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The History of Bamboo & Its Impact on Modern Construction, 2025
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- Slide 2: The History of Bamboo & Its Impact on Modern Construction
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- Slide 6: How to Use This Online Learning Course
- Slide 7: Purpose and Learning Objectives
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- Slide 9: INTRODUCTION TO BAMBOO
- Slide 10: Bamboo: Definition & Classification
- Slide 11: Bamboo Growth
- Slide 12: Sustainability of Bamboo
- Slide 13: Sustainability of Bamboo
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- Slide 15: HISTORY OF THE USES OF BAMBOO
- Slide 16: Ancient Roots: Traditional Uses in Construction
- Slide 17: Cultural Significance
- Slide 18: Cultural Significance
- Slide 19: Medical Significance
- Slide 20: Evolution in Modern Architecture
- Slide 21: Evolution in Modern Architecture
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- Slide 23: THE PROPERTIES & PERFORMANCE OF BAMBOO
- Slide 24: Molecular Structure & Characteristics
- Slide 25: Molecular Structure & Characteristics
- Slide 26: Bamboo: Pros & Cons
- Slide 27: Lightweight & Durable
- Slide 28: Bamboo vs. Oak
- Slide 29: Benefits of Using Bamboo vs. Other Materials
- Slide 30: Benefits of Using Bamboo vs. Other Materials
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- Slide 32: A SUSTAINABLE FUSION: BAMBOO-PLASTIC COMPOSITE (BPC)
- Slide 33: Types of Composites
- Slide 34: Types of Composites
- Slide 35: Efficiency of Bamboo-Plastic Composite
- Slide 36: Environmental Advantages of BPC
- Slide 37: Environmental Advantages of BPC
- Slide 38: Production of BPC
- Slide 39: Types of BPC
- Slide 40: Review Question
- Slide 41: Answer
- Slide 42: BPC Deck Board Shapes
- Slide 43: BPC Deck Boards
- Slide 44: BPC Deck Boards
- Slide 45: BPC Exterior Cladding
- Slide 46: BPC Architectural Beams & Pergolas
- Slide 47: BPC Architectural Beams & Pergolas
- Slide 48: BPC Interior Flooring & Cladding
- Slide 49: BPC Interior Flooring & Cladding
- Slide 50: BPC Interior Flooring & Cladding
- Slide 51: BPC Fencing
- Slide 52: BPC Fencing
- Slide 53: BPC Fencing
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- Slide 55: Review Question
- Slide 56: Answer
- Slide 57: CASE STUDIES
- Slide 58: The Arches Gallery, Aberfoyle Lodge, Honde Valley, Zimbabwe
- Slide 59: The Arches Gallery, Aberfoyle Lodge, Honde Valley, Zimbabwe
- Slide 60: Greystone Crossing, Rustenburg, South Africa
- Slide 61: Greystone Crossing, Rustenburg, South Africa
- Slide 62: Residential Recreation Area, Germany
- Slide 63: Residential Recreation Area, Germany
- Slide 64: The Capital Hotel, Mbombela, South Africa
- Slide 65: The Capital Hotel, Mbombela, South Africa
- Slide 66: Nkomazi Private Game Reserve, Tjakastad, South Africa
- Slide 67: Nkomazi Private Game Reserve, Tjakastad, South Africa
- Slide 68: Matus Warehouse, Germiston, South Africa
- Slide 69: Matus Warehouse, Germiston, South Africa
- Slide 70: Review Question
- Slide 71: Answer
- Slide 72: SUMMARY
- Slide 73: Bamboo’s Strength & Scientific Properties: Recap
- Slide 74: BPC: An Environmentally Friendly Alternative
- Slide 75: BPC: Future Prospects & Research Areas
- Slide 76: Resources
- Slide 77: Thank You [Go to Page]