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Piedras Blancas Landslide: Mitigation Works
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2009)Abstract - The Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority has conducted since the 1980s several geotechnical investigations about the Piedras Blancas Landslide in the Municipality of San Sebastian. This landslide has ... -
Comparación de Eficiencia en Cuanto a Comportamiento y Costo Entre el Diseño ASD y LRFD para el Edificio UNILOPEZ
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2009)Abstracto - Este documento consistió en el análisis estructural del edificio de oficinas UNILOPEZ (estructura de acero), mediante el uso de un programa de computadoras llamado ETABS, el cual se especializa en el análisis ... -
Tratamiento de Aguas Residual Domestica para el Complejo de Apartamentos “El Metro”, Villa Mella, Santo Domingo
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2009)Resumen - El diseño de la planta de tratamiento de las aguas residuales domesticas para el complejo de apartamentos “El Metro”, surge de la necesidad del Ing. Juan Padilla de construir dicha planta para 416 viviendas, ya ... -
Río Sabana Streambank Erosion Control and Restoration at Urb. Alamar, Luquillo, Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2010)The construction of new developments on floodplain areas has become a common practice in Puerto Rico. This practice entails the placement of fill inside the river floodplain causing the relocation of the river channel ... -
Restoration of Río Humacao Fluvial System
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2010)Río Humacao is located in the southeast coast of Puerto Rico and generally flows eastward into the Vieques Passage along a trapezoidal earth channel that runs approximately 7 kilometers upstream from the river mouth. ... -
Hydrologic -Hydraulic Study for an Urban Project Adjacent to a River with no Base Flood
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2010)The massive land development increases the impervious areas of watershed, which induces high runoff and downstream flooding problems especially in areas adjacent to a river. It is extremely important to determinate a ... -
Efecto de las Extracciones en los Ríos de Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2010)En Puerto Rico, desde la década del 50, se está llevando a cabo la extracción de agregados en algunos ríos del país. El problema que ha ocasionado esta actividad es la contribución a la degradación de sus lechos. ... -
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 ... -
Evaluating Productivity in a Structural Steel Installation Construction Project in Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2011)Abstract - The research project was focused on the evaluation of the productivity in a structural steel installation project in Puerto Rico. The two projects evaluated have similar site conditions and safety requirements. ... -
Modeling of a Residential Building to Compare the Structural Performance of Structural Concrete Insulated Panels vs. Reinforced Concrete
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract –— This paper presents the modeling of a 4 story residential building currently under development in San Juan, P.R., to compare the structural performance of structural concrete insulated panels (SCIP) vs. reinforced ... -
Evaluación Sísmica y Recomendación de Mejoras Estructurales al Puente #753,Localizado en el Expreso Baldorioty De Castro (P.R. 26) Sobre la Avenida Roberto H. Todd
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Resumen - En los pasados años hemos visto como en diferentes países han sucedido movimientos telúricos o sismos que han destruido la infraestructura y causado muchas muertes. De ahí la inquietud de diferentes profesionales ... -
Electrocution: Solution for the Removal of Escherichia coli from Wastewater
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - This project consists proving that there is present an alternative disinfection procedure to remove pathogen indicator bacterium in wastewater. Escherichia coli is removed from the Caguas Regional Wastewater ... -
Cost Evaluations for Dredging Projects
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)This project was focused on cost evaluations for dredging of five (5) reservoirs in Puerto Rico. These reservoirs were selected because of their importance in Puerto Rico. The cost estimates were made using a disposal site ... -
Scour Evaluation of Bridge 2487 in Cayey, Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - Scour at bridges should be monitored constantly using proper procedures in order to secure the safety of the public. According to The US Department of Transportation the most common cause of bridge failures is ... -
Hydrology and Hydraulic Study of an Existing Bridge on Veguitas River
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - This paper summarizes the hydraulic and hydrology studies perform to determine the capacity and replacement structure of an existing bridge. The studies will be performed at a Bridge in Veguitas River in the ... -
Analysis of a Slope Failure in Los Canales Road in Carolina Puerto Rico after the Tropical Storm Irene
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract ⎯ Natural slopes are susceptible to instability due to different factors. This study investigates the factors that contributed to the Los Canales slope failure. The main factors that could contribute to the slope ... -
Analysis and Design of a Reinforced Concrete Multistory Office Building
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - The objective of this project is to analyze and design an existing old structure using actual codes and specifications, locating the structure in a seismic risk zone. This project performs a load analysis of the ... -
Morovis Sur Water Treatment Plant Optimization
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - Morovis Sur Water Treatment Plant is one of the many water treatment plants in Puerto Rico which do not fully comply with regulatory requirements established by federal drinking water regulations. Following the ... -
Removal of Manganese from Toa Vaca Reservoir Raw Water using Electrocoagulation
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - The aim of this study was to investigate the efficiency of this technique in manganese removal from the raw water at the Toa Vaca Filter Plant. Preliminary runs with different electrode materials were performed ... -
Diseño Estructural para Edificio de Concreto Reforzado
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)El artículo se enfoca en análisis y diseño estructural de un edificio en concreto reforzado. Se muestra un procedimiento lógico de diseño, en donde se pretende alcanzar una configuración estructural conforme a las necesidades ...