The document discusses various techniques for joining and working with bamboo in construction, emphasizing the importance of using mature and dry bamboo. It outlines several joinery methods, including the use of dowels, lashing, and anchors, while advising against the use of conventional wood nails due to the risk of splitting. The document also provides guidance on ensuring bamboo columns or beams have nodes at both ends or alternatives if this is not possible.

1. COURSE NO: ARCH 1201
COURSE TITLE: BUILDING MATERIALS
Lecture 2
BAMBOO JOINTS & JOINERY TECHNIQUES

2. •Do not use green, fresh cut bamboo. Bamboo
has to be completely dry before using it in
construction
•Use mature bamboo of 4-6 years
•Use appropriate cuts and joints when building
with bamboo
BASIC PRINCIPLES
•Do not use conventional wood nails in bamboo
joinery, they will cause the bamboo to split.
Instead use nylon, steel or vegetal cord of the
appropriate diameter

3. •Bamboo columns or beams need to
have a node at both ends
•If it isn't possible to find bamboo of the
required length with both end nodes in
place then insert a wooden cylinder of
the appropriate diameter or a fitting piece
of bamboo with a node.
BAMBOO NODES

4. BAMBOO CUTS

5. Joint with one or two ears. Is used to join bamboo rafters, logs or lumber
BAMBOO JOINERY TECHNIQUES

6. 1. Joining bamboo with dowels and
lashing. The peg should be placed in the column
parallel to the rafter.
BAMBOO JOINERY TECHNIQUES
2. Fish mouth joint with pegs
3. Bamboo joint with wooden anchor

7. 4. Bamboo joint with metal anchor
BAMBOO JOINERY TECHNIQUES

8. RECOMENDED REFERENCES
http://www.guaduabamboo.com/working-with-
bamboo/joining-bamboo