How to Build a Bamboo Reinforced Concrete Dome Shell Structure
What is a Bamboo Reinforced Concrete Dome Shell Structure?
Cabin, House or Storm Shelter
The bamboo mesh sand cement dome shell structure is a unique and sustainable way to build a dome structure. For countries that have a bamboo industry, this method is cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and structurally viable.
Each material serves a specific purpose in building the dome structure. Bamboo is used as reinforcement and to create the dome shape. Layers of galvanized wire mesh cover the bamboo frame providing a matrix of reinforcement, and cement, sand, plaster, and render mortar are used to create the dome shape.
Bamboo Reinforced Concrete Dome Shell
This method is the most simple, low-tech way to build exceptionally strong dome shell structures. The materials required are easily available and relatively cheap.
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Benefits of Using Bamboo
- Cost-effective, sustainable and fast growing renewable resource.
- Same tensile strength as steel
- Light-weight and flexible
- Bamboo can be used as reinforcement for concrete structures.
- Superior, mechanical properties makes it a highly sustainable building material.
- Has the benefits of high carbon storage
Who is The Bamboo Dome Building Guide for?
- Anyone wanting the knowledge to build a super strong shelter
- For people living in tropical countries where bamboo is accessible
- For people on a minimal budget who want to build a shelter or home that will withstand EXTREMES.
- For people wanting to build a survival shelter
- For preppers
- For DIY or anyone anywhere on a low budget.
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Many countries (particularly through the tropical belt) accept bamboo as a reinforcement for concrete when used correctly.
The Mentigi Bay Resort – Bamboo Dome Building Inspiration
Below is the most spectacular and original dome resort at Mentigi Bay in Lombok designed by architect Wolfgang Widmoser
Bamboo Reinforced Concrete Dome Shells Survive 7.0 Earthquake in Lombok in 2018
Mentigi Bay Resort’s “bamboo-reinforced concrete domes” survived a 7.0 earthquake in Lombok in August 2018 that flattened the local village including the Mosque, highlighting their exceptional resistance to extreme forces and their potential suitability as a storm shelter as well as a house.
You can learn our simple method to build dome structures that are capable of surviving all kinds of extreme forces.
The Bamboo Dome Building Guide may save your life in an emergency.
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Bamboo Reinforced Concrete Research Publications
If you are technically minded or simply want to understand some of the potential benefits of use of Bamboo then the following publications are enlightening.
1/. Scholarly Articles on Bamboo Concrete Reinforcement
2/. Published: 8 September 2014 Bamboo could turn the world’s construction trade on its head – Dirk Hebel