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Year 2025
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Explosive Charge Applications in Seabed Strengthening for Underwater Pipelines
PublicationThe importance and impact of subsoil quality is discussed with regard to the safety and reliability of underwater pipelines. Non-classical operational analysis is employed to define generalised dynamic systems. A model incorporating loading of the subsoil acting on a pipeline immersed in an underwater excavation is a specific case of a generalised dynamic system. This paper justifies the incorporation of the analytical method...
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Fluvial ecology disasters: the impact of the Gliwice Canal on the ecological crisis in the Oder River basin, Poland (2022)
PublicationIn August 2022, the Oder River experienced an ecological disaster, resulting in the extinction of hundreds of aquatic organ- isms. Mass fsh deaths also occurred during that time in the Gliwice Canal, located in southern Poland, which connects to the upper section of the Oder River. The aim of the article was to assess the impact of the waters from the Gliwice Canal on the water quality changes in the Oder River, as expressed by...
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HBIM symmetry parametrization using TLS and UAV LiDAR measurements
PublicationThe paper describes a new approach to the assessment of symmetry in HBIM datasets on the example of the Tower of Gediminas in Vilnius (Lithuania). Symmetry is a principal component of the design and construction of ancient, medieval, Renaissance, and other epochs. The unified methodology involves the processing of LiDAR point clouds and applies to objects with a regular polygon cross-section. Proposed HBIM parameters introduce...
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Modelling and evaluation of net ecosystem productivity and its driving factors in Inner Mongolia
PublicationNet ecosystem productivity (NEP) is a critical indicator for characterizing the carbon cycle dynamics within terrestrial ecosystems. This study employs six different combinations of methods for calculating Net Primary Productivity (NPP) and heterotrophic soil respiration (Rh) to estimate monthly NEP values in Inner Mongolia from 2001 to 2021. The carbon flux observation data obtained through the eddy covariance method are used...
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Nanoparticle Skin Penetration: Depths and Routes Modeled In-Silico
PublicationNanoparticles (NPs) are increasingly explored for targeted skin penetration, particularly for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications. However, the complex system between NP properties, skin structure, and experimental conditions poses significant challenges in predicting their penetration depth and pathways. To what depth do NPs penetrate the skin, and which pathways do they follow? These are the questions we tried to answer...
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Performance of vertical steel plate anchor in layered cohesionless soil
PublicationThis study investigated the performance of steel vertical anchor plates in multi-layered cohesionless soils. The research evaluated the effects of various parameters, such as soil density, number of layers, and anchor embedment depth, on the pullout capacity of the anchors. For the research, a container with the dimensions of was filled with sand at two different densities (dense and loose) up to a height of 80 cm. The study used...
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Preliminary prediction of the increase in flood hazard from wind surges for the city of Elbląg due to climate change
PublicationThis study investigates the potential increase in flood hazard in the city of Elbląg, Poland, due to climate-induced intensification of wind surges in the Vistula Lagoon. Using the HEC-RAS 2D (version 6.6) model—typically applied to riverine systems but here adapted for wind-driven lagoon dynamics—we simulate both historical and hypothetical storm events to evaluate water level changes under varying wind speeds. Model validation...
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Pullout performance of innovative polymer vertical anchor plates in layered soils.
PublicationThis study explores the innovative use of polymer plate anchors in geotechnical engineering, addressing some of the limitations of traditional steel plate anchors. We investigated the performance of polymer vertical anchor plates in multi-layered cohesionless soils, focusing on the pullout capacity under various conditions. The research evaluated the effects of soil density, number of layers, and anchor embedment depth on the pullout...
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Response of Gross Primary Productivity (GPP) of the Desert Steppe Ecosystem in the Northern Foothills of Yinshan Mountain to Extreme Climate
PublicationThe desert steppe ecosystem at the Northern Foothills of the Yinshan Mountains (NFYS) is characterized by its fragility and heightened sensitivity to global climate change. Understanding the response and lag effects of Gross Primary Productivity (GPP) to climate change is imperative for advancing ecological management and fostering sustainable development. The spatiotemporal dynamics of chlorophyll fluorescence-based GPP data and...
