Mechanical Properties of Natural Bamboo due to Tensile and Compression Loadings

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This paper deals with mechanical properties of natural bamboo (Gigantochloa pseudoarundinacea and Gigantochloa apus). Tensile and compression tests were done on these bamboo. It shows that Gigantochloa pseudoarundinacea is better in the field of strength and modulus compared with Gigantochloa apus. Further analysis shows that the specific modulus and strength of these bamboo are better compared the data available in the literature, and even better compared with traditional engineering materials, such as mild steel, polyester resin or Glass Reinforced Plastics. Two parameter Weibull analysis were used to analysis the experimental data.

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