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Geographical and chronological knowledge in teaching the history of architecture
PublicationThe subject of this article is the analysis of examination results from the course, the History of Polish Architecture. These Bachelor studies present the political, economic and cultural issues of medieval and early modern architecture, and their changes over time. Basic knowledge of the administrative division and historical regions is needed for a proper understanding of the regional diversity of cultural heritage monuments...
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Badania eksperymentalne i analiza numeryczna sklepień ceglanych. Wzmocnienie sklepień z wykorzystaniem struktur tensegrity.
PublicationCelem pracy jest opracowanie wzmocnienia zabytkowych sklepień murowych prętowo-cięgnowymi strukturami tensegrity. W tym celu przeanalizowano zagadnienia uszkodzeń, analizy oraz wzmacniania kopuł i sklepień murowych. W kolejnej części rozprawy przedstawiono prace badawczo-rozwojowe zakończone skutecznym wdrożeniem typoszeregu hal namiotowych o konstrukcji prętowo-cięgnowej typu tensegrity. Przeprowadzono badania dynamiczne oraz...
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Application of the Chimney Cap as a Method of Improving the Effectiveness of Natural Ventilation in Buildings
PublicationAdequately designed natural ventilation is the cheapest and easiest way to effectively remove indoor pollutants and keep the air inside a building fresh. A prediction of the performance and effectiveness of ventilation in order to determine the design of a ventilation system can provide real and long-term cost savings. The worst time in terms of the efficiency of natural ventilation is the spring-autumn transition period [7]. In...
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ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MATERIALS IN ARCHITECTURE � MODERN TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTIONS
PublicationFor a long time the interest in environmentally friendly materials in architecture is no longer limited to the use of renewable and natural substances such as wood, stone, straw, or reusable materials, such as metals or glass. Today the so-called naturals and the materials compatible with the idea of sustainability constantly appear on the market in new forms. Increasing awareness of the necessity to limit the building sector’s...
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The role of investments in economic development
PublicationIn the modern world, one may observe diversification of economies of given countries. Many of them, considered to be less developed,are aspiring to diminish the gap between them and well developed countries, one of such countries is Poland, which is trying hard to boots its competitive position in the worldwide market and achieve the constant and well-balanced development. It can be attained by building knowledge economy. Therefore,...
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Selection of circuit geometry for miniaturized microwave components based on concurrent optimization of performance and layout area
PublicationThe paper presents a framework for automated EM-driven circuit geometry selection of miniaturized microwave components. Selection of a particular layout is based directly on miniaturization rates achieved for a set of candidate circuit geometries. Size reduction of the considered structures is obtained by replacing their main building blocks (i.e., conventional transmission lines) with slow-wave composite cells and meander lines....
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Framework for Structural Health Monitoring of Steel Bridges by Computer Vision
PublicationThe monitoring of a structural condition of steel bridges is an important issue. Good condition of infrastructure facilities ensures the safety and economic well-being of society. At the same time, due to the continuous development, rising wealth of the society and socio-economic integration of countries, the number of infrastructural objects is growing. Therefore, there is a need to introduce an easy-to-use and relatively low-cost...
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EE-ISAC—Practical Cybersecurity Solution for the Energy Sector
PublicationA recent survey of cybersecurity assessment methods proposed by the scientific community revealed that their practical adoption constitutes a great challenge. Further research that aimed at identifying the reasons for that situation demonstrated that several factors influence the applicability, including the documentation level of detail, the availability of supporting tools, and the continuity of support. This paper presents the...
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Virtual tour as an innovative tool for architectural education - from understanding heritage to creativity stimulation
PublicationThe article presents the potential of the virtual tour in architectural education as an innovative tool to better understand heritage and stimulate creativity. A methodology for creating a virtual tour based on a point cloud obtained from a survey based on 360° camera images is presented. Two different purposes for the use of point clouds are presented from reliable indicators of heritage documentation useful for digital twin modelling...
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Comparison of new position estimation algorithm for indoor environment
PublicationIn the paper a new position estimation algorithm based on distance measurements is presented. This algorithm is dedicated for indoor environments. In the paper the new algorithm is compared with Chan algorithm. For the comparison were used real measurements conducted inside a building.
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System of innovation: a sectoral approach
Publicationthe article presents a systems approach to innovation as an alternative method of assessing the sector innovativeness. in the article the building blocks of each sectoral system of innovations (ssi) such as a knowledge base, institutions and actors are discussed. moreover, the five models of ssi are presented.
