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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 ... -
Academic ethics in conditions of the University of Zilina
(Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2014)The current environment puts an increasing emphasis on increasing the quality of university education. It is also connected with the growth of requirements placed on the profession of a university employee that also include ... -
Adhesive bonding in steel construction - challenge and innovation
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)Despite much advancement of typical joining techniques in steel construction, fundamental problems, like residual stresses for welds as well as weakening of the cross section for bolts and screws, still remain. The ... -
Adiabatic temperature rise of concrete with limestone fines added as a filler
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)Limestone fines (LF) is used as an inert filler in concrete to reduce the cement consumption, reduce the heat generation during hardening and promote the sustainability of concrete construction. Basically, LF is added to ... -
Advanced residual stress assessment of plate girders through welding simulation
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)This article provides an impression on potentials in applying nowadays welding simulation tools in construction design. This is carried out exemplary on plate girders from two structural steel grades. The calculated ... -
Advanced technologies used by Lithuanian railways
(Procedia Engineering, 2016)Advanced Technologies (AT) is one of the major factors accelerating the development of the Lithuanian economy and ensuring the engine of economic growth allowing for a high added value and economic development. The railway ... -
Air traffic smoothness as a universal measure for air traffic quality assessment
(Procedia Engineering, 2016)Air traffic in European airspace is coordinated centrally by the air traffic flow management services – Network Management Operation Centre (NMOC). Their main task is to compare resources (number and capacity of air traffic ... -
Algal biodiesel in Lithuania: from promise to reality
(Procedia Engineering, 2016)The search for alternative fuel sources of organic origin, their adaptation and promotion emerged as one of the key focus areas worldwide, which could bring positive effect on lowering down the fossil fuel prices and solving ... -
Analysis of factors motivating human resources in public sector
(Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2014)The improvement of management functions and procedures of human resources in public sector is a continuous and constantly evolving process. From the public officials the citizens and society require effective work in ... -
Analysis of freight wagon wheel failure detection in Lithuanian railways
(Procedia Engineering, 2016)The authors of this paper analyze the freight wagon wheel rolling surface damage detection process in Lithuanian Railways. The wagons were selected for this study in consideration of the Wheel Impact Load Detector (WILD) ... -
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 influence of tilt angle on the distribution of water droplets diameters in a spray generated by the Turbo Master 52 nozzle
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)This paper presents studies on the influence of the nozzle tilt angle on the distribution of water droplets diameters in a spray generated by the Turbo Master 52 nozzle. Analysis was limited to the most representative ... -
Analysis of IT-CY stiffness modulus of foamed bitumen asphalt concrete compacted at 95°C
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)This study is to compare the results of temperature sensitivity tests of foamed bitumen asphalt concrete (AC 8) compacted at 95ºC with that of the reference mixture compacted at the conventional temperature of 140ºC. The ... -
Analysis of methods of landslide processes forecasting on highways
(Procedia Engineering, 2016)This paper analyzes the methods of investigation of the stress-strain state of the landslide slope rock, as well as the research methods of geotechnical properties of rocks that form the sliding slope. The quantitative ... -
Analysis of oxygen index to support candle-like combustion of polyurethane
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)The main component of plastics are polymers, which despite numerous advantages also entail certain drawbacks. The least desired features of polymers comprise the low thermal stability and flammability, which in turn depend ... -
Analysis of parameters influencing electric vehicle range
(Procedia Engineering, 2016)Range is considered as a key parameter of electric vehicles. Increasing electric vehicles range is important for acceptance of electro mobility. Battery capacity is the main parameter influencing electric vehicles range. ... -
Analysis of reinforcement anchorage zone behavior of prestressed concrete elements under static and cyclic loads
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)The article briefly discusses about the bond characteristics of different pretensioning reinforcement and some problems of reinforcement anchorage zone. In the present study bond characteristics of three-wire strand under ... -
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 adoption rate of building information modeling [BIM] and its return on investment [ROI]
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)In an effort to remedy the issue of stagnant labor productivity in the construction industry, Building Information Modeling was proposed in the late 80’s as a new solution for streamlining the design and delivery process ... -
Analysis of the moisture content of masonry walls in historical buildings using the basement of a medieval town hall as an example
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)The paper concerns the issue of analysing the moisture content of thick masonry walls in historical buildings. The research methods, including non-destructive methods, which are useful in the assessment of such objects, ...