Modern Building Materials, Structures and Techniques (MBMST 2013): Recent submissions
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Equilibrium finite elements of spherical shells in analysis problems
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)In this paper, the problems of analysis of flat spherical shells modelled by equilibrium finite elements are formulated and solved. A new second-order equilibrium finite element developed by the method of Bubnov-Galerkin ... -
Elastic lateral-torsional buckling of simply supported hot-rolled steel I-beams with random imperfections
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The paper deals with the problem of lateral beam buckling of simply supported hot-rolled I-beams under major axis bending. The bending stability problem is analysed by consideration the minor axis bending and torsion ... -
Knowledge-based model for standard housing renovation
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)In this paper knowledge-based model for standard housing renovation is proposed. The key idea of the model is to transfer the knowledge gathered from already implemented typical renovation projects to the forthcoming ... -
Free vibrations of plates on elastic foundation
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)In the current study the free vibrations of stepped anisotropic rectangular plates on elastic foundation are considered. The anisotropic stepped plate has a part-through crack at the re-entrant corner of the step. Natural ... -
Modeling transition in design model when analyzing specific behaviors of structures
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)This paper explains the basic principles related to design prediction for stress-and-strain state of load-bearing structures taken into account the stage-wise closing of the load-bearing structures system and changing the ... -
Experimental research of hollow concrete block masonry stress deformations
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The article discusses the results of experimental investigation of highly hollow concrete block masonry and concrete infill block masonry behaviour under compression. The research revealed that upon failure of hollow block ... -
Conditions for failure of normal section in flexural reinforced concrete beams of rectangular cross-section
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The stress in longitudinal tensile reinforcement is one of the main important parameters while examining the technical state of under-reinforced concrete structures. The most important issue is to determine whether the ... -
Investigation and modelling of the impact of reinforcement diameter in concrete on shapes of impedance spectra
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The impedance test results of the steel reinforcement of various diameters, which was passivated and corroded in concrete specimens, were analysed. The impedance plots clearly indicated the tendencies for spectra shapes ... -
Serviceability analysis of reinforced concrete members based on stress transfer approach
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)In present study, the stress transfer approach for deformation and cracking analysis of tensile reinforced concrete members is investigated. Stress transfer model which is able to take into account stochastic distribution ... -
Development classification scheme for evaluation dwellings sound insulation performance in Lithuania
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)Sound classification scheme opens new enhanced possibilities to ensure noise protection in buildings and included in Lithuanian legislation in force since 2004 as a Building Regulation STR 2:01:07. The classification scheme ... -
Laboratory study on mechanical parameters of foamed bitumen mixtures in the cold recycling technology
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The paper presents the results of laboratory testing of the physical and mechanical parameters of the recycled material using the foamed bitumen and resistance to the action of water. The tests were performed on the mineral ... -
Hydrated lime as the anti-aging bitumen agent
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)In 1999, during rebuilding and modernization of the one of the main streets in Kielce (Poland) it has been placed SMA wearing coarse layer with the hydrated lime. SMA mixture contained 6.2% of D70 bitumen (currently 50/70) ... -
Optimization of the synthetic wax content on example of bitumen 35/50
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The paper presents the results of the bitumen studies, including the U.S. MSCR procedures describing bitumen creep under dynamic loading. It permits predicting the possibility of the damage in bituminous layers at high ... -
Modification of construction materials with multi-walled carbon nanotubes
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)The article presents the results of the conducted researches on modifying traditional construction materials like cement concrete, anhydrite binders, silicate paint and fire-retardant coating based on liquid glass. ... -
Investigation of shear transfer between vibrated and self-consolidating concrete in precast reinforced concrete constructions
(Procedia Engineering, 2013)This paper deals with a basic study in shear force transmission about the joints of normal strength concrete by using small specimens with shear reinforcement. Thereby different combinations of concrete types (SCC and VC) ... -
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 ...