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Overcoming challenges in bamboo connections: A review of mechanical properties and structural considerations

Pierre Boucher·Victor Fréchard·Diego Ramirez-Cardona·Claudiane Ouellet-Plamondon
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Over the past decades, bamboo has increasingly gained attention as a sustainable construction material, through its rapid growth, naturally optimized shape, high mechanical properties, and significant environmental benefits. However, despite these advantages, the use of bamboo in its natural form for structural applications remains limited, partly due to insufficient knowledge of connection behavior, which is crucial for ensuring the long-term reliability and performance of bamboo structures. This article provides a comprehensive review of the key factors to consider in the design of structural bamboo connections and discusses the existing connection classification methods used as guidelines by designers. By synthesizing findings from the literature, our research aims to identify the key parameters interacting with the connection design process, focusing on the anatomical, geometric, and mechanical properties of bamboo, the mechanical requirements of the structure design, and the building methods. A critical analysis of Janssen's classification of bamboo connections, based on force transfer modes and later refined by Widyowijatnoko, is presented. Finally, we discuss the identified research gaps and emphasize the need for integrated design approaches supported by guidelines to support the broader adoption of bamboo in construction.

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Pierre Boucher, Victor Fréchard, Diego Ramirez-Cardona, Claudiane Ouellet-Plamondon. 2025-09-22. Overcoming challenges in bamboo connections: A review of mechanical properties and structural considerations. https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.17721

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