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in construction
An introduction
DL Jayanetti and P R Follett
TRADA Technology Limited
Also issued as INBAR Technical Report No.15
Published jointly by
TRADA Technology Limited
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International Network for Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR)
for
Department for International Development (DFID)
1998Contents
Preface
1. Introduction
2. Protection of bamboo
Natural durability
Protection of plantations
Protection pre- and post-harvesting by non-chemical methods
Protection pre- and post-harvesting by chemical methods
3. Preservation of bamboo
Non-chemical (traditional) methods of preservation
Chemical treatment methods
Drying of bamboo
Developmental needs
4. Health, safety and environmental aspects of
preservative treatment
5. Construction methods
Domestic housing and small buildings
Foundations
Floors
Walls
Roofs
Doors and windows
Water pipes and gutters
Detailing for durability
6. Other types of construction
Bridges
Scaffolding
7. Other applications relevant to construction
Bamboo reinforced concrete
Bamboo based panels
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