Title:
Variability of the Bond Strength Between Bamboo and Concrete
Author(s):
J. A. Kankam and S. H. Perry
Publication:
Materials Journal
Volume:
86
Issue:
6
Appears on pages(s):
615-618
Keywords:
bamboo; bond (concrete to reinforcement); fibers; pullout tests; reinforced concrete; reinforcing materials; Materials Research
DOI:
10.14359/2290
Date:
11/1/1989
Abstract:
Pullout tests have been conducted on 42 bamboo splints embedded in standard concrete cylinders. The ultimate bond stress between the splints and the concrete was found to be dependent on the strength of the concrete and the treatment given to the bamboo splints.