Ext : 2115
Email: jose.guevara3@upr.edu
Office: CI-010A
Education
PhD, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida – 1990
MSCE, Structural Engineering, University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez – 1986
BSCE, Structural Engineering, Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, Lima Perú- 1982
Academic Experience
- Experimental and analytical research with half scale concrete bridges subjected to both static and dynamic loads
- Experimental and analytical research with full scale building columns subjected to both static and dynamic loads
- Non-linear analysis using perform based design
- Training in rehabilitation of historic buildings and bridges in Canada
- Training in blast design of structures
- Expert witness on the following projects
- Seismic Evaluation of Pipe joint at Super aqueduct
- Mayaguez Dolphin Evaluation and Assessment of damages due to ship collision
- Caguas Industrial Building Evaluation of Construction Deficiencies
- La Plata Dam Evaluation of Construction Deficiencies in the Bascule Gates
- Evaluation of Mayaguez Composting Collapse
- Evaluation of San Juan Natatorium Failure
- Evaluation of Damages at the Refinery Pier due to Ship Impact
- Evaluation of Damages due to Blasting Loads
- Evaluation of Damages to Carraizo Dam
Non-Academic Experience
- Design of Retrofitting of a Public School in Adjuntas
- Design of Ponce Welcome Center
- Design of New Kiln Filter at Cemex Ponce
- Design of the Retrofitting of a Parking Building in Lares
- Design of Bridge over Descalabrado River
- Design of a 20th Story Concrete Building (San Mateo)
- Design of a 14th Story Concrete and Steel Building (Estrella at San Juan)
- Design of the Rehabilitation of Historic Bridge at Trujillo Alto
- Design of a breakwater at Isla de Cabras
- Design of the Rehabilitation of Minillas Tunnel
- Seismic Retrofitting of Thirteen Public Schools
- Rehabilitation of Cargo Pier C and D in San Juan
- Design of a Material Recovery Facilities at Guayanilla
- Design of a Material Recovery Facilities at Juana Diaz
- Design of the expansion of Damas Hospital
- Rehabilitation of Catholic University Ferre and Spellman Buildings
- Design of the renovation of a Historic Church at Peñuelas
- Design of the Banco Popular at San Germán
- Structural Rehabilitation of Refinery and Petrochemical Piers at CORCO
Honors & Awards
- Member of the Tau Beta PI
- Nominated to an award for the Project Historic Bridge at Trujillo Alto
- Nominated to an award for the Project Visitor Carrier Balloon
Publications
- Assessment of Precast Concrete Roofs after Hurricane Maria, November 2017
- Evaluation of Petroleum Tanks for Earthquakes, Hurricanes and Tsunamis, January 2018
- Evaluation of Piers for Earthquakes, Hurricanes and Tsunamis, February 2018
- Evaluation of Pipelines for Earthquakes, Hurricanes and Tsunamis March 2018
- Evaluation of LPG Tanks for Earthquakes, Hurricanes and Tsunamis May 2018
- Rehabilitación de Estructuras de Hormigón Armado, HandBook, 2016
- Diseño de Estructuras de Acero, HandBook, 2016