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Abductive and deductive approach in learning from examples method for technological decisions making
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)One of the fundamental problems in building engineering is to ensure conformance between the planned and the actual course of construction works. What may help solve this problem is a database with examples of performance ... -
Academic ethics in conditions of the University of Zilina
(Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2014)The current environment puts an increasing emphasis on increasing the quality of university education. It is also connected with the growth of requirements placed on the profession of a university employee that also include ... -
Adhesive bonding in steel construction - challenge and innovation
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)Despite much advancement of typical joining techniques in steel construction, fundamental problems, like residual stresses for welds as well as weakening of the cross section for bolts and screws, still remain. The ... -
Adiabatic temperature rise of concrete with limestone fines added as a filler
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)Limestone fines (LF) is used as an inert filler in concrete to reduce the cement consumption, reduce the heat generation during hardening and promote the sustainability of concrete construction. Basically, LF is added to ... -
Advanced residual stress assessment of plate girders through welding simulation
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)This article provides an impression on potentials in applying nowadays welding simulation tools in construction design. This is carried out exemplary on plate girders from two structural steel grades. The calculated ... -
Analysis of factors motivating human resources in public sector
(Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2014)The improvement of management functions and procedures of human resources in public sector is a continuous and constantly evolving process. From the public officials the citizens and society require effective work in ... -
Analysis of geometrical and mechanical properties of cable-stayed bridge
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)A mathematical model for analysing the interaction between elements of cable-stayed bridge is proposed. The influence of geometrical, mechanical and physical parameters of cables, pylons and stiffening girder on the ... -
Analysis of influence of tilt angle on the distribution of water droplets diameters in a spray generated by the Turbo Master 52 nozzle
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)This paper presents studies on the influence of the nozzle tilt angle on the distribution of water droplets diameters in a spray generated by the Turbo Master 52 nozzle. Analysis was limited to the most representative ... -
Analysis of IT-CY stiffness modulus of foamed bitumen asphalt concrete compacted at 95°C
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)This study is to compare the results of temperature sensitivity tests of foamed bitumen asphalt concrete (AC 8) compacted at 95ºC with that of the reference mixture compacted at the conventional temperature of 140ºC. The ... -
Analysis of oxygen index to support candle-like combustion of polyurethane
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)The main component of plastics are polymers, which despite numerous advantages also entail certain drawbacks. The least desired features of polymers comprise the low thermal stability and flammability, which in turn depend ... -
Analysis of reinforcement anchorage zone behavior of prestressed concrete elements under static and cyclic loads
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)The article briefly discusses about the bond characteristics of different pretensioning reinforcement and some problems of reinforcement anchorage zone. In the present study bond characteristics of three-wire strand under ... -
Analysis of structural and material degradation of a car-park’s RC bearing structure due to city environmental influences
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)Many of concrete structures during their working life are subjected to influence of different unfavorable factors that can decrease within time their capacity and serviceability, which finally ends with the need of application ... -
Analysis of the adoption rate of building information modeling [BIM] and its return on investment [ROI]
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)In an effort to remedy the issue of stagnant labor productivity in the construction industry, Building Information Modeling was proposed in the late 80’s as a new solution for streamlining the design and delivery process ... -
Analysis of the moisture content of masonry walls in historical buildings using the basement of a medieval town hall as an example
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)The paper concerns the issue of analysing the moisture content of thick masonry walls in historical buildings. The research methods, including non-destructive methods, which are useful in the assessment of such objects, ... -
Analysis of the time-dependent reliability index for deteriorating load-carrying members
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The probability-based prediction and analysis of time-dependent survival probabilities and reliability indexes of non-deteriorating and deteriorating structural members exposed to extreme gravity and climate action effects ... -
Analytical modelling of combined slip and sliding modes in contact interaction of two spherical grains
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)The analytical modelling of coupled slip and sliding contact response of two elastic spheres is presented for the kinematically imposed sphere centre relative motion trajectories. One sphere is assumed as a fixed, the other ... -
Anchorage of retaining walls and antilandslide structures
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The article describes the experience of designing, arrangement and testing of anchors for fixing the protection of deep foundation pits in narrow urban areas on various construction projects during the reconstruction. -
Applicability of small strain stiffness parameters for pile settlement calculation
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)This study presents the importance of using advanced constitutive soil models in numerical modelling as a daily geotechnical practice. Back-calculated stiffness from observations of the soil deformations in-situ very often ... -
Application of geogrid reinforced constructions: history, recent and future developments
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)Geosynthetics are widely used for separation, protection, drainage, filtration and sealing. In addition, high-strength geogrids have been more and more successfully used in recent times for the construction of steep slopes ... -
Application of Hamilton’s and divisor methods to degressively proportional allocation functions
(Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2014)The most recognizable historically approved methods of proportional division of mandates in collegiate bodies refer to an ideal assumption where each vote is associated with identical number of representatives. Proportional ...