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For a long time i am looking for a synthetic bamboo equivalent for acoustic properties. But so far I've not found anything similar. I am thinking, what if I engrave bamboo like pattern on carbon fiber, will it produce similar acoustic? Can any material/sound/chem engineer help me?
Just curious, why?
Density of Carbon Fiber is 1743kg/m^3 and that of Bamboo is 1160 kg/m^3. Acrlyic, Nylon, Polycarbonate have similar density as Bamboo. Bamboo's strength falls somewhere between fiberglass and carbon fiber Some things to think about include ecological factors (bamboo is renewable), environmental factors (bamboo is flammable), loading factors (steel can be made ductile and its high properties are isotropic), and weight…
What if it's treated?
Maybe theres some innovative way to integrate stuff like bamboo into modern engineering practices, maybe each individual unique bamboo pole could be scanned (like an MRI) and AI could be used to accurately structurally model it. The the whole structure could be accurately modeled and signed off on in theory.
Since bamboo is hollow could filling the bamboo with concrete be used to reinforce and increase its load bearing strength?
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It's more humid than straight up 'hot'. And when it rains, it pours like there's no tomorrow; rainy season, anyway. I was staying in a medium-sized house in a fairly tucked away village; surrounded by jungle and rice fields. Over the 3 months that I stayed in this house, I saw iguanas the size of my arm, several snakes cruising in the backyard, and plenty of ants that like to eat bamboo and other wood-stuff. That bei…
I've always wondered why there aren't lasers which can shoot down mosquitoes on its own.
The current plan is a ‘fence’ which will detect, identify, and kill 50 mosquitos per second. It can be tuned to only kill female mosquitos of the malaria carrying species measuring reflectivity and wing beat frequency. They speculate it could cost $50 for a 30 meter fence.
Looks like the company is targeting citrus pests in order to get some cash moving, mosquitos will come later now. https://www.technologyreview.com/s/603721/insect-zapping-las...
Their commercial site: https://photonicsentry.com/
Having been in SE Asia and Bali many times and seen how they spray chemicals against insects... I wonder how they handle that in the middle of the forest... I would never go there without an independant assessment... I love the design but I prefer something closed and airconditionned (mosquitos). Mosquitos are a major issue (even in cities): https://www.nea.gov.sg/our-services/pest-control/mosquito-co...
Having been in SE Asia and Bali many times and seen how they spray chemicals against insects... I wonder how they handle that in the middle of the forest... I would never go there without an independant assessment... I love the design but I prefer something closed and airconditionned (mosquitos). Mosquitos are a major issue (even in cities): https://www.nea.gov.sg/our-services/pest-control/mosquito-co...
The truth is - these houses will never be as comfortable as a centrally air conditioned houses of US. Evening problem can be somewhat dealt with blinds and nets that close off the house after sunset. But the best method is, usually to turn-in early to bed. That is what, people who live in villages do. In the end - owners have to adapt and I do not think these houses are for everyone.
It's an amazing building material and there have been a number of recent articles that have highlighted its use as scaffolding material that can be built up to several hundred feet high. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2290166/Hong-Kongs-...
A related side topic here might include near famous Indonesian disregard for safety - or at least willingness to overlook it. One of the reasons I was told that by Indonesian workers in Malaysia, whom there are many of. They’re willing to work cheaper and do more dangerous jobs.
KL in particular has a ton of skyscraper work being done by Indonesians and I saw first hand the lack of what i would consider appropriate safety.
Density of Carbon Fiber is 1743kg/m^3 and that of Bamboo is 1160 kg/m^3. Acrlyic, Nylon, Polycarbonate have similar density as Bamboo. Bamboo's strength falls somewhere between fiberglass and carbon fiber Some things to think about include ecological factors (bamboo is renewable), environmental factors (bamboo is flammable), loading factors (steel can be made ductile and its high properties are isotropic), and weight…
> bamboo is renewable What if it's treated?
I believe you are thinking of recycle-abiliy, which would be reusing an existing piece of bamboo.
Both are valuable considerations.