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Sobol’ sensitivity analysis of a 1D stochastic elasto-plastic seismic wave propagation
PublicationA novel numerical framework for the Sobol’ sensitivity analysis of 1D stochastic elasto-plastic wave propagation is proposed and evaluated. The forward propagation of uncertain input motions through uncertain elasto-plastic soils and structures is often conducted using the finite element method (FEM) together with the Monte Carlo simulation. However, it is computationally much more efficient to use the stochastic elasto-plastic FEM...
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Utilizing UAV and orthophoto data with bathymetric LiDAR in google earth engine for coastal cliff degradation assessment
PublicationThis study introduces a novel methodology for estimating and analysing coastal cliff degradation, using machine learning and remote sensing data. Degradation refers to both natural abrasive processes and damage to coastal reinforcement structures caused by natural events. We utilized orthophotos and LiDAR data in green and near-infrared wavelengths to identify zones impacted by storms and extreme weather events that initiated mass...
Year 2024
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A comparative analysis of methods and tools for low impact development (LID) site selection
PublicationThe site selection for Low Impact Development (LID) practices is a significant process. It affects the effectiveness of LID in controlling stormwater surface runoff, volume, flow rate, and infiltration. This research paper presents a comprehensive review of various methods used for LID site selection. It starts by introducing different methods and tools. Three main methods: index-based methods, GIS-based multi-criteria decision...
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A Numerical Model Study on Grasse River Ice Control Structures
PublicationIce jams in the Grasse River have caused the erosion of capping material designed to prevent the resurfacing of the bed sediment in the PCB-contaminated area. Two in-stream ice-control structures are proposed to avoid the jam-induced erosion of the capping material. These two ice-control options are a pier-type ice-control structure and a reconstruction of a small hydropower dam upstream of the capping site. A numerical model study...
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Analiza stateczności skarpy klifu w ciągubrzegu morskiego w miejscowości Rozewie
PublicationW opracowaniu przedstawiono wariantową analizę stateczności wykonaną dla klifu znajdującego się w miejscowości Rozewie. Na zboczu z uwagi na gęstą roślinność oraz wysokie nachylenie zachodzą procesy osuwiskowe i wymaga ono wzmocnienia. W porównaniu przeprowadzonych analiz szczególną uwagę zwrócono na sposób modelowania poziomu wody gruntowej oraz wartości parametrów przyjmowanych dla modelu van Genuchtena, odpowiedzialnego za analizę...
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Assessing climate change threats and urbanization impacts on surface runoff in Gdańsk (Poland): insights from remote sensing, machine learning and hydrological modeling
PublicationThis study investigates the impacts of Land Use/Land Cover (LULC) changes and climate change on surface runoff in Gdańsk, Poland, which is crucial for local LULC planning and urban flood risk management. The analysis employs two primary methodologies: remote sensing and hydrological modeling. Remote sensing was conducted using Google Earth Engine and Land Change Modeler in IDRISI Terrset software to analyze historical (1985–2022)...
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Bearing capacity of monotonically installed tapered piles in medium dense Fontainebleau sand
PublicationA series of installation of tapered piles in medium-dense Fontainebleau sand were performed in the geotechnical centrifuge at Gustave Eiffel University. The models of piles with three different shapes - straight profile (S), and with taper angle of 0.70 degrees (T1), and 1.4 degrees (T2) were used. The piles were instrumented with fiber optic wires on the shaft and load cell at the base. After monotonic installation, the models were...
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Biocementacja – ekologiczna alternatywa dla stabilizacji gruntów.
