Alawadhi Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 (edited) this is a new challenge guys. some old karate masters could break a thick bamboo with their grip power. I didn't see it but it is mentioned in some sites and some books. can anyone here on the board do this feat? Edited April 6, 2006 by Alawadhi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billafer 65 Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 hmm...i've felt of bamboo before extremely tough and not very big around...how would you crush or.."how would you be holding it?" when you squeezed it? sounds pretty dang tough to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left Side Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 What was the diameter of the bamboo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bri Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 (edited) as far as the diameter of a bamboo, it's not a very large number. because of that i'd imagine it would be damn near impossible for a human to crush a bamboo with just crushing power, unless you have the strength of a panda Edited April 7, 2006 by big bri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anson Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 I can crush a bamboo shoot, does that count? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunny Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 There are big Bamboos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_aloisio Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 There area few variables, Is the bamboo wet/green or dry? Dry would be easier. How long is the peice you are crushing? The longer it is, above the width of your hands the harder it'll be. What is the diamiter of the peice? I don't think this one is as important as everyone has different size hands, just pick a peice that fits your hand size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotenmyoou Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 Their are nearly impossible to crush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 This would be interesting to try, unfortunately you don't have much bamboo around here...I think it would be very hard to do, if not impossible. I have an old fishing rod made out of bamboo somewhere in my mom's house, I guess I'll give it a try next time I'll go there. Of course it's quite thin and dry, but it's the only piece of bamboo I think I can find. Anyway it would be hard to make any comparisons, theres a huge variation I believe. Interesting to hear about old karate masters doing these kind of things though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermagnamon Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 I don't think it's possible to crush a bamboo stick with one hand. Probably they were breaking it by bending it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 I think that these kind of things are those that have been exagerated. As many of those legendary old time feats of strength. Some true and some just tales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowan Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 It's elastic, so very hard to crush I reckon. They make bicycles (and skateboards and furniture etc) out of bamboo, it's strong enough for that. Physical Properties Bamboo has some excellent physical properties. These include lightweight, elasticity and high strength. The following table shows some comparative data: Material - Modulus (x 1000 psi) - Strength Alaskan Cedar - 1.14 - 6.4 Sitka Spruce - 1.23 - 5.7 Douglas Fir - 1.35 - 6.8 Fibreglass Polyester - 2.5 - 59 Fibreglass Phenolic - 5 - 110 Fibreglass Epoxite - 5.3 - 120 Bamboo - 6.4 - 165 Graphite (Low Modulus)-19.4 - 250 Graphite Epoxite - 33 - 148 From this data one can observe that bamboo is actually stronger and stiffer than wood and fibreglass while not being as strong as some of the graphites. By way of explanation, the term ‘modulus’ is a measure of stiffness and is the ratio of stress to strain within the elastic limit of the material. The elastic limit is that point to which materials can be stressed without incurring permanent deformation. Generally speaking the materials with a higher modulus also have a higher tensile strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelbiceps Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 It's elastic, so very hard to crush I reckon. They make bicycles (and skateboards and furniture etc) out of bamboo, it's strong enough for that.Physical Properties Bamboo has some excellent physical properties. These include lightweight, elasticity and high strength. The following table shows some comparative data: Material - Modulus (x 1000 psi) - Strength Alaskan Cedar - 1.14 - 6.4 Sitka Spruce - 1.23 - 5.7 Douglas Fir - 1.35 - 6.8 Fibreglass Polyester - 2.5 - 59 Fibreglass Phenolic - 5 - 110 Fibreglass Epoxite - 5.3 - 120 Bamboo - 6.4 - 165 Graphite (Low Modulus)-19.4 - 250 Graphite Epoxite - 33 - 148 From this data one can observe that bamboo is actually stronger and stiffer than wood and fibreglass while not being as strong as some of the graphites. By way of explanation, the term ‘modulus’ is a measure of stiffness and is the ratio of stress to strain within the elastic limit of the material. The elastic limit is that point to which materials can be stressed without incurring permanent deformation. Generally speaking the materials with a higher modulus also have a higher tensile strength. ...except for brittle materials (like cement). Interesting, but wood is also very anisotropic -- having different strengths in different directions. I'm sure these measurements were taken along the grain of the wood, but if you crushed a bamboo stick you'd be breaking it with force perpendicular to that. Essentially, you'd be squeezing it until it splits along the grain. The above measurements correspond to loading in tension and measuring it stretch/snap. I used to have escrima sticks of bamboo. Considering how tough those things are, I'd be shocked if anyone could crush one. 'Course, those are fairly thick pieces of bamboo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennisb Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 The only thing i know that can crush bamboo like childs play are the silver back gorillas.I seen it on the Discovery channel.Humans wouldnt be able to do this IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 What about guys with really long arms and very short legs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unseenbeat Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 What about guys with really long arms and very short legs... ROFL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alawadhi Posted April 7, 2006 Author Share Posted April 7, 2006 What is the diamiter of the peice? I don't think this one is as important as everyone has different size hands, just pick a peice that fits your hand size. you are right. people asked what's the bamboo diamiter. as i said in my post i didn't see this feat. and you were right when you said people have different hand size and should pick a peice that fits his hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 The only thing i know that can crush bamboo like childs play are the silver back gorillas.I seen it on the Discovery channel.Humans wouldnt be able to do this IMO. yes, ive seen silverbacks in person a few times now, first time when i was 9 - i managed to find out the one i was looking at weighed 401lbs that morning - he was king kong as far as i was concerned, i thought he was fake until he looked over at me they can weigh up to 450lbs an the strength to weight ratio is roughly 5 x that of a human - thats the strength of 2250lbs of human, an the grip of them is straight up rediculous id love to teach a silverback how to close grippers (without getting myself killed) - give him an banana everytime he closed a #4 or something - probably close it a few times, then snap it on half an throw it at me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelbiceps Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 Gorillas have even learned sign language. Koko knows thousands of signs and understands thousands of words in English. Someone who knew sign language could probably translate the official MMS, CCS, and TNS rules for her and she could probably do them all to a WT. http://www.koko.org/news/Press_Releases/pr_050728_CWSE.html And look at the size of those fingers and knuckles! http://www.koko.org/news/Events/event_051018_ASME_Award.html And she's not even big for a gorilla. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Gripster Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 this is a new challenge guys. some old karate masters could break a thick bamboo with their grip power. I didn't see it but it is mentioned in some sites and some books. can anyone here on the board do this feat? I think it is humanly possible, like kerbjr says, "if the mind can concieve it, the body can achieve it"! I also think it depends on this..... (a) how old is it, (b) is it fresh, and if not then how long has it been disconnected from the trunk? © how big does it have to be (d) can I use two hands??? Right now I don't think I could crush it, maybe in 5 years! But if one could crush a unopened coke can, then surely a bambo could be conquered? That is just my opinion though! I think it could be done, and so yes I do believe it is possible! Mr. Gripster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumnorix Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 What about two pieces of bamboo and crushing them like a gripper? Cut both pieces before the joint to give you two hollow tubes and crush them together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left Side Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 (edited) Gorillas have even learned sign language. Koko knows thousands of signs and understands thousands of words in English. Someone who knew sign language could probably translate the official MMS, CCS, and TNS rules for her and she could probably do them all to a WT. I would love to see a researcher tell a gorilla about grippers and get them to close some massive ones. This would just be an amazing demonstration of a gorrilla's raw power. Edited April 8, 2006 by Left Side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Watching gorillas deadlift would be quite amazing too. That would be easier to "teach" I think, if some other lifting device than barbell would be used and food hidden under that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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