Environment
Environment
Environment
Here you can find all the seminars about Environment.
Here you can find all the seminars about Environment.
Introduction to Alternative Fuels in Transportation
Instructors: Elizabeth De Jesús, Alisha Lopez
Hours: One (1) technical hour
Description: Present the portfolio of sustainable technologies and fuels from the Vehicle Technologies Office of the Department of Energy (DOE). Describe the different types of alternative fuels, their applications, and benefits.
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Basic Concepts of Hydrology Applicable to Urban and Rural Areas
Instructor: Dr. Walter F. Silva Araya, PE, Professor at UPR-RUM
Hours: Six (6) technical hours
Description: Basic concepts of hydrology, including precipitation and hydrological abstractions, as well as the CN method to estimate runoff. Brief information on the HEC-HMS model with a demonstration and a practical case study.
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Operation and Maintenance of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) and the Detection and Elimination of Illegal Discharges (IDDE)
Instructor: Pedro Tarafa Vélez, PhD, PE, Professor at UPR-RUM
Hours: Three (3) technical hours
Description: General knowledge about the MS4 permit from the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and the responsibilities of DTOP and ACT. Additionally, the procedures for detecting and eliminating illegal discharges will be discussed.
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Stormwater Management Techniques and Vegetation Control on Roadways
Instructor: Walter F. Silva Araya, PhD, PE, Professor, UPR-RUM
Hours: Six (6) technical hours
Description: This seminar discusses types of drainage systems for stormwater on roadways, the design of channels and/or vegetated channels with flexible linings. It also covers the estimation of flow rates for design purposes and includes demonstrative exercises.
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Introduction to the Illegal Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) Program
Instructor: Pedro J. Tarafa, PhD, PE
Hours: Three (3) technical hours
Description: General knowledge about the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Understanding the responsibilities of the Consent Decree for the proper operation and maintenance of the MS4 in the Municipality of San Juan.
Basic concepts on procedures for detecting and eliminating illegal discharges.
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Hydraulic Modeling
Instructor: Walter F. Silva Araya, PhD, PE, Professor, UPR-RUM
Hours: Six (6) technical hours
Description: Fundamentals of hydraulics and methodologies for creating a hydraulic model to determine design flows following the Guidelines for Conducting Hydrological-Hydraulic Studies in Puerto Rico and the Puerto Rico Planning Board.
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Stormwater Management Techniques and Vegetation Control on Roadways
Instructor: Dr. Luis D. Aponte Bermúdez, Associate Professor
Hours: Six (6) technical hours
Description: Train participants in wind load calculation and utility design for roads. Historical hurricanes in Puerto Rico will be explored, along with the importance of wind loads according to ASCE 7-05, and examples of failures in road infrastructure. Additionally, structures such as lighting, signs, and traffic signals will be reviewed, along with typical costs and practical examples of wind load calculations for signs.
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NPDES General Permit for Construction Activities
Instructor: Pedro J. Tarafa, PhD, PE
Hours: Four (4) technical hours
Description: Present the steps and requirements to be followed in the application for coverage under a General Construction Permit (CGP) in accordance with the NPDES Stormwater Program. The audience will learn how to evaluate their particular case to determine whether their project needs to be covered by an NPDES permit and the forms/templates that must be completed.
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Hydraulic Modeling Applied to Bridges and Culverts
Instructor: Walter F. Silva Araya, PhD, PE
Hours: Six (6) technical hours
Description: Theory and professional practice in the correct use of tools for hydraulic design as required by the Guidelines for the Preparation of Hydrological-Hydraulic Studies of Puerto Rico, approved by the Planning Board and the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources of Puerto Rico. Includes the application of new base flood maps adopted by this governmental entity. Topics cover practical applications to bridges and floodplains, integrating computer-based models using HEC-RAS software.
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Hurricane Maria: Assessment and Lessons on Puerto Rico Highway Transportation Infrastructure
Instructor: Benjamín Colucci Ríos, PhD, PE
Hours: One (1) technical hour
Description: This seminar presents the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria during its passage through Puerto Rico. It includes an estimate of damages by FEMA, a discussion of pending tasks on the island, such as its reconstruction, and the preparation of the island for catastrophic disasters.
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Design of Measures to Mitigate Erosion in Highway Construction Projects
Instructor: Benjamín Colucci Ríos, PhD / Daniel Rodriguez Roman, PhD
Hours: Six (6) technical hours
Description: Introduce and familiarize participants with the basic principles for statistical analysis applicable to traffic and pavement data. Practical workshops will be conducted using applicable statistical tools, in accordance with the FHWA HPMS guidelines and AASHTO provisions.
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Bridge Scour Analysis and Mitigation Practices
Instructor: Dr. Walter Silva Araya
Hours: Six (6) technical hours
Description: How bridges influence river dynamics. Engineering analysis of bridge erosion, including long-term aggradation and degradation. Impact of erosion on abutments and piers. Includes software demonstrations and practical examples.
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Strategies for Efficient and Sustainable Transportation
Instructor: Pedro Tarafa Vélez, PhD, PE, Professor at UPR-RUM
Hours: Two (2) technical hours
Description: Fundamentals of air pollution and greenhouse gases, highlighting their impact on health, the environment, and infrastructure. The main pollutants generated by the transportation sector will be analyzed, as well as current air quality standards and regulations. Effective strategies to reduce emissions from mobile sources will be discussed, including the use of clean technologies and alternative fuels.
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Geomatics Assessment: Landslide Areas Near Roads
Instructor: Evi De la Rosa Ricciardi, PhD, PS, Professor, UPR-Mayagüez
Hours: Three (3) technical hours
Description: This seminar will discuss landslides in Puerto Rico, including existing guidelines for their evaluation and mitigation. It will present key sources of information to determine risk levels, as well as road safety considerations based on the MUTCD and temporary traffic control (TTC) devices that protect both road users and workers. Technical aspects such as state plane coordinate systems (Lambert) and the Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) system will also be addressed, along with georeferencing criteria established by government agencies. Finally, the seminar will analyze the process of documenting landslide cases on Puerto Rico's roads.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Mailing Address:
Puerto Rico Transportation Technology Transfer Center
Civil Engineering and Surveying Department
University of Puerto Rico – Mayagüez Campus
P.O. Box 9000
Mayagüez, P.R. 00681-9000
Phones and Fax Numbers:
Direct Phone: 787-834-6385
Phone: 787-832-4040