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Modeling of wood frame structures with different insulation materials under damaging dynamic loading
PublicationWood frame buildings are very popular in regions that are exposed to different dynamic excitations, such as damaging earthquakes. Their seismic resistance is really important in order to prevent structural damages and human losses. This paper presents the results of advanced numerical investigation carried out using the FEM. Based on the models of wall panels, the numerical model of real structure of the wood frame building has...
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Analysis of The Behavior of Foundations of Historical Buildings
PublicationThe article is devoted to the analysis of the behavior of the foundations of historic buildings. Some basic aspects of foundation engineering are discussed, with an emphasis placed on its development, applied techniques, and materials. Several different approaches and methods for the analysis of foundations of historical buildings are presented. A particular analysis has been focused on an example of a typical stone foundation...
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Supporting study tours in the teaching of architectural heritage
PublicationStudy tours are a highly effective way to acquire knowledge. They improve students’ understanding of issues that otherwise may seem partly abstract to them. Presented in this article is the unique way in Poland in which support is given to the teaching of architectural heritage. It has been carried out continuously for almost 50 years in the Faculty of Architecture at Gdańsk University of Technology (FA-UT), Gdańsk, Poland, in...
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Portico Farmhouses of the Vistula Delta: Architecture, Current State and Finite Element Modelling of Timber Roof Truss under Material and Cross-section Uncertainty
PublicationThe article focuses on the oldest surviving I-type portico houses located in the Vistula Delta, which were built in the 17th and 18th centuries. The study describes the houses’ origins, structure, details of roof structures and technical condition, and it also includes numerical modelling of a roof truss and its mechanical analysis. Numerical models of the roof trusses are defined and analysed by means of the finite element method....
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Condition of Reinforced Concrete Structures and Their Degradation Mechanism at the Former Auschwitz Concentration and Extermination Camp
PublicationThis paper presents the results of investigations on reinforced concrete structures present in the former Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp. Field inspection employing the non-destructive method of reinforcement potential measurement according to the ASTM-C 876–15 standard, followed by laboratory investigations performed on genuine historic reinforced concrete samples collected from the...
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The role of analytical chemistry in the study of the Anthropocene
PublicationThe term “Anthropocene” refers to not yet formalized epoch of geologic time during which geologic processes have been dominated by the human impact. This impact takes on many forms. Biological, physical and chemical changes to the Earth System caused by anthropogenic activity are recorded in natural archives either as new fossil assemblages (neobiota), anthropogenic deposits or a wide variety of pollutants emitted to the environment....
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Retrofitted vibro-pressed pavement bricks and their impregnation in modern architecture.
PublicationRecent construction projects require new properties of concrete building materials. The paper describes the technological methods of retrofitting of vibro-pressed concrete pavement brick and shows the results of improving physical properties of concrete by application of different impregnation agents.
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ASSESSMENT OF NATURAL VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR A TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL HOUSE IN POLAND
PublicationThe paper presents the research results of field measurements campaign of natural ventilation performance and effectiveness in a residential building. The building is located in the microclimate whose parameters differ significantly in relation to a representative weather station. The measurement system recorded climate parameters and the physical variables characterizing the air flow in the rooms within 14 days of the winter season....
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Optimizing of target detection and tracking processes realized on consoles of passive sonar with linear towed antenna
PublicationThe long-range passive towed sonar was first modernised a few years ago. Building on operator experience over that period, a concept was developed of optimising the tasks performed by sonar operators, and improving forms of imaging to inform about object detection and support object tracking. The concept was implemented and successfully tested during ships’ manoeuvres. The optimisation of operator tasks was designed to keep listening...
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Koncepcja, modelowanie i symulacja układu napędowego prototypu samochodu elektrycznego "ELV001"
PublicationAbstract: In this paper a conception, modelling and simulation tool for drive system of the prototype electric vehicle ''ELV001'' have been presented. The design and building of this vehicle have been carried out in frame of the project: ''Building a market of electric vehicle and charging infrastructure - fundamentals of energy safety''. The simulation tools are of great assistance to engineers and researchers to reduce product-development...
