Mechanical Properties of Laminated Bamboo Panel

Abstract

Plywood is the glued of vernier layers. In construction, it is usually used to make parts of restriction in the home or building. The thickness of plywood between 3mm to 32mm and marketed in two sizes that 91cm x 183cm and 122cm x 244cm. Bamboo is a type of plant that is unique for its fast growth. Bamboo grows up faster comparing to any other kind of wood resource and also lighter in weight. It also has a great strength which can withstand high pressure due to any kind of loads and can maintain for a long time efficiently. Using bamboo will get more beautiful artwork and attract people. Moreover, bamboo is easily found and has a reasonable price compared to timber and others. The purpose of this project is to design and produce the model of the rest house using the laminated bamboo and also to determine the mechanical properties of the bamboo which is safe and suitable to be used. The main materials that had been used to build the model are Dendrocalamus Asper which is also known as Buluh Betung. It is cut into pieces and combined together to form a laminated bamboo. Laminated bamboo has been used in every part of the model, including walls, roof, truss, and floor. Mechanic properties of laminated bamboo had undergone three tests which were compressive, tensile, and bending test according to the standards of BS EN (British and European Standard). All of these tests were conducted to know the flexibility and strength of the laminated bamboo.