Development of constructive elements with united totor stems with mechanical means, continuation

Fast -growth forest species such as reeds, reeds and other natural fibers have historically been used by several peoples and cultures worldwide to build a wide variety of objects using union with mechanical means and interwoven systems of the elements. Additionally, it has been shown that well -managed construction using forest resources and plant materials can contribute significantly to the capture of CO2 of the atmosphere, with the additional benefits that this means. This research seeks to continue the study of physical-mechanical behavior of elements made of totora fibers (Schoenoplectus Californicus), together with mechanical means of different nature, which seeks to minimize the dependence that the materials composed in the adhesives and products that can be expensive and harmful to the environment are minimized. This research is a continuation of a previous project that has generated results of interest, and in which it is necessary to continue with the test of different production parameters to expand the applications of the elements.

21st UNIVERSITY RESEARCH PROJECT COMPETITION