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Bamboo

Bamboos are ofnotable economic andcultural significance inSouth Asia, SoutheastAsia and East Asia,being used forbuilding materials, asa food source, and asa versatile rawproduct!

Bamboo is one of thefastest-growing plants onEarth, with reportedgrowth rates of 100 cm(39 in) in 24 hours.However, the growth rateis dependent on local soiland climatic conditions,as well as species, and amore typical growth ratefor many commonlycultivated bamboos intemperate climates is inthe range of 3–10centimeters (1.2–3.9 in)per day during thegrowing period. Primarilygrowing in regions ofwarmer climates, vast

What is Bamboo?

Chemical composition:

Bamboo is a tribe of flowering perennialevergreen plants in the grass family. Giantbamboos are the largest members of the grassfamily. It is mainly composed of cellulose andlignin, about 70% and 20% respectively.

Anatomical Structures:

The structure of abamboo culmtransverse sectionis characterizedby numerousvascular bundles. The size of the vascularbundle is large in the inner and middle layerbut smaller and denser in the outer layer.

Fiber structure

The fiber lengthwas mainlybetween 1.6-3.1mm. Olderbamboo has moreshort fiber. So does outer layer compared tothe middle and inner layer.

Physical and Mechanical Properties:In bamboo, there are no rays or knots, whichgive bamboo a far more evenly distributedstresses throughout its length.

Specific gravity (SG) is a measure of the density

Properties ofBamboo

Bamboo mostdistinguished and usefulproperties can be resumedas:

Renewability- Bamboo

is not a wood, it is a

grass. Stems are ready

for harvest within 5

years.

Sustainability- After

harvesting the mother

plant, new shoots

continue to develop

from the root system

Evenly distributed

stresses-In bamboo,

there are no rays or

knots, which give

bamboo a far more

evenly distributed

stresses throughout its

length.

Coherent appearance-

Without rays or knots,

its natural appearance is

smooth and coherent.

Low density-Specific

gravity (SG) is a measure

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fields existed in Asia.Some of the largesttimber bamboo can growover 30 m (98 ft) tall, andbe as large as 15–20 cm(5.9–7.9 in) in diameter.

Unlike trees, individualbamboo stems, or culms,emerge from the groundat their full diameter andgrow to their full heightin a single growingseason of three to fourmonths. During theseseveral months, eachnew shoot growsvertically into a culm withno branching out untilthe majority of themature height isreached. Then, thebranches extend fromthe nodes and leafingout occurs. In the nextyear, the pulpy wall ofeach culm slowlyhardens. During the thirdyear, the culm hardensfurther. The shoot is nowconsidered a fully matureculm. Around 5–8 yearslater, culm will collapseand decay. This brief lifemeans culms are readyfor harvest and suitablefor use in constructionwithin about three toseven years. Individualbamboo culms do notget any taller or larger indiameter in subsequentyears than they do intheir first year, and theydo not replace anygrowth lost from pruningor natural breakage.Bamboos have a widerange of hardinessdepending on speciesand locale.

Bamboo used forconstruction purposesmust be harvested whenthe culms reach their

General Applications

Culinary

The shoots (new culms that come out of theground) of bamboo are edible. They are usedin numerous Asian dishes and broths, and areavailable in supermarkets in various slicedforms, in both fresh and canned versions.Bamboo is frequently used for cooking utensilswithin many cultures, and is used in themanufacture of kitchenware, such aschopsticks, cutting board etc. In modern times,some see bamboo tools as an ecofriendlyalternative to other manufactured utensils.

Medicine

Bamboo is used in Chinese medicine fortreating infections and healing. In the Indian

of a substance. The specific gravity of asubstance is a comparison of its density to thatof water. The specific gravity of bamboo variesbetween 0.4 and 0.8.Bamboo possesses high moisture content. Green bamboo may have 100% percentmoisture (oven-dry weight basis) and can be ashigh as 155 percent for the innermost layers to70 percent for the peripheral layers. Thevertical variation from the top (82%) to thebottom (110%) is comparatively less.

