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Rehabilitation Alternatives for Structures Used on the Flocculation, Sedimentation and Filtration Processes at the Ponce De Leon Water Treatment Plant in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2024)The Ponce de Leon Water Treatment Plant located in Mayagüez serves 3,777 clients with a population of 10,085 habitants. It could produce 6 million gallons per day. A visual structural evaluation of the concrete structures ... -
Diseño de Poste de Iluminación Peatonal Autónomo y Resiliente
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)El propósito de este proyecto es el diseño de un sistema de iluminación para aceras autónoma, con enfoqué en las situaciones donde haya fallas en el sistema de provisión de energía eléctrica. Específicamente eventos de ... -
Strength Comparison of Flat Roof Solar Panel Mounting Systems
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)The trend of installing solar panels in residential buildings has been primarily driven by efforts to lower energy costs, signifying a notable shift towards embracing solar energy solutions. The market offers a wide range ... -
Reinforced Concrete vs Structural Concrete Insulated Panels Performance and Cost Comparison for 4-story Building
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)This paper presents the modeling of a 4- story building to compare the structural behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) versus the structural concrete insulated panels (SCIPS) under the code required loads and deflection ... -
Identificación del Uso de EPP en la Compañía BM Construcción – Proyecto: Residencia Ozuna Meléndez
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)Nos interesa estudiar el uso de elementos de protección personal (EPP) en el campo de la construcción, ya que de este depende la integridad de los trabajadores y los intereses de la empresa mientras desarrollan su labor. ... -
Integración de Ingeniería de Gerencia de Construcción en el Programa de Asistencia Pública de FEMA
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)En este artículo se analiza la integración de la teoría de la Gerencia de Construcción en el Programa de Asistencia Pública de FEMA para mejorar la efectividad y eficiencia de los esfuerzos de recuperación de desastres. ... -
La Gerencia de Construcción en Proyectos con Fondos Federales
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)El paso del Huracán María provocó devastación en Puerto Rico. A consecuencia de esto, se asignaron fondos federales para la reconstrucción de la infraestructura. Existen áreas de mejoramiento que se pueden atender con ... -
Analysis of Scour Countermeasures from a Constructability Point of View on Bridges for the Puerto Rico Territory
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)Bridge scour is considered the main reason for bridge failures due to the holes that can form and compromise the structure’s stability. Federal regulations require all proposed bridges to be designed for scour resistance ... -
Assessment of Geomorphic Characteristics and Analysis at the Existing Bridge Site in Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)The scour on bridges is considered one of the main reasons for bridge failures. Scour is the consequence of the erosion action that is caused by the water flow, which at the same time excavates and carries away material ... -
Adequate Selection of Design Flood Frequencies for the Evaluation of Scour and Scour Countermeasures of Critical Bridges, and their Impact on the Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority’s Bridge Program
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)Federal regulations require all bridges, over waterways, to be designed for scour resistance and all existing bridges to be evaluated for scour vulnerability. Scour evaluations are typically based on the hydraulic design ... -
Programa de reparación, reconstrucción y relocalización de casas afectadas por los huracanes Irma y María en Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)Tras el paso de los huracanes Irma y María, los servicios básicos como los sistemas de utilidades y comunicaciones quedaron inhabilitados por un largo periodo de tiempo. Además, las inundaciones provocaron deslizamientos ... -
Analysis and Recommendation of Landslide and Road Damage on State Road PR-167, Km 7.2 Naranjito, PR
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)The State Road PR-167 segment, where the project is located, is a primary state highway road bordering La Plata River, in the municipality of Naranjito, that serves as a connector between Naranjito and Comerío and represents ... -
Construction Cost Estimate for Relocation of Monte Pelao Tank Pump Station, Guanica, Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)On December 28, 2019, the seismic sequence to the South-Southwest of Puerto Rico began with a magnitude 4.7 Mw tremor, and what is considered the main event of this sequence occurred on January 7, 2020, a ... -
Analysis of Rehabilitation of the Sludge Treatment System at Guaynabo Water Treatment Plant, “Los Filtros”
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)Los Filtros Water Treatment Plant serves approximately 58,800families in the municipalities of San Juan, Caguas, and Aguas Buenas. The plant began operations in 1924 and have been producing water 24hrs/7days ... -
Structural Evaluation and Rehabilitation Design of Puente Blanco in Quebradillas
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)Puente Blanco is an arch bridge located in the municipality of Quebradillas, Puerto Rico. This reinforced concrete structure, which dates from 1922,was initially designed and built as a railroad bridge but was later ... -
Project Management Professional Services –Runway 8-26 Reconstruction at Rafael Hernández Airport, Aguadilla, PR
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for project management services for the Rehabilitation of Runway 8-26 at Rafael Hernández Airport, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico is required to identified experienced firms capable ... -
Evaluación y análisis sísmico de la escuela Áurea Quiles utilizando el ASCE 41-17
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)Este proyecto investiga y presenta el procedimiento de evaluación y análisis sísmico de la escuela superior Áurea Quiles Claudio en Guánica utilizando el estándar ASCE 41-17 para edificaciones existentes. El resultado ... -
Revisión de Fallas en Procesos de Inspección en la Construcción
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)El proceso de contratación de inspectores, interpretación de guías y comunicación en la industria de la construcción ha experimentado fallas en ciertas áreas. Este trabajo tiene la visión de optimizar las fallas ... -
1D and 2D Hydraulic Modeling to Estimate Bridge Scour: A Case Study
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)Scour is the effect of erosion of soil surrounding a bridge foundation due to fast-flowing water. This dynamic phenomenon can be categorized as the most common cause of bridge failures. Therefore, scour depth at piers and ... -
Diseño Resistente a Huracanes de Techos de Armazón de Madera y Revestimiento de Zinc de Residencias Unifamiliares
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)En el año 2017, los huracanes Irma y María causaron daños a la infraestructura de Puerto Rico. Un daño que se observó con frecuencia fue la falla de techos de madera y zinc de residencias unifamiliares. El objetivo de este ...
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