دانلود رایگان مقاله اثرات زیست محیطی بامبو به عنوان ماده ساختمانی جایگزین

ABSTRACT

The environment in Nigeria is exceptionally exposed to diverse natural hazards. Due to this factor, this paper investigates a material which can be substituted for wood or steel in construction. Bamboo, a natural raw material, is one of the fastest growing plants on earth. Bamboo use in construction is not new; it has been regularly utilized for building mud houses and small huts in villages for centuries. Bamboo is a durable and exceptionally flexible building material. It has been utilized for flooring, walls, roofing, concrete reinforcement, and scaffolding, is light in weight and easily transported. This paper will examine bamboo and its environmental benefits, its properties and qualities. In Nigeria, the rate of bamboo use is low; therefore, this paper will investigate bamboo and its uses in Nigeria, conceivable uses that can be embraced demonstrating its accessibility and impacts on the environment in Nigeria.

10. Conclusions

To conclude the use of bamboo as a substitute material for construction in Nigeria will be a bold step toward building a sustainable environment. With the abundance of bamboo in Nigeria, further research should be conducted to find out detailed characteristic and properties of the species in Nigeria and their various attributes. Due to the great advantages bamboo yield to the environment bamboo can be a substituted material for wood in construction, thereby reducing the rate of deforestation and promoting rehabilitation of wood based panel industries. With adequate government input into policy measure, bamboo can be a very resourceful material in Nigeria, thereby contributing highly to mitigate the negative impacts of soil erosion, militate against climate change, protect the biodiversity and promote sustainable construction development. Also, the government should encourage the use of bamboo in construction such as low-income housing scheme, furniture making, finishing materials and also partner with governing bodies such as NIA, ARCON and also building industries. The lack of knowledge in the construction sector should be adequately addressed.