Abstract
The current trend in sustainable architecture is the use of natural and regional materials to reduce those that consume more energy in their production and those that are highly polluting due to the amounts of CO<sub>2</sub>, damaging the environment. Concrete is one of the most materials used in construction. Still, it is possible to replace cement with other sustainable or vernacular materials. The objective of the present work is the mechanical characterization of the stem of the areca palm (Dypsis lutescens and Chrysalidocarpus lutescens); its obtention is very common in the area of Tampico-Madero-Altamira (Mexico); the easy planting and reproduction make possible to grow it elsewhere. Tests for compressive, flexural, and mechanical resistance, as well as durability, were carried out using Mexican standards. The maximum bending moment that a 2.5m long horizontal structure can support is estimated. The palm shows an acceptable resistance and a resistant moment of up to 6680 ± 0007kg.cm. We also found that durability may be possible for more than ten years. When a roof structure based on a shingle is made with this plant, including supports every 2.2m, it is possible to use it in vernacular house construction with minimal deformation. The use of this material can reduce the environmental impact by avoiding products derived from cement.
Highlights
Palms with more than 3,000 species form an ornamental group par excellence in gardens, within these are Dypsis, with Dypsis lutescens being the most widely used species in terms of landscaping.Chrysalidocarpus Lutescens, recently called Dypsis lutescens, is characterized by having multiple stems, each one with its roots, so it can be separated and planted in different sectors without dying, this characteristic facilitates its reproduction [1]
It can be used indoors as it is planted in pots and gardens, its growth is greater, in the coastal area it is a very common ornamental palm, called areca palm or bamboo palm, it is a tropical species native to Madagascar and with a high degree of adaptability
The botanical classification of Dypsis lutescens or areca palm is found within the kingdom of plants or Plantae is monocotyledonous, of the order Arecales and family: Arecáceas
Summary
Chrysalidocarpus Lutescens, recently called Dypsis lutescens, is characterized by having multiple stems, each one with its roots, so it can be separated and planted in different sectors without dying, this characteristic facilitates its reproduction [1]. It can be used indoors as it is planted in pots and gardens, its growth is greater, in the coastal area it is a very common ornamental palm, called areca palm or bamboo palm, it is a tropical species native to Madagascar and with a high degree of adaptability. This type of palm is generally propagated and reproduced by seed and there are conservation methods for it. [2, 3]
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