Bamboo Foundations for Bamboo Buildings
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Today we explore Bamboo Foundations.
Bamboo foundations are structural elements used in the construction of buildings and other structures. They are made from bamboo, a fast-growing and renewable material that offers several advantages in construction.
Here are some key points about bamboo foundations:
1. Sustainability: Bamboo is considered an eco-friendly material due to its fast growth rate and ability to regenerate quickly. It is an excellent alternative to traditional materials like concrete or steel, which have a higher carbon footprint.
2. Strength and durability: Bamboo has a high strength-to-weight ratio, making it capable of handling heavy loads. When properly treated and maintained, bamboo foundations can be long-lasting and resistant to decay and pests.
3. Flexibility: Bamboo has natural flexibility, allowing it to withstand earthquakes and other natural disasters better than more rigid materials. This characteristic makes it an ideal choice for areas prone to seismic activities.
4. Cost-effectiveness: Bamboo is often more affordable than traditional materials, which can make it a cost-effective choice for construction projects. Additionally, it requires less energy and resources for processing and transportation.
5. Easy installation: Bamboo foundations are relatively easy to install since bamboo can be cut and shaped into different forms. The modular nature of bamboo allows for simplicity in constructing various foundation types, such as pile foundations or shallow foundations.
6. Aesthetics: Bamboo has a unique and attractive appearance that can enhance the visual appeal of a building or structure. It can be used architecturally to create a natural and organic feel to the design.
Despite these advantages, there are some considerations with bamboo foundations. Proper techniques for treatment, preservation, and construction must be followed to ensure the long-term integrity and stability of the foundations. Additionally, local building codes and regulations should be consulted to ensure compliance.
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Thanks for the in-depth knowledge!
Glad it was helpful!
Nice video. I attended Bamboo U in person a few years ago and was part of a team that built a stucture using exactly the method you describe. It looks beautiful as you illustrated but is very labour intensive, especially the shaping of the bamboo to the boulder. Here in Panama I use a simpler method where I cast a concrete block a foot or two into the ground with form work continuing a foot above. I make the box about a foot square. Before the concrete sets up I sink a 2" tube (about scaffoling tube weight) into the mix about 18" with 12" above. I drill the bottom part of the tube before installing it and slide in a couple of short lengths of re-bar crosswise to anchor it well. Once its cured I can then through bolt a pair of bamboo culms either side with threaded rod. Multiple pairs like this act as the columns of my stuctures braced and linked to support floors and the roof.
Sounds pretty cool! Maybe you have pictures? Info@homesteadinhawaii.com
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I donât get it you said that you didnât want concrete touching the bamboo bc it wicks moisture but then you said they filled the base of the bamboo with a wet concrete mix⊠đ€
Now you got me wondering. Probably has to do with the fact that the concrete foundation is exposed to the weather while the concrete you pour inside the node does not get exposed
Hi there. Great video! Do you happen to have any ideas on best way to mount bamboo to a pontoon boat floor? Wanna build a tiki roof on my pontoon. Thanks
Can you screw in? You can screw them down with brackets
Me too
instead of cement better to use Lime which is naturel way
That works, if you have it, we do not have it in hawaii
Hi very interesting, I couldnât open your pictoral info link tho
It opened for me, did you check junk mail?
Indonesia
They have great bamboo building there
Can you buy bamboo outside of Hilo?
Not that I know of. Most people harvest and treat their own.
Where can I get 25 banana plants
Where do you live?
I don't think his eyes openđ”
They donât. Too many years in the sun
@@HomesteadinHawaii ohđ¶ I thought it was the garden on the south hillside.đ„Ž
plastic soda bottles works as a concrete form for the end of bamboo.
That would be cool to try
Are you saying use a plastic bottle to shield the bamboo from the concrete while putting it in?