Objectives of the Project

• Study of the Rheological, Physio- Chemical (density- lignocellulose content) and Biological (insect resistance) properties of Indian Bamboo (Forest/ Farm grown) in various agro climatic condition, including effects of Preservative Treatments.

• Shaping Bamboo in its initial growth stage for beams and Columns for rural houses, Green house etc.

• Investigation of Existing Bamboo Civil Structures in India and testing of novel Bamboo Structural Joint and Elements.

• Development of Cost effective test equipment for measuring the rheological properties of bamboo, the joinery and the structural elements with bamboo/bamcrete.

• Design, Development and Demonstration of Bamboo Based selected applications for sustainable Bamboo Cultivation - Rural Housing, Cattle Shelter, green houses, solar driers, Grain Silos, etc.

ADVANTAGES OF BAMBOO
    Competitive strength to mass ratio.
    Drawback is susceptibility to termite attack.
    Suitable for treatment.