PublicationPrzedstawienie badań wytrzymałości na ścinanie dla gruntu niespoistego stabilizowanego bio-cementacją bakteryjną. Omówienie charakterystyki drobnoustrojów wraz z podziałem badań na dwie części: mikrobiologiczną oraz geotechniczną. Potwierdzenie możliwości wykorzystania cementacji bakteryjnej jako alternatywnej metody stabilizacji podłoża gruntowego.
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Centrifuge modelling of tapered wall jacked into dense sand
PublicationA series of static penetration tests of trapezoidal walls in dense Fontainebleau sand were performed in the geotechnical centrifuge at Gustave Eiffel University. The models of wall with three different shapes (straight profile with thickness D=16mm, 0.75 degree and 1.5 degree of taper angle) but with the same volume were used. The soil mass was instrumented with five stress cells located at two levels at 2D, 4D and 6D distance...
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Climate change impact on groundwater resources in sandbar aquifers in southern Baltic coast
PublicationShallow coastal aquifers are vulnerable hydrosystems controlled by many factors, related to climate, seawater‑freshwater interactions and human activity. Given on‑going climate change, sea level rise and increasing human impact, it is especially true for groundwater resources situated in sandbars. We developed numerical models of unsaturated zone water flow for two sandbars in northern Poland: the Vistula Spit and the Hel Spit...
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Drinking water safety evaluation in the selected sub-Saharan African countries: A case study of Madagascar, Uganda and Rwanda
PublicationIn the sub-Saharan region of Africa, access to safe drinking water remains limited in many countries. This study provides an overview of the quality of surface water and groundwater in rural and peri-urban areas of Madagascar, Uganda, and Rwanda. Selected physico-chemical parameters, inorganic species (including inorganic ions), and organic pollution indicators, such as total organic carbon, non-ionic surfactants, cationic surfactants, anionic...
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Electrochemical Oxidation of Selected Micropollutants from Environment Matrices Using Boron-Doped Diamond Electrodes: Process Efficiency and Transformation Product Detection
PublicationBisphenol A (BPA) and diclofenac (DCF) are among the most prevalent micropollutants in aquatic environments, with concentrations reaching up to several hundred μg/L. These compounds pose significant risks to biodiversity and environmental health, necessitating the development of effective removal methods. However, both BPA and DCF can be resistant to conventional treatment technologies, highlighting the need for innovative approaches....
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Experimental observations on the creep behaviour of frozen soil
PublicationConstitutive models in the literature for creep of frozen soil are based on the direct use of time counted from the onset of creep. An explicit time dependence in a constitutive equation violates the principles of rational mechanics. No change in stress or temperature is allowed for during creep, using the time-based formulations. Moreover, the existing descriptions need much verification and improvement on the experimental side...
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Experimental study on ice drift under the wind effect
PublicationThis study aims at wind and free ice drift interaction, which is an important aspect in sea ice, and low flow inland waters. Ice drift is caused by dynamic balance of water drag, gravitational acceleration, resistance force and wind drag. To have a clear point of view on wind to ice interaction, the external forces for this experimental study were limited to wind effect. The experiments were conducted in the Institute of Hydro-Engineering...
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From Data to Decision: Interpretable Machine Learning for Predicting Flood Susceptibility in Gdańsk, Poland
PublicationFlood susceptibility prediction is complex due to the multifaceted interactions among hydrological, meteorological, and urbanisation factors, further exacerbated by climate change. This study addresses these complexities by investigating flood susceptibility in rapidly urbanising regions prone to extreme weather events, focusing on Gdańsk, Poland. Three popular ML techniques, Support Vector Machine (SVM), Random Forest (RF), and...
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GEOSYSTEMY W BUDOWNICTWIE MORSKIM
PublicationBudowa i rodzaje geosystemów. Przykłady zastosowań. Aspekty środowiskowe i ekonomiczne.
