Comparative Analysis of Flexural Capacity of Bamboo Reinforced and Conventional Steel Reinforced Concrete Beams Through Numerical Evaluation

Abstract

Steel reinforcement bars are commonly used in the building industry, but their production contributes to toxic waste and emissions. Bamboo is being marketed as a sustainable alternative due to its low cost and tensile strength. It is a readily available natural material that can potentially replace steel as a conventional reinforcement. The idea of hybrid beams (50% bamboo and 50% steel) was developed to get equal outcomes in terms of the structural reaction, and ABAQUS was used to develop a set of beams. By using conventional dimensions and material qualities, a total of five beams were modeled. According to the analysis, the maximum displacements for each beam would be different. The load-displacement curve of five beams was obtained and it was determined that when combined with steel, bamboo may partially replace it.