MOMENT- CURVATURE RELATION FOR BAMBOO REINFORCED CONCRETE SECTIONS

The demand for building materials has surged globally where the global economy revolves around the construction industry, significantly leading to resource depletion and environmental exploitation. Concrete is the second most consumed product globally, after clean water, with 3 tonnes used annually per person. With soaring steel prices and its large carbon footprint, there is a pressing need for sustainable alternatives. Bamboo, being far less expensive than steel and emitting significantly less carbon dioxide during production, presents an economically viable and environmentally friendly option for construction. The utilization of bamboo as reinforcement in reinforced concrete (RC) is in its nascent stages since the bamboo reinforced concrete (BRC) members involves more uncertainties compared to steel-reinforced concrete (SRC) members. Therefore, exploring the feasibility of bamboo as a reinforcement material is essential for the emergence of a more sustainable construction industry. Ductility is crucial for seismic resistant design of RC structures.