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Evaluación y análisis sísmico de la escuela Áurea Quiles utilizando el ASCE 41-17
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)Este proyecto investiga y presenta el procedimiento de evaluación y análisis sísmico de la escuela superior Áurea Quiles Claudio en Guánica utilizando el estándar ASCE 41-17 para edificaciones existentes. El resultado ... -
Evaluación y rehabilitación del edificio Almacén de Embotellado de la Compañía Cervecera de Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)Los edificios más antiguos en la Compañía Cervecera de Puerto Rico fueron diseñados antes de 1980, por lo que, al momento de su diseño, no se tomaron consideraciones sísmicas. En respuesta al evento sísmico de magnitud 6.4 ... -
Evaluating Productivity in a Structural Steel Installation Construction Project in Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2011)Abstract - The research project was focused on the evaluation of the productivity in a structural steel installation project in Puerto Rico. The two projects evaluated have similar site conditions and safety requirements. ... -
Evaluation of Material Management System for Construction Projects
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2011)The Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (AAA) made several improvements at a Water Treatment Plant located on the North Coast, of Puerto Rico with the intention of addressing several compliance issues that were identified by ... -
Evaluation of Seismic Resistance of a Fire Protection Riser Pipe System with a Line Segment Analysis Approach
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)Effective stresses due to a seismic occurrence are prevented in piping systems by means of seismic bracings and piping supports. A line segment analysis determines if each pipe segment in a pipe system has enough ... -
Evaluation of the Horizontal Coefficient of Consolidation Determined by One Dimensional Consolidation Tests for Soft Saturated Soil
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)When determining time of consolidation at a project site where a soft clay soil profile is present the coefficients of vertical and horizontal consolidation are key parameters, when vertical drains are used. The ... -
Extended Hydrologic & Hydraulic Study for the Recreational Pool Area of the Toro Negro Forest Reserve, Municipality of Orocovis, Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)An extended analysis of a recent study in the recreational pool area of the Toro Negro Forest Reserve, optimizing previously proposed geometric changes with additional components in order to increase public safety. Low ... -
Factibilidad del Uso de Cenizas de Residuos Sólidos Urbanos como Aditivo en la Fabricación de Hormigón
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)La actividad de la construcción demanda una gran cantidad de recursos y materiales, lo que la convierte en un sector con enorme potencial de aprovechamiento de residuos, tanto de los derivados de su propia actividad ... -
Forecasting Drought in Puerto Rico with the Standard Precipitation Index
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)The main premise of the current effort is that the use of a drought index, such as Standard Precipitation Index (SPI), may lead to a more appropriate understanding of drought duration, magnitude and spatial extent in ... -
Gerencia del Proyecto de Nueva Entrada y Área de Acceso Peatonal de Estudiantes Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)En el 2014 la Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico desarrolló un proyecto para la construcción de La Nueva Entrada y Acceso Peatonal de Estudiantes. Como parte de este proyecto se desarrollarían dos principales estructuras. ... -
Green Roof Stormwater Performance in Puerto Rico: An Overview of the Effect in Greening The Old San Juan Area
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)The lack of information about green roof stormwater discharge in subtropical scenarios make it difficult for engineer to use this technique for storm water mitigation in Puerto Rico. It has been proven by physical data ... -
Green vs. Conventional
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)The research project was focused on the construction cost of an office building containing four (4) floors of office space and two (2) levels of parking area use the same building construction under the guidelines of ... -
Guide for The Optimization of Potable Water Distribution in Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)The system of distribution of drinking water is one of the most important infrastructures of any population in the world. Water is necessary to cover the basic needs of human beings, and also to maintain a healthy flora ... -
Guía para el Desarrollo de Proyectos de Construcción de la Autoridad de Carreteras y Transportación de Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)Este artículo presenta los procesos típicos para el desarrollo de proyectos construcción de la Autoridad de Carreteras y Transportación de Puerto Rico. Se enumeran acciones que se deben ejecutar secuencialmente dentro ... -
Guías Comparativas para Seleccionar Método de Construcción Tradicional vs. Prefabricado
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)Este artículo está basado en la comparación de dos métodos de construcción: el tradicional (fundido in situ) y el método de hormigón prefabricado, además se incluye una revisión literaria abarcadora acerca de las ventajas ... -
Hemp-Lime Concrete: A Green Alternative to Conventional CMU Construction
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)This literature research presents a direct comparison between the hemp-lime concrete usually known as hempcrete, and the commonly used concrete unit blocks as an envelope building material. As in the recent decades ... -
Hormigón Expuesto a Altas Temperaturas utilizando Vidrio de Botella como Resistencia contra Incendios
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)El desprendimiento del hormigón es uno de los grandes problemas que se encuentran en una estructura cuando esta es expuesta a incendios. Cuando esto sucede, las estructuras tienden a reducir su resistencia. Se han hecho ... -
Hurricane Resistant Curtain Wall System
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2019)Puerto Rico is in the storm and hurricane trajectory zone. For the past years we have seen an increase in the quantity and intensity of these atmospheric phenomena due to climate changes. On September 20, 2017 Hurricane ... -
Hydrologic -Hydraulic Study for an Urban Project Adjacent to a River with no Base Flood
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2010)The massive land development increases the impervious areas of watershed, which induces high runoff and downstream flooding problems especially in areas adjacent to a river. It is extremely important to determinate a ... -
Hydrology and Hydraulic Study of an Existing Bridge on Veguitas River
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - This paper summarizes the hydraulic and hydrology studies perform to determine the capacity and replacement structure of an existing bridge. The studies will be performed at a Bridge in Veguitas River in the ...