Hands-on research to boost the use of local materials
Strength, Sustainability, and Design Applications of Bambusa vulgaris in Uganda
Bambusa vulgaris is a fast-growing bamboo species found abundantly across Uganda. Our team at the Localworks Foundation conducted the first comprehensive mechanical and sustainability analysis of this species from Uganda’s Lake Victoria agroecological zone; testing its bending, tensile, shear, and compressive strength under international standards (BS ISO 22157:2019 & ASTM D1037-12)