IS 6874 : 2008 Method of Tests for Bamboo

1 Scope

This standard lays down method of tests for determining the followingphysical and mechanical properties of round bamboo:

a) Physical properties:

i) Moisture content,

ii) Basic mass per volume or density, and

iii) Shrinkage.

b) Mechanical properties:

i) Static bending strength,

ii) Compressive strength parallel to grain,

iii) Tensile strength parallel to grain, and

iv) Shear strength parallel to grain.

2 Reference