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    • Scrap Tires in Puerto Rico 

      Collazo Hernández, Widallys; Inserni Pagán, Francisco A.; Rodríguez Rosario, Evia Idelisse (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)
      Scrap tires are considered a solid waste that is currently overpopulating storage facilities; tire shops, and illegal dumping sites in Puerto Rico. These tires present unusual disposal problems due to their physical ...

    • Stabilization of a Spherical Robot 

      González, Kenneth J.; Sánchez, Christian
      Robotics is a multidisciplinary branch of science which combines principles of mechanical, electrical, computer engineering and computer science to design automated systems Our research continues the work started as part ...

    • Storm Water Management Plan for the PUPR & Guidelines for LEED certification of the PUPR Library 

      Alvarado, Stephanie; Amundaray, Juan Carlos; Forte, Emanuel; Urbina, Emil
      This project consist in the construction of a stormwater management plan for the PUPR. The needed storage volume was obtained, using calculation method. The proposed technology for mitigation was StormTech, which are ...

    • Strength Comparison of Flat Roof Solar Panel Mounting Systems 

      Rivera Pagán, Carlos A. (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 ...

    • Study of Electromagnetic Fields and Effects on the Human Body 

      Torres Ortiz, Sheilly (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022-10-13)
      Exposure of radio frequencies electromagnetic fields (EMF) in recent decades, demands has increased. Bringing new variables into the effects of EMF with human bodies. Our objective is to present an approach into the ...

    • Supercapacitor Electrodes Based on Modified Carbon Nitride for Applications in Renewable Energy Storage 

      Lomba, Rocío; Ramírez, Andrea (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2019-08-19)
      Supercapacitors are rechargeable electrochemical energy storage devices, whose can store much larger amount of electrical energy in the interfaces between electrodes and electrolyte.

    • Superfund Cleanup Pesticide Warehouse III 

      Saldaña Piñero, Idalisse; Muriel Cruz, Arelys; Santiago Colón, Itzia I.
      The Pesticide Warehouse III (PWIII) is an inactive facility in a rural / residential area located in Manati, PR. During its operational history, various chemicals were spilled from tanker trucks over bare ground and ground ...

    • Technology during unprecedented times 

      Nieves Álvarez, Britanie V. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021-09-17)
      In the midst of the pandemic crisis caused by the new coronavirus, technology can be a key ally to achieve better results, both to reduce its spread and to mitigate and minimize its impacts. The system developed throughout ...

    • Use of Plastic as a Replacement of Fine Aggregates in Concrete Admixtures 

      Meléndez Santana, Tanayshalí (Polytechnic University Of Puerto Rico, 2019)
      Although current legislation established that 35% of plastic waste must be recycled on Puerto Rico (PR), actual figures are far below this target (ADS, 2017). Plastic materials have a great impact on the environment since ...

    • Verificación de Cuerpos de agua en Puerto Rico 

      Cabot Santos, José M.
      e realizó un estudio en los pueblos de San German y San Lorenzo para medir y verificar los cuerpos de cuerpos. Se procedió a comparar las medidas con la fuente oficial (mapas topográficos e hidrográficos de Puerto ...

    • Viability of Reflector to Improve Solar Panels Productions & Viability of Indoors Solar Panels with Artificial Light For Future Applications 

      Chéverez Rodríguez, Gabriel J. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021-09-17)
      The good voltage and current values in a solar panel, but they are not negligible for practical applications use of renewable energies has gradually been incorporated into society to counteract the damaging effects ...

    • Vulnerability of Bridges to Natural Events 

      León Malavé, Patricia (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020-11-13)
      This project utilized the HAZUS program and ArcGIS to perform vulnerability assessments on the bridges in Puerto Rico After conducting earthquake scenarios, the most probable bridge to experience failure or distress was ...

    • Vulnerability of schools in Puerto Rico to tsunami events 

      Torres Rodríguez, Verónica A.; Cohen Vázquez, Joel A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021-09-17)
      Puerto Rico is in an area of high seismicity, due to the presence of seismic faults around and within the Island These faults have the potential to generate earthquakes that cause tsunamis, as occurred in 1918 in the ...

    • Vulnerability of Schools in Puerto Rico to Tsunami Events Case Studies: Loíza, Mayaguez, and Toa Baja 

      Stedile Zolin, João Victor (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023-08-31)
      This research extends the vulnerability analysis of schools to the municipalities of Loíza, Mayaguez, and Toa Baja. The analysis is performed based on their evacuation time to reach a safe zone in a tsunami-like event. ...