Bamboo Reinforced Concrete: YES or NO?

Bamboo Reinforced Concrete: YES or NO?

Bamboo is strong, lightweight, and grows fast, but can it really replace steel in reinforced concrete? This short explainer video from the INBAR Bamboo Construction Task Force takes a closer look at over 100 years of research on bamboo reinforcement, exploring the science, challenges, and sustainability behind the idea. 📘Read the full paper: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1617/s11527-018-1228-6 By Sebastian Kaminski, Edwin Zea Escamilla, David Trujillo, Kent Harries, Hector Archila. 💡 Want a quick summary? Check out the “bite-size” version here: https://tinyurl.com/Bamboo-reinforced-concrete 🎬Video: INBAR Bamboo Construction Task Force By Hector Archila & Yann Barnet https://www.inbar.int/taskforce/construction/