Modern Bamboo Structures is the first of its kind covering the applications of bamboo materials in modern structures. The following topics are covered in this book: properties of bamboo materials and components; design, experimental testing, and analysis of bamboo structures and components; modern bamboo buildings and bridges; composites of bamboo, timber and other materials; bamboo reinforced concrete; comparative studies of timber and bamboo structures; adhesives, joints, and engineered bamboo products; environmental, sustainability and ecological issues; and, structural and constructional...