Review of

Related Literature
Property Characterization
of Bamboo Reinforced Concrete Wall Panel
PRESENTED BY:
Reynalyn S. Augusto
Junhel Louise S. Lampitoc
Ma. Rebecca Bernardo
Nhel Niño I. Incognito
Zyla V. Achay
Chem Rose O. de Luna
Bamboo as a substitute for steel in
reinforced
concrete wall panels
P R Himasree, Namasivayam Ganesan and P V Indira
2017 IOP Conf. Series: Earth Environ. Sci. 80 012041

FINDINGS:
From the investigation it may be noted that BRC wall panels can carry loads as high as
850kN, which indicate that BRC wall panels can effectively replace steel reinforced wall
panels leading to sustainability.
RESEARCH GAP:
The three specimens of reinforced concrete wall panels can also be
tested under the two-way in-plane loading to see the effect of its
slenderness ratio (SR) & aspect ratio (AR) with the test applied.
Bamboo Bonding in Concrete: A Critical
Review
Abhishek Dixit, Vishal Puri
Blue Eyes Intelligence Engineering & Sciences Publication
FINDINGS:
It was observed from the study that with the surface chemical treatments sufficient
bamboo bond strength development can be achieved and the issues such as bamboo
shrinkage and water absorption can be negated. However, there are no standard
guidelines or procedures which stipulates the correct method of treatment. Further, the
available guidelines also do not provide any standard testing mechanism incorporating
the fiber density variation of bamboo affecting the bond strength determination.
RESEARCH GAP:
Continue further research for possible treatment of bamboo to achieved significant
bond strength compared to steel reinforcement. Also, the effect of the coefficient of
thermal expansion of bamboo will possibly the potential factor that may have a
positive result on its bond behaviour in concrete.
Durability analysis of bamboo as concrete
reinforcement
AHumberto C. Lima Jr., Fabio L. Willrich, Normando P. Barbosa, Maxer A. Rosa, Bruna S. Cunha
Received: 25 September 2006 / Accepted: 16 August 2007 / Published online: 12 September 2007 © RILEM
2007
FINDINGS:
The experimental tests on the bamboo species Dendrocalamus
giganteus showed that the bamboo tensile strength is comparable with
the best woods used in constructions and even with steel. The tensile
stress vs. strain curve of the bamboo is linear up to failure.
RESEARCH GAP:
This durability test done with a bamboo splint sample was not treated before
using it with concrete. Most of the studies I've read about bamboo
reinforcement with concrete suggests using treated bamboo splints.
Experimental study on improving bamboo
concrete bond strength
Pankaj R. Mali and Debarati Datta
Department of Applied Mechanics, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur-440010,
Maharashtra, India (Received April 17, 2018, Revised March 13, 2019, Accepted March 28, 2019)
FINDINGS:
This research has shown that the proposed grooved design of a
bamboo strip with bondtite chemical treatment has improved the
bonds performance significantly.
RESEARCH GAP:
It would be better if the chemical treatment that has been used for this
experiment is the most effective chemical surface treatment used from other
previous research along with the newly proposed different grooved pattern for the
bamboo sample as reinforcement. To see the result of the combination of both
ideas that give the same positive response in achieving bond in concrete.
Strength and behaviour of bamboo reinforced
concrete wall panels under two way in-plane action
N. Ganesan, P.V. Indira and P.R. Himasree
Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology Calicut, 673601, Kerala, India (Received
August 29, 2017, Revised December 12, 2017, Accepted December 13, 2017)

FINDINGS:
The study indicates that bamboo reinforced concrete wall panels of aspect
ratio varying from 1.667 to 2 and thinness ratio varying from 12.5 to 15 could
sustain loads as high as 530 to 630 kN. The ultimate load of wall panels was
found to decrease with an increase in aspect ratio whereas it increases with
increase in thinness ratio. A method is proposed for predicting the ultimate
load of bamboo reinforced concrete wall panel under two way in-plane
action and it compares satisfactorily with the test results.
RESEARCH GAP:
It would be better if the chemical treatment that has been used for
this experiment is the most effective chemical surface treatment
used from other previous research along with the newly proposed
different grooved pattern for the bamboo sample as
reinforcement. To see the result of the combination of both ideas
that give the same positive response in achieving bond in
concrete.
Bamboo as a Cost-Effective Building
Material for Rural Construction
Shweta Patil - Shruti Mutkekar
Journal of Civil Engineering and Environment Technology Krishi Sanskriti Publications
FINDINGS:
By using bamboo as a construction material, cost will be less expensive but
effective than the usual cement or steel materials. Bamboo as an alternative
material to conventional materials thereby substituting the rapidly depleting
resources. It will sustain the local economy in the process, balances the
environment and generates local employment.
RESEARCH GAP:
Further research on how bamboo could be used as an alternative
construction material.
Bamboo Reinforced Concrete in Earthquake
Resistant Housing
Andrew Jardine
University of Southampton School of Civil Engineering and the Environment
FINDINGS:
Since residential buildings were mostly constructed from concrete blocks and others
could not withstand earthquake and commercial building were affected less because
they were usually reinforced concrete frame buildings which had better earthquake
loading resistance. If bamboo is used as a reinforced concrete in a residential building
which is a lightweight material, earthquake damage could be reduced.

