing concrete and other construction materials. This study investigates the mechanical properties of bamboo as a reinforcement and compares them with traditional materials such as steel and concrete. Experimental tests, including tensile and flexural tests, are conducted to evaluate the load-bearing capacity and deformation behavior of bamboo-reinforced samples. Additionally, the paper discusses the environmental benefits associated with bamboo, including its low carbon footprint and biodegradability. Furthermore, the research delves into the manufacturing processes for bamboo reinforcement elements, addressing challenges and proposing efficient production techniques. Economic considerations are also discussed to assess the feasibility of incorporating bamboo reinforcement in construction projects. The findings of this study indicate that bamboo can serve as a viable and eco-friendly reinforcement material, reducing the environmental impact of construction while maintaining structural integrity. The utilization of bamboo in construction has the potential to promote sustainability, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute to a more environmentally responsible construction industry. Keywords: Bamboo, reinforcement, construction, sustainability, mechanical properties, environmental impact.
References
2. H.C. Manjunath and K. B. Prakash (2018). "Sustainable Construction Materials: Bamboo as a Potential Substitute for Reinforcement in Concrete.
3. K.A. Harries (2010). "Bamboo Reinforcement in Cementitious Composites: A Review."
4. O. Alonso-Monge, et al. (2016). "Bamboo as Reinforcement in Structural Concrete Elements."
5. A.M. Saleh, et al. (2019). "Sustainable Bamboo Composite for Structural Applications in Construction."
6. Janssen J. (2010). Bamboo as a Building Material in the United States. USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory.
7. Rao, K. R. (2009). Bamboo as a Reinforcement in Structural Concrete Elements. International Journal of Structural Engineering, 1(3), 189-203.
8. Pacheco-Torgal, F., Jalali, S. (2013). Cementitious Building Materials Reinforced with Vegetable Fibres: A Review. Construction and Building Materials, 30, 814-824.
9. Mohan, S., & Iyer, N. R. (2011). Bamboo Reinforced Concrete Construction. International Journal of Civil and Structural Engineering, 2(2), 438-448.
10. Janssen J., Gu Y., Dai C., Ramage M. (2018). "Bamboo as a sustainable material in construction: State of the art." Journal of Cleaner Production, 201, 972-988.
11. Mohan J., Venugopal M., Murthy V., Kumar K., Rajan A., Sivaprasad K., et al. (2019). "Bamboo as Reinforcement in Structural Concrete Elements." Materials Today: Proceedings, 15, 442-447.
12. Jayaraman K., Ravi P., Prakash R., Narayanan N. (2016). "Bamboo as Reinforcement in Structural Concrete Elements." Materials Today: Proceedings, 3(1), 213-219.
13. Ramage, M. H., Burridge, H., Busse-Wicher, M., Fereday, G., Reynolds, T., Shah, D. U., ... & Dupree, P. (2017). ""The wood from the trees: The use of timber in construction." Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 68, 333-359.
14. Sharma, B., Gatóo, A., Bock, M., & Ramage, M. (2015). "Engineered bamboo for structural applications." Construction and Building Materials, 81, 66-73.
15. Janssen, J. J. A., & Trčka, M. (2019). "Bamboo as reinforcement in structural concrete elements." Construction and Building Materials, 202, 851-859.
16. Das, S., Bhattacharyya, S. K., & Pal, R. (2017). "Bamboo as reinforcement in structural concrete elements." International Journal of Civil Engineering, 15(8), 1099-1106.
17. Yao, Y., Wu, Z., & Gao, X. (2020). "Experimental nvestigation on the mechanical properties of bamboo–steel composite bars and their application in concrete structures." Construction and Building Materials, 237, 117556.
18. Haque, M. N., & Alam, M. A. (2017). "Bamboo as a building material: An update." Journal of Building Engineering, 12, 183-195.
19. Tian, Y., Wu, Z., & Jiang, J. (2019). "Experimental study on mechanical properties and microstructure of bamboo scrimber." Construction and Building Materials, 206, 357-365.
20. Alam, M. A., Araki, T., & Umemura, K. (2018). "Bamboo as a sustainable and innovative construction material: An experimental study on bamboo–timber mixed flooring system." Journal of Cleaner Production, 178, 20-30.
21. Feng, L., Ou, Z., & Zhao, Z. (2020). "Bambooreinforced cementitious composites: A review." Composites Part B: Engineering, 191, 107915.
22. Zhang, Y., Yan, L., & Zhang, J. (2021). "Bamboo composite reinforcement and its application in civil engineering." Construction and Building Materials, 268, 121045.
23. Janssen, J. J. A., & Trčka, M. (2018). "Sustainable bamboo structures for the developing world." Construction and Building Materials, 186, 1130-1137.
24. Correal, J. F., & Young, R. F. (2019). "Flexural behavior of bamboo-reinforced concrete beams: Experimental and analytical investigation." Construction and Building Materials, 209, 429-440.
25. Kumar, A., Suresh, S., & Ramesh, K. (2020). "A comprehensive review on bamboo as a reinforcement in concrete structures." Construction and Building Materials, 239, 117828..
26. Li, M., Wu, H., & Jiang, Z. (2021). "Experimental study on the mechanical properties and durability of bamboo-fiber-reinforced concrete."Journal of Cleaner Production, 315, 128260.
27. Bock, M., Schwarz, M., & Gatóo, A. (2019). "Bamboo in the 21st century: A review of the current state of knowledge." Journal of Building Performance, 10(1), 1-19.
28. [12/22, 11:42 PM] waniishat: Hossain, M. U., & Mahmud, H. B. (2018). "Bamboo reinforced concrete: A critical review." Construction and Building Materials, 165, 420-441.
29. Din, N., Bakar, B. H. A., & Jamellodin, Z. (2020). "An overview on bamboo as reinforcement in concrete structures." Case Studies in Construction Materials, 12, e00302.
30. Chung, H. S., & Wang, Y. C. (2021). "Mechanical performance of bamboo-reinforced cementitious composites incorporating silica fume." Construction and Building Materials, 268, 121180.
31. Sugumaran, R., & Seshachalam, S. (2019). "Bamboo as a reinforcement in concrete – A review." Materials Today: Proceedings, 18, 2861-2867.
32. Zhang, J., Gao, X., & Wu, Z. (2022). "Experimental and numerical investigations on bamboo–concrete compos
33.Akwada Damenortey Richard, Akinlabi Esther, Bamboo Use in Construction Industry: How Sustainable is it? [Conference]//...
34.J. Atanda, Environmental impacts of bamboo as a substitute constructional material in Nigeria [Book Section], Case...
35.Bagchi Suchampa, Mano R. Rashmi, Thangam N. Bamboo as a Building Material [Journal].- [s.l.]: International Journal of... Baksy Aniket, The Bamboo Industry in India [Report].- s.l.]: Researching Reality Internship,...
36.Dr. Shailesh Kr Agrawal, cbtc.org.in [Online]// Cane and Bamboo Technology management and sustainable growth of bamboo: A
