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    This document discusses the potential of bamboo as a sustainable construction material in India. It begins by providing background on bamboo, highlighting that it is the fastest growing woody plant and widely available in India. The document then discusses how bamboo has traditionally been used for construction but its application remains limited. It proposes developing engineered bamboo construction techniques using modern materials to achieve lifespans comparable to reinforced concrete buildings while reducing costs, carbon emissions, and embodied energy. The objectives of the study are to analyze bamboo codes and standards, identify construction techniques for buildings up to G+2, study existing bamboo structures, and conduct a comparative analysis for various building types. The research methodology involves comparing Indian bamboo codes to international standards and codes from other countries.

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    This document discusses the potential of bamboo as a sustainable construction material in India. It begins by providing background on bamboo, highlighting that it is the fastest growing woody plant and widely available in India. The document then discusses how bamboo has traditionally been used for construction but its application remains limited. It proposes developing engineered bamboo construction techniques using modern materials to achieve lifespans comparable to reinforced concrete buildings while reducing costs, carbon emissions, and embodied energy. The objectives of the study are to analyze bamboo codes and standards, identify construction techniques for buildings up to G+2, study existing bamboo structures, and conduct a comparative analysis for various building types. The research methodology involves comparing Indian bamboo codes to international standards and codes from other countries.

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    This document discusses the potential of bamboo as a sustainable construction material in India. It begins by providing background on bamboo, highlighting that it is the fastest growing woody plant and widely available in India. The document then discusses how bamboo has traditionally been used for construction but its application remains limited. It proposes developing engineered bamboo construction techniques using modern materials to achieve lifespans comparable to reinforced concrete buildings while reducing costs, carbon emissions, and embodied energy. The objectives of the study are to analyze bamboo codes and standards, identify construction techniques for buildings up to G+2, study existing bamboo structures, and conduct a comparative analysis for various building types. The research methodology involves comparing Indian bamboo codes to international standards and codes from other countries.

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    BEM 2.

    04: DISSERTATION 1

    1. INTRODUCTION

    1.1. INTRODUCTION

    “Bamboo is a miracle material”

    Bamboo is a versatile, strong, renewable and environmentally friendly material. A member of the
    grass family, sub-family Bam­busoideae, it is the fastest growing woody plant producing a mature
    fibre for use within three years. There are more than 1200 species and 75 genera of bamboo of which
    130 are found in India. [1] Unlike trees, bamboos have only one growth stage where the culm (stem)
    reaches its full height, diameter and wall thickness during the first four to six months of life. [2]
    Bamboo is considered as a poor man’s timber due to its woody nature, and is one of the most
    important forestry species in India. India has the largest area and second largest reserves of Bamboo
    in world today [3] Major consumption of Bamboo in country include Paper Industry, Construction
    sector, handicrafts, furniture, small and cottage Industry.

    Bamboo has been used for centuries as a material for construction, furniture, crafts and food, among
    others. Despite its promising potential as a resilient, sustainable building material for structural
    element design, its application is limited.

    As a renewable and versatile resource, bamboo is gaining popularity again, new technologies
    combined with innovated traditional technologies will enable its use in Structural Applications for
    modern Construction. Developing a new construction technology using Bamboo with its
    versatile physical properties engineered with modern construction materials will not only help
    us achieving structures of similar life-span as RCC Buildings, but also considerable strength
    and better seismic performance. These structures will have significant reduction in carbon
    emissions, embodied energy and overall construction cost. One of the most common challenges
    for this development is the inadequacy of a standardized and codified measurement framework.

    From Sustainability point of view bamboo is a Carbon negative material and its potential is yet to be
    explored in construction of permanent structures, which is in common practice in South
    America & South Asia. Bamboo being vernacular to Tropical regions, its optimal utilization will have
    a considerable impact on overall Cost reduction, Carbon emissions and Sustainability.

    Few notable examples discussed below in India have also triggered the need for further
    developments and research on Bamboo Technology.

     Bangalore International Airport is a perfect example, which has extensively used bamboo
    in Interior installations and finishes.

