Browsing International Conference on Environmental Engineering (ICEE) by Department "Kelių katedra / Department of Roads"
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Accuracy assessment of the traffic safety module on two-lane rural roads
(12th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2023), 2023)EU countries use a design methodology based on the traffic safety module, proposed by the German scientist R. Lamm. This methodology makes it possible to identify potentially high-risk sections of the road that can become ... -
Analysis and evaluation of the impact of railway infrastructure parameters changes on “Rail Baltica” project implementation
(11th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2020), 2020)“Rail Baltica” project is priority project No 27 “Rail Baltica” axis Warsaw-Kaunas-Riga-Tallinn-Helsinki, approved by Decision No 884/2004/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 amending Decision ... -
Analysis, research and assessment of the measures of railway protection from snow
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)The research object of this paper are the railway switches. The paper studies the efficiency of the usage system of a stationary switch protection in the Lithuanian railways. The study consisted of observations and condition ... -
An assessment of self-driving vehicles: road maintenance and infrastructure needs
(12th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2023), 2023)In the coming years, on the roads of the European Union countries, we will increasingly see self-driving vehicles (SDV), which will face considerable challenges on the roads. At first, SDVs will aim to adapt to the existing ... -
Assessment of the depth and rate of corrosion in steel reinforcement of reinforced concrete culverts
(11th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2020), 2020)Based on the results of many research years on concrete carbonisation: both immediately after manufacture (using heat-moisture treatment) and in reinforced concrete elements operated for the periods of various length (in ... -
The effect of ion-exchange stabilizer and cement amount on improved road subgrade soil laboratory specimens compressive strength and resistance to frost
(12th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2023), 2023)especially in roads that are sensitive to moisture fluctuations and frost. To improve the performance of weak soils, usually treatment with cement or lime is applied. However, in the most cases, treatment only with cement ... -
Evaluation of high-quality dolomite aggregate for asphalt wearing course
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)In Lithuania dolomite is the third most excavated by the amount mineral resource, which is mostly used in subbase layer and hot asphalt mixtures for asphalt binder and base courses. Although, for asphalt wearing layer are ... -
The evaluation of opportunities for the development of access for charging electric vehicles in the territory of apartment buildings
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)The beginning of 21th century is extremely important for developed countries because of the reduction of their dependence on fossil fuels. The biggest vehicle manufacturing companies are planning to start selling at least ... -
Evaluation of the methodology for determining cycling flows in Lithuania
(12th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2023), 2023)Sustainable urban development is one of the most pressing issues in urban planning, and such development requires the promotion of sustainable traffic and the use of non-motorised means of transport. The main problem ... -
Experimental study for asphalt laying using control of pavement compaction technology on roads
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Hot mix asphalt (HMA) is produced and laid at high temperature and therefore it is subjected to segregation due to differential cooling, which usually occurs during asphalt material transportation and road pavement ... -
Humanizing Vilnius old town by the sump measures: when less is more
(11th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2020), 2020)The Old Town of Vilnius City is a valuable site included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. One of the most important tasks is to protect the area from noise, pollution, and vibration caused by transport. Currently, over ... -
The influence of crumb rubber on modified bitumen properties
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Rubber derived from grinding of recycled cars and trucks tyres may be successfully used as a bitumen modifier. Number of researches reported sufficient characteristics of rubber modified asphalt binders or modified asphalt ... -
The key issues of road design found from road safety inspections and road safety audits
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)In order to reduce accident rate on roads and streets more and more various road safety measures are being implemented each year. Nevertheless, road safety problem exists in most countries. For example, even though accident ... -
Methodology of average speed enforcement systems spot selection on Lithuanian roads and its evaluation
(12th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2023), 2023)Average speed enforcement systems were installed on Lithuanian roads in 1 September, 2018. The Lithuanian Road Administration document, created on 29 April, 2020 No. V-60 “Methodology for creating a priority order for the ... -
New approach to the Lithuanian road classification based on worldwide experience
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Road classification and road hierarchy are essential steps making sure that roads are designed and used properly. Road classification is an approach, to sort them into a small number of groups or classes, and then assigns ... -
Optical quality assessment of a motorway route
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)A roads and highways are a complex structures consisting of different geometric and structural elements. Some of those elements influence the driving comfort, speed and traffic safety whereas others contribute to motorway ... -
Principles of creating a public transport network model for regions
(12th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2023), 2023)This article analyzes one of the steps of the transportation system model - network modeling. The network model consists of: zoning of the considered region, selection of network connections and routes of public transport ... -
Public transport route network optimization criteria’s for cities
(11th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2020), 2020)The city’s approach to transport management is defined by the City Master Plan and City Strategic Plan and Vilnius Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (Vilnius Sustainable Mobility Plan − SUMP, 2018), which have identified ... -
Review of Lithuanian experience in asphalt pavements cold recycling
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)One of the key goals in the EU White Paper is to reduce carbon emissions in transport by 60% by 2050. Consequently, during the past years an effect on the environment became a decisive factor in selecting materials and ... -
Road safety problems associated with increased use of e-powered personal mobility vehicles. Kaunas city case study
(11th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2020), 2020)Increased use of e-powered personal mobility vehicles is usually considered as a positive change; it is generally agreed that Personal Mobility Vehicles (PMVs) effectively and efficiently reduce negative environmental ...