Open AccessPrecast Bamboo Reinforced Furniture Elements using Self Compacting Concrete
Author(s) -
Jagadish Vengala,
K. B. Namratha,
S. Anusha
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
iop conference series. materials science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1757-899X
pISSN - 1757-8981
DOI - 10.1088/1757-899x/936/1/012010
Subject(s) - bamboo , precast concrete , durability , embodied energy , architectural engineering , engineering , construction engineering , computer science , civil engineering , materials science , composite material , physics , thermodynamics
Public furniture in India are designed based on ergonomics standards derived from the international standards proving a significant hurdle in comfort for the users. We propose to tackle this by conducting ergonomic studies of true users. This study aims to check the viability of using an eco-friendly composite as street furniture, i.e., Park Bench. Additionally, owing to the increasing negative impact steel manufacturing has on the environment, the furniture is designed using a Bamboo-SCC composite. The objective of the study is to use bamboo as reinforcement in SCC to make furniture. The furniture is made using self-compacting concrete to ensure greater stability of the bamboo reinforcement and further to increase the durability of the benches. The final product is analysed based on deflection tests, cost-benefit analysis, and embodied energy savings. It was concluded that in areas where bamboo is readily available, this project can be implemented as a more energy-efficient and low-cost option.