Modern Building Materials, Structures and Techniques (MBMST): Recent submissions
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Development of a conceptual critical success factors model for construction projects: a case of Lithuania
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)This paper aims to develop a conceptual critical success factors model for construction projects in Lithuania. The concept of success of construction projects and literature review of critical success factors is discussed ... -
Rectification an 11-storey vertically deflected residential building
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The article presents a process of deflection eliminating (rectification) a vertically deflected 11-storey residential building consisting of two segments. Rectification consisted of tearing the building at the level where ... -
Verification of the damping model vibrations of reinforced concrete composite slabs
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The existence of a joint in composite slabs is interpreted as the occurrence of a contact layer in a homogenous monolithic slab. As a result, a reinforced concrete composite slab model is comprised of a serially joined ... -
Revised engineering method for analysis of behavior of suspension bridge with rigid cables and some aspects of numerical modeling
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The main disadvantage of suspension bridges is their increased deformability. One of the ways of suspension systems stabilization is giving certain bending stiffness to the suspension cables. This paper presents a revised ... -
Reliability provision of rod shells of steady roofs over stadium stands at stage of design work
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The design work of the spatial pivotal roof with a cut-out in the elliptic setting formed by the system of rigid threads through the sections based on determination of a numerical safety index of a designed structure has ... -
Simplified method of determination of natural-vibration frequencies of prestressed suspension bridge
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)A suspension bridge is the most suitable type for a long-span bridge. Increased kinematic displacements are the major disadvantage of suspension bridges. This problem can be solved by application of prestressed cable truss. ... -
Evaluation of the influence of ultradisperse dust and carbon nanostructures on the structure and properties of gypsum binders
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The influence of carbon nanostructures of chemical company “Arkema” and ultradisperse metallurgical dust on the properties and structure of gypsum matrix has been studied with the help of mechanical tests, X-ray phase and ... -
The influence of real estate market cycle on the development in Latvia
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)In the current study the free vibrations of stepped anisotropic rectangular plates on elastic foundation are considered. The anisotropic In this scientific article there are considered the main problems of real estate ... -
Experimental investigation of glued laminated timber beam to beam connections filled with cement based filler
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)In this article semi rigid joints of timber structures are analysed which are applied in beam to beam connections. The main design principles of semi rigid timber joints’ are discussed. New type of joint construction for ... -
Interactive modular platform for fire risk assessment of buildings as a supporting tool for buildings and infrastructures design
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)This paper presents assumptions, structure and functional characteristics of so called Interactive Modular Platform for Fire Risk Assessment of Buildings, enabling processing of data with the use of information systems. ... -
The idea of knowledge supplementation and explanation using neural networks to support decisions in construction engineering
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The article presents the problem of knowledge in knowledge-based systems, such as advisory systems used in construction engineering. The unique characteristics of construction engineering translate directly into unique ... -
Specific challenges of adopting Eurocodes in Latvia
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)This paper provides an overview of the history and current situation of implementation of Eurocodes in Latvia. The specific challenges of using Eurocodes in the structural design industry and academic education are highlighted ... -
Estimation of settlements of bored piles foundation
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The paper describes the estimating settlements of bored piles foundation on the site of the Elektrenai power plant, Lithuania. The bored piles foundation supports equipment of the power plant consisting of the gas turbine, ... -
Resistance of three-component cement binders in highly chemically corrosive environments
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The paper presents the results of a study of three-component binders involving Portland cement, pulverised blast-furnace slag and silica fume and their chemical resistance to ammonium sulphate. The study involved samples ... -
Stiff-plate bearing test simulation based on FWD results
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The control of compaction’s degree of the lower pavement layers in Poland usually is done by making use of stiff-plate bearing tests. After the subgrade and/or subbase are constructed, there is no further possibility to ... -
Features of high-strength concrete creation for concreting of monolithic constructions in the Far North conditions
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The urgency of carrying out research works on development of high-strength concrete for production of monolithic structures in the conditions of the North is shown. Results of researches on application of river sand from ... -
Lower-level decision task solution while optimising a construction project schedule
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)A bi-level approach for optimisation of a construction project is discussed in the paper. Considered optimisation problem deals with identification of optimal project and a corresponding optimal schedule. Project structure ... -
Weather influence-aware robust construction project structure
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)Construction projects consist of numerous technological operations. The operations can be usually arranged in a considerable number of alternative ways satisfying induced technological order. Applied arrangement of operations ... -
Typical solutions for the construction site employees’ safety
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)Occupational risk in case of work in a construction site is assessed while preparing the solutions for the construction site employees’ safety in the technological project of construction works. The amount of the designed ... -
Experimental investigation of the load carrying capacity of eccentrically loaded reinforced concrete elements strengthened with CFRP
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The article analyses the behavior of eccentrically loaded confined rectangular cross section reinforced concrete elements. Fourteen elements were tested, 6 of which were strengthened with carbon fiber reinforced polymer. ...