Modern Building Materials, Structures and Techniques (MBMST): Recent submissions
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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. ... -
Influence of pressure grouting on the anchors carrying capacity in fine grained soil
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The main purpose of this paper is to analyse the influence of pressure grouting on ground anchors pull out capacity in fine grained soils, using the finite element method (FEM). The grouting process is simulated by volumetric ... -
Investigation of dredged materials in combination with geosynthetics used in dike construction
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)In the project DredgDikes with partners from Poland and Germany different dredged materials from the South Baltic Sea region are investigated for their application in dike construction. Two large-scale experimental dikes ... -
Effect of vertical cross-sectional shape of foundation on settlement and bearing capacity of soils
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)Load-settlement relationships of shallow foundation models with different vertical cross-sectional shapes on different modeled subsoil conditions are presented. Model of shallow foundations with rectangular, wedge and ... -
Synthesis of silica aerogel by supercritical drying method
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The purpose of this paper was to prepare the silica aerogel using the sol-gel and supercritical drying processes. The supercritical drying was chosen as the most effective process, ensuring the best properties of product. ... -
Selecting the best design scenario of the smart structure of bridges for probably future earthquakes
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)One of the most challenging issues in earthquake engineering is structural damage determination, monitoring and resistance in earthquake conditions. In this regard, the need for design and construction of smart systems ... -
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 ... -
Dynamic of changes in carbon dioxide concentration in bedrooms
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The paper presents results of preliminary studies on indoor air quality in polish sleeping rooms. Objects in typical blocks of flats with low ventilation rates were taken into consideration. Carbon dioxide concentrations ... -
The combined slip and finite sliding models in a frictional contact interaction of two spherical particles
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)A simplified analytical modelling of tangential contact interaction of two elastic spheres was presented accounting for the kinematically induced sphere trajectory or a load controlled sliding process. The evolution of ... -
Physical properties and structure of composite made by using hemp hurds and different binding materials
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)Maximum power consumption comes to building heating, which depends on the efficiency of building envelopes. Energy consumption of building sector covers 50% of the total energy consumption. Reducing building energy cost ... -
Coal combustion bottom ash as microfiller with pozzolanic properties for traditional concrete
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)Management of coal combustion products (CCPs) has created a challenge for utilities and regulators. In many countries CCPs are classified as hazardous substances and usage of them is limited. From the other hand, the CCPs ... -
Multi-criteria selection of a deep-water port in Klaipeda
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The Klaipeda port is an arterial transport corridor between Eastern and Western Europe. There is need to develop a deep-water sea port in the Klaipeda region to satisfy economic needs. This problem involves a multitude of ... -
Field testing of old narrow-gauge railway steel truss bridge
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)Investigation results of a historic narrow-gage railway steel truss bridge built in 1936, still in use, is presented. During the World War II the bridge was exploded and has been restored later after the war (1946). The ... -
Load testing and model updating of a single span composite steel-concrete railway bridge
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)Actual static and dynamic response of a newly constructed composite steel-concrete railway bridge with a single span of 32 m is investigated. The main objective of this investigation was to increase knowledge on the actual ...