Journal of The Indian Academy of Wood Science Development of composite beams made from tali (Gigantochloa apus) and hitam bamboo (Gigantochloa atroviolacea) --Manuscript Draft-- Manuscript Number: JIAW-D-14-00008R2 Full Title: Development of composite beams made from tali (Gigantochloa apus) and hitam bamboo (Gigantochloa atroviolacea) Article Type: Original Research Corresponding Author: Tekat Dwi Cahyono, M.Si Darussalam University Ambon Ambon, Maluku INDONESIA Corresponding Author Secondary Information: Corresponding Author's Institution: Darussalam University Ambon Corresponding Author's Secondary Institution: First Author: Tekat Dwi Cahyono, M.Si First Author Secondary Information: Order of Authors: Tekat Dwi Cahyono, M.Si Eka Novriyanti, Phd Effendi Tri Bahtiar, M.Si Muh. Yusram Massijaya, Phd Order of Authors Secondary Information: Abstract: This study was conducted to explore physical and mechanical properties of composite beams constructed from slats of Tali and Hitam bamboo. The beams (6 x 12 x 120 cm) were assembled with PF adhesive to make six types of composite beams as follow : an array of bamboo sheet without woven, a construction of sheets of woven bamboo, and the other four types were made from variation of 2 and 4 cm thick of woven and non- woven of bamboo's sheets. The results showed that average of moisture content, specific gravity, thickness swelling, and internal bonding were 9.01%, 0.71, 6.70%, and 1.56%, respectively. The MOE, MOR, and hardness were 7.9 GPa, 41 MPa, and 34 MPa, respectively. Those results suggested that these composite beams are suitable for flooring, wall construction, and a substitute for wood beam which applied by light loads. Response to Reviewers: I have improved the manuscript as recommended by reviewers. Powered by Editorial Manager® and ProduXion Manager® from Aries Systems Corporation