ListarCivil Engineering por tema "Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico--Graduate students--Posters"
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1D and 2D Hydraulic Modeling to Estimate Bridge Scour: A Case Study
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)Scour is the effect of erosion of soil surrounding a bridge foundation due to fast-flowing water. This dynamic phenomenon can be categorized as the most common cause of bridge failures. Therefore, scour depth at piers and ... -
Adequate Selection of Design Flood Frequencies for the Evaluation of Scour and Scour Countermeasures of Critical Bridges, and their Impact on the Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority’s Bridge Program
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)Federal regulations require all bridges, over waterways, to be designed for scour resistance and all existing bridges to be evaluated for scour vulnerability. Scour evaluations are typically based on the hydraulic design ... -
Analysis and Recommendation of Landslide and Road Damage on State Road PR-167, Km 7.2 Naranjito, PR
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)The State Road PR-167 segment, where the project is located, is a primary state highway road bordering La Plata River, in the municipality of Naranjito, that serves as a connector between Naranjito and Comerío and represents ... -
Analysis of Billboards Signs Collapse Due to Intensive Wind of Hurricane Maria
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)In Structural Analysis the collapse of different structures always will depend on factors such as the loads, dimensions and material used for building the structure. Billboards signs are commonly used by the outdoor ... -
Analysis of Estimated Scour vs Inspected Scour on a Bridge after Hurricane Maria, and their Impact on the Puerto Rico Bridge Program
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)Bridge scour is considered the main reason for bridge failures due to the holes that can form and compromise the structure stability. Federal regulations require all proposed bridges to be designed for scour resistance and ... -
Analysis of Rehabilitation of the Sludge Treatment System at Guaynabo Water Treatment Plant, “Los Filtros”
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)Los Filtros Water Treatment Plant serves approximately 58,800families in the municipalities of San Juan, Caguas, and Aguas Buenas. The plant began operations in 1924 and have been producing water 24hrs/7days ... -
Analysis of Scour Countermeasures from a Constructability Point of View on Bridges for the Puerto Rico Territory
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)Bridge scour is considered the main reason for bridge failures due to the holes that can form and compromise the structure’s stability. Federal regulations require all proposed bridges to be designed for scour resistance ... -
Análisis de Tornillo de Anclaje en Letrero de Señalización en Expreso PR – 53
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)El 20 de Septiembre de 2017, Puerto Rico sufrió el embate del Huracán María afectando gran parte de la infraestructura de la Isla como plantas de tratamiento de agua potable, plantas de tratamiento de aguas servidas, ... -
Aplicación de los Vehículos Aéreos No Tripulados (UAVs) en la Ingeniería Civil
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)El objetivo general de este proyecto es presentar la implementación y aplicación de los vehículos aéreos no tripulados (UAVs, por sus siglas en inglés) en tres categorías de la ingeniería civil: Inspección Visual de ... -
Assessment of Geomorphic Characteristics and Analysis at the Existing Bridge Site in Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)The scour on bridges is considered one of the main reasons for bridge failures. Scour is the consequence of the erosion action that is caused by the water flow, which at the same time excavates and carries away material ... -
Caracterización de las Propiedades Mecánicas del Bambú (Bambusa Vulgaris)
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)Este estudio contribuye con la recopilación de datos y caracterización de la Bambusa Vulgaris de Puerto Rico, que podrán ser usados en investigaciones futuras sobre su aplicabilidad estructural. Se tomaron muestras ... -
Case Study Through the Application of Value Engineering – Tunnel Construction
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)Value engineering is an effective approach used by many industries that aims to analyze a product or project to optimize it while reducing costs. VE does not just focus on cost reduction; its purpose is functional ... -
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 ... -
Caso de Estudio de Residencia Unifamiliar de Hormigón Reforzado Afectada por los Vientos del Huracán María
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)Tras el paso del Huracán María por Puerto Rico, se reportó un solo caso de falla estructural para una vivienda unifamiliar (casa) donde su construcción se basa en hormigón y mampostería reforzada presentando daños estructurales ... -
Change in the Precipitation Parameter Source and its Effect in Previously Designed Structures
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)The impact of any development brings with it a series of changes to the environment that must be mitigated; thus, Hydrologic and Hydraulic Studies become necessary to bring solution at the design process. The ... -
Comparative Analysis of the Wind Speeds and Wind Loads Requirements for Puerto Rico on the Last Three Decades
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)This paper presents an analysis of the changes and differences of the wind load provisions between the Building Regulation No. 7 of Puerto Rico (amended in 1987) and the ASCE 7-88 through ASCE 7-16 and how they compare ... -
Construction Cost Estimate for Relocation of Monte Pelao Tank Pump Station, Guanica, Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)On December 28, 2019, the seismic sequence to the South-Southwest of Puerto Rico began with a magnitude 4.7 Mw tremor, and what is considered the main event of this sequence occurred on January 7, 2020, a ... -
Critical Flood Risk Assessment, Priority Classification and Vulnerability Assessment Guidelines for PR Wastewater Treatment Plants
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)Floods occurs in almost every part of the world because of extreme rainfall events. Around 7,000 people lose their lives and nearly 100 million people worldwide are adversely affected by floods each year. Flooding also ... -
Design and construction of a telecommunications tower foundation using micropiles
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)The design and construction of a selfsupported tower (three-legged tower) foundation was performed. An existing tower affected structurally by hurricane Maria is located in a very remote location in Yabucoa, making the ... -
Design of Cantilever and Gabion Retaining Walls for Slope Failure Caused by Hurricane Maria in Lares, PR
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)Due to the rain caused by Hurricane Maria there were various slope failures around Puerto Rico (PR). This project evaluates a failure in Lares, PR, road PR-124. The evaluation consists in mitigate that failure with two ...