Bamboo and Rattan/Bamboo/Course-2 Unit-9

Classification & Grading of Bamboo
9.1	Classification of Bamboo for Structural Purposes

9.2	Safe Working Stresses

9.3	Grading of Bamboo


 * 9.3.1	Dimensions
 * 9.3.2	Taper
 * 9.3.3	Straightness (Curvature)
 * 9.3.4	Internodal length
 * 9.3.5	Wall thickness
 * 9.3.6	Defects
 * 9.3.6.1 Decay
 * 9.3.6.2 Borer holes
 * 9.3.6.3 Checks/splits
 * 9.3.6.4 Collapse