Recent Submissions

  • Determination of heavy metals in mosses (Pylaisia polyantha) along the high – intensive traffic flow in Geležinis Vilkas street (Vilnius, Lithuania) 

    Blagnytė, Rūta; Paliulis, Dainius (8th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2011), 2011)
    Atmospheric pollution generated by motor vehicular exhaust has become one of the major reason for scien tific and public concern on a world scale. The area of investigations was situated near the main park of Vilnius (Vingis ...
  • Interrelations between Soil bacteria and Rye Secale cereale L. in the presence of nitroaromatic compounds 

    Berzins, Andrejs; Potapova, Katrina; Limane, Baiba; Strikauska, Silvija; Muter, Olga (8th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2011), 2011)
    Historically 2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene (TNT) was the most widely used military explosive. TNT is toxic and mutagenic compound, having a serious impact on the environment. The aim of this study was to evaluate an efficiency of ...
  • Classification attributes and evaluation methods of safety of man-machine systems 

    Bektobekov, Georgij (8th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2011), 2011)
    The problem of assessment of ecological and safety risks in man-machine system is very actual now. The paper covers the method of evaluation the real level of ecological and mechanical safety of any nature and anthropogenic ...
  • Indoor measurements of the power density close to mobile station antenna 

    Baltrėnas, Pranas; Buckus, Raimondas (8th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2011), 2011)
    The public concern about the potential adverse health effects of the human exposure to the electromagnetic radiation of GSM (Global Standart for Mobile Communications) base stations has grown in the recent years. The ...
  • The complex evaluation of traffic pollution dispersion near roadways 

    Astrauskienė, Nijolė; Spakauskas, Valdas (8th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2011), 2011)
    Nowadays environmental issues concerning traffic become more important since it is well known that the transport sector is the major source of noise and numerous air pollutants. The transport sector is the fastest growing ...
  • Specific activity of radionuclides in Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris l.) wood on Stabatiškės site of Ignalina NPP 

    Alioncik, Jevgenij; Butkus, Donatas (8th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2011), 2011)
    A near surface repository for low and intermediate-level short-lived radioactive waste is being constructed on Stabatiškės site which is located in the territory of Visaginas Municipality near to Ignalina Nuclear Power ...
  • LCA-based comparison of VOC removal from exhaust gases by plasma and “conventional” end-of-pipe methods 

    Abromaitis, Vytautas; Ochmanaitė, Vaida; Denafas, Gintaras; Martuzevičius, Dainius (8th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2011), 2011)
    The number of experimental and industrial applications of non-thermal plasmas for environmental pollution control is rapidly growing. Applications of plasma processes for treatment of combustion and ventilation exhausts, ...
  • Road Embankment Test Sections over Soft Peat Layer, Võõbu, Estonia 

    Forsman, Juha; Dettenborn, Taavi; Skepast, Peeter; Mets, Mait; Olep, Mattias; Ellmann, Artu; Vallas, Ivo; Tõnts, Taavi; Kontson, Karli (13th Baltic Sea region geotechnical conference. Historical experience and challenges of geotechnical problems in Baltic Sea region, 2016, 2016)
    Various road embankment reinforcements on over a 2 to 4 meter thick peat deposit have been constructed in summer to autumn 2015 in the area of Kose-Võõbu in the northern part of Estonia. The test sections consist of five ...
  • Additional Geotechnical Investigation Task for Slope Stabilization Project at Regional Road P130 Līgas – Kandava – Veģi, km 14.00 – 14.20, Latvia 

    Romāns Arhipenko (13th Baltic Sea region geotechnical conference. Historical experience and challenges of geotechnical problems in Baltic Sea region, 2016, 2016)
    Slope stabilization is quite rare geotechnical design task in Latvia. Therefore, no much practical experience is accumulated in geotechnical society hands within this field. The problem solving process is unroutine and ...
  • Complex Geotechnical Engineering for Port of Gdansk Development – Gateway to Central-Eastern Europe 

    Buca, Rafał; Mitrosz, Oskar (13th Baltic Sea region geotechnical conference. Historical experience and challenges of geotechnical problems in Baltic Sea region, 2016, 2016)
    Port of Gdansk development strategy 2027 is to become leading European hub in the Baltic Sea and assumes i.a. improvement of inland road and rail accessibility, increase of the port capacity for container throughput and ...
  • Construction of “Panemunė Bypass” Highway in the Nemunas River Delta. Problems of 2003–2015 Roadbed Exploration, Design, and Construction 

