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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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.

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Sounds pretty cool! Maybe you have pictures? [e-mail]

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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

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Can you screw in? You can screw them down with brackets

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Can you buy bamboo outside of Hilo?

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Not that I know of. Most people harvest and treat their own.

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Indonesia

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They have great bamboo building there

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plastic soda bottles works as a concrete form for the end of bamboo.

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That would be cool to try