How to Build a Bamboo Reinforced Concrete Dome Shell Structure

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Bamboo, Mesh and Render Dome Building System

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 galvanised 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 simplest, 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

  1. Cost-effective, sustainable and fast-growing renewable resource.
  2. Same tensile strength as steel
  3. Lightweight and flexible
  4. Bamboo can be used as reinforcement for concrete structures.
  5. Superior mechanical properties make it a highly sustainable building material.
  6. Has the benefits of high carbon storage 

Who is The Bamboo Dome Building Guide for?

  1. Anyone wanting the knowledge to build a super strong shelter
  2. For people living in tropical  countries where bamboo is accessible
  3. For people on a minimal budget who want to build a shelter or home that will withstand EXTREMES.
  4. For people wanting to build a survival shelter
  5. For preppers
  6. For DIY or anyone anywhere on a low budget. 

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This method of utilizing split bamboo to create a rigid form of the structure, to act as the mold, and provide support for layers of mesh and the gradual application and build-up of concrete is very similar to ferro/cement boat construction.

The structures below are Bamboo/Ferro Cement Shell Structures built using Bamboo Mesh and Render.

Many countries (particularly through the tropical belt) accept bamboo as a reinforcement for concrete when used correctly.

Bamboo, Mesh and Render DIY Shelter

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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 the bamboo-reinforced domes’ exceptional resistance to extreme forces and their potential suitability as a storm shelter as well as a house.

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A Mosque Devastated by the 2018, 7.0 Earthquake in Lombok

Bamboo Reinforced Concrete Research Publications

If you are technically minded or want to understand some of the potential benefits of the 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

3/. U. S. NAVAL CIVIL ENGINEERING LABAORATORY Port Hueneme, California, By Francis E. Brink and Paul J. Rush