| Resumo: | In this paper a review about the current use of bamboo use Mexico is presented along with the prospects of this material in the construction industry mainly. A bibliographic review of bamboo in the world and Mexico was made, and some interesting points that increase its potential for several aplications were found. Their extraordinary growth which could be about 5-6 years to reach a mature state, as oppsed to most wood species, which takes about four times as much, heightens the interest in this plant. In regards to the mechanical and physical properties, bamboo has advantages over several wood species which are used regularly in building construction.
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