Modern Building Materials, Structures and Techniques (MBMST 2013): Recent submissions
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Uni-axial compression test of concrete-filled-steel-tube columns confined by tie bars
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)Concrete-filled-steel-tube (CFST) columns have been adopted due to its superior strength and ductility performance contributed by the composite action. However, this beneficial composite action cannot be fully developed ... -
Studies of RC beams made of recycling aggregate concrete strengthened with the HSC-HPC inclusions
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)This paper presents the studies of innovative RC flexural members made of recycled aggregate concrete strengthened by the local use of High Strength - High Performance Concrete. This concept of is based on precast concrete ... -
The framework of an optimization model for building envelope
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)Building design is an iterative process from the conceptual design up to the final process, so the use of computer-based tools here is vital. The purpose of this research was to investigate the most popular tools for ... -
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 ... -
Selection of efficient retrofit scenarios for public buildings
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)Over the past two decades, the importance of the management of existing buildings is continuously increasing with time. Refurbishment of buildings requires execution of various measures that have to be carefully chosen, ... -
Conventional stochastic sequences in reliability assessments and predictions of structural members
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)A simplification of probability based approaches on safety assessments and predictions of structural members is discussed. The modelling of time-dependent survival probabilities and reliability indexes of particular and ... -
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 ... -
Real material properties of weathering steels used in bridge structures
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The article contains a statistical evaluation of the real material properties of weathering steels used for the construction of motorway bridges in the Czech Republic between 2001 and 2007. The evaluation is performed for ... -
Modelling of reinforced concrete element damage as a result of reinforcement corrosion
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)This paper presents the application of the transient layer growth model for describing concrete damage caused by the reinforcement corrosion. The computer model was developed which provided the description of the degradation ... -
Surface scaling resistance of concrete with fly ash from co-combustion of coal and biomass
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The co-combustion of coal and biomass is connected with enforcing EU regulations concerning the application of renewable sources of energy. The more widely and efficiently that fuel is utilized the better this fact affects ... -
Improving quality of high performance concrete by cavitation treatment of the raw materials
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The packing of fine aggregate affects the properties of HPC. The denser is fine aggregate packing the better are the workability, compressive strength and watertightness, and with that the frost and chemical resistances ... -
Principle approaches to high performance concrete application in construction
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)Issues of doing research, designing high performance concrete compositions, optimal application of this material as in the field of erecting unique buildings and constructions, so in large-scale construction, are discussed ... -
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 ... -
Sintering behavior of kaolin with calcite
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The study of sintering behavior of clay raw materials might be difficult because, as it is well known, these clays have a complex mineralogical composition, which causes a series of phase transformations occurring during ... -
The effect of composition of Roman cement repair mortars on their salt crystallization resistance and adhesion
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)Crystallization of soluble salts in porous networks is a major source of decay for mortars used in historical buildings. The optimum formulation and application of Roman cement mortars which could produce compatible and ... -
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 ... -
Designing roads near the buildings providing the necessary vibrational comfort for the residents
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)This paper presents the methodology of measurement and interpretation of the provision of the people with the necessary comfort in the buildings in a relation to the design of new or redevelopment of the existing transport ... -
Design and construction of deep foundation systems and retaining structures in urban areas in difficult soil and groundwater conditions
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)Economic and environment-friendly design focuses on a reduction of construction material used, construction time spent and energy consumed within the buildings construction and service time. Regarding deep foundation systems ... -
Risk management of construction works by means of the utility theory: a case study
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The construction works are implemented under conditions of risk. In this paper, a suggested method of risk analysis has been presented, based on the application of utility theory. This procedure embraces the following: ... -
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 ...