LACCEI

Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions

LACCEI 2006 Papers and Presentations
  Engineering Infrastructure
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5.  Damage of Canopies in Gas Stations due to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
Luis A. Godoy
University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez. USA
Escrito

54.  Application of Medium-Capacity Transit in North America.
David Shen1, Rosa Hsu2 
1Florida International University, USA
2Nayna Institute of Technology,TAIWAN
Abstract


57.  An inventory of aboveground storage tanks in Puerto Rico.
Juan C. Virella
University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, USA
Paper

71.  Dynamic Behavior of the Cable Structures and Towers of the Arecibo Radio-Observatory.
Juan C Morales Brignac1, Luis E. Suárez Colce2
1University of Turabo, Puerto Rico, USA
2Universidad de Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, USA
Paper

91.  Relationships between road design, driver characteristics and behavior, and safety in four-lane highways
Alberto M. Figueroa Medina1, Andrew P. Tarko2
1University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, USA
2Purdue University, USA
Paper

110.  Elastic Design of School Buildings .
Jose O. Guevara, Francisco Lluch, Jose Hernandez, Mauricio Pando
University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, USA
Abstract

121.  On Improving the Performance of Wood-Zinc Roof Systems
Ali Saffar,  Ricardo Ramos, Daniel Aviles, Rolando Garcia
Universidad de Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, USA
Abstract

125.   GreenUp Lock Filling and Emptying System Study.
Mario J. Sanchez
US Army Corps of Engineers, USA
Paper

130.   Implementation on a New Flexible Pavements Design Procedure for U.S. Military Airports
Christian Villalta, Luis R. Pérez
University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, USA
Paper

134.   Simplified vs. Detailed Bridge Models. A Time and Cost 
Daniel A. Wendichansky1, Stuart S. Chen2, John B. Mander3
1University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez. USA
2State University of New York at Buffalo. USA
3University of Canterbury. NEW ZEALAND
Paper

135.   Assessing Bridge Conditions by Performing Static Load Tests 
Daniel A. Wendichansky1, Yazmin Seda Sanabria2, Jorge L. Ayala Burgosr3
1University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez. USA
2US Corps of Engineers, USA
Paper

143.  Correlations of CAPWAP and CASE PDA with Static Load Tests and its influence in the Current Design Practice in Puerto Rico
María del C. Vega1, Osvaldo J. Vargas2, Miguel A. Pando1, Ricardo Ramos1
1University of Puerto Rico-Mayagúez
2Langan Engineering-Miami, FL
Abstract

144. Use Of Rapidly Cured Inflatable Composite Beams For Military Small-Gap Bridging
Wilmel Varela-Ortiz, Gerardo I. Velázquez, James C. Ray
US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), USA
Paper

157.  Flow Assurance in Oil-Gas Pipelines
Mutaz Daas, Norman Munroe, Rajiv Srivastava, David Roelant
Florida International University, USA
Paper

169.  Evaluation of the External FRP Retrofit of an R/C T Beam Bridge.
Ildefonso Burgos-Gil, Manuel Coll-Borgo, Héctor Laureano
Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, USA
Paper

170.  Innovative Techniques in Planning and Finance of Public Transportation Projects: Lessons Learned and its Applications.
Ildefonso Burgos
Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, USA
Paper

171.  Development of a Regional Intelligent Transportation System Architecture for the Metropolitan Area of San Juan, Puerto Rico
Didier Valdés Díaz1, María I. Fernández1, Felipe Luyanda-Andino2
1University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, USA
2Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, USA
Paper

174.  Evaluation of VISSIM, a Microsimulation Model to Represent an Arterial Network at Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.
Didier Valdés Díaz, Enrique González-Vélez, Felipe Luyanda-Villafañe
University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, USA
Paper

177.   Workforce development in transportation: Minority Serving Institutions and Historically Black College Universities.
Moges Ayele
National Highway Institute, USA
Presentation

178.  Seismic Resistance of Low Rise Reinforced Concrete Frame Residential Buildings in Puerto Rico.
Lourdes Amelia Mieses, Ricardo R. López, José A. Martínez-Cruzado, Ali Saffar
University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, USA
Abstract
192.  Creacion de Base de Datos Digital del Cementerio de Maricao.
Evi De La Rosa Ricciardi
Universidad de Puerto USA
Resumen

230. Earthquake Induced Damage Estimation in Steel Buildings 
Gustavo Cortés Areizaga, Ricardo Lopez, Ali Saffar 
University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, USA
Paper

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