Wettability, usually evaluated by contact anglemeasurement, has positively related toadhesion. The contact angle of outer surfaceof bamboo had the highest contact angle. Themiddle layer had the lowest contact angle.

Specific gravity and bending properties ofbamboo all increase from one year old to fiveyear old culms, from inner layer to outer layer,and from bottom portion to top portion. Theouter layer has a more decisive role insupporting bamboo than the inner layer. Bending strength had a strong positivecorrelation with SG. Compression propertiesparallel to the longitudinal direction aresignificantly higher than perpendicular to thelongitudinal direction.

of the density of a

substance. The specific

gravity of a substance is

a comparison of its

density to that of water.

The specific gravity of

bamboo varies between

0.4 and 0.8. It is very

light.

High Wettability-

positively related to

adhesion. It has high

wettability so that

bamboo strips can be

glued firmly.

Resiliency - Bamboo is

elastic and very

resistant.

High wear resistance –

it has high wear

resistance.

Edibility- Younger

bamboo shoots have

been food supply for a

long time. There is no

need to worry about the

material safety when

used as kitchenware.

What is BambooUsed For?

Bamboo properties make itan all-purpose problemsolver and suitable for awide range of applications:

Use of bamboo asplant-ornamentalhorticulture

Ecology

Stabilize of the Soil

Uses of Marginal

Land

Hedges and Screens

Minimal Land Use

Agro-forestry

Natural Stands

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greatest strength andwhen sugar levels in thesap are at their lowest.Harvesting is best at theend of the dry season, afew months prior to thestart of the wet.

In Asian culture,Bamboo's long life makesit a Chinese symbol oflongevity, while in India itis a symbol of friendship.Bamboo, one of the “fourgentlemen” (bamboo,orchid, plum blossomand chrysanthemum),plays such an importantrole in traditionalChinese culture that it iseven regarded as abehavior model of thegentleman. As bamboohas some features suchas uprightness, tenacityand hollow heart, peopleendow bamboo withintegrity, elegance andplainness.

Types of Bamboo

Bamboo Flooring

Bamboo Decking

Bamboo Countertop

Bamboo Panel and

Veneer

Bamboo Cutting

Board

Bamboo Kitchenware

system of traditional medicine, the siliciousconcretion found in the culms of the bamboostem is said to be a tonic for the respiratorydiseases.

Construction

Bamboo can be used for construction as it is orcut and laminated into sheets and planks.Bamboo has also long been used asscaffolding. Various structural shapes may bemade by training the bamboo to assume themas it grows. Bamboo has been used asreinforcement for concrete. Several institutes,businesses, and universities are working onthe bamboo as an ecological constructionmaterial. In the United States and France, it ispossible to get houses made entirely ofbamboo, which are earthquake and cyclone-resistant and internationally certified.

Textiles

Because the fibers of bamboo are very short(less than 3 mm), they are impossible totransform into yarn in a natural process.

Paper

Bamboo fiber has been used to make paper inChina since early times. A high-quality,handmade paper is still produced in smallquantities. Coarse bamboo paper is still usedto make spirit money in many Chinesecommunities.

Musical instruments

Bamboo's natural hollow form makes it anobvious choice for many musical instruments,most commonly flutes.

Bamboo display and Furniture

Plantations

Mixed Agro-Forestry

Systems

Use of bamboo asmaterial

Local Industries

Artisanat

Furniture

A variety of utensils

Houses

Wood and paper

industries

Strand boards

Medium density

fiberboard

Laminated lumber

Paper and rayon

Parquet

Nutritional industries

Young shoots for

human

consumption

Fodder

Chemical industries

Biochemical products

Pharmaceutical

industry

Energy

Charcoal

Pyrolysis

Gasification

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A bamboo display is a display with a supportstructure made out of bamboo. Bamboo has along history of use in Asian furniture. Chinesebamboo furniture is a distinct style based on amillennia-long tradition.

Other uses

Several manufacturers offer bamboo bicyclesand skateboards. Due to its flexibility, bamboois also used to make fishing rods. Bamboo canbe used in water desalination. A bamboo filteris used to remove the salt from seawater

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