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Path Loss Analysis for the IoT Applications in the Urban and Indoor Environments
PublicationThe Internet of Things (IoT) networks concept implies their presence in a various and untypical locations, usually with a disturbed radio signals propagation. In the presented paper an investigation of an additional path loss observed in an underground environment was described. The proposed measurement locations correspond to the operation areas of rapidly growing narrowband IoT (NBIoT) networks, the ones using the Long Term Evolution...
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Typology of the Black Tents Architecture between Iranian nomad tribes
PublicationEvidence of the past shows variation in human settlements. Nomadic house the” Black Tent” shows relationship between humans and the natural environment surrounding them. Black Tents are made of natural materials consistant with environmental conditions. This paper discusses nomadic living space of some Iranian tribes located in different regions to show their unique architecture and culture. Rediscovering different architecture...
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Issues relating to the efficient Application of passive solar protection in multi-family residential buildings
PublicationThe following article is intended to discuss the issues concerning the introduction of passive measures aimed at improving solar protection in multi-family buildings. A system of classifying these methods into two groups of solutions (architectural and material-building) was applied. The first group includes issues concerning facade design, the spatial features of which (such as loggias, balconies and other overhangs) can be treated...
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MODERNIST, 1920S AND 1930S INDUSTRIAL ARCHITECTURE OF THE PORT OF GDYNIA - IN SEARCH OF AN AESTHETIC LANGUAGE FOR UTILITARIAN BUILDINGS OF THE POLISH GATEWAY TO THE WORLD
PublicationThe purpose of the article is to present the results of the research on the aspects of the Port of Gdynia modernist architecture aesthetics. Its construction was one of the two major projects carried out in the interwar period in Poland. In the course of analyses it has been attempted to answer the question whether an individual aesthetic language has been created in the 1920s and 1930s for the industrial architecture of the Polish...
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Evaluation of Street Lighting Efficiency Using a Mobile Measurement System
PublicationThe issue concerns the initial stage of work on a method for performing a rapid assessment of the energy efficiency and illuminance of a street lighting installation. The proposed method is based on simultaneous measurement of illuminance from three lux meters placed on the roof of the vehicle. The data are acquired in road traffic, while the vehicle is driving. The proposed solution will allow in the future to quickly and reproducibly...
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Using terrestrial laser scanning in inventorying of a hybrid constructed wetland system
PublicationThe goal of this paper was to evaluate the possibility of using terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) for inventorying of a hybrid constructed wetland (CW) wastewater treatment plant. The object under study was a turtle-shaped system built in 2015 in Eastern Poland. Its main purpose is the treatment of wastewater from theMuseumand Education Centre of Polesie National Park. The study showed that the CW system had been built in compliance...
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Influence of external walls' thermal capacitance on indoor thermal comfort
PublicationThe doctoral thesis presents the results of numerical investigations on the influence of walls’ thermal capacitance on indoor thermal comfort. A proper set of thermal parameters of a building structure can considerably limit the heating / cooling demand, and passively increase the indoor thermal comfort. However the effect of building thermal capacitance on indoor conditions is complex and not always beneficial. Among a great number...
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Analiza techniczno-ekonomiczna rozwiązań rewitalizacyjnych zabytkowego mostu w Tczewie
PublicationPrzykłady koncepcji odbudowy przyczółka zachodniego zabytkowego mostu przez rzekę Wisłę w Tczewie wraz z zespołem bramnym. Ocena propozycji trzech rozwiązań rewitalizacyjnych mostu i wybór optymalnego pod względem finansowym i technologicznym. Czas i koszty budowy oraz wierność odbudowy zespołu bramnego mostu jako kryteria optymalizacji. Analiza w celu pozyskania środków finansowych potrzebnych na odbudowę, ale także adaptację...
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Predicting the impact of traffic–induced vibrations on buildings using artificial neural networks
PublicationTraffic–induced vibrations may constitute a considerable load to a building, cause cracking of plaster, cracks in load–bearing elements or even a global structural collapse of the whole structure [1-4]. Vibrations measurements of real structures are costly and laborious, not justified in all cases. The aim of the paper is to create an original algorithm, to predict the negative dynamic impact on the examined residential building...
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Relacje między przeszłością a teraźniejszością we współczesnych muzeach na przykładach New Acropolis Museum w Atenach i Neues Museum w Berlinie = Relations between past and present in contemporary museums illustrated by the New Acropolis Museum in Athens and the Neues Museum in Berlin
PublicationStreszczenie: Opracowanie dotyczy relacji pomiędzy dziedzictwem historycznym a nowoczesnością we współczesnych muzeach. Przytoczone przykłady to obiekty nowe, które powstały w unikalnym historycznym otoczeniu oraz odrestaurowane, o ważnym znaczeniu kulturowym. Współczesne możliwości techniczne, szczególnie nowoczesne technologie szkła oraz wykorzystanie technik cyfrowych w projektowaniu, pozwalają łączyć elementy i rozwiązania...
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An Island of Connectedness: Intra-Insular and Inter-Regional Communications of Rab Island (North-East Adriatic, Kvarner Gulf), Croatia
PublicationDrawing from archaeological data on Prehistoric and Roman settlement patterns, and respective sepulchral features, just as on later historic and cartographic sources, in this contribution it will be shown how movement along with mobility influenced on and were an integral part of settlement dynamics on the island of Rab (NE Adriatic, Croatia). The employed approach sees the practice of movement as dependent on specific social...
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Naprawa po pożarze stalowej wielokondygnacyjnej wieży produkcyjnej z zastosowaniem sprężanych elementów wzmocnienia
PublicationPożar we wnętrzu wielokondygnacyjnego obiektu produkcyjnego o stalowej konstrukcji ramowej spowodował znaczne uszkodzenia w zakresie stalowych stropów międzykondygnacyjnych oraz części głównych słupów nośnych obiektu. Pomimo dużych strat w obrębie konstrukcji i lekkiej obudowy obiektu oraz długiej akcji gaśniczej udało się uratować w całości baterię technologicznych silosów magazynowych zlokalizowanych na jego dachu. Wydane bezpośrednio...
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Study on deformed steel columns subjected to impact load due to soft-storey failure in buildings during earthquakes
PublicationThe so called soft-storey failure is one of the most typical types of damage induced in buildings as the result of earthquake excitation. It has been observed during ground motions that the failure of an upper soft storey of a structure results in large vertical impact load acting on the lower floors. If the resistance of the structural members of the lower storeys is not sufficient it may further lead to progressive collapse of...
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Environmental aspects of coastal earth structures made of soil-ash composites
PublicationThis paper presents an innovative technology of building the coastal dams with the use of soil-ash composites. A natural- scale test stand and results of the performed environmental tests are presented ; they have been compared with standards for purity of soils and waters. Also, an analysis of the obtained results and discussion of trends and anomalies in the observations, are given.
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Museum Institutions in Monuments - Positive and Negative Aspects of Adaptation: The New Amber Museum and Museum of Science in Gdansk, Poland
PublicationThe issue of the creation and location of new museums is a current topic. The decision of where and how to create new museum facilities will impact successful function in the future. Museums are either located in newly designed buildings or in existing buildings. In general, existing buildings adapted for museum use are either formally under conservational protection or not. With regard to museum location in preserved monuments,...
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Earthquake-Induced Pounding of Medium-to-High-Rise Base-Isolated Buildings
PublicationDuring earthquakes, out-of-phase vibrations in adjacent buildings with limited distance may cause pounding between them. In recent years, the use of seismic isolation has expanded considerably as an effective approach to reduce seismic damage. However, the isolated building experiences large displacements during earthquakes, and there is a possibility of collisions with adjacent structures. The research on earthquake-induced pounding...
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GIS-based hydrodynamic modeling for urban flood mitigation in fast-growing regions: a case study of Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq
PublicationFloods threaten urban infrastructure, especially in residential neighborhoods and fast-growing regions. Flood hydrodynamic modeling helps identify flood-prone locations and improve mitigation plans' resilience. Urban floods pose special issues due to changing land cover and a lack of raw data. Using a GIS-based modeling interface, input files for the hydrodynamic model were developed. The physical basin's properties were identified...
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Museums of Gdansk - Tourism Products or Signs of Remembrance?
PublicationMuseum buildings constitute a significant element in the composition and functionality of contemporary cities. They are both their attractions and landmarks. The article presents a case study illustrating the relation between museum buildings and their location, as well as the showcased exhibition. The article aims at demonstrating the way in which those elements form a harmonious whole - a cultural tourism product affecting the...
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Quantitative study of free convective heat losses from thermodynamic partitions using Thermal Imaging
PublicationThe following paper presents a simple method of determining the presence, distribution and values of heat losses from external building walls as thermodynamic partitions using a Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC). According to Fourier's equation, the value of heat loss is proportional to the temperature gradient ∂t/∂y|y=0 in air in the y direction perpendicular to the heated surface. Unfortunately, air temperature cannot be measured...