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Geotechnical Analysis and Stability Assessment of a Landslide Event in Gera Woreda, Ethiopia
PublicationThis study investigates the geotechnical factors influencing a recent landslide event in Gera Woreda, Ethiopia. The primary objective was to identify the soil properties contributing to landslide occurrence and understand the triggering mechanisms. Field investigations, soil sampling from both affected and unaffected areas, and subsequent laboratory characterization were conducted. The analysis revealed a dominance of fine-grained...
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Glaciers: The dynamic giants of cold regions
PublicationGlaciers, often described as nature’s formidable ice giants, are essential components of the Earth's cryosphere, with profound influence on the global water cycle, energy production, and landscape stability. These massive bodies of ice, formed over centuries from accumulated snow, are not just frozen relics of the past; they are dynamic systems that play a critical role in cold region environments. As the climate changes, understanding...
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Hazards of a flooding event in the city of Gdansk and possible forms of preventing the phenomenon – case study
PublicationThe main objective is to examine the urban flood hazard in the city of Gdansk and to determine the possibilities of preventing this phenomenon. Hydrological and hydraulic modeling was used for the case study analysis of urban flood in Strzyża basin, applying the HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS systems. The result of modeling with the assumption of torrential rainfall with a duration of t = 1 h (from 35 to 58 mm) is the probability of pluvial...
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HMSE: A tool for coupling MODFLOW and HYDRUS-1D computer programs
PublicationA new software HMSE has been developed to facilitate external coupling between two well-known programs for subsurface flow modeling: MODFLOW-2005 (saturated zone flow) and HYDRUS-1D (unsaturated zone flow). Two coupling schemes have been implemented. In the first case the groundwater recharge flux is calculated by HYDRUS-1D assuming a fixed water table position and then passed to MODFLOW input files. In the second case the water...
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Impact of new, navigable canal through the Vistula spit on the hydrologic balance of the Vistula lagoon (Baltic Sea)
PublicationThe object of research - the Vistula Lagoon is one of the two lagoons on the Polish coast, which is of great importance not only from an economic point of view, but also an environmental one. The purpose of the paper is to provide calculations on the current water balance for the Vistula Lagoon, before and after construction of a canal through the Vistula Spit. This is important because the construction of a new connection between...
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Impact of spraying commercial Bentonite Nanoclay on fortification of the mortar as Nano Sprying Technique (NST) in heritages and historical buildings
PublicationSpraying Bentonite NanoClay as an innovative idea satisfied an urgent need for conservation of historical brick constructions. This research explores the application of Nanotechnology as a Nano-Geotechnics (NaG) and Nano Ground Improvement (NGI) techniques for fortifying the mortar between bricks in historical buildings against some environmental erosive factors. Bentonite Nanoparticles were selected because of their compatibility...
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Importance of sign conventions on analytical solutions to the wave-induced cyclic response of a poro-elastic seabed
PublicationThis paper discusses the influence of different sign conventions for strains and stresses, i.e. the solid mechanics sign convention and the soil mechanics sign convention, on the form of governing partial differential equations (the static equilibrium equations and the continuity equation) used to describe the wave-induced cyclic response of a poro-elastic seabed due to propagation of a sinusoidal surface water-wave. Some selected...
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Mathematical Modeling of Ice Dynamics in the Area of the Planned Siarzewo Reservoir
PublicationRiver regulation is an inseparable aspect of the economic progress of countries, and based on the examples of highly developed countries, it may be concluded that their development could be partially supported by properly conducted water management. The construction of dams in cold regions or areas where ice phenomena are observed in winter, requires taking into account the impact of ice on the structure and the impact of the designed...
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Minikin’s equation mistake — a mystic art of systems of measuring units
PublicationThis paper deals with one of the most controversial equations in coastal engineering — the so-called Minikin’s equation, describing the impact pressure due to wave breaking on a vertical-wall caisson of a composite breakwater. This equation has been used worldwide for many years, although it has been reported many times to overestimate real values of the impact pressure measured in nature and in the laboratory. Units of measurement,...
