Utilização do bambu como alternativa de elemento estrutural: revisão bibliográfica

Abstract

Sustainability has been consolidated as one of the main themes in Civil Engineering, and bamboo, a material used for millennia in different cultures, stands out as a promising structural alternative. Its physical and mechanical properties—such as considerable tensile and compressive strength, flexibility, lightness, and energy absorption capacity—make it competitive compared to conventional materials like steel and concrete. In addition to its rapid growth and high renewability rate, bamboo offers great versatility, being applicable in different construction systems. A relevant innovation is “bambcrete,” a composite that combines bamboo and concrete, enhancing strength and applicability in structural elements. Brazil already has a specific technical standard for the use of bamboo in civil construction (NBR 16828-1:2020), which strengthens its credibility and enables greater standardization. Despite challenges related to durability, protection against biological agents, and large-scale acceptance, bamboo and its derivatives represent alternatives with great potential for more efficient, innovative, and sustainable construction practices.