Bamboo – a Challenging Material for Romanian Engineers. Part I. Understanding the Material

Authors

  • E. Beldean Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • M.C. Timar Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • M. Porojan Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Keywords:

Bamboo, anatomy, physical properties, mechanical properties

Abstract

The present paper is a part of an extensive study related to bamboo as a species with great potential in the wood industry, sustainable and eco-friendly. The study presents some anatomical, physical and mechanical properties of bamboo. The data were collected from the literature and compared with data for the most harvested Romanian species. The results are interesting and will open new paths for the research of this material.

Author Biographies

E. Beldean, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Department of Wood Processing and Design of Wooden Products, Universitatii Street, no.1, 500068

M.C. Timar, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Department of Wood Processing and Design of Wooden Products, Universitatii Street, no.1, 500068

M. Porojan, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Department of Wood Processing and Design of Wooden Products, Universitatii Street, no.1, 500068

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Published

2016-06-15

Issue

Vol. 9(58) No. 1 (2016)

Section

WOOD INDUSTRY