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Sensitivity Analysis for Regional Hydrological Modeling Using HEC-HMS Simulation Program and Geographic Information System in Tropical Watershed
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)The flood hydrograph estimation in a catchment is a significant parameter for water resources and conservation of water. Recently, the Geographic Information System (GIS) has become an efficient tool obtaining the ... -
Sinergia en el Tratamiento, Remediación y Reutilización de las Aguas Usadas Provenientes de la Operación de una Granja Porcina mediante el Uso de Biodigestores, Sedimentador y Fitorremediación
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)Para el tratamiento de agua de la operación de una granja de cerdos combinación de las tres tecnologías que crean un circuito cerrado en el que no hay residuos en cualquiera de sus etapas. La primera etapa es el uso ... -
Sólidos Totales Disueltos: Remoción de Materiales no Deseados en Procesos de Tratamientos de Aguas Residuales en Plantas de la AAA
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)Actualmente se han desarrollado grandes avances en el desarrollo de la manera en que se logran destruir y/o remover los sólidos totales disueltos (TDS) en las plantas de tratamientos de aguas residuales de la Autoridad de ... -
Strength Comparison of Flat Roof Solar Panel Mounting Systems
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)The trend of installing solar panels in residential buildings has been primarily driven by efforts to lower energy costs, signifying a notable shift towards embracing solar energy solutions. The market offers a wide range ... -
Structural Assessment of ASSHTO Girder Bridge Overpass after Traffic Impact to Exterior Girder
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)Bridges are essential structural components to a country to connect important cities, villages to develop the economic and social of the people. The objective of the investigation was to evaluate the bridge located in ... -
Structural Capacity Evaluation for Existing Building Previously Repaired
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)In the review of as-built construction of one story steel frame with reinforced masonry walls, a number of aspects on the quality control of the construction were found to be substandard by falling to comply with current ... -
Structural Evaluation and Rehabilitation Design of Puente Blanco in Quebradillas
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)Puente Blanco is an arch bridge located in the municipality of Quebradillas, Puerto Rico. This reinforced concrete structure, which dates from 1922,was initially designed and built as a railroad bridge but was later ... -
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 ... -
A Study on the Effects of Plastic Shrinkage Cracking of Shotcrete Mixes Applied over a Dry Clay Base While Exposed to the Sun and Wind
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)Thin concrete shells used as concrete liners over dry clay dikes suffer from plastic shrinkage cracking for two main reasons: the dry clay base absorbs some of the water in the concrete from below, and high heat coupled ... -
Supercritical Water Oxidation (SCWO) Technology an Alternative to the Conventional Wastewater Treatment Plant
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)Clean water is essential for human survival. One issue to be face is the impact of wastewater treatment on water sources. Is essential to bring alternative solution for the wastewater treatment. There are many technologies ... -
Sustitución de un Sistema Sanitario de Tanque Séptico por un Sistema Sanitario por Vacío
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)Este artículo presenta un análisis sobre un proyecto existente en el cual se está considerando sustituir un sistema sanitario de pozo séptico por un sistema sanitario por vacío debido a la contaminación y situaciones ... -
Synthesis between Architectural and Structural Design: Exploring the concept of large open interior spaces and a highly redundant facade
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)There is an architectural thesis that states that in order for a building to be permanent, it has to be impermanent. A mayor part of the thesis centered on making buildings cost-effective to reuse thus avoiding ... -
To Extend Useful Life of Toa Baja Municipal Solid Waste Landfill
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)The objective of this project is to identify the main issues affecting Toa Baja Municipal Solid Waste Landfill and the reasons it is in the Environmental Protection Agency list for closure; and to provide some suggestions ... -
Transporte Público del Municipio Autónomo de Humacao
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstracto - El servicio municipal de transporte público, conocido como el Sistema de Transportación de Humacao (SITRAH), se ha traducido en un entorno favorable para la movilidad de los visitantes del centro histórico ... -
Tratamiento de Aguas Residual Domestica para el Complejo de Apartamentos “El Metro”, Villa Mella, Santo Domingo
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2009)Resumen - El diseño de la planta de tratamiento de las aguas residuales domesticas para el complejo de apartamentos “El Metro”, surge de la necesidad del Ing. Juan Padilla de construir dicha planta para 416 viviendas, ya ... -
Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales en Humedales Artificiales Mediante el Uso de Pasto Vetiver (Chrysopogon Zizanioide)
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)This research work aims to conduct a study on the treatment of wastewater from a population, using constructed wetlands. The wastewater used for the experiment comes from the Regional Wastewater treatment plant located ... -
Un Estudio Comparativo del Análisis Sísmico de los Códigos ASCE7-05, ASCE7-10 y ASCE7-16
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)Estudio comparativo de la determinación de las cargas de diseño sísmico entre los códigos normativos de la “American Society of Civil Engineers” (ASCE) 2005, 2010 y 2016. Se realizaron análisis y diseño de un edificio ... -
Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico: Primera Institución Universitaria LEED
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)Este artículo tiene como objetivo establecer el procedimiento necesario para que la Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico pueda recibir la certificación LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). Por medio ... -
The Use of Deep Soil Mixing as Channel Slope Stabilization Method – US Army Corps of Engineers Bechara Middle Section Project Case Study
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)This project describes and validates the design of a slope stabilization technique for the Bechara Middle Section (BMS) channel located in the Bechara Industrial Area, San Juan, Puerto Rico. The BMS project consisted ... -
Uso de Métodos de Contratos Alternativos en Proyectos de Carreteras en Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2017)Ante la situación económica actual que enfrenta Puerto Rico, varias alternativas y estrategias económicas han sido implementadas en la construcción de proyectos de transportación para poder así mejorar y crear ...