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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Improvement of Trihalomethanes Removal for Water Distribution System
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2019)
Potable water good quality should be a
priority for the worldwide population distribution
systems. The agency that distributes the majority of
the water in the island of Puerto Rico, the Puerto
Rico Aqueduct and Sewage ...
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 ...