    Gegieckas, Saulius (13th Baltic Sea region geotechnical conference. Historical experience and challenges of geotechnical problems in Baltic Sea region, 2016, 2016)
    In the Republic of Lithuania, there had been almost no experience in the road (roadbed) construction prior to the Panemunė bypass in terms of very complex geological, geotechnical and paleogeomorphological territories. All ...
  • Jacked Pile Interaction with Strengthened Foundation 

    Medzvieckas, Jurgis; Sližytė, Danutė (13th Baltic Sea region geotechnical conference. Historical experience and challenges of geotechnical problems in Baltic Sea region, 2016, 2016)
    During the reconstruction old, often historical heritage, buildings are changing their working conditions. Therefore, in most cases the foundations need to be strengthened. One of the reasons is, because the actions on ...
  • Comparative Study of Static and Dynamic Piles Load Tests Carried Out in Different Testing Sites in Vilnius City 

    Tumosa, Kęstutis; Martinkus, Vaidas (13th Baltic Sea region geotechnical conference. Historical experience and challenges of geotechnical problems in Baltic Sea region, 2016, 2016)
    The current paper presents experimental results and analysis of static and dynamic load tests carried out in different undergoing construction sites in Vilnius city. The piles testing procedures, used equipment, as well ...
  • Complex Analysis of the Impact of Construction of an Underground Metro Line on the Urban Environment – a Case Study from the Vistula Valley in Warsaw 

    Kaczmarek, Łukasz (13th Baltic Sea region geotechnical conference. Historical experience and challenges of geotechnical problems in Baltic Sea region, 2016, 2016)
    Underground construction in urban areas is a complex investment, impacting existing buildings. The paper presents a case study of the 2nd metro line, in close proximity to the Warsaw Slope (Kaczmarek, Popielski 2016; ...
  • Experiences from the High Geotextile Reinforced Retaining Wall – Case Study 

    Vaníček, Ivan; Vaníček, Martin (13th Baltic Sea region geotechnical conference. Historical experience and challenges of geotechnical problems in Baltic Sea region, 2016, 2016)
    Paper describes experiences obtained during the construction of high soil reinforced retaining wall. Such walls are now used during the foundation of large logistic and distribution centres on inclined terrain. First ...
  • The Need for Multifunctional Dikes in Europe – the MultiDikes Project Concept 

    Saathoff, Fokke; Cantré, Stefan; Olschewski, Jan (13th Baltic Sea region geotechnical conference. Historical experience and challenges of geotechnical problems in Baltic Sea region, 2016, 2016)
    In Europe there is a considerable interest in new flood protection technologies. In case of sea or river dikes, the land consumption is an important issue, particularly in densely populated urban areas or when other land ...
  • Experimental Investigation into Internal Erosion Potential for Granular Filters 

    Israr, Jahanzaib; Indraratna, Buddhima; Rujikiatkamjorn, Cholachat (13th Baltic Sea region geotechnical conference. Historical experience and challenges of geotechnical problems in Baltic Sea region, 2016, 2016)
    Internal erosion is a phenomenon whereby the filtrates under the influence of significant seepage forces accompany the finer fraction from potential internally unstable filters (e.g. broadly- and gap-graded soil), occasionally ...
  • Applications of Mass Stabilization at Baltic Sea Region 

    Forsman, Juha; Marjamäki, Tommi; Jyrävä, Harri; Lindroos, Noora; Autiola, Merja (13th Baltic Sea region geotechnical conference. Historical experience and challenges of geotechnical problems in Baltic Sea region, 2016, 2016)
    Mass stabilization is soil improvement method to increase the strength and stiffness of soft soils (e.g. peat, mud, clay, silt) by using an admixed binder agent. In the demanding soil conditions of Baltic Sea region shore ...
  • Analytical Stability Checks for Diaphragm Wall Trenches and Boreholes Supported by Polymer Solutions 

    Henning, Lesemann; Norbert, Vogt; Matthias, Pulsfort (13th Baltic Sea region geotechnical conference. Historical experience and challenges of geotechnical problems in Baltic Sea region, 2016, 2016)
    Polymer solutions are increasingly used as supporting fluids for the temporary stabilization of diaphragm wall trenches and boreholes. However, analytical stability checks as they are common practice for geotechnical ...
  • Simulation of the Plug inside Open Steel Pipe Piles with Regards to Different Installation Methods 

    Labenski, Johannes; Moormann, Christian; Aschrafi, Johannes; Bienen, Britta (13th Baltic Sea region geotechnical conference. Historical experience and challenges of geotechnical problems in Baltic Sea region, 2016, 2016)
    Open steel pipe piles are used for various applications in costal engineering and port structures and they are becoming increasingly more important for offshore structures. A plug formed during the installation of open ...

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