(Khotimah & Sutiono, 2014). For more details, the
availability of bamboo can be seen in Figure 1, which
is one of the bamboo forests in Mojokerto, East Java.
Utilization of bamboo as an alternative fishing boat
construction is carried out The use of bamboo as an
alternative fishing boat construction is done by using
special gluing techniques into one unit which is called
laminated bamboo (Sharma, et al., 2015).
Several studies on the mechanical properties of
laminated bamboo with various types of bamboo have
been written. From the results of their research it has
been proven that bamboo is a very good material for
construction (Sharma, et al., 2015; Huang, et al.,
2017; Jakovljević, et al., 2017; Nurdiah, 2016;
Sharma, et al., 2015). In addition there are several
studies that have produced several outcomes in the
form of bamboo strength standards for building
construction. Some of these writings include: (Raj &
Agarwal, 2014; Gatóo, et al., 2014; Xiao, et al.,
2010). However, related to the bamboo interlay joint
gap bar, this has never been tested and there is no
standard that can be called for the application of
laminated bamboo for construction. So there is no
guidence to apply the blade connection between
layers in bamboo laminate.
Variation testing of bamboo slats interlay joint
gap needs to be tested for its effect with mechanical
properties. The distance of the inter-layer blade joints
greatly determines the strength and size of the fishing
vessel construction components. Blade connections
are very necessary because besides bamboo it has
advantages: easy to cultivate, sustainable, renewable,
high producability, besides that bamboo also has a
limited length of stem (Supomo, et al., 2015).
The length of betung bamboo stems (Dendro
Calamus Asper) which can be used as construction
material is between 9m to 12m. While the type of
bamboo ori (Bambusa Arundinacea), the length of the
stem that can be used for construction is only 6m to
8m. To make laminated bamboo, the bamboo blades
used must be perfectly straight. The perfect alignment
of the blade can only be obtained if the length is about
2m, width (25-30) mm and thickness (3-5) mm. Thus
to make construction components - especially fishing
vessels made from bamboo laminate, it is necessary
to connect the blades to each layer (Supomo, et al.,
2018).
With a minimum limitation of tensile strength and
flexural strength - in accordance with BKI regulations
2013 regarding small vessels L ≤ 24m, the influence
of blade joints between layers on bamboo laminate
material needs to be tested and analyzed. So that the
results of this study will be able to provide a reference
in fabricating fishing boat components.
2 METHOD
2.1 Preparation of Bamboo Slats
The basic material used in this study is bamboo Ori
(Bambusa Arundinacea). This is because this type of
bamboo is very abundant in terms of availability. To
facilitate the fabrication process, the bamboo to be cut
down must have several criteria, namely: the age of
bamboo is at least 3 years, bamboo stems are sought
as straight as possible without extreme curves.
Besides that bamboo sticks also have water content
below 50% (Khotimah & Sutiono, 2014; Sharma, et
al., 2015; Jakovljević, et al., 2017; Sá Ribeiro, et al.,
2016).
Selected bamboo stalks then cut to a length of 2m,
divided into sections with a width of blades (3-4) cm.
Bamboo that has been cleaved is then preserved by
immersion in a tub containing a mixture of clean
water and 25% borax solution, 20% salt and 10%
Ureum. The preservation process is carried out for a
minimum of 7 days. This soaking is done so that the
bamboo material that is ready to be used for the test
material is free from destructive pests. Bamboo is
then left in the open without being exposed to direct
sunlight for two days for the drying process (Huang,
et al., 2017; González & Gutiérrez, 1995). This
bamboo blade illustration can be seen in Figure 2.
Figure 2: Bamboo slats before flattening.
The next process is thick leveling using a Single
Planar Auto engine. In this process the bamboo slats
should be leveled up and down. Bamboo blades are
then cut into 500 mm lengths for tensile test
specimens and 700 mm for bending test specimens.
The cutting process can use a jig saw or disc saw
machine manually. Bamboo blades that have been cut
500 mm and 700 mm are then flattened on each side