RESEARCH GAP:
Supporting data and analysis of bamboo reinforced concrete in
earthquake resistant housing framework on how would bamboo
reinforced concrete would be done.
Comparative Study Between Bamboo Reinforced
and Conventional Ferrocement Panels
Mr. Niteen Deshpande
International Journal of Research Publications in Engineering and Technology [IJRPET]
FINDINGS:
Bamboo reinforced ferrocement panels are economical as compared to
conventional wire mesh reinforced ferrocement panels. Though the
flexural load carrying capacity is lesser than conventional it is
acceptable and can be used for light weight structures as a wall panel.
RESEARCH GAP:
Procedures and ways how bamboo used as a reinforcement and further
research for ferrocement to clearly compare and differentiate using
bamboo and conventional material.
Effectiveness of Bamboo Fiber as a Strength
Enhancer in Concrete
Kavitha T Felix Kala
International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering
FINDINGS:
The bamboo fibers can be used as innovative fibers in concrete to increase
the strength of the concrete and improve the ductility of concrete and its
post–cracking load carrying capacity and strength difference between
bamboo fiber concrete specimens and control concrete specimens became
high distinct in the beginning age of curing itself.
RESEARCH GAP:
Kind of bamboo used to produce bamboo fiber that is used as an
enhancer
Review in Feasibility of Bamboo in Modern
Construction
Gulshan Kumar, Deepankar Kr. Ashish
SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering (SSRG-IJCE) – EFES April 2015
FINDINGS:
Disadvantages of Bamboo like water absorption, moisture content and
decomposition of fibers of bamboo with time can be controlled by using proper
harvesting and preservation techniques. Bamboo reinforced concrete wall
panels provide flexibility and ductility when used as infill material in a framed
structure and enhances energy dissipation capacity of structure during
earthquake.
RESEARCH GAP:
Methods and analysis of using bamboo in all types of construction
activities. Various tests in terms of bamboo properties
Literature Review on Bamboo Reinforced
Concrete
Omkar Gaikwad, Dipak Patil, Mayuri Rathod, Suraj Saw and Vijay Wairagade
International Advanced Research Journal in Science, Engineering and Technology
FINDINGS:
From this literature study of a Bamboo, anyone can conclude that
bamboo as a natural material which is eco-friendly and economic
material. Though it has low stiffness and strength compared to steel, it
can used as reinforcement in limited storeys. And bamboo must be
treated before using as a reinforcement in concrete.
RESEARCH GAP:
Treatment used in Bamboo Reinforced concrete. Type of bamboo
indicated on study.
The Potential of Bamboo as Building
Material in Organic Shaped Buildings
Esti Asih Nurdiah
Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences
FINDINGS:
There are several method that can be done to curve or bend the bamboo into
desired shape, such as hot bending method and cold bending method. Beside
hot bending and cold bending, curvature shape also can be generated by
connected natural curve bamboo. Beside the understanding about the nature
and properties of bamboo, the knowledge about structure system and
bending method, the knowledge about joinery system is also needed.
RESEARCH GAP:
Type of connections to joint to joint members.
Bamboo as a Sustainable Engineering Material: Mechanical
Properties, Safety Factors, and Experimental Testing

Lorena Sánchez Vivas

FINDINGS:
This enables the practical use of bamboo in structural and water,
sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) applications, whereby promoting a
sustainable material to improve community well being by meeting
some of the most basic needs of people (e.g., housing and water).
RESEARCH GAP:
Natural treatment needed further study. The way in which the
connecting joints will be made.
Literature Review on Study of Structural Behaviour of
Bamboo Reinforced Concrete Structures
Prayush Parekh, Saiprasad Patil, Ashish Mamde, Abhishek Sahu, Monika Waghmode, Prof. Vijay Wairagade
11th International Conference on Recent Development in Engineering Science, Humanities and Management

FINDINGS:
Bamboo is a natural material, eco-friendly, economical and flexible
material. Bamboo must be used in the form of splint and must be
treated before using as reinforcement in concrete.

