Browsing Modern Building Materials, Structures and Techniques (MBMST 2013) by Title
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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 ... -
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 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 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 ... -
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. -
Application of Kinematic Method and FEM in analysis of ultimate load bearing capacity of damaged masonry arch bridges
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The paper presents the comparison of two methods: analytical Kinematic Method (KM) and Finite Element Method (FEM), which enable one to take into account typical kinds of damage to masonry arch barrels and to examine their ... -
Application of mathematical and computer modeling methods to manufacture high-strength unfired gypsum materials
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)A mathematical model of the process of gypsum optimal structure formation has been designed with the application of computer simulation methods. An optimal raw mix speciation and gypsum specimen strength top values ... -
Application of numerical methods for the analysis of a concrete-steel tower subjected to multiple load factors
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The conducted research reveals the behaviour of a concrete-steel tower subjected to vertical and lateral loads and actions taking into account the complexity of multiple factors including wind, temperature, ice and soil ... -
Applications and development of modern steel pile technology
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)Use of steel piles in general has continuously increased in the Nordic countries as well as in the harbour structures of the Baltics and Western Europe. The main reasons are the innovative, easy-to-handle but rigid and ... -
ASR assessment – concrete prism testing within a regulatory framework
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The experience of ASR and ASR testing varies substantially across Europe and outside. Several testing procedures exist but are not always linked to service life records. Also, the European concrete standard on this issue ... -
Assessment of concrete bridge performance under moderate seismic shock using concrete damage plasticity model
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)In the paper the assessment of seismic performance of the reinforced concrete bridge to the moderate earthquake is presented. To represent the inelastic behaviour of the concrete material under dynamic loading the concrete ... -
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 ... -
Assessment of opportunities for construction enterprises in European Union member states using the MULTIMOORA method
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)A large part of the construction sector consists of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which play a key role in the dynamics of the European economics. Thus, to help them achieve their growth potential, the European Union ... -
Assessment of priority options for preservation of historic city centre buildings using MCDM (ARAS)
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)Numerous countries are trying to find the best method for suitable management of real estate objects that encompass both material value and cultural property. Cultural property can be defined as historical heritage in the ... -
Assessment of the suitability of baghouse dusts from a dust extractor as fillers for Hot-Mix Asphalt
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The paper presents the study results of the structural features and functional properties of the limestone filler as well as the basalt and amphibolite dusts from a dust extractor of a Hot-Mix Asphalt plant in Poland. ... -
The benefits, obstacles and problems of practical BIM implementation
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The rapid development of Information Technologies in Architecture, Engineering and Construction Industry (AEC), as well as in Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Owner/Operator (AECO), are consistently changing ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Classes of cross-sections of steel structural elements in the fire situation
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)In the paper the analysis of the influence of fire load on class of cross-section of steel structural elements is presented. In the fire situation some cross-sections may have a different class than at room temperature. ...