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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 ... -
Building Rehabilitation of a Military Colonial Architecture: Miraflores Gunpowder Storage Building
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)This article purpose is to show an investigation of the structural capacity for rehabilitation of an old clay brick masonry building. The structure past and historical value included in the literature exploration was ... -
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 ... -
Comparación de Cálculos de Niveles de Inundación entre un Análisis Hidrológico e Hidráulico Existente y un Modelo de Elevación Digital del Terreno
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)Actualmente se han producido impresionantes avances en el desarrollo de aplicación de sistemas de información geográfica (GIS), al desarrollo y gestión de los recursos hídricos. Recientemente los Modelos de Elevación Digital ... -
Comparación de Eficiencia en Cuanto a Comportamiento y Costo Entre el Diseño ASD y LRFD para el Edificio UNILOPEZ
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2009)Abstracto - Este documento consistió en el análisis estructural del edificio de oficinas UNILOPEZ (estructura de acero), mediante el uso de un programa de computadoras llamado ETABS, el cual se especializa en el análisis ... -
Comparación de los Sistemas de AC Inverters y Convencional
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)Este artículo está enfocando en la evaluación y análisis de dos tipos de sistemas de Aire Acondicionado (AC) Inverters y Convencional utilizados con frecuencia hoy en día tanto en residencias como en comercios. Ambos ... -
Comparación de los Sistemas Sanitarios por Gravedad y por Presión
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)El siguiente artículo estará basado en la comparación entre un sistema sanitario convencional como lo es el de gravedad contra un sistema sanitario por presión. Se utilizará un mismo lugar para evaluar ambos sistemas ... -
Comparación de los Sistemas Sanitarios por Gravedad y por Vacio
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Este artículo está enfocado en la evaluación y comparación de los sistemas sanitarios por gravedad y por vacio. Ambos sistemas sanitarios son diferentes en diseño, construcción ... -
Comparativa en Efectividad de Sistema de Construcción Convencional y 100% Verde
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)La construcción residencial en Puerto Rico se ha regido por usar los materiales de hormigón armado y bloques por los pasadas siete décadas. Esto según los códigos que reglamentan a Puerto Rico y el código ACI 318 del ... -
Comparativa entre Construcción Convencional en Puerto Rico y utilizando Paneles Prefabricados con Aislación
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)Este artículo tienen como propósito mostrar los resultados de varios análisis realizados a una casa construida con un sistema de paneles prefabricados ultra livianos y una casa equivalente, utilizando los métodos ... -
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 ... -
A Comparative Study of the Seismic Design Codes used in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)A comparative study of the seismic analysis between the seismic codes used in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic was performed. This study shows a calculation, step by step, of the seismic lateral load for both ... -
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 ... -
Construction Debris Management Plan for Sustainable Structures
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2017)Construction, maintenance & operations (M&O) and demolition of structures are engineering activities that could have an adverse impact to the environment when a Waste Management Plan (WMP) is not implemented before, ... -
Control of Temperatures in Mass Concrete with Emphasis in the Use of HDPE Pipes as Part of a Cooling System - a Case Study at the Charles W. Cullen Bridge, Delaware
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)This paper discusses different approaches used today to manage temperatures in mass concrete and provides comments about their feasibility as a function of particular job conditions such as access, weather and ... -
Cost Effective and Fast Construction Method of the GRS-IBS Technology
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)The Geosynthetic Reinforced SoilIntegrated Bridge System Technology (GRS-IBS) could reduce cost between twenty five to sixty percent and maybe more from conventional construction method. This report evaluated the cost and ...