RESEARCH GAP:
Viability of bamboo shape that are not uniform. Treatments that are
used in bamboo.
Analysis of Bamboo Fibre Reinforced Beam
Bashir, Gupta, Abubakr and Abba
Department of Civil Engineering, Sharda University, India

FINDINGS:
1. The compressive strength of concrete increases as we increase the fiber
percentage.
2. The flexural strength decreases as the percentage of fiber increases.
3. The disappointment loads differed with the pressure quality of the solid,
giving a lower disappointment load to bring down pressure qualities
RESEARCH GAP:
Different clear cover dimensions are suggested to be used. The cover used is based on
protecting steel from corrosion. Since Bamboo does not corrode in concrete, the cover
could potentially be less.
Effectiveness of bamboo fiber as an strength
enhancer in concrete
Kavitha S And T Felix Kala
Dr.M.G.R Educational and Research Institute University, Chennai, INDIA

FINDINGS:
The addition of bamboo fibers makes the concrete very resistive in
flexure and maximum improvement in 28 days strength was
observed to be 7.5 N/mm2, hence addition of fiber content increases
the flexural strength.
RESEARCH GAP:
The effect of thickness on the strength of bamboo tensile samples is suggested to be
investigated by conducting tensile tests on samples with the same dimensions as
those used in concrete.
Bamboo Fiber Reinforced Concrete
- A Review
Bindu M1, Dr. Narendra B.K, Manjunatha J.K
Department of Civil Engineering, B.G.S Institute of Technology, (India)

FINDINGS:
The fibers acts as a crack resistor, hence take up a lot more load as compared to
the conventional concrete. It is also observed that, the specimens made from
conventional concrete breaks immediately at failure whereas the Bamboo Fiber
reinforced concrete specimen remains to be intact even at failure.

RESEARCH GAP:
An extensive study to evaluate the behavior of different types of bamboo is
recommended as the bamboo type and behavior is different at different regions
of the world
Basic Study on Mechanical Properties of
Bamboo Fiber Reinforced Concrete
Masakazu Terai, Koichi Minami
Kindai University, Fukuyama University Fukuyama, Japan

FINDINGS:
1) The tensile strength of specimens reinforced with different fiber contents
significantly increased with an increased volume fraction of fibers.
2) The flexural and compressive strength of bamboo fiber reinforced concrete are
not significantly affected by the adding bamboo fiber volume content.

RESEARCH GAP:
Specific group of bamboo used in the experiment.
Performance of Prefabricated Wall Panel
under Wind Loading
Visha Puri and Pradipta Chakrabortty
Department of Environmental Engineering, IIT Patna

FINDINGS:
Bamboo is prone to termite attacks. Look out for cost effective
techniques which can further reduce the cost of panels in market.

RESEARCH GAP:
Innovation of prefabricated components to utilize low cost housing.
Static and Dynamic Loads behavior.
Determination of Shear Strength of Bamboo
Panel
Parchand Man Radhan, Silva Prasad Timalisma, Mahesh Raj Bhatt
Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel-4

FINDINGS:
Plastered Wall Panel have higher Shear strength, Modulus of Rigidity
than non- plastered wall panels.

RESEARCH GAP:
Connections of Bamboo Panel
Bamboo Based Wall Panels for Houses in
Brazilian Amazonia
Marilene G. SaRibeiro, M.Sc., Roland E Vetter, Dr.Ruy A. SaRibeiro, Ph.D., Jadir S Rocha,
M.Sc.Tereza M. F. Bessa, M.Sc.,Cynthia L. Pontes,Dipl.
National Institute for Amazonian Research

FINDINGS:
1.) Bamboo is very low and dependent on climatic conditions
2.) A pitched high roof and wide overhang are very important in deflecting rain
water away from the exterior wall
3.) Modified Bajareque Wall is 42.25 % less expensive to build compared to
conventional brick wall in Manaus.
RESEARCH GAP:
Mechanical, thermal and durability properties of Panels.
Development and Application of Modular
Bamboo Composite Wall Construction
Haiying Zhou, Fengbo Sun, Haidong Li, Wenfung Zhang, Haitao cheng, Linbi Chen, Zhimming
Yu, Fuming Chen and Ge Wang
Bioresources.com
FINDINGS:
1.) Bamboo-bundle laminated veneer lumber (BLVL) and bamboo-composite walls have
excellent physical and mechanical properties, and they can meet requirements of national
standards for wall panels and walls.
2.) The heat transfer coefficient and thermal inertia of each layer of bamboo composite
wall, and of the wall itself, meet the requirements of national standards and show good
thermal-insulation performance.
3.) Thermal-insulation performance, indoor thermal environment and comfort of the BLVL
container house was superior to those of a traditional iron container house.
RESEARCH GAP:
Connections of Lightweight Wall Panel.
Shear Performance of Adhesive Bonding of
Cross – Laminated Bamboo
Weiqi Xing, Karol S. Sikora and Jianli Hao
Journal Materials in Civil Engineering

FINDINGS:
1.) Different Clamping pressures have no significant effects on shear
strength of cross-laminated bamboo. Higher clamping techniques did
not necessarily result in higher bonding shear strength of the
specimens.
2.) Adhesive type leads to significant differences of bonding shear
strength. MUF glued specimens possessed higher shear resistance on
the same loading configuration, whereas EPI adhesive exhibited low
suitability for bonding glued laminated bamboo.
RESEARCH GAP:
• Quality of adhesive bonds.
• The long term studies of aging effects under severe
environmental conditions.
• Fire resistance of the bonds