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Morovis Sur Water Treatment Plant Optimization
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - Morovis Sur Water Treatment Plant is one of the many water treatment plants in Puerto Rico which do not fully comply with regulatory requirements established by federal drinking water regulations. Following the ... -
Mortar Mix Design for Roofing Applications
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)The following information is about the results on experimental tests of a mortar containing fly ash used on roofing application. These results are based on compressive strength, air permeability and specific gravity. ... -
Nitrogen and BOD Removal from Municipal Wastewater Using a Constructed Vegetate Plug Flow Multiple Stages Series System
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - Most wastewaters contain nitrogenous compounds that have given rise to various negative phenomena in water environments, such as growth of algae causing eutrophication with damage to aquatic life, being toxic ... -
Nonlinear Static Analysis and Evaluation of an Existing Structure
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)A seismic evaluation was performed to an existing structure in the city of Carolina, who is a municipality located on the northeast coast of Puerto Rico. It is a concrete structure of two levels with a lateral resistance ... -
Optimizing the Cubuy Water Treatment Plant for Achieving the Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Requirements
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)The Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule is requiring additional removal or inactivation of Cryptosporidium Oocyst for public drinking water system. The Cubuy Water Treatment Plant needs to provide an ... -
Patillas Dam Failure Analysis Modeling Using HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS Simulation Programs and Geographic Information System
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)Carlos Negron Alfonso, Master’s in Civil Engineering Candidate, in cooperation with the Final Project conducted a Dam Breach Analysis for the Patillas Dam. This hydrologic and hydraulic study will assess the potential ... -
Piedras Blancas Landslide: Mitigation Works
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2009)Abstract - The Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority has conducted since the 1980s several geotechnical investigations about the Piedras Blancas Landslide in the Municipality of San Sebastian. This landslide has ... -
Plasma Technology for the Future of Wastewater Treatment
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)The conventional wastewater treatment used in Puerto Rico cannot remove micropollutants, which are contaminants that occur in low concentrations and are found on Wastewater Treatment Plant effluents, and therefore, ... -
Productivity and Safety Analysis for a Storm Water System Improvement Project
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)Productivity and safety are key aspects of any company. A decrease in productivity will reduce or eliminate the profit of a project. An increase in productivity will reduce costs. Safety issues in projects will affect ... -
Programa de reparación, reconstrucción y relocalización de casas afectadas por los huracanes Irma y María en Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)Tras el paso de los huracanes Irma y María, los servicios básicos como los sistemas de utilidades y comunicaciones quedaron inhabilitados por un largo periodo de tiempo. Además, las inundaciones provocaron deslizamientos ... -
Project Management Professional Services –Runway 8-26 Reconstruction at Rafael Hernández Airport, Aguadilla, PR
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for project management services for the Rehabilitation of Runway 8-26 at Rafael Hernández Airport, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico is required to identified experienced firms capable ... -
Proyecto de evaluación sísmica de residencia de Veredas de Yauco (Puerto Rico)
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)Durante el terremoto de magnitud en la 6.4 escala Richter ocurrido el 7 de enero, de 2020 en Puerto Rico, muchas estructuras residenciales en la isla fueron afectadas. Por consecuencia, se investigó y analizó una de ... -
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 ... -
Recuperando a Puerto Rico: Análisis del Proceso de Asistencia Pública de “FEMA” Tras el Paso de Huracán María
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)Ya van casi tres años desde que el Huracán María pasó por Puerto Rico. El desempeño, tanto del gobierno estatal, local, como del federal, han sido altamente criticados por su ejecución en responder a la emergencia ... -
Rehabilitación Sísmica del Edificio de Escuela Superior del Liceo Ponceño en Ponce, Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)Los sismos ocurridos en el sur de Puerto Rico durante los días 6, 7 y 11 de enero de 2020 alcanzaron magnitudes, según la escala Richter, de 5.8, 6.4 y 6.0, respectivamente. Estos terremotos ocasionaron daños estructurales, ... -
Reinforced Concrete vs Structural Concrete Insulated Panels Performance and Cost Comparison for 4-story Building
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)This paper presents the modeling of a 4- story building to compare the structural behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) versus the structural concrete insulated panels (SCIPS) under the code required loads and deflection ... -
Removal of Manganese from Toa Vaca Reservoir Raw Water using Electrocoagulation
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - The aim of this study was to investigate the efficiency of this technique in manganese removal from the raw water at the Toa Vaca Filter Plant. Preliminary runs with different electrode materials were performed ... -
Restoration of Río Humacao Fluvial System
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2010)Río Humacao is located in the southeast coast of Puerto Rico and generally flows eastward into the Vieques Passage along a trapezoidal earth channel that runs approximately 7 kilometers upstream from the river mouth. ... -
Revisión de Fallas en Procesos de Inspección en la Construcción
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)El proceso de contratación de inspectores, interpretación de guías y comunicación en la industria de la construcción ha experimentado fallas en ciertas áreas. Este trabajo tiene la visión de optimizar las fallas ... -
Rio Humacao Channelization Viability Study
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)Río Humacao is located in the southeast coast of Puerto Rico and it flows generally northeastward and then southeastward and enters the alluvial floodplain at the town of Humacao, 6 kilometers upstream from its mouth. Major ...