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Vol. 1 No. 3 (2025): Volume 1 Issue 3 2025

A Study on the Flexural Behaviour of Fibre Reinforced Panels Made of Bamboo

  • Mukta S. Bangar
Submitted
May 31, 2026
Published
2025-08-19

Abstract

The distribution and placement of the reinforcing components in ferro cement differ from typical reinforced
concrete, which is a novel technology. The substance consists of a cement mortar blend that incorporates many
layers of closely spaced wire mesh. For a long time, steel was the go-to material for reinforcing concrete
buildings. However, with rising prices and limited supply, finding a suitable substitute has become a pressing
worry. The majority of countries' energy and material consumption is concentrated in the construction industry.
Because it is natural, eco-friendly, cheap, and readily available, bamboo may be used to strengthen Ferrocement
structures instead of wire meshes. This research describes the results of testing Ferrocement beams reinforced
with different numbers of layers of bamboo mesh and different spacing of the reinforcement. The main
objective of these experimental studies is to determine how different numbers and spacing of bamboo mesh
layers affect the flexural strength of ferro cement beams.