After massive disasters and catastrophes, the infrastructure and communication systems of a community can be severely affected to the point that their function could be nonexistent. Furthermore, the affected areas are ...

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 ...

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) ...

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 ...

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 ...

Finding a parking spot at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (UPRM) can be a daily struggle. Currently, the Campus mismatch between parking demand and supply has resulted in a substantial number of people, mostly ...

In recent years, the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) has become popular in various industries, including construction. Even though the use and capabilities of UAVs is now firmly ...

Tsunamis are a rare yet powerful oceanic events consisting of a series of very long waves caused by a large-scale disturbance of a body of water, usually by earthquakes, that travel inland causing a tremendous amount of ...

FEMA commissioned a joint effort study after Hurricane Maria (2017) for Puerto Rico to develop Special Wind Region Maps, as specified in ASCE 7-16 wind guidelines. The venture was led by the Strategic Alliance for Risk ...