ListarPolytechnic University of Puerto Rico por tema "Earthquake resistant design--Puerto Rico"
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Case study: Evaluation of a two-level residence structural plan (stilt house with open space on the first floor) and compliance recommendations for earthquake resistance in Puerto Rico using ACI318-14 code
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)The construction of two-level residences on columns in Puerto Rico is quite common. This type of structure is built for the purpose of having an open space on the first floor (ground level) while the main residence is ... -
Micropiles Performance Based Design: Evaluation of Current Design Methods Applied to Puerto Rico Soils
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)Micropiles have been used mainly as foundation support elements to resist static and seismic loads. The use of micropiles have been increased not only in locations with poor soil conditions, but also in congested areas and ... -
Rehabilitación Sísmica del Edificio de Escuela Superior del Liceo Ponceño en Ponce, Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)Los sismos ocurridos en el sur de Puerto Rico durante los días 6, 7 y 11 de enero de 2020 alcanzaron magnitudes, según la escala Richter, de 5.8, 6.4 y 6.0, respectivamente. Estos terremotos ocasionaron daños estructurales, ... -
Study of Preventive Seismic Retrofitting for an Existing Industrial Pharmaceutical Steel Building at Humacao, Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - The project consists on the development of a comprehensive seismic evaluation and possible retrofit for an industrial pharmaceutical steel building. The building was originally constructed during the 1970s ...