MATERIAL PROPERTIES
Bamboo has a robust natural fibre, which makes it a good candidate for construction. The compressive strength of bamboo can be brought close to that of concrete, while the tensile strength is close to that of mild steel. The bamboo fibre has a shear strength that is generally higher than timber's. Additionally, bamboo can be curved without breaking.
Bamboo has traditionally been used in building construction from time immemorial. It is used in foundations, frames, floors, walls, partitions, ceilings, doors and windows, roofs and sometimes as reinforcements in cement concrete.