Utilization of Tali Bamboo Reeds as Field Truss Components with the FRP Connection Method

Abstract

Indonesian bamboo is widely used as a raw material for constructing simple houses and traditional pedestrian bridges, generally in rural areas. Bamboo is used for construction, furniture, household utensils, and crafts, and young bamboo is used as vegetable material. The main objective of this research is to obtain technical information about the strength and stiffness of bamboo Tali and their connections using FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymer) as a simple planar frame structure component. This research aims to describe the advantages of bamboo Tali as a structural material in building structures in general, especially the strength and safety of FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymer) joints on planar frames. The method used in this research is an experimental test method carried out at the Structural Laboratory, which is under the Soil and Concrete Mechanics Laboratory, Faculty of Engineering, Pakuan University. From the results, the 2-layer FRP connection is strong enough to withstand the maximum load and needs further testing. Continuation of the interframe connection. 3 Splicing with FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymer) allows it to be used as bamboo Tali joints for field frames.