How strong is bamboo?
Bamboo is very strong, especially when in whole form. We use Tonkin bamboo poles in whole form to construct our fence for many reasons. Tonkin is one of the best bamboo for this type application due to it’s strength, straightness, and uniformity. We know that bamboo is at it’s strongest when in whole form so we never construct the Good Neighbor Fence using the wire through the bamboo method that other companies use. Physical Properties – Bamboo (Tonkin cane) has some excellent physical properties. These include light weight, elasticity, and high strength. The following table shows some comparative data: Material Modulus (x 1000 psi) Strength Alaskan Cedar 1.14 6.4 Sitka Spruce 1.23 5.7 Douglas Fir 1.35 6.8 Fibreglass Polyester 2.5 59 Fibreglass Phenolic 5 110 Fibreglass Epoxite 5.3 120 Bamboo (Tonkin cane) 6.4 165 Graphite (Low Modulus) 19.4 250 Graphite Epoxite 33 148 From this data one can observe that bamboo is actually stronger and stiffer than wood and fibreglass, while not being
