A Study of the Physical-Mechanical Properties of Bamboo in Indonesia

Efa Suriani

2018

Abstract

An architect or engineer, before making a design, must understand the characteristics, as well as the strength, workability, and cost efficiency, of the materials to be used. An ecological material such as bamboo is a sustainable and environmentally friendly material. Therefore, a study of the physical-mechanical properties of bamboo, especially the bamboo in Indonesia, needs to be done. This research used a qualitative approach and field observations. The data were collected through literature studies. The data were analyzed descriptively, and conclusions were drawn from the analysis results. The results of the study show varied properties depending on the type, length of drying of the sample tested, position of the sample of bamboo stems taken, and location of the bamboo harvesting. The results also show a significant relationship between the physical properties and the mechanical properties. The physical properties determine the mechanical properties of bamboo. The type of bamboo that has a high strength, based on the surveys in the field, is Petung bamboo. This is in line with the results of the research conducted. In addition, the mechanical properties of bamboo will increase with the increase in the density of sclerenchyma fibers. In other words, sclerenchyma fibers affect the strength of bamboo. Therefore, it is necessary to do further research on the chemical properties of various types of bamboo existing in Indonesia

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Suriani E. (2018). A Study of the Physical-Mechanical Properties of Bamboo in Indonesia. In Proceedings of the Built Environment, Science and Technology International Conference - Volume 1: BEST ICON, ISBN 978-989-758-414-5, pages 154-162. DOI: 10.5220/0008904600002481

in Bibtex Style

@conference{best icon18,
author={Efa Suriani},
title={A Study of the Physical-Mechanical Properties of Bamboo in Indonesia},
booktitle={Proceedings of the Built Environment, Science and Technology International Conference - Volume 1: BEST ICON,},
year={2018},
pages={154-162},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0008904600002481},
isbn={978-989-758-414-5},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the Built Environment, Science and Technology International Conference - Volume 1: BEST ICON,
TI - A Study of the Physical-Mechanical Properties of Bamboo in Indonesia
SN - 978-989-758-414-5
AU - Suriani E.
PY - 2018
SP - 154
EP - 162
DO - 10.5220/0008904600002481