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Vol. 29 No. 4, Winter 2015
The Puerto Rico Transporta.on Technology Transfer Center is part of a network of 58 centers throughout the United
States that comprises of The Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) and The Tribal Technical Assistance Program
(TTAP), which enable local governments, coun.es, and ci.es, to improve their roads and bridges by supplying them with a
variety of training programs, an informa.on clearinghouse, new and exis.ng technology updates, personalized assistance,
and newsle
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very day the need to preserve our water resources becomes more important
because it will enable us to
overcome the threat of a
shortage of this vital resource caused by
global
warming
and
erratic
climatological changes. Current water
management systems have not proven
to be efficient, causing the precious
liquid to be wasted or polluted.
Development of infrastructure should
evolve with a sustainable consciousness
cost effective system, minimizing the
effect of construction and development
on our natural resources.
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What if we transform areas developed as pavements and flooring and we enable our slabs to
percolate and recharge the natural groundwater? What if we can change the whole objectives of our development to contribute and protect our natural resources? This can be
achieved by using Pervious Concrete.
PCP Installation
It consists of discharging the truck, raking the concrete to
the required level, and to strike off with a roller screed or
any type of rolling equipment that will compact the
material as it passes. After compaction, a cross roll should
pass perpendicular to the pavement for the final finishing.
Immediately after installation, the slab or concrete
pavement surface must be covered for 7 to 10 days to allow
proper curing.
Benefits of Pervious Concrete
Improvement in Runoff Management
Impervious pavement surfaces do not allow stormwater to
pass through them. Therefore, the surfaces must be sloped
to allow for proper drainage into facilities or separate
discharge containers also known as detention and retention
ponds.
Pervious concrete forms a rigid pavement surface, while
allowing the passage of stormwater directly through the
pavement. By allowing rainfall to pass through the
pavement system and into the soil below, the entire
pavement area can be used as a detention system, which
could reduce or eliminate the need for separate drainage Environmental Benefits
structures.
The use of pervious concrete is recognized as a Best
By design, the owner eliminates or significantly reduces the Management Practice by the United States Environmental
cost of conventional underground stormwater systems, Protection Agency (US-EPA) to provide pollution control
drainage structures, and the cost of land associated with and manage stormwater. According to US-EPA,
conventional retention ponds. As stormwater percolates and stormwater runoff is defined as the water generated by rain
recharges the groundwater, the system will filter and clean precipitation or melting snow that doesnt percolate
the stormwater by a process of filtration and microbial through impervious surfaces and accumulates debris,
conversion of hydrocarbons, thus reducing the sediments, chemical compounds and other pollutants,
environmental impact of the development. This system will affecting the water quality of watersheds where runoff is
bring the site closer to a pre-development condition, more discharged. The quantity and type of contaminants found in
so than any other commonly used stormwater management. runoff greatly depended on the land use, rainfall intensity,
and previous dry days, among others. Some of the
contaminants associated with urban development are
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http://www.microcopterpro.com
Sergio Montaez
President, MicroCopter Pro
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pubs/14037/14037.pdf
http://www.ieci.org/newsroom-and-insights/potential
-applications-of-unmanned-aerial-systems-forconstruction-management-tasks
http://www.roboticstrends.com/
http://microcopter-pro.myshopify.com/products
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http://www.skykaptr.com/uav-inspections
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Study Methodology
The methodologies for both the aerial observational
study and the lateral displacement study and are
depicted in the above figures. Both methodologies
require the familiarization with the setup and
operation of the drone. The drone that will be used
in this case will be the Phantom 3 Professional Series
by DJI. The operation is studies through tutorials
and practice runs on campus grounds. Once that is
accomplished, a site visit is needed to plan the best
flight path and/ or locations to record that are free of
obstructions that can damage the drone or obstruct
the video. Then, video is taken on a clear, low wind
day, and a day of the week with representative
vehicular traffic. In other words, the recording will
take place on a Tuesday, Wednesday, and/ or
Thursday, and during a week with no holidays since
the traffic patterns during such occasions will differ
from the regular work week traffic. The recording of
the video has to be properly planned due to the
drones 15 to 20 minute flight time limit per battery.
In the case of the lateral displacement study, two
options are proposed: to measure the placement of
the vehicle in respect to the center of the lane as
depicted in figure at the right or to measure lateral
displacement in respect to the roads centerline, as
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Will
Autonomous
Vehicles
Provide Safer
Roads Soon?
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Human related
factors contributed
to 93% of all
crashes in the
United States.
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Source: http://floodlist.com/america/north-east-puerto-rico
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Generate a PDF report of sensitivity information for the asset type(s) and climate stressor(s) of
interest.
Navigate the Sensitivity Matrix using the individual tabs in the Excel file. Each tab contains inNavigate Sensitivity Matrix Tab by Tab formation
about how a given asset type is sensitive to each climate stressor.
Asset Type and Characteristics
Bridges
Roads
Rail
Airports and Heliports
Ports and Waterways
Oil and Gas Pipelines
References
Figures
Useful images, maps, and other graphics about various asset types and climate stressors that are
referenced in the matrix
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News Brief
30th Anniversary
Transportation Technology Transfer Center
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http://tmcporch.com/projects/physics/computational-wind-engineering/
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I pledge to:
____ 1. Not text while driving.
____ 2. Obey the traffic laws applicable to drivers.
____ 3. Comply with the speed limits.
____ 4. Pass the key if I am under the influence of alcohol.
____ 5. Have no distractions while driving a motor vehicle.
____ 6. Share the road with pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists.
____ 7. Always buckle my safety belt.
____ 8. Require my vehicle occupants to always buckle the safety belt.
____ 9. Always buckle my children with a safety belt.
____ 10. Use the protective safety devices while on a motorcycle,
bicycle or motor vehicle.
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Wilfredo R. Cordero Cruz
Yanira Rivera MaMas
Wilmari ValenMn Medina
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Jesenia Carrero Lorenzo
Irmal Franco Ramrez
Adlin M. Santos Vlez
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Karla E. Matos Velzquez
Anne Mndez Ramrez
Mara Torres Rodrguez
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The opinions, ndings or recommendaons expressed in this newsleer are those of the Center Director and Editors and do not necessarily reect the views of the
Federal Highway Administraon, the Puerto Rico Department of Transportaon and Publics Works, the Puerto Rico Highway and Transportaon Authority, or the U.S
Virgin Islands Department of Public Works.