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Off Site Database Management
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
Abstract― In today’s database systems there is a rise in security needs and Database redundancy procedures in order to keep information readily available and secure in the event of a catastrophe. There are different ways ...
Evaluación de Edificios Públicos para determinar su Vulnerabilidad ante Eventos Sísmicos
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
Resumen - Este proyecto consistió en inspeccionar tres edificios públicos, para evaluar su vulnerabilidad ante un evento de sismo. La metodología que se usó en este proyecto consistió, en primer lugar, en la revisión del ...
Punching Shear Analysis Caused by Wind Loads on Small Traffic Signs
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
Abstract - Small traffic signs are the most typical type of traffic signs encountered throughout the streets and roads. Since Puerto Rico is located in a hurricane prone region, is reasonable to ask if these traffic signs ...
Emotional Intelligence of Project Management Engineers in Puerto Rico: Profile Insights
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
Abstract ⎯ Although most Project Management Professionals agree that emotional intelligence is of paramount importance in addressing a project’s human factor, few studies exist that shed light on the emotional intelligence ...
Reduction of Time in a Manufacturing Process for a Pharmaceutical Company Located in Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
Abstract - The project is developed in a chemical plant of a pharmaceutical company in Puerto Rico. In 2011 the company had an increase in market demand of the active ingredient of one product. To ensure the profit plan, ...
Evaluación de Puentes para Determinar la Probabilidad de Vulnerabilidad y Criticidad ante Ataques Terroristas
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
Los recientes acontecimientos en todo el mundo han puesto en claro la necesidad de comprender y evaluar la vulnerabilidad del sistema de infraestructura civil a ataques terroristas ya que representan una amenaza real para ...
Effects of In-stream Sand and Gravel Mining in Scour at Bridges in Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)
Scour of bed material from around bridge foundations is the most common cause for the failure of highway bridges in the United States. In Puerto Rico, millions of dollars are being spent by the Puerto Rico Highway Authority ...
Evaluación Sísmica y Estrategias de Rehabilitación del Puente Número 1021 en la Carretera PR-22 Sobre el Caño Martín Peña
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
Resumen - Los Puentes como otras estructuras importantes deben permanecer en servicio después que fueron sujetos a fuertes movimientos telúricos. Muchos puentes existentes, especialmente estos que fueron construidos antes ...
Monoxide Sensor Device Prototype Development and Implementation in a Mechanic Shop Building
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
Abstract - Carbon Monoxide is a dangerous component that primarily comes from incomplete combustion of carbon containing fuels. Is a gas with no odor, color or taste , have approximately the same density as air. Is often ...
Application of Six Sigma and Lean Tools to Facilitate use of an Electronic Health Record System in a Medical Office in a Sub-Urban Area of Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
Abstract - The study was conducted within a primary medical care office with the goal of determining how the implementation of an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system affected the attendance and patient wait time in said ...