• ADSL: The Best Choice for Fast Internet Access 

      Rodríguez, Raquelimar; González, Rita; López, Wilfredo; González, Félix; Cruz, Alfredo (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2000-12)
      There is a real need for the increased bandwidth at a tower cost provided by ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line). The time is ripe for deployment due to the current competitive environment, and both A DSL transport ...
    • Antena inteligente con haces conmutados para redes de comunicaciones móviles* 

      Zaharov, Viktor; Acosta, James (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2005)
      The smart antenna technology for mobile communications has been the object of enormous worldwide interest during the last decade. The principal reason for the application of smart antennae is their potential for a large ...
    • Aplicación de sistemas de información geográfica en el análisis de la isla de calor urbana 

      Matos Flores, Raúl; Rodríguez Rivera, Marisol (Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico, 1998-12)
      An urban heat island has been described as the difference in temperature between the city and its peripheral rural area. It is caused mainly by the growth of the city not taking into consideration the conditions previous ...
    • An approach in statistical control chart design 

      Rodríguez-Mombille, René (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 1992-06)
      Several questions arise when designing statistical process control charts Is the control chart sensitive enough to detect a particular process shift with a particular frequency? When should a process shift be considered ...
    • Aprendizaje mediante la colaboración grupal (Cooperative Learning) 

      Charón, Sergio (Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico, 1998-12)
      This work illustrates the needs of exposing the students to learning experiences that develop and enhance their capabilities for analytical critical thinking in the solution of problems. The work in small groups with ...
    • Are you making good decisions? 

      Claudio, Carlos E. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2004)
      Due to the wide array of choices that modern society has at its disposal, decision making has become an integral part of our daily routines. Because of that, most of the time, the potential repercussions associated with ...
    • Automation of Plasma Diagnostics at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico 

      Sánchez, Samuel; Colmenares, Franklyn; González Lizardo, Ángel E.; Leal Quirós, Edbertho (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2008)
      This work presents an ongoing effort to develop an automatic measurement system for plasma diagnostics at the Plasma Engineering Laboratory of Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, along with an example of its operation. ...
    • Breve relato de la historia de los programas de Bachillerato en Agrimensura en Puerto Rico 

      Negrón, Jenaro R. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2006)
      Discurso editado, presentado por el Profesor Jenaro R. Negrón el 21 de febrero de 2006 en el Cuadragésimo Aniversario del Programa de Agrimensura de la Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico.
    • Bridges under dynamic loads: comparison between finite element analysis and experimental results 

      Tito Izquierdo, Jorge A.; Rodríguez Agrait, Leandro (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 1997-06)
      AASHO Road Test performed experimental tests on bridges under dynamic and static truck loads. This paper shows a comparison between AASHO's tests and the analytical results of UPR-PAVI2, a computer program developed by the ...
    • Capstone Design Project Interface Board for the HC12 Microprocessor 

      Farah Hilou, Shady; Badillo Oquendo, José A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2000-06)
      This project consists of the design and implementation of an interface board for the Motorola evaluation board M68HC12B32EVB. This interface will include eight different experiment for a laboratory course.
    • Capstone Design Project Stock Keeping Units Allocation for ICI Paints 

      Burgos Báez, Joel; González Aponte, Nancy; Vigo Avila, Luis (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2000-06)
      As part of our Capstone Design Project we will design the SKU (Stock Keeping Units) allocation system for the Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) Paints Royal Warehouse located in Barrio Palmas, Catano. In the manufacturing ...
    • Changing Behaviors: Re - Conceptualization of a Tutoring Center 

      Miranda, Iris (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2004)
      The following article introduces a novel constructivist tutoring system, its origins, concepts, methods and its impact in the student population. To optimize the performance and strategic planning of the Center, a software ...
    • Classification of nr-graphs 

      Sarmiento, Jorge (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 1997-06)
      When all possible r-gons are inscribed in an n-gon, the resulting n-graph falls into one of the following three categories: s-regular (sr or strongly regular), //-regular, or regular (k-regular). The definitions and necessary ...
    • Colapso de un muro de contención construido con mampostería 

      Díaz Vázquez, Clariluz; Tito Izquierdo, Jorge A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 1997-06)
      This study presents the analysis of a masonry retaining wall, typically built in Puerto Rico to stabilize and retain slopes. How safe and well built are these walls?. Have they the adequate resistance to efficiently retain ...
    • Comparison of the Quality System Requirements of Code of Federal Regulations Part 820 and International Standard ISO 13485 

      Figueroa, Yazmín (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2010)
      This paper compares the quality system requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations 21 CFR part 820 with the quality system requirements of the International Standard ISO 13485. The medical devices industry that distributes ...
    • Cryptography and Steganography: Security in Electronic Transactions 

      Barbosa, Angel O.; Acevedo, Idelfonso; Rodríguez, Janneth; Shehadeh, Abed; Cruz, Alfredo (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2000-12)
      A new use for two ancient arts and sciences; Cryptography and Steganography are now as useful as they were thousands of years ago. The digital communication security rests mainly on the developments of these two methodologies ...
    • Cryptography: Algorithms and Security Applications 

      Cruz, Alfredo; Fernández, Maxime; Díaz, Gloria; Cosme, Alberto; Negrón, Irtalis; Negrón, Priscilla (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2000-06)
      Cryptography in Computer Science and Information Systems are broad. It is based in a sequence of steps, and its premise is only one: security. One of the latest developments in cryptography is Steganography, which is the ...
    • Design and analysis of multi-section eccentric shaft 

      Resto, Javier (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 1996-12)
      In this report the preliminary design and analysis of multi-section eccentric shaft to be used on four-rotor Wankel rotary engine is discussed. Only a static analysis was performed due to time constraints. This novel design ...
    • Design and implementation of a virtual keyboard to aid handicapped people to use computers 

      Pérez García, Julio A.; Reilova Barletta, Rafael (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 1997-12)
      This article describes our Capstone Design Project. The project requirements were to design and implement an interface software, to create a virtual keyboard on screen, optimized for typing Spanish language, controlled by ...
    • Design of a Cleaning Monitoring Methodology for a Clean in Place (CIP) Fluid Bed Dryer (FBD) using "Rapid Testing" Applications 

      Rosado, Tanya (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2010)
      Over the past years, rapid testing technologies have been developed for the purpose of changing the way microbiology and chemical analysis is done. Rapid testing technologies are a valuable tool for the pharmaceutical ...