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Determinación de períodos fundamentales del suelo mediante vibración ambiental en las comunidades de Jardines del Caribe y La Playa, Puerto Rico
(2020-05-28)
Due to the seismic risk of Puerto Rico, this project was conducted to estimate the fundamental periods of vibration of the soil deposits in the areas of Jardines del Caribe and La Playa, respectively communities of Mayagüez ...
Mechanical, durability and financial analysis of concrete mixtures with nanosilica, silica fume and fly ash
(2020-05-14)
This study encompasses the analysis of mechanical properties, durability and cost-effectiveness of concrete mixtures with nanosilica particles, silica fume and fly ash utilized as admixtures. The cost of materials for the ...
Diseño geométrico de los registros sanitarios y su efecto en el pavimento flexible de Puerto Rico
(2020-12-08)
The defects caused by sanitary manholes on the asphalt pavement may affect the safety of the drivers on the roadway. The objective of this project is to study the effect of the manhole in the asphalt pavement in Puerto ...
Development of drought index for Puerto Rico's hydrologic conditions
(2020-07-24)
This study intends to develop a new drought index for Puerto Rico (PRDI) that combines relevant hydrological parameters necessary to obtain an appropriate drought indication value with a focus on hydrological conditions ...
Assessment of directional combination rules for the seismic analysis of nuclear power plant structures
(2020-07-22)
To assure the safety of Nuclear Power Plant structures, it is crucial to design them in a way that guarantees the continuous function of systems, structures, and components (SSC) after the seismic event has passed. Seismic ...
A decision support system for gate operations at Clarence Cannon National Wildlife Refuge (CCNWR) in Pike County, MO
(2020-05-25)
The purpose of the project is to create a decision support system (DSS) by developing guidelines on how to operate a gravity drain structure gate (GDSG) in the Clarence Cannon National Wildlife Refuge (CCNWR), located in ...
Rumshake: Amplification of earthquake ground motion in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
(2020-05-29)
Puerto Rico is a seismically active region with a history of destructive earthquakes such as the 1918 M7.3 Mona Passage event, and more recently, the 2020 Southwest Puerto Rico Earthquake sequence. In the years 2018 and ...
Fate and transport of enterococci bacteria at Rincón Public Beach
(2021-05-14)
Bacteria contamination is a frequent problem in Puerto Rico's beaches. In-situ surveys are currently the only way to determine episodes of fecal pollution. These tests require 24 hours of incubation and cannot provide ...
Comparative Analysis of Complex Transportation Project Case Studies
(2020-06-01)
Complex transportation projects are challenged daily by uncertainties and external factors that are typically not considered by the traditional project management approach. In 2013, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) ...
Groundwater resource development to supply the water demand of the Engineering Complex at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez
(2021-05-14)
All the water that is used in the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (UPRM) is supplied by the
Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA), but its infrastructure has proven to be
fragile and results in economic ...