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Modelling tunnelling-induced deformation in stiff soils with a hyperelastic–plastic anisotropic model
PublicationIn this paper, the tunnelling-induced deformation in anisotropic stiff soils is analysed using FE modelling. The influence of material description is investigated rather than an advanced simulation of the tunnelling method. A new hyperelastic– plastic model is proposed to describe the anisotropic mechanical behaviour of stiff highly overconsolidated soil. This model can reproduce the superposition of variable stress-induced anisotropy...
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Numerical Analysis of the Influence of 2D Dispersion Parameters on the Spread of Pollutants in the Coastal Zone
PublicationThe transport of pollutants with flowing waters is one of the most common processes in the natural environment. In general, this process is described by a system of differential equations, including the continuity equation, dynamic equations, pollutant transport equations and equations of state. For the analyzed problem of pollutant migration in wide rivers and the coastal zone, a two-dimensional model is particularly useful because...
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Numerical modeling of PFAS movement through the vadose zone: Influence of plant water uptake and soil organic carbon distribution
PublicationIn this study, we investigated the effects of soil organic carbon (SOC) distribution and water uptake by plant roots on PFAS movement in the vadose zone with a deep groundwater table under temperate, humid climate conditions. Two series of numerical simulations were performed with the HYDRUS computer code, representing the leaching of historical PFOS contamination and the infiltration of water contaminated with PFOA, respectively. We...
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Occurrence of specific pollutants in a mixture of sewage and rainwater from an urbanized area
PublicationUrban runoff appears to be a pathway for transferring new emerging pollutants from land-based sources to the aquatic environment. This paper aimed to identify and describe the groups of pollutants present in rainwater surface runoff as well as their mixture with wastewater in the combined sewer system from urbanized catchments and to determine the correlations between these pollutants. Four leading groups of new emerging pollutants...
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Ocena stanu chemicznego i zagrożeń wód podziemnych oraz powierzchniowych w rejonie Zalewu Wślanego
PublicationThe purpose of the research was to examine how factors such as land use and land management affect the quality of groundwater and surface water. These studies were possible thanks to funding from the IDUB Technetium Talent Management Grants project titled “Assessment of Anthropogenic Threat to Groundwater and Surface Water in the Region of the Vistula Lagoon”. The research area included a section of the Vistula Spit, ¯u³awy Wielkie...
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Summary of the 27th IAHR International Symposium on Ice
PublicationThe 27th IAHR International Symposium on Ice, held in Gdańsk, Poland, between 9 and 13 June 2024, gathered 153 scientists and industry professionals from 14 countries. Organized by Gdańsk University of Technology, the event focused on key global ice-related challenges, including ice mechanics, ice-structure interactions, climate change impacts on the cryosphere, and offshore wind development in the Baltic Sea. With 93 papers in...
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The effect of groyne field on trapping macroplastic. Preliminary results from laboratory experiments
PublicationMacroplastic, a precursor of microplastic pollution, has become a new scope of research interest. However, the physical processes of macroplastic transport and deposition in rivers are poorly understood, which makes the decisions of where to locate macroplastic trapping infrastructure difficult. In this research, we conducted a series of experiments in a laboratory channel, exploring the impact of groynes and flexible artificial...
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Triple correlation states between in-situ tested soil parameters
PublicationWhen testing soil parameters, the measured parameter values are only approximations of the true values. The measurand is determined based on metrological uncertainties or using statistical models for analysing data. Some parameters of the soil state present strong correlations, but others do not always provide simple correspondences. Multiple correlations between geotechnical parameters can provide a new perspective regarding the...
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Water retention curves of sandy soils obtained from direct measurements, particle size distribution, and infiltration experiments
PublicationAccurate information about soil water retention curves (SWRCs) of sands is essential for evaluating groundwater recharge and vulnerability to contamination in many shallow sandy aquifers which are widespread on post glacial areas in Northern Europe and North America. Pedotransfer functions (PTFs) allow to estimate SWRC from basic physical characteristics of soils, such as textural composition. However, in the case of clean sands...
