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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 ... -
Cost Evaluations for Dredging Projects
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)This project was focused on cost evaluations for dredging of five (5) reservoirs in Puerto Rico. These reservoirs were selected because of their importance in Puerto Rico. The cost estimates were made using a disposal site ... -
Countermeasures Analysis for an Existing Scour Critical Bridge (Bridge # 1200) Over Río Grande de Loíza at Road PR-3 Carolina, Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)Scour is the most common reason for the failure of highway bridges in the United States. In Puerto Rico, there are more than 350 scour critical bridges. Bridge 1200 has been classified as a scour critical bridge by the ... -
¿Cómo Podemos Mejorar las Medidas de Seguridad y Salud en los Proyectos de Construcción dentro de Facilidades Petroquímicas?
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)Tanto en petroquímica como infractructura donde se encuentran almacenado productos similares a esto es necesario realizar mantenimiento para evitar un deterioro ocasionado por los químicos que contiene estos productos ... -
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 ... -
Desarrollo de Mapas en GIS para Futura Planificación en Áreas de Impacto debido al Aumento del Nivel del Mar en Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)El fenómeno del Calentamiento Global es un tema de mucha importancia mundialmente, por tal razón, necesitamos estudiar y conocer los efectos en nuestra Isla de Puerto Rico y las áreas de mayor impacto. Nuestro objetivo, ... -
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 ... -
Determinación de las Principales Causas de Accidentes en Zonas de Construcción en las Carreteras de Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstracto - El objetivo de la investigación fue determinar las principales causas de accidentes en zonas de construcción en las carreteras de Puerto Rico. Se realizaron 122 encuestas a profesionales que laboran en zonas ... -
Dirigiéndonos a una Operación Sustentable y Resiliente en la Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados de Puerto Rico tras el paso del Huracán María
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2019)Como parte de las lecciones de un desastre natural por Puerto Rico, se comparten las experiencias de operar los diversos y complicados sistemas de la Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados de Puerto Rico (AAA), esto ...