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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Efectos Causados por el Huracán María en las Canchas de Baloncesto del Municipio de Yabucoa, Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2019)
El huracán María entró a Puerto Rico
el 20 de septiembre de 2017. El punto de entrada
fue el municipio de Yabucoa, que fue uno de los
más afectados. Para este proyecto, se investigaron
los daños a las canchas de ...