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Characterization and Evaluation of Bamboo Species for Construction Applications Incorporating TOPSIS, AHP and VIKOR

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Bamboo, recognized as a versatile and eco-friendly construction material, has garnered substantial interest in recent times. This study undertakes a comprehensive assessment of five bamboo species—Bullet, Deluxe, Choti Khunti, Premium, and Kanaat. The primary objective is to evaluate their suitability for construction practices. The investigation initiates with an analysis of the bamboo species density and moisture content, shedding light on their physical properties and durability. The results reveal notable variations, with Choti Khunti bamboo boasting the highest density and the lowest moisture content, signifying its potential resilience. Additionally, the study scrutinizes the shrinkage behavior of these bamboo species concerning changes in thickness, diameter, and length under varying temperatures. Deluxe bamboo shows compressive and tensile strengths of 82.64 N/mm2 and 151.95 N/mm2, respectively. In the term of bending strength, Kanaat bamboo exhibits the highest bending strength of 319.26 N/mm2. To facilitate decision-making, three multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methods—TOPSIS, AHP, and VIKOR—are employed to rank these bamboo species based on their overall laboratory performance. The consensus among these methods places deluxe bamboo in the top position, followed by bullet, thus positioning deluxe as the most promising bamboo species for construction applications.

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Acknowledgements

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Sanchit Anand, Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Manipal University Jaipur, for graciously allowing us to conduct the compressive strength tests using the Universal Testing Machine (UTM) available in the department. His support and facilitation have been instrumental in obtaining crucial data and insights for this research. Additionally, we express our sincere appreciation to the Metallurgy Department for providing access to their UTM for conducting the tensile strength tests. Their willingness to share resources and expertise has greatly enriched the scope and depth of our study.

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Sain, A., Gaur, A., Somani, P. et al. Characterization and Evaluation of Bamboo Species for Construction Applications Incorporating TOPSIS, AHP and VIKOR. Arab J Sci Eng (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-024-08797-x

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