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Disinfection alternatives to control corrosion on water systems.
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)
Disinfection is one of the most common
processes in the world since the human understood
that the water contained pathogens that can be
lethal. Since this, new methods and techniques of
disinfection had been developed ...
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 ...
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 ...
To Extend Useful Life of Toa Baja Municipal Solid Waste Landfill
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)
The objective of this project is to
identify the main issues affecting Toa Baja
Municipal Solid Waste Landfill and the reasons it is
in the Environmental Protection Agency list for
closure; and to provide some suggestions ...
The Use of Deep Soil Mixing as Channel Slope Stabilization Method – US Army Corps of Engineers Bechara Middle Section Project Case Study
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)
This project describes and validates the
design of a slope stabilization technique for the
Bechara Middle Section (BMS) channel located in
the Bechara Industrial Area, San Juan, Puerto
Rico. The BMS project consisted ...
Un Estudio Comparativo del Análisis Sísmico de los Códigos ASCE7-05, ASCE7-10 y ASCE7-16
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)
Estudio comparativo de la
determinación de las cargas de diseño sísmico entre
los códigos normativos de la “American Society of
Civil Engineers” (ASCE) 2005, 2010 y 2016. Se
realizaron análisis y diseño de un edificio ...
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 ...
Supercritical Water Oxidation (SCWO) Technology an Alternative to the Conventional Wastewater Treatment Plant
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)
Clean water is essential for human
survival. One issue to be face is the impact of
wastewater treatment on water sources. Is essential
to bring alternative solution for the wastewater
treatment. There are many technologies ...
Micropiles Performance Based Design: Evaluation of Current Design Methods Applied to Puerto Rico Soils
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)
Micropiles have been used mainly as foundation support elements to resist static and seismic loads. The use of micropiles have been increased not only in locations with poor soil conditions, but also in congested areas and ...
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 ...