    Figure 1 Bangalore International Airport (Source: Intenet)

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     Bamboo foot-over bridge in Guwahati, inaugurated in 2021

    Figure 2 Footover Bridge in Guwahati

     Bamboo Road Crash barrier in Maharashtra

    Figure 3 Bamboo Road Crash Barriers

    International developments in Engineered Bamboo Buildings are a common practice in


    South America, the Engineered Bahareque Housing, these construction techniques have
    been developed as a form of low-cost housing for development, takes the vernacular form of
    bahareque and engineers it to reduce or remove bahareque’s natural deficiencies, and
    generally improve it with modern materials, knowledge, and construction techniques. [4] This
    construction technique when properly constructed, have demonstrated their effectiveness as
    an affordable, hazard-resilient, safe, sustainable and durable form of housing.
    Globally, building codes and regulations ensure the safety of occupants and the surrounding
    vicinity of buildings. These norms or codes, provide additional guidance on the
    standardisation and mandatory measures which needs to be enforced before occupation.
    Also, these standards and codes further stimulates innovation. [5] Structural bamboo and
    engineered bamboo have both reached the initial and specialised market phases and are on
    the cusp of being deployed as mainstream products. [5]
    International standardisation and codification have promoted structural and engineered
    bamboo as a renewable structural product worldwide. [5] India has its own standardized
    bamboo code IS 15912: 2018, and also has a dedicated section in National Building
    Code (NBC 2016).
    Further development for Engineered Bamboo Construction techniques shall be documented
    on the basis of comparative studies of Indian standards with international Standards (ISO),
    bamboo codes of other countries and Technical Reports of Global organizations (INBAR).

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    1.2. AIM

    To study the applications of Bamboo as a primary construction material and develop an Engineered
    Bamboo Construction Techniques with modern materials and enhancement of vernacular Techniques
    which has characteristic lifespan comparable to RCC buildings, and further study its impact on Cost
    Reduction, Carbon emissions & Embodied energy.

    1.3. NEED

    Engineered Bamboo construction shall be an addition to Existing building codes, the


    performance of Engineered Bahareque houses in South America, have demonstrated their
    effectiveness as an affordable, hazard-resilient, safe, sustainable and durable form of
    housing. This technology can be modified and upgraded for other building types and can be
    based on regional vernacular practices. Detailed study can be done on its structural
    calculations and seismic behaviour. We at this stage are focusing on reduction in cost and
    carbon emissions. Significant reduction in cost can lead to adaptation of technology on mass
    scale construction. The possible structures which can be constructed using this technology
    may have may have few restrictions, which shall be studied further.

    1.4. OBJECTIVE

    1. To Study the potential of Bamboo in Construction Industry in India & also study about
    the role of International Governing Agencies eg. INBAR for its development
    2. To study Bamboo Construction Codes of Practice & Standards of various countries
    and compare it with Indian Codes.
    3. To identify the various construction details and Technology which can be used in
    construction of structures up to G+2.
    4. To identify and study the existing structures built using this Technology. (Case Study)
    5. Prepare a typical design for a Primary School, G+2 Residence and Multi- Purpose
    Hall and carry out comparative analysis to identify the following parameters:
    - Construction Cost Reduction
    - Reduction in Carbon Emissions
    - Embodied Energy reduction

    1.5. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

    OBJECTIVE 2:

    Following Literature shall be taken in Considerations for this Study.

    Sl no. Literature Year Country


    1. IS 15912: Structural Design Using Bamboo- Code of 2018 India
    Practice
    2. The National Building Code of India—developed a 2016
    Code of Practice for Bamboo Design-Section 3—
    Timber and Bamboo: 3B
    3. National Building Code – Part 6 Structural Design, 2015 Bangladesh
    Chapter 4: Bamboo.
    4. Norma Ecuatoriana de la Construcci´on— 2011 Ecuador
    chapter 17 Utilizacio´ n de la Guadua
    Angustifolia Kunth en la Construccion (Use of
    Guadua angustifolia Kunth in construction)
    5. Reglamento Colombiano de Construccion 2010 Columbia

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    Sismoresistente—chapter G.12 Estructuras de


    Guadua (Guadua Structures)
    6. INBAR (Technical Report 20): Designing and 2000 South East Asia,
    Building with Bamboo China, India
    7. INBAR: China Bamboo Industry Plans at 2012 China
    National & Provincial levels
    8. INBAR (Technical Report 38): Design Guide for 2015 South America
    Engineered Bahareque Housing.

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