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GDAŃSK UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY - A CONTINUATOR OF THE LVIV SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTS' EDUCATION ON THE EXAMPLE OF DESCRIPTIVE GEOMETRY TEACHING
PublicationThe new theory at the time was descriptive geometry, quickly reached the Polish lands. Her first lecture was held at the Warsaw School of Artillery and Engineering in 1809-1812, by a French teacher Jan Joachim Livet (1809-12). The new discipline was quickly adopted in all major centers of Polish science at that time, which include university cities - Warsaw, Krakow, Vilnius and the Krzemienieckie High School, which represent high...
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Testing and sampling devices for monitoring volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds in indoor air
PublicationAdults spend most of their time in enclosed spaces (e.g., apartment, office and public buildings). According to research conducted by scientists, air quality indoors is much worse than the ambient air quality outdoors. Hazardous chemicals found in air indoors can adversely affect the functioning of the human body and cause many respiratory and circulatory diseases. Harmful chemical compounds (mainly volatile organic compounds and...
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COMBINING FUNCTIONAL AND AESTHETIC ASPECTS OF DAYLIGHTING IN SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE WITH THE USE OF DIGITAL DESIGN METHODS
PublicationThe aesthetics of modern architecture should relate to its origins and goals - the environment, function, sustainability and its users. One of the conditions that meet the criteria is the presence of daylight and the use of its potential. The contemporary digital tools that support the design process allow to controlling the use of difficult and capricious materials, such as daylight. They also combine daylighting aspects with...
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A method for the three-dimensional and synchronous resolution of functional and spatial matters in architectural design
PublicationThe article discusses the issue of applied methods of teaching architectural design at Polish universities. The authors review the common methods based on conceptual drawings solving design problems in only two dimensions. After completing the floor plans' sketching process carried out in 2D way the 3D virtual models are made - seldom cardboard mock-ups - to illustrate the final spatial form of the designed object. At the Faculty...
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Revitalizing the Sacral Complex of the Parish of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Gdynia: A Comprehensive Restoration Project in Alignment with Monument Conservator's Guidelines and Technical Prerequisites
PublicationReligiouscomplexes, due to their monumental character, belong to the group of facilities in which carrying out renovation works is difficult. Very often, construction works carried out as part of planned renovation work include not only modernization but also repair works, includingthose related to the reinforcement of structural elements. Renovation work in sacral buildings is particularly difficult when they...
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Technology Concept of TLP Platform Towing and Installation in Waters with Depth of 60 m
PublicationThe article is part of the design and research work conducted at the Gdansk University of Technology, Faculty of Ocean Engineering and Ship Technology, in cooperation with a number of other research centres, which concerns offshore wind farms planned to be built in the Polish zone of the Baltic sea in the next years. One of most difficult tasks in this project is building suitable foundations for each power unit consisting of a...
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Models of Structures in Didactics
PublicationThe final aim of teaching students subjects, such as structural mechanics, reinforced concrete, and steel structures is to teach them how structures work in a given building as well as to provide them with skills enabling them to calculate and design structures. The behavioral model of the structure, contrary to the architectural model, which focuses mainly on the external form of the building, shows workings from both the static...
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Dynamic Execution of Engineering Processes in Cyber-Physical Systems of Systems Toolchains
PublicationEngineering tools support the process of creating, operating, maintaining, and evolving systems throughout their lifecycle. Toolchains are sequences of tools that build on each others' output during this procedure. The complete chain of tools itself may not even be recognized by the humans who utilize them, people may just recognize the right tool being used at the right place in time. Modern engineering processes, however, do...
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The methods of secure data transmission in the KNX system
PublicationThe article presents the demands concerning data security in distributed building automation systems and shows the need for providing mechanisms of secure communication in the KNX system. Three different methods developed for KNX data protection are discussed: EIBsec, KNX Data Security and the author's method. Their properties are compared and potential areas of application are presented.
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Laboratory test rig for examining aggregate mining from seabed using the AIRLIFT method
PublicationThe use of the Airlift method for transporting the mined aggregate from the seabed to the deck of the mining ship is an alternative for presently used solutions, such as suction pumps or scoop transport for instance. Building the laboratory test rig was preceded by tests in natural conditions. The rig was designed in such a way as to model these conditions as close as possible, and to have potential for further development