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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...