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1D and 2D Hydraulic Modeling to Estimate Bridge Scour: A Case Study
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)Scour is the effect of erosion of soil surrounding a bridge foundation due to fast-flowing water. This dynamic phenomenon can be categorized as the most common cause of bridge failures. Therefore, scour depth at piers and ... -
Adequate Selection of Design Flood Frequencies for the Evaluation of Scour and Scour Countermeasures of Critical Bridges, and their Impact on the Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority’s Bridge Program
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)Federal regulations require all bridges, over waterways, to be designed for scour resistance and all existing bridges to be evaluated for scour vulnerability. Scour evaluations are typically based on the hydraulic design ... -
Alternativas para el Uso de Cenizas Volantes en Mezclas de Hormigón
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)Estudios demuestran que las cenizas volantes de carbón se pueden utilizar como uno de los componentes para la fabricación de estructuras de hormigón. Este proyecto pretende corroborar si las cenizas volantes de carbón ... -
Analysis & Evaluation of Costa Linda Condominium Applying New Codes for to Determine Retrofit Requirements for Stability
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2017)This study evaluate the capacity of a 10-story existing building designed in 1972 to determine its capacity to resist new loads according with present codes. A structural model was developed using a modern engineering ... -
Analysis and Design of a Reinforced Concrete Multistory Office Building
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - The objective of this project is to analyze and design an existing old structure using actual codes and specifications, locating the structure in a seismic risk zone. This project performs a load analysis of the ... -
Analysis and Recommendation of Landslide and Road Damage on State Road PR-167, Km 7.2 Naranjito, PR
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)The State Road PR-167 segment, where the project is located, is a primary state highway road bordering La Plata River, in the municipality of Naranjito, that serves as a connector between Naranjito and Comerío and represents ... -
Analysis of a Slope Failure in Los Canales Road in Carolina Puerto Rico after the Tropical Storm Irene
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract ⎯ Natural slopes are susceptible to instability due to different factors. This study investigates the factors that contributed to the Los Canales slope failure. The main factors that could contribute to the slope ... -
Analysis of Billboards Signs Collapse Due to Intensive Wind of Hurricane Maria
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)In Structural Analysis the collapse of different structures always will depend on factors such as the loads, dimensions and material used for building the structure. Billboards signs are commonly used by the outdoor ... -
Analysis of Estimated Scour vs Inspected Scour on a Bridge after Hurricane Maria, and their Impact on the Puerto Rico Bridge Program
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)Bridge scour is considered the main reason for bridge failures due to the holes that can form and compromise the structure stability. Federal regulations require all proposed bridges to be designed for scour resistance and ... -
Analysis of Rehabilitation of the Sludge Treatment System at Guaynabo Water Treatment Plant, “Los Filtros”
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)Los Filtros Water Treatment Plant serves approximately 58,800families in the municipalities of San Juan, Caguas, and Aguas Buenas. The plant began operations in 1924 and have been producing water 24hrs/7days ... -
Analysis of Scour Countermeasures from a Constructability Point of View on Bridges for the Puerto Rico Territory
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)Bridge scour is considered the main reason for bridge failures due to the holes that can form and compromise the structure’s stability. Federal regulations require all proposed bridges to be designed for scour resistance ... -
Análisis de Mezcla Asfáltica Incorporando Neumático Pulverizado
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)La prohibición de disponer neumáticos en los vertederos ha dado inicio a la formación de vertederos clandestinos y como consecuencia la alta incidencia del dengue en la isla. Adicional a esto pavimentos deteriorados ... -
Análisis de Riesgos para la Implementación de Medidas de Seguridad y Control de Infecciones en Facilidades Hospitalarias
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)Actualmente, los hospitales se encuentran en continuo crecimiento y en renovaciones constantes. Entendemos que esto se debe a la necesidad de traer nuevas tecnologías y reubicar áreas para agrandar las que requieran mayor ... -
Análisis de Seguridad para el Manejo y Almacenaje de los Materiales
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)El manejo de materiales actualmente, puede llegar a ser un problema adjudicado en la producción debido al poco valor y un problema en el presupuesto. El manejo de los mismos envuelve una serie de operaciones, tanto ... -
Análisis de Tornillo de Anclaje en Letrero de Señalización en Expreso PR – 53
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)El 20 de Septiembre de 2017, Puerto Rico sufrió el embate del Huracán María afectando gran parte de la infraestructura de la Isla como plantas de tratamiento de agua potable, plantas de tratamiento de aguas servidas, ... -
Análisis Estructural, Capacidad de Carga y Rehabilitación del Puente Histórico 1142
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)El objetivo de este proyecto es conocer la capacidad de carga de un puente histórico ubicado en el área Oeste de Puerto Rico para determinar el peso máximo que puede soportar. Para calcular la capacidad de carga resultante, ... -
Análisis, Diseño y Evaluación Económica de la Conexión de Panel Prefabricado con el Cimiento de un Edificio Comercial Típico en Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)Se analizó y se diseñó la conexión de una pared de hormigón prefabricado al cimiento en una estructura comercial de un nivel típico en construcciones realizadas en Puerto Rico. Las paredes prefabricadas fueron consideradas ... -
Aplicación de los Vehículos Aéreos No Tripulados (UAVs) en la Ingeniería Civil
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)El objetivo general de este proyecto es presentar la implementación y aplicación de los vehículos aéreos no tripulados (UAVs, por sus siglas en inglés) en tres categorías de la ingeniería civil: Inspección Visual de ... -
Application of GIS and AHP Analysis for the Delineation of Potential Groundwater Bearing Zones in Fractured Rock Aquifers
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2017)Groundwater extraction accounts for around 29% of Puerto Rico’s water demand. About 50% of the withdrawn water from aquifers serves the needs of “Non PRASA” communities mainly located in the central province of the ... -
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 ...