Bamboo Possesses High Tensile Strength

Function

Despite being tall, bamboo does not break easily even under multi-lateral pressure from from typhoons and strong winds. The nodes on bamboo stems are spaced out at fixed intervals, effectively preventing bending or buckling under pressure.

Functional Classification

Efficiency(Energy Saving, Resource Saving, Light):
High intensity

Environmental Solution Classification

Related Literature

Ueda K. 1985. Take no hanashi. Tokyo: PHP Kenkyusho.

Technical Application

Bamboo’s structural strength is used in traditional handicrafts such as folding fans, other fans, paper lanterns, umbrellas, bamboo flutes (shakuhachi), and bows and arrows. It is also used to develop poles capable of supporting a dramatically increased amount of weight.

Products and Services

  • Folding fans, other fans, paper lanterns, umbrellas, bamboo flutes (shakuhachi), bows and arrows, and wall poles with nodes that prevent damage from the horizontal force that occurs during earthquakes.

Type of Business

Proposals of Applied Technology

Proposals of Applied Industry

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