Water tanks made from bamboo reinforced cement have been reported in several Asian countries. The major problem identified is durability.
| Title | A bamboo reinforced cement water tank |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 1989 |
| Authors | Chembi, A, Nimityongskul, P |
| Pagination | p. 11-17: fig. |
| Date Published | 1989-01-01 |
| Keywords | bamboo, construction, ferrocement, rainwater storage, storage tanks |
| Abstract | Water tanks made from bamboo reinforced cement have been reported in several Asian countries. The major problem identified is durability. At the Asian Institute of Technology a 6 m3 capacity tank was constructed in 1983. This tank has been monitored regularly. The paper presents the material estimate, construction procedure and behaviour of the tank for the last five years. |
| Notes | Includes references |
| Custom 1 | 213.2 |