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Wpływ popiołu lotnego na wybrane cechy mechaniczne gruntów organicznych
PublicationWzmacnianie gruntów polega na poprawie ich właściwości poprzez dodawanie innych materiałów lub spoiw. Obecnie stosuje się głównie wapno palone i cement, które są skuteczne, ale drogie i nieekologiczne. Produkcja cementu emituje znaczne ilości CO2, dlatego poszukuje się alternatywy, którą może być popiół lotny. W niniejszej pracy do badań wykorzystano popiół lotny klasy F (wg ASTM) i sprawdzono czy mimo mniejszej zawartości tlenku...
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Wpływ stosowanych praktyk rolniczych na dopływ wód podziemnych oraz azotanów do Zatoki Puckiej
PublicationEutrophication of marine basins associated with submarine groundwater discharge is currently one of the most important challenges in modern coastal hydrogeology, and is classified as a serious global environmental problem. A particular source of groundwater pollution is agricultural activity, which is commonly carried out in the coastal zone. Research was conducted on a representative part of the Bay of Puck watershed, dominated...
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Wzmocnienie podstaw nasypów i wykonanie platform roboczych na słabym podłożu
PublicationGeoruszty w budownictwie infrastrukturalnym, a zwłaszcza komunikacyjnym i w geotechnice, są stosowane od dziesięcioleci. Pomimo tego wciąż stosunkowo słabo rozpowszechnione są metody projektowania rozwiązań z wykorzystaniem tych materiałów. O ile zastosowania georusztów (czy też szerzej: geosyntetyków) w konstrukcjach z gruntu zbrojonego (ściany oporowe, strome skarpy) i związane z tym metody projektowe są dobrze opisane w literaturze...
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Zmiany składu chemicznego wód podziemnych na obszarze Żuław Wielkich w ujęciu historycznym i współcześnie
PublicationBadania hydrogeologiczne Żuław Wielkich koncentrują się na zasoleniu wód podziemnych. Od początku XX wieku do chwili obecnej obserwuje się wysokie stężenia chlorków, jonów amonowych i mineralizacji we wszystkich poziomach wodonośnych. Uznaje się, iż na przeważającym obszarze nie występują tu warstwy wodonośne o znaczeniu użytkowym, a zasoby wód podziemnych Żuław Wielkich są ograniczone. Przeprowadzone...
Year 2023
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Analiza posadowienia słupa powłokowego linii elektroenergetycznej na palach Vibro z wykorzystaniem programu SOFiSTiK 3D
PublicationPrzy wymiarowaniu fundamentu palowego w złożonych warunkach gruntowych należy wymagać zaawansowanej analizy uwzględniającej wszystkie kombinacje sił działających na konstrukcje. W artykule znaleźć można schemat obliczeń, posadowienia fundamentu płytowego na palach Vibro pod słup powłokowy wysokiego napięcia, z wykorzystaniem programu SOFiSTiK 3D. Bazując na standardowych metodach, ale stosując nowe, alternatywne podejścia wyznacza...
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Application of Smart IoT Technology in Project Management Scenarios
PublicationThe report presents a low-cost and flexible solution to control and monitor home and industrial appliances. The popularity of automation devices has increased greatly in recent years due to higher affordability and simplicity through IoT phone and tablet connectivity. For this purpose, we have developed the IoT Outlet: a stand-alone communication unit, used to connect outlets to the internet. The IoT Plug is a power switch which...
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Assessing and Mitigating Ice-Jam Flood Hazards and Risks: A European Perspective
PublicationThe assessment and mapping of riverine flood hazards and risks is recognized by many countries as an important tool for characterizing floods and developing flood management plans. Often, however, these management plans give attention primarily to open-water floods, with ice-jam floods being mostly an afterthought once these plans have been drafted. In some Nordic regions, ice-jam floods can be more severe than open-water floods,...