... performance characteristics and mechanical properties of bamboo Dissertation, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, China pp 147 Yusoff, M.N.M, A Abd.Kadir, and A.H Mohamed 1992 Utilization of bamboo ... the physical properties of pulp [Tamolong 1967; Zamuco et al 1969] Aging of a bamboo culm influences physical, chemical, and mechanical properties, and consequently its processing and utilization ... utilization The physical and mechanical properties of bamboo vary with the age of the bamboo and the height of the culm [Chauhan 2000] In general, SG and the properties of bamboo drop from the top...