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This page is for information useful to all [[HSU Dominicana]] participants.
==Available Materials==
 
===Wood===
== Useful Links  ==
 
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*[http://puravidaatitlan.org/manual-virtual.html Ecoladrillo Construction Manual]
*[http://www.twdb.state.tx.us/publications/reports/RainwaterHarvestingManual_3rdedition.pdf]
*Is small scale wind a truly appropriate technology in developing countries?
[http://scoraigwind.co.uk/2011/09/is-small-scale-wind-a-truly-appropriate-technology-in-developing-countries/]
 
== Vocabulary  ==
These are words specifically related to Appropriate Technology that the students of the HSU Chiapas, Parras and Dominicana programs found useful. See the [[Renewable Energy Dictionary]] for words directly related to renewable energy.
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! English
! Spanish
|-
| Aligator clips
| Gancho aligator
|-
| Barbed wire
| Alambre de púas
|-
| Beam (construction)
| Viga
|-
|Bearings
|Cajas de bolas
|-
| Blowtorch
| Soplete
|-
| Brick
| Ladrillo
|-
| Chicken wire
| Malla Metálica
|-
| Chicken wire (DR)
| Malla de Gallinero
|-
| Cooperative
| El ejido
|-
| Dowel
| Taquete
|-
| Drill
| Taladro
|-
| Environmental engineering
| Ingeniería ambiental
|-
| Finishing coat
| Repello
|-
| Flow
| Corriente
|-
| Gully, ravine
| La quebrada
|-
| Head
| Caída
|-
| Lime powder
| Cal
|-
| Micro-hydro
| Mini-hidráulica
|-
| Permit
| El trámite
|-
| Photovoltaic
| Fotovoltaica
|-
| Pliers
| Alicate
|-
| Rebar
| Varilla
|-
| Renewable energy
| Energía renovable
|-
| Sack
| Costal (not costale!)
|-
| Saw
| Serrucho
|-
| Saw Dust
| Aserrín
|-
| Screw
| Tornillo
|-
| Seal
| Goma
|-
| Sift<br>
| Colar/Cerner
|-
| Stream
| El arroyo
|-
| Sulfur
| Azufre
|-
| Tests
| Pruebas
|-
| Turbine
| Turbina
|-
| Water storage tanks
| Tinaco
|-
| Wind Energy
| Energía Eólica
|-
| Wood
| Madera
|-
| Head
| Altura
|-
 
 
|}
 
=== Dominicanismos  ===
Spanish words specific to the Dominican Republic.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Spanish
! English
|-
| Chin
| A little bit of something
|-
| Yala/ Tato
| OK
|-
| Churria
| Diarrhea
|-
| Churrioso
| Constant diarrhea
|-
| Dema
| Envy
|-
| Jeva/ Jevo
| Girlfriend/ Boyfriend
|-
| Policia acostado
| Speed bump
|-
 
 
|}
 
=== Instructions  ===
 
To add your word, click edit and: Copy the following code (not including the pre and /pre) and paste it just before the |} in the table above.
<pre>|-
| English word
| Palabra en Español
</pre>
 
[[Category:HSU_Dominicana_Program]]
 
=Available Materials=
==Wood==
<gallery caption="Recycled Wood in Santo Domingo">
<gallery caption="Recycled Wood in Santo Domingo">
File:MEJORADO2.jpg|(Design proposal of the facade for the Asociacion of Mayoristas of Santo Domingo, part of the structure is proposed in Pallets Av.27 de Febrero no. 375)
File:MEJORADO2.jpg|Design proposal of the facade for the Asociacion of Mayoristas of Santo Domingo, part of the structure is proposed in Pallets <br>'''Location:''' Av.27 de Febrero no. 375
File:6.jpg|(Design proposal of interiors of the Asociacion of Mayoristas of Santo Domingo, part of the structure is proposed in Pallets ) '''Location'''=Santo Domingo-Av.27 de Febrero no. 375
File:6.jpg|Design proposal of interiors of the Asociacion of Mayoristas of Santo Domingo, part of the structure is proposed in Pallets <br>'''Location:''' Santo Domingo-Av.27 de Febrero no. 375
File:Recycledwood.JPG|at Cheo Maderas prices range from $200(RD) for 4' pallets to $300(RD) for 8' lengths of recycled board '''Location'''=Villa Consuelo
File:Recycledwood.JPG|at Cheo Maderas prices range from $200(RD) for 4' pallets to $300(RD) for 8' lengths of recycled board <br>'''Location:''' Villa Consuelo
File:CardRD.JPG|Address and contact information for Cheo Maderas
File:CardRD.JPG|Address and contact information for Cheo Maderas
File:PalletsRD.JPG|Around the corner from Cheo Madera, pallets sell for $120(RD), $20(RD) for recycled 4' board and $110(RD) for recycled 8' board Contact Peña at (809) 9630753 for more information '''Location'''=Villa Consuelo
File:PalletsRD.JPG|Around the corner from Cheo Madera, pallets sell for $120(RD), $20(RD) for recycled 4' board and $110(RD) for recycled 8' board Contact Peña at (809) 9630753 for more information <br>'''Location'''=Villa Consuelo
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==Bamboo==
===Bamboo===
<gallery caption="Bamboo in Santo Domingo">
<gallery caption="Bamboo in Santo Domingo">
File:Bambu2.jpg|Process and example of Bambu application in (Santo Domingo, Feria del Libro.) Bambu selling: D'todo Terminaciones 809 977 8600 Email: lamole65@hotmail.com
File:Bambu2.jpg|Process and example of Bambu application in (Santo Domingo, Feria del Libro.) Bambu selling: D'todo Terminaciones 809 977 8600 Email: lamole65@hotmail.com
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==Shipping Containers==
===Shipping Containers===
<gallery caption="Shipping Containers in Santo Domingo">
<gallery caption="Shipping Containers in Santo Domingo">
File:ship.jpg|As a port city lots of shipping containers come to Santo Domingo. They can be found at HIT del caribe and "Direccion de Aduanas". There is  no set price, some are given away for free while others are auctioned off. ( Hit del Caribe 809 537 7078, Dirección de aduanas 809 547 7070)
File:ship.jpg|As a port city lots of shipping containers come to Santo Domingo. They can be found at HIT del caribe and "Direccion de Aduanas". There is  no set price, some are given away for free while others are auctioned off. ( Hit del Caribe 809 537 7078, Dirección de aduanas 809 547 7070)
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==Hardware Stores==
===Hardware Stores===
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File:Departmentos.png|Large hardware store in Santo Domingo Este.
File:Departmentos.png|Large hardware store in Santo Domingo Este.
File:SuperHardware.png|Hardware store close to La Yuca.  It is inside of Supermercado Nacional.
File:SuperHardware.png|Hardware store close to La Yuca.  It is inside of Supermercado Nacional.
File:Gazcueferreteria.png|Hardware store in gazcue, small but super convenient. It is literally on the corner of the two cross streets across from the cafeteria.
File:FerreteriaNearLasMalvinas.PNG|Ferreteria Pappaterra Almonte C x A. Hardware store next to the metro station two stops down from Las Malvinas.
File:Lm ferreteria.jpg|| Ferreteria within walking distance to Las Malvinas.
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==Electrical Supplies==
===Electrical Supplies===
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File:ElectricalSupplies.png| There are a few electrical supplies stores close to the intersection of 30 de Marzo y 27 de Febrero.  There is also a motor repair shop here.
File:ElectricalSupplies.png| There are a few electrical supplies stores close to the intersection of 30 de Marzo y 27 de Febrero.  There is also a motor repair shop here.
File:DuarteElectrical.png| There are a few electrical supplies stores along Av. Mexico approaching Av. Juan Pablo Duarte.
File:DuarteElectrical.png| There are a few electrical supplies stores along Av. Mexico approaching Av. Juan Pablo Duarte.
File:Trace_solar.png| Trace Solar is a top Solar energy company in Santo Domingo, RD. Trace Solar is located at the cross streets of Av. Roberto Pastoriza and Av. Tiradentes. You can find more information at TraceSolar.com or by calling 809-338-2151.
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===Plastering Materials===
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File: ElectricalSupplies.png|  In Las Malvinas, Near Zona Industrial La Isabela, on Calle Isabela, there is a local block making factory ran by Don Vasquez. In the past Vasquez has allowed Practivistas to utiliza his factory to experiment with the productions of Eco-blocks. Vasquez also sells Gray Cement, Arena y tabo (sand), Arena de Caliche (Caliche sand) and Gravel.. All materials that could be used for plaster or making blocks.
[http://goo.gl/maps/Rbi9n Google Maps Location]
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==Helpful Links==
Solar Team:http://energy.gov/eere/sunshot/solar-energy-glossary

Revision as of 13:39, 23 June 2015

Available Materials

Wood

Bamboo

Shipping Containers

Hardware Stores

Electrical Supplies

Plastering Materials

Helpful Links

Solar Team:http://energy.gov/eere/sunshot/solar-energy-glossary

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