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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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) ...

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 ...