2026-07-072026-07-07http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/194993We investigate an alternative compactification of extra dimensions using local cosmic string in the Brans-Dicke gravity framework. In the context of dynamical systems it is possible to show that there exist a stable field configuration for the Einstein-Brans-Dicke equations. We explore the analogies between this particular model and the Randall-Sundrum scenario.RevTex, 5 pages, no figures. To appear in the Physical Review DHigh Energy Physics - TheoryGeneral Relativity and Quantum Cosmologytext