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Estimation of electrode contact in capacitive ECG measurement
PublicationIn the paper a method of electrode’s contact estimation in capacitive electrocardiogram (CECG) is presented. Proposed solution allows estimation of contact quality for each individual electrode. This enables construction of multi-electrode CECG systems, where electrode pairs can be selected on the basis of the individual electrode contact quality.
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20+ years of Polish residential real estate prices – a house price index proxy
PublicationInformation on house prices is often considered crucial when assessing developments in economy. However, in Poland for the long time house prices haven’t been tracked in an organized manner. Recent developments, most notably house price indices developed by Poland’s national bank and by the statistical office do not go back more than 10 years, therefore data series are relatively short compared to those of other macroeconomic data. In...
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Molecular basis of essentiality of early critical steps in the lipopolysaccharide biogenesis in Escherichia coli K-12: requirement of MsbA, cardiolipin, LpxL, LpxM and GcvB
PublicationTo identify the physiological factors that limit the growth of Escherichia coli K-12 strains synthesizing minimal lipopolysaccharide (LPS), we describe the first construction of strains devoid of the entire waa locus and concomitantly lacking all three acyltransferases (LpxL/LpxM/LpxP), synthesizing minimal lipid IVA derivatives with a restricted ability to grow at around 21 °C. Suppressors restoring growth up to 37 °C of Δ(gmhD-waaA)...
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Determination of stepped plate thickness distribution using guided waves and compressed sensing approach
PublicationGuided waves recently have attracted significant interest as a very promising research area. The signals registered by a specially designed sensor network are processed to assess the state of the tested structure. Despite the constant development of novel damage detection algorithms employing guided waves, the phenomenon of wave propagation still needs detailed recognizing and understanding for the further progress of non-destructive...
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Chemical Theory of Machines, basic principles of strength with examples of calculations
PublicationThis book encompasses the essential range of information on technical aspects of mechanical design. It was written primarily for the students and staff of chemistry faculties of technical universities, yet it may also be utilized by everyone, who ether would like to try or already enjoys designing, but cannot take advantage of typical stress & machine construction handbooks. These handbooks often require familiarity with the concepts...
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HEAT TRANSFER CHARACTERISTICS OF ENHANCED SHELL AND COIL HEAT EXCHANGER
PublicationIn the paper authors presented their own constructions of shell and tube heat exchangers with intensified heat transfer. The shell and coils heat exchangers are in common use in heat ventilations and air conditioning systems. Those types of recuperators are quite simple constructions, the low value of pressure drops and good conditions of heat transfer. The present study shows an experimental investigation of the heat transfer...
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Hip endhoprothesis development using rapid prototyping methods
PublicationIntegrated product development based on Rapid Prototyping methods, connected with computer aided 3D design and computer aided engineering enables fast and full new product verification and validation. A case study derived from clinical and technological practice using hip implant construction is also included.
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Effect of slag coal ash and foamed glass on the mechanical properties of two-stage concrete
PublicationTwo-stage concrete (TSC) is known by various names such as colcrete, Polcrete, preplaced aggregate concrete and prepacked concrete. It is different from traditional concrete in two fundamental ways, namely method of construction and mix proportion. Two-stage concrete (TSC) is defined as firstly, coarse aggregates are placed into the formwork and grout is applied to fill in the between coarse aggregate particles voids. Secondly,...
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Efficiency and proportions of waste tyre pyrolysis products depending on the reactor type—A review
PublicationThis article discusses the current use of different pyrolytic reactors, their constructions and operating principles regarding the yields of main products of waste tyre pyrolytic recycling. Whether one makes a larger or smaller profit, or even a loss due to a surcharge being levied on waste tyre recycling, depends on the sale of the pyrolysis products (gas, char, oil), the proportions and market prices of which differ. The cheapest...
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Overview of Approaches for Compensating Inherent Metamaterials Losses
PublicationMetamaterials are synthetic composite structures with extraordinary electromagnetic properties not readily accessible in ordinary materials. These media attracted massive attention