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Diseño de un sistema para el manejo de información de proyectos de construcción en la Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Mayagüez
(2009)
The purpose of this project is the optimization of the flow of information between all personnel involved in the construction projects of the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus. In addition, an attempt to reduce ...
Redesign of a signalized intersection using non-conventional left turn treatments to optimize level of service and delays: Western Plaza case study
(2016)
Congestion and safety problems at intersections have been on the rise due to the increased traffic volumes throughout mainline corridors in Puerto Rico, as well as in the United States. As a result, new and innovative ...
Development of cost - effectiveness test for energy efficiency in the building construction industry
(2012)
This document presents the methodology to evaluate cost effectiveness of energy efficiency measures for Puerto Rico, using to the cost effectiveness tests suggested in the document National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency ...
Development of a vehicle crash prediction model based on driver characteristics and traffic violations history
(2017)
Transportation systems should be designed to move people and goods in an efficient and safe manner. Safety on roads and highways can be measured in terms of the number of traffic crashes that occur in a time period. Although ...
Characterization of the seismic response of RC frames at different performance levels established in the ASCE 41-06 seismic rehabilitation code
(2013)
Performance-based earthquake engineering is focused in the definition of limits states to represent different levels of damage, which can be described by material strains, drifts, displacements or even changes in dissipating ...
Degradation of caffeine in coffee pulp by solid-state fermentation
(2015)
Coffee pulp is the most abundant solid waste in coffee processing plants. Its reutilization could be a challenge due to the presence of compounds such as caffeine. In the current study the solid-state fermentation was ...
Análisis del diseño geométrico detallado de una rotonda de carriles múltiples en Puerto Rico
(2011)
Highway designers and transportation officials in Puerto Rico are beginning to consider the design and installation of modern roundabouts as an alternative to traditional at-grade intersections. The modern roundabout has ...
User's manual of transit data gathering and events recording program with sample application
(2009)
This report presents a detailed description of the user’s manual and application of a transportation data gathering program using events recorder and global positioning systems (GPS). The Transportation Event and Data ...
Remediation of explosives-containing water using advanced oxidation and sorption processes
(2009)
The main objective of this work is to develop a procedure to degrade and remove explosives contained in water (ECW). Specifically, this investigation assessed the degradation and removal of TNT and DNT using advanced ...
Methodologies for the analysis and load rating of prestressed and preflex bridge superstructures
(2009)
Bridge superstructures consisting of prestressed, post-tensioned, and preflex systems are evaluated with load rating methodologies adopted by private and government entities, establishing possible restrictions.
Based the ...