| ny x Pr pt ; eI y if ’ tf An introduction es ¢ ee uj M Ty O W he i q i” if wy 10 j . constructBamboo in construction An introduction DL Jayanetti and P R Follett TRADA Technology Limited Also issued as INBAR Technical Report No.15 Published jointly by TRADA Technology Limited and International Network for Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR) for Department for International Development (DFID) 1998Contents Preface 1. Introduction 2. Protection of bamboo Natural durability Protection of plantations Protection pre- and post-harvesting by non-chemical methods Protection pre- and post-harvesting by chemical methods 3. Preservation of bamboo Non-chemical (traditional) methods of preservation Chemical treatment methods Drying of bamboo Developmental needs 4. Health, safety and environmental aspects of preservative treatment 5. Construction methods Domestic housing and small buildings Foundations Floors Walls Roofs Doors and windows Water pipes and gutters Detailing for durability 6. Other types of construction Bridges Scaffolding 7. Other applications relevant to construction Bamboo reinforced concrete Bamboo based panels 21 23 23 24 28 32 36 43 45 47 51 51 55 57 57 60