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Selected Problems of Cogeneration Energy Systems Designing, Fueled with Landfill Biogas
PublicationThe article discusses the impact of the quality of biogas fuel for operation of generating sets with internal combustion engines. There are presented selected investigation results of landfill biogas fueled gensets operation. The article includes also discussion of the possibility of increasing the efficiency of biogas fuelled cogeneration systems. It also presents guidelines for the optimal design of landfill biogas fueled engines,...
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Lean Six Sigma in French and Polish Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises - The Pilot Research Results
PublicationThe article presents results of the research conducted in Polish and French small and medium-sized enterprises referring to the context of the implementation and application of the concept of Lean Six Sigma. The research was conducted in the form of case studies, observations and individual interviews. The pilot studies led to the identification of the needs, expectations, concerns and experiences of these companies. At the same...
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Mathematical Modelling of a Seismic Isolation System to Protect Structures During Damaging Earthquakes
PublicationThe present study aims to determine the effectiveness of a nonlinear mathematical model in simulating complex mechanical behaviour of a seismic isolation system to protect structures during strong and damaging earthquakes. In order to construct the Polymeric Bearings considered in this research, a specially prepared flexible polyurethane elastomer with increased damping properties has been used. The usefulness of the proposed mathematical...
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Investigation on Damage-Involved Structural Response of Colliding Steel Structures during Ground Motions
PublicationEarthquakes are the most unpredictable damaging loads which can affect civil engineering structures. Due to insufficient separation distance between adjacent structures with different dynamic properties, structural collisions may occur during ground motions. Although the research on structural pounding has recently been much advanced, the studies have mainly been conducted for concrete structures. The aim of this paper is to show...
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The Effectiveness of Polymer Damper in Damage Reduction of Temporary Steel Grandstand
PublicationA large number of accidents involving damage of temporary grandstands during different types of events were observed in the past. The aim of the paper is to analyse numerically the effectiveness of a polymer damper in damage reduction of a temporary steel scaffolding grandstand exposed to dynamic load due to jumping. The element has been installed as a diagonal one at the back part of the structure. The method has been compared...
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Bearing Capacity of aluminum bars with built-up cross section and glued or welded connections
PublicationThe paper is focused on numerical analysis and experimental test of aluminum bars with glued and welded connections between separate members. The connection properties were tested experimentally. The numerical analysis were conducted for the beam and shell model of the structure. The shape and magnitude of initial geometric imperfection was taken into account
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Fabrication and Study of BiNbO4 Ceramics
PublicationAim of the present research was to fabricate and study crystalline structure as well as dielectric properties of BiNbO4 ceramics. In the present study BiNbO4 ceramics was fabricated by solid state reaction from the mixture of simple oxides viz. Bi2O3, and Nb2O5. Stoichiometric mixture of the powders was thermally analyzed so parameters of the thermal treatment were determined. The EDS measurements proved conservation of the chemical...
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Damage-Involved Structural Pounding in Bridges under Seismic Excitation
PublicationDuring severe earthquakes, pounding between adjacent superstructure segments of highway elevated bridges was often observed. It is usually caused by the seismic wave propagation effect and may lead to significant damage. The aim of the present paper is to show the results of the numerical analysis focused on damage-involved pounding between neighbouring decks of an elevated bridge under seismic excitation. The analysis was carried...
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To what extent can hyperelastic models make sense the effect of clay surface treatment on the mechanical properties of elastomeric nanocomposites?
PublicationThe poor knowledge about nonlinear mechanical behavior of elastomer nanocomposites arises from the incomplete information on the interface. Application of hyperelastic models provides more insights into the nature and the situation of interaction between the elastomeric matrix and nanofillers. The current work seeks to address the effect of interphase strength on tensile properties of the elastomer nanocomposites under large deformations....
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Structural Dynamics and Stability of Composite Structures
PublicationThis an editorial for a special Issue devoted to the application of dynamic and stability analysis of composite structures. In structural applications, past few decades have seen outstanding advances in the use of composite materials including Functionally Graded Materials (FGM). Most structures, whether they are used in civil, marine, or aerospace engineering, are subjected to dynamic loads during their operation.Therefore, dynamic...
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Resilient Interface Shear Modulus for Characterizing Shear Properties of Pavement Base Materials
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Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Two-Stage Concrete and Conventional Concrete Using Nondestructive Tests
PublicationDifferent types of concrete mixtures are used as building materials. The manufacturing process of two-stage concrete (TSC) differs from that of conventional concrete. This study investigated conventional mechanical properties derive empirical relations for estimation of the mechanical parameters of TSC and conventional concrete mixtures. TSC was used to prepare 216 specimens and conventional concrete was used to prepare 108 specimens...
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Fabrication of polyurethane and polyurethane based composite fibers by the electrospinning technique for soft tissue engineering of cardiovascular system
PublicationElectrospinning is the unique technique, which provides forming of polymeric scaffolds for soft tissue engineering, which include tissue scaffolds for soft tissues of cardiovascular system. Such artificial soft tissues of cardiovascular system may possess mechanical properties comparable to native vascular tissues. Electrospinning technique gives the opportu nity to form fibres with nm- to μm-scale in diameter. The arrangement...
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Isothermal Calorimetry and Compressive Strength Tests of Mortar Specimens for Determination of Apparent Activation Energy
PublicationThe hydration process of cementitious materials involves a thermally activated reaction that depends on the composition of the mixture and the curing temperature. The main parameter affecting the temperature variation of cast-in-place concrete is the apparent activation energy, which can be used for the efficient prediction of the temperature evolution and maturity index of hardening concrete. This paper discusses two methods to...
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Influence of Aggregate Gradation on the Compactability of Asphalt Mixtures Utilizing Locking Point
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Discussion of “Design Process of Asphalt Mixture Incorporating Compaction-Effort Variable” by Yining Zhang, Lijun Sun, and Dong Luo
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Structural Dynamics and Stability of Composite Structures
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Potential Alternative to Styrene–Butadiene–Styrene for Asphalt Modification Using Recycled Rubber–Plastic Blends
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In vivo and in vitro study of a novel nanohydroxyapatite sonocoated scaffolds for enhanced bone regeneration
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Manufacturing of metal-polymer composites for medical applications
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Surface-orientated platinum nanoparticles electrodeposited on a carbon substrate as a high performance electrocatalyst for glucose oxidation reaction in alkaline media
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Antibiotic loaded microspheres as antimicrobial delivery systems for medical applications
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An electrochemical interface for direct analysis of amlodipine in tablets and human blood samples
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Determination of mechanical and hydraulic properties of PVA hydrogels
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Identification of diffusive transport properties of poly(vinyl alcohol) hydrogels from reservoir test
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Corrosion of evaporator tubes in low emission steam boilers
PublicationPurpose of this paper is to reveal the mechanisms of corrosion processes of outer surfaces of low-emission steam boiler evaporator tubes. Examinations were performed to find the reasons of different corrosion susceptibility of tubes situated at combustion chamber on various levels. Examinations were conducted on several segments of 57 x 5.0 mm evaporator tubes made of 16M (16Mo3) steel grade. Segments were taken from level of...
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Extracellular biosynthesis of cobalt ferrite nanoparticles by Monascus purpureus and their antioxidant, anticancer and antimicrobial activities: Yield enhancement by gamma irradiation
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Mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of dissimilar stainless steel welds
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono właściwości mechaniczne oraz odporność korozyjną doczołowych złączy różnoimiennych stali odpornych na korozję, austenitycznej 316L oraz duplex 2205. Blachy o grubości 15 mm spawano automatycznie łukiem krytyn z różnymi energiami liniowymi. Wykazano, że właściwości mechaniczne złączy spełniają wymagania okrętowych towarzystw klasyfikacyjnych, natomiast najbardziej narażoną strefą złącza na działanie korozji...
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Investigation into Locking Point of Asphalt Mixtures Utilizing Superpave and Marshall Compactors
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Novel biocatalytic systems for maintaining the nucleotide balance based on adenylate kinase immobilized on carbon nanostructures
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Thermal and Strength Properties of Lightweight Concretes with Variable Porosity Structures
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Micro-strain administered SHG intensity enhancement by heavy Ce doping in co-precipitated ZnO nanoparticles
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Influence of 45S5 Bioglass addition on microstructure and properties of ultrafine grained (Mg-4Y-5.5Dy-0.5Zr) alloy
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Cinnamaldehyde incorporated gellan/PVA electrospun nanofibers for eradicating Candida biofilm
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MPD growth of single crystals of Ce3+ doped Gd3−xLuxAl5−yGayO12 mixed garnets and their luminescent, scintillation and photoconversion properties
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Effects of Immobilized RAP Binder on Asphalt-Aggregate Interaction and Performance of 100% Recycled Asphalt Mixtures
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Surface phenomena in discotic liquid crystals investigated using polarized FTIR transmission spectroscopy
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Relationship between Fatigue Condition of Asphalt Pavements and Deflection Lag from Traffic Speed Deflectometer
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Effect of carbonate substitution on physicochemical and biological properties of silver containing hydroxyapatites
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Discussion of “Enhanced Pavement Performance and Improved Stability of Asphalt and Recycled Plastic Blends Modified by Exfoliated Clay Nanoplatelets”
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Stress strain relations and modulus of elascity of two stage concrete.
PublicationOmówiono badania doświadczalne przeprowadzone dla betonu dwuetapowego. Beton wykonano z trzech różnych kruszyw przy zastosowaniu trzech różnych proporcji w/c i c/p. Wyznaczono związki pomiędzy naprężeniami i odkształceniami. Na drodze statystycznej opracowano wzory umożliwiające wstępne szacowanie wartości siecznego modułu Younga. Ponieważ metoda dwuetapowa pozwala na zachowanie kontaktu pomiędzy poszczególnymi elementami kamiennego...
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Evaluating Asphalt Mix Ingredients by Moisture Susceptibility: The Development of a New Modified Boiling Test Procedure Based on Digital Imaging
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Quantification of Asphalt Mixture Interlocking Utilizing 2D and 3D Image Processing
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Cobalt-/Copper-Containing Perovskites in Oxygen Evolution and Reduction Reactions
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Conducting composites as cable anodes in cathodic protection
PublicationOpisano zasadę działania oraz podstawowe parametry charakteryzujące układ anodowy z wykorzystaniem anod kablowych w systemie ochrony katodowej podziemnych konstrukcji. W tej metodzie ochrony jako materiał anodowy wykorzystywany jest kompozyt przewodzący, którego właściwości mechaniczne umożliwiają budowę anody w formie kabla biegnącego wzdłuż trasy konstrukcji podziemnej. Wykazano, że zawartość grafitu w elektrodzie kompozytowej...
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The effect of long-term service at elevated temperatures on structure and mechanical properties of Cr-Mo-V steel
PublicationPurpose: of this paper is to reveal the microstructural changes in 13HMF steel exposed to long-term service at elevated temperatures. The degradation of bainite structure was determined and carbides morphology has been examined. The influence of carbides evolution was discussed in dependence of creep rupture strength and mechanical properties of the steel.
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Identification of Bodner-Partom Viscoplastic Model Parameters for Some Aluminum Alloys at Elevated Temperature
PublicationThe paper presents the identification process of inelastic (viscoplastic) properties for two aluminum alloys at a temperature of 120°C. The material parameters are calculated on the basis of uniaxial tension tests. Twelve tests at elevated temperature for each alloy have been performed—three tests for four different strain rates. The main purpose of the paper is to identify the Bodner-Partom viscoplastic model parameters for two...
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Characteristics of hybrid chitosan/phospholipid-sterol, peptide coatings on plasma activated PEEK polymer
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Effect of UV radiation and chitosan coating on the adsorption-photocatalytic activity of TiO2 particles
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Efficient synthesis of PMMA@Co0.5Ni0.5Fe2O4 organic-inorganic hybrids containing hyamine 1622 – Physicochemical properties, cytotoxic assessment and antimicrobial activity
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