Abstract
The cost ratio of steel to concrete exceeding 100 in most of the RCC structures, alternative materials for replacing steel are underway to develop a sustainable built environment. Bamboo has been in housing industry since time memorial as a standalone structural member for lighter loads of roofing and wall cladding units. It has been tested for its use as reinforcement in OPC based cement concrete structures replacing steel reinforcement with appreciable performance while requiring serious attention on serviceability and durational aspects. The alkali activated low calcium fly ash & slag-based concrete with steel reinforcement as structural components cured at ambient temperature (RGPC) are being popularized in the most consumed sector of concrete construction industry.
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