| Author | Ali, Zahid |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. 676 |
| Subject(s) | Slabs
Concrete slabs
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering of the Asian Institute of Technology,
Bangkok, Thailand |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | The purpose of this investigation is to study bamboo reinforced
mortar as a structural material and to predict its mechanical properties for use in design. Bamboo reinforced slab elements with varying layers
of bamboo mesh reinforcements were tested in flexure, torsion, axial compression and direct tension. The experimental values obtained from these test were found to be in good agreement with theoretical values predicted by treating bamboo reinforced slabs as a composite material.
A variety of bamboo scientifically called Thyrsostachys Oliveri Gamble known locally as Pai ruak in Thailand was used in the investigation because of its high tensile strength. The test results also ·showed that presoaking of the bamboo fibres before embedment in the cement mortar resulted in better bond strength and help prevent the appearance of swelling cracks in the composite. |
| Year | 1974 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | Student Research Before 1980 |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Thesis (Year <=1979) |
| Chairperson(s) | Pama, Ricardo P. |
| Examination Committee(s) | Lee, Seng-Lip ; Pichai Nimityongskul |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Government of British Columbia, Canada |
| Degree | Thesis (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1974 |
