ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT: Bamboo building techniques as it exists is mostly traditional in nature gained over years. Referring to India, a lot of studies have been carried on preservation of bamboo with a view to enhance service life followed by determination of physical/mechanical properties of several species in a systematic manner with a view to assist engineers to select and make design decisions. However, there has been growing interest among engineers and architects in recent times in Bamboo as building and structural material. Factors like high strength to weight ratio of bamboo, its low energy construction, short rotation required to raise bamboo on a sustainable basis, tendency to pollute less, have contributed to its recognition as a building material.
