Axial compressive behaviour of FRP-confined structural bamboo with and without concrete infilled

Key Points

• FRP confinement significantly enhances the load-bearing capacity of structural bamboo, making it more resilient.
• Testing revealed that bamboo reinforced with concrete infill exhibited higher axial compressive strength compared to those without.
• Observational analysis combined structural testing to evaluate compression behavior under controlled conditions.
• These findings suggest that FRP-confinement with concrete infill could lead to innovative, eco-friendly construction materials.