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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...