Bamboo dome of about 34m dia was constructed in "World Expo 2010". Details in brief are presented.

1. INDIAPAVILION, SHANGHAI : WORLD
LARGEST BAMBOO DOME
DR K M SONI
ADG(TD), CPWD, Delhi

6. Bamboo
• Treatment
– treated in Boric acid and Borax solution
• Shaped as per the requirements
• Joining of bamboo lengthwise and in bundle
• Fixing of bamboos on RCC/Steel beams
• Non availability of Codes
– Mock ups
• Plantation method and Irrigation
– Fixing
– Irrigation method and nutrients

38. Plants
• Euonymus alatus,
• Gardenia jasminoides,
• Callibrachoa,
• Dianthus chinensis etc.

39. Fertiliser used
• Plantex, a water soluble fertiliser, nitrogen
based liquid plant nutrient of
• 0.50 % concentration was used, mixed @ 180
ml in 200 litres of water.