International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
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Comparative Study on Locally Available Bamboo Species as Reinforcement in Concrete Beam Devyani D Sonawane1, Mohammed Ishtiyaque2 1PG Student Dept. of Civil Engineering, MIT College of Engineering Chh. Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, India 2Dr. Mohammed Ishtiyaque Dept. of Civil Engineering, MIT college of engineering chh. sambhajinagar,
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Abstract - This study looks at bamboo's potential as a cost-
particularly how it behaves under various curing conditions. This study compares the performance of several locally accessible bamboo species to ascertain which is best suited for construction applications. It also looks at the flexural behavior of bamboo-reinforced concrete beams under different curing regimes. The study intends to offer useful information on how to choose effective bamboo species for reinforcement and assess their feasibility as environmentally friendly steel substitutes.
effective and environmentally friendly replacement for steel reinforcement in concrete structures. Three locally available bamboo species were evaluated for their mechanical properties and suitability for structural applications using tensile testing. To improve bonding performance and durability, each bamboo sample was sand-coated and treated with a water-based epoxy resin prior to being embedded in concrete. Concrete beams reinforced with each species of bamboo were cast and tested under centre-point loading for seven, fourteen, and twenty-eight days. Steel-reinforced beams and regular concrete were tested for comparison. To evaluate the effect of bamboo reinforcement on the overall behaviour of concrete, workability and compressive strength tests were performed on all mixes. Comparing the flexural strength, loadbearing capacity, and general performance of beams reinforced with various bamboo species was the main goal of the experimental program. The findings showed that the three species' structural behaviour varied significantly. Among these, Solid Chewali/Chivari (Dendro calamus stocksii) outperformed the others in terms of strength and load resistance. This suggests that it has a great deal of potential as a useful reinforcing material. The results show that solid chewali/chivari (Dendroca lamus stocksii) bamboo is an efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective reinforcement option that is appropriate for rural housing applications where accessibility, affordability, and environmental advantages are crucial. Overall, the study supports the creation of substitute reinforcement techniques for environmentally friendly building and offers insightful information about the structural behaviour of bamboo-reinforced concrete.
1.2 Species of Bamboo Used for Testing [1] Melocanna baccifera (Bamboo murali/muli from assam) [2] Dendrocalmus stocksii (bamboo solid chewali/chivari from konkan) [3] Dendrocalmus stocksii (bamboo hollow chewali/chivari from konkan) 1.
Dendrocalamus Stocksii (Solid Chewali/Chivari – Konkan)
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Hollow
The Western Ghats of Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, and Kerala are home to this robust, clump-forming species of bamboo. It is found naturally in both solid and hollow varieties, with a height of 6–9 m and a culm diameter of 2.5– 4 cm. It is widely used in construction, agricultural supports, and handicrafts because of its excellent tensile strength, high durability, and quick growth. The species grows well in a variety of soil types and tropical climates, but it rarely produces seeds and needs careful clump management.
Keywords: Tensile strength, compression strength, flexural strength, steel reinforced concrete, experimental investigation, bamboo reinforced concrete, UTM 1. INTRODUCTION The growing environmental and financial issues facing the construction sector have raised demand for affordable and environmentally friendly substitutes for steel reinforcement. Due to its high tensile strength, quick renewability, and widespread availability, bamboo has drawn interest as a possible reinforcing material. However, more research is needed to understand its structural performance in concrete,
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