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@article{196385,
        author = {RAHUL KUMAR SHARMA and Shalini Sahani and Priya Kumari and Payal Kumari and Anshika Verma and Shobha Bharti},
        title = {BAMBOO REINFORCEMENT IN CONCRETE: AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON FLEXURAL STRENTH AND ITS SUSTAINABILITY},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {2748-2756},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=196385},
        abstract = {The rapid growth of population and infrastructure demand has significantly increased the consumption of conventional construction materials such as steel and cement, both of which have embodied energy and contribute considerably to global greenhouse gas emission.
In search of sustainable, economical and renewable alternatives, bamboo has emerged as a promising reinforcement material due to its high tensile strength, low carbon footprint, rapid growth rate, and natural availability.
This study integrates findings from existing experimental investigation and systematic literature reviews to evaluate bamboo's mechanical properties, feasibility and performance as reinforcement in concrete.
The reviewed literature reveals that bamboo exhibits tensile strength ranging from approximately 100- 300 mpa, a modulus of elasticity comparable to low-grade steel and exceptional energy absorption due to its hollow tubular structure. Different species such Bambusa balcoa. Dendrocalamus asper and Bambusa vulgaris show strong potential for construction application.
Experimental studies confirm that bamboo reinforced concrete demonstrates adequate compressive, tensile, and flexural strength while also offering, 30-40% cost savings significantly and lower carbon emission compared to steel-reinforced concrete. However, challenges remain in durability, water absorption joint connection, and standardization.
Overall, this combined research highlights that bamboo can serve as an eco-friendly, renewable and economical alternative to steel reinforcement for low-to medium load concrete structures. The study supports the growing global shift toward sustainable construction practices and promotes bamboo reinforcement as available step toward reducing environmental impact in the construction industry.},
        keywords = {Bamboo reinforcement, Low carbon footprint, Greenhouse gas emission, Tensile strength, Modulus of elasticity, Flexural strength, Compressive strength, Alternative to steel reinforcement.},
        month = {April},
        }