In the article, ‘Building with bamboo,’ Ghavami and Garcia (2017) stated that bamboo can be safely substituted for conventional construction materials such as steel and cement, which were polluting and “high-energy-demanding” materials. There are enough scientific information to increase the use of bamboo for construction industries posited from research and development since 1970s. Moreover, an issue of ICE Structures and Buildings has presented papers on improving the mechanical characterization and standardization of the bamboo material. The authors used multiple research to support using bamboo culms to replace wood, concrete and steel. Apart from its environmental benefits, bamboo also creates economic incentives for farmers to develop bamboo plantations and use the bamboo for their daily activities. The authors implied that energy saving and conservation of our earth limited resources can reduce in environmental pollution with the use of bamboo in the construction industry. The advantages of bamboo make it an important construction material for the future in the industry therefore, it should be utilised more often in construction sector.
One of the reasons of bamboo should be used more often in construction industry is because of its durability and strength. A test has been carried out and shown that bamboo has better tensile strength than other materials as its fibers run axially. In the article, "3 Advantages of Building with Bamboo," Hebel (2008) mentioned that a big advantage of bamboo is that it is 100 times cheaper than carbon fiber and it has potentially the same strength. With the comparison being made, it is clear that bamboo has an advantage over other materials. Moreover, bamboo is proven to be resistance to strong winds and earthquake. Since the weight of bamboo is low, it is able to withstand earthquake. Furthermore, its elasticity proficiency has made itself know for it. Thus, bamboo will be in demand where areas are prone to earthquake.
Another reason is that bamboo is a material that is efficient and sustainable. It is a plant that is easy and extremely fast growing, without the need of extra water. Due to bamboo being hollow, its light weight allows for easy transportation and make it easy to store anywhere. This means that it requires fewer vehicle deliveries and it would be less taxing on laborers in construction. In addition, it has the perks of being easy to plant, which allows the wild grass to grow rapidly. In the article, "Bamboo as a Building Material – Its Uses and Advantages in Construction Works," bamboo is said to have high resistant to fire, it is able withstand temperature up to 4000ᵒ Celsius. When sustainability calls for it, bamboo would suffice the intention as bamboo poses no danger to health or pollution to the environment.
Lastly, bamboo is effectively one of the cheapest material when it comes to construction. With the capability of rapid growth cycle, bamboo is easily available. Easy access to bamboo makes the material affordable. Schröder (2008) mentioned that it is relatively cheap to work with bamboo as it can cut it with simple tools, such as a machete. With that being said, cost of working with bamboo is cheap, and the overall expenses will be low as well. Ironically, with the materials being economical, bamboo is use to make the most luxurious structures and space.
In conclusion, with reference to Ghavami and Garcia, there are many advantages of using bamboo as a material for construction. It is durable, eco-friendly and cheap. The amazing versatility of bamboo is no secret to the green revolution. Builders and architects should gain more knowledge of the use of bamboo so as to further develop the eco-friendly means of building construction. The good use of bamboo as a material where it can be form into different building components to sustain a building. Therefore, bamboo can be safely substituted for conventional construction materials.
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