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An investigation into the use of bamboo as reinforcement in concrete (2020)
Thesis
Khatib, A. An investigation into the use of bamboo as reinforcement in concrete. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/2783424

The behaviour of bamboo reinforced concrete is not well understood and the methods proposed for its design suffers from problems that can result in an overly conservative design in some situations and unconservative designs in others. This investigat... Read More about An investigation into the use of bamboo as reinforcement in concrete.

Corrugated bamboo as reinforcement in concrete (2017)
Journal Article
Khatib, A., & Nounu, G. (2017). Corrugated bamboo as reinforcement in concrete. Proceedings of the ICE - Structures and Buildings, 170(4), 311-318. https://doi.org/10.1680/jstbu.16.00067

© 2017, Thomas Telford Services Ltd. All rights reserved. This study investigated improving bamboo-concrete bond by increasing mechanical interlock. Pull-out tests were used to measure the bond between bamboo and concrete. Corrugated and non-corrugat... Read More about Corrugated bamboo as reinforcement in concrete.