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Consideración de las columnas cortas en la vulnerabilidad sísmica de las estructuras
(2005)
It has been observed that in recent earthquakes the short column effect has caused damage. The main objective of this investigation was to develop a simple methodology to identify the short column effect. The methodology ...
Experimental study of wave slamming of sandwich composites
(2009)
Slamming of ship hull structures was simulated using sandwich composite panels that were repeatedly slammed on to a body of calm water with the main objective of understanding the damage accumulation mechanism and corresponding ...
Evaluation of structural damage identification methods based on dynamic characteristics
(2005)
In this thesis, structural damage identification methods based on changes in the dynamic characteristics of the structure are examined and new methodologies are also developed. These are based on the modal curvature matrix, ...
Assessment of potential odor problems on McCook Reservoir, Chicago, IL
(2005-12)
The City of Chicago and neighboring communities are served by combined sewer systems, which carry both stormwater and raw sewage. The combined sewer overflows (CSOs) could exceed the capacity of the wastewater treatment ...
Establishing the magnitude of landslide triggering rainstorm events within the Cayaguas river watershed: a proposed methodology
(2009-12)
This research study focuses on evaluating slope stability within the watershed during rainfall events. Detailed slope water flow and stability analyses were performed in order to determine the rainfall duration and intensity ...
Seismic analyses and instrumentation of the Patillas earth dam
(2009-05)
This thesis presents the results of seismic analyses performed for an earth dam located in Patillas, Puerto Rico. This embankment dam was built using hydraulic filling between 1912 and 1914. The dam geometry and material ...
Methodology for the evaluation of safety appurtenances for bridges on low speed rural roads
(2009)
Bridges are vital elements of the transportation infrastructure. There are over 600,000 bridges in the United States and Puerto Rico, which are required to be inspected in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection ...
Multi-objective optimization approach for land use allocation based on water quality criteria
(2009)
Surface water contamination by point and nonpoint sources of pollution is a major concern for public and government agencies around the world due to the excessive contamination of water bodies. Water is an important resource ...
Curvas de fragilidad para estructuras de pórticos de hormigón armado en Puerto Rico involucrando el efecto de las paredes de mampostería no estructurales
(2008)
Las estructuras de pórticos de hormigón armado con paneles de mampostería como relleno representan una porción significativa de las estructuras construidas en Puerto Rico y en muchas partes del mundo. Muchos de los ingenieros ...
Desarrollo de un marco de referencia para abordar el tema de la seguridad en la industria de la construcción desde una perspectiva ética
(2009)
Las tasas de accidentes y muertes dentro de la industria de la construcción han sido y siguen siendo desalentadoras. En muchas ocasiones este asunto ha sido estudiado y se ha tratado de mitigar a través de aplicaciones de ...