A Review of Research on Bamboo Structure Reinforced by Fiber Reinforced Materials

The application of bamboo in domestic and international construction has become increasingly widespread. Compared with non-renewable materials, bamboo offers advantages such as cost-effectiveness, low carbon emissions, environmental sustainability, and can form a more flexible building structure. However, ordinary bamboo flexural members exhibit low cross-sectional stiffness, and their tensile sections are prone to damage, limitations that hinder the broader adoption of bamboo structures. Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP), renowned for its superior tensile strength and durability, is widely regarded as an ideal material for reinforcing bamboo structures. This paper systematically reviews existing research on FRP-strengthened bamboo structures, analyzing how FRP reinforcement techniques and fabric bonding affect mechanical properties such as stiffness and load-bearing capacity. Key challenges in this field are identified, including optimizing bamboo-FRP interfacial bonding, evaluating long-term durability, and standardizing construction methodologies. Addressing these issues will enhance the performance of bamboo structures and facilitate their expanded use in civil engineering applications.