| dc.description.abstract | Bamboo and cane remain very valuable
natural resources to mankind and are still used today
for a multitude of engineering projects. Today the
world seeks new and innovative methods for saving
resources, and the abundant bamboo and cane have
great merit for many possible uses. They include but
are not limited to: scaffolding, wood flooring,
fencing, bicycles, building construction, furniture
fabrication etc.
Renewable, natural resources, such as bamboo and
cane, will rapidly become sources for inexpensive
building materials in an increasingly eco-conscious
world. The potential for bamboo and cane is
extensive and requires proper testing to substantiate
their utilization in other applications. The lack of
standards and understanding of the mechanical
properties of bamboo and cane has led to the
following investigation. | en |
