Browsing Modern Building Materials, Structures and Techniques (MBMST 2013) by Issue Date
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Influence of Sol-Gel nanosilica on hardening processes and physically-mechanical properties of cement paste
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)Active pozzolacic admixtures, such as silica fume (SF) and metakaolin, are used in modern concrete technology to obtain high performance properties. Nano-scale pozzolans helps to achieve more dense microstructural packing ... -
Effect of pozzolanic additives on structure and chemical durability of concrete
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)This study investigates relationships between concrete containing pozzolanic additive and mineralogical composition, porosity and chemical durability to sulphate ion containing solution. As pozzolanic admixtures micro and ... -
Frost resistant ceramics produced from local raw materials and wastes
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The aim of this work was to analyse the possibilities to produce frost resistant ceramic body from local raw materials and wastes. Additional task is to investigate the influence of two waste materials (sawdust and milled ... -
Pitfalls of excessive owner occupied housing
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)This paper presents research addressing the problems of the Estonian housing market which is characterized as owner occupied. The aim of the research is to find the possible ways and policies to avoid housing „bubbles“ ... -
Effect of dolomite limestone powder on the compressive strength of concrete
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The purpose of this work is to describe the effect of fine ground dolomite limestone on important physic and mechanical properties of concrete. The present examinations indicate that the use of dolomite limestone as ... -
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. -
Measuring and time variability of the sorptivity of concrete
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The article presents measurements of sorptivity. They were performed not only, as usual, after 28 days, but also after longer periods of time (2, 3, 6, 9, 12, 24 months) on samples made of the same concrete. Four different ... -
Long-term laminated glass four point bending test with PVB, EVA and SG interlayers at different temperatures
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)This paper presents the results of long term experiments of four point bending test with structural laminated glass plates. For experiments 6 mm thick annealed Soda-Lime-Silica Glass and three different interlayer laminates ... -
Binders based on natural anhydrite and modified by finely-dispersed galvanic and petrochemical waste
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)In the present paper the experimental research dedicated to derivation of anhydrite binders with improved physical and mechanical properties. The positive influence of dispersed additives to technological properties of ... -
Experimental tests and numerical models of double side non-welded T RHS truss joints
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)Research on simple laser made T RHS joints is presented. Experimental evidence of such joint behaviour tested in natural scale is described. Geometry and material properties of tested connections are given. For each ... -
Effects of water jet on heat-affected concretes
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The paper is dealing with the effects of flat high-speed water jet on concretes affected by high temperature. Research should help to correct use of water jet technology in repair works on concrete structures especially ... -
Assessment of facility management candidates by applying game theory
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)Changing economic conditions impact on private property, real estate market and pursuit for business investments. Subsequent to in the process of building design and construction, the services provided for management of ... -
Built-up axial loaded column FE modelling and design according to STR and EC3
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The paper reviews behaviour and calculations of axially loaded built-up columns. Calculations were performed according to Lithuanian national code STR 2.05.08:2005 [1] and EC3 [2]. FEM modelling was made as well. Build-up ... -
Sand shearing peculiarities using direct shear device
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)An experimental investigation of the shearing conditions and their influence to the strength properties of Klaipėda sand by the universal shear device is presented. The shear tests for the loose and dense soils were ... -
Construction aspects of plasma based technology for waste of electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) management in urban areas
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The paper presents construction aspects of plasma based technology for waste of electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) management in urban areas. Urban areas are becoming the new source of “renewable resources” to be ... -
Integrated model for assessment of high-rise building locations
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)Changing economic conditions impact on visions of city development, which in turn is associated with private property, real estate market and pursuit for business investments. In terms of city development, investments are ... -
Service life prediction of repaired structures using concrete recasting method: state-of-the-art
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The performance of repaired concrete structures continues to be a major global concern. Regardless of improvements in repairing materials and methods, several repaired concrete structures still fail prematurely, leading ... -
Determination of the influence of cylindrical samples dimensions on the evaluation of concrete and wall mortar strength using ultrasound method
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)When height of retaining walls is small it is rational to install gravity retaining walls. The jet grouting technology often is used installing piles in the sand. Pile diameter can be varied from 0.50 to 1.20 m using ... -
Theoretical model and experimental tests on chloride diffusion and migration processes in concrete
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)This paper focuses on the effect of the electric field on the thermodynamic model of ion flows in the concrete pore solution. The equation for ion migrations was derived from the mass balance in the multi-component system ... -
The cement type effect on freeze – thaw and deicing salt resistance of concrete
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)This paper analyzes the effect of the four types of cement (Portland cement, blast-furnace Portland cement, limestone Portland cement and blast-furnace cement) on freeze-thaw and deicing salt resistance of concrete. Eight ...