Description
Book SynopsisThis book highlights the basic properties of round bamboo and bamboo strips of various species worldwide. Processing and properties enhancing treatment of bamboo strips and round bamboo are discussed. It presents the structural applications of round and engineered bamboo and provides an insight on the potential applications as construction and building materials. Bamboo as multipurpose plant in various fields such as chemical feedstocks, energy sources, furniture, fabric, pulp and paper, and their recent developments are also discussed in detail. The book also includes the economic, social, and environmental assessment of bamboo products.
Table of ContentsWorld bamboo - distribution and growth
Anatomical structure
Treatment and processing of round bamboo
Treatment and Processing of bamboo strips
Physical and Mechanical properties of round bamboo
Physical and Mechanical properties of bamboo strips
Bonding and finishing of bamboo
Engineered bamboo manufacturing
Structural design of round bamboo
Structural design of laminated bamboo
Chemicals from bamboo
Bamboo as source of energy
Bamboo furniture
Bamboo fabric
Bamboo for pulp & paper
Economics of bamboo products
