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Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Borax-Treated Bambusa vulgaris (Sri Lankan Bamboo)
Bamboo has become increasingly popular as a sustainable construction material due to its low embodied energy and low carbon footprint in recent times. Bamboo is a strong, lightweight, fast-growing woody grass belonging to the sub family Bambusoideae of the family Poaceae (Gramineae), it has a variety of uses, and its use in construction is long established as a structural material in many regions. Bamboo can also be utilized in culinary and decorative areas as well as a substitute for wood in many industries. Despite these attributes, bamboo is limited in its application due to its limited durability. The application of Borax as preservation treatment for full culm Bambusa vulgaris (Sri Lankan Yellow bamboo) was investigated. Comparative average strength values in compression, shear, tension and flat ring flexure are presented for treated and untreated sections obtained from the top and bottom of each culm. Comparison across all four tests showed that mechanical properties can be affected in short term due to preservation treatment since the 7-day immersion needed with Borax may affect the fibres.
Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Borax-Treated Bambusa vulgaris (Sri Lankan Bamboo)
Bamboo has become increasingly popular as a sustainable construction material due to its low embodied energy and low carbon footprint in recent times. Bamboo is a strong, lightweight, fast-growing woody grass belonging to the sub family Bambusoideae of the family Poaceae (Gramineae), it has a variety of uses, and its use in construction is long established as a structural material in many regions. Bamboo can also be utilized in culinary and decorative areas as well as a substitute for wood in many industries. Despite these attributes, bamboo is limited in its application due to its limited durability. The application of Borax as preservation treatment for full culm Bambusa vulgaris (Sri Lankan Yellow bamboo) was investigated. Comparative average strength values in compression, shear, tension and flat ring flexure are presented for treated and untreated sections obtained from the top and bottom of each culm. Comparison across all four tests showed that mechanical properties can be affected in short term due to preservation treatment since the 7-day immersion needed with Borax may affect the fibres.
Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Borax-Treated Bambusa vulgaris (Sri Lankan Bamboo)
Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering
Dissanayake, Ranjith (editor) / Mendis, Priyan (editor) / Weerasekera, Kolita (editor) / De Silva, Sudhira (editor) / Fernando, Shiromal (editor) / Konthesingha, Chaminda (editor) / Vipushnan, R. (author) / Jayasinghe, M. T. R. (author) / Platt, S. L. (author) / Hidallana-Gamage, H. D. (author)
12th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management ; Chapter: 40 ; 561-575
2022-09-29
15 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
<italic>Bambusa vulgaris</italic> , Embodied energy , Borax treatment , Compressive strength , Shear strength , Flat ring flexure , Tensile strength Engineering , Construction Management , Sustainable Architecture/Green Buildings , Sustainable Development , Building Materials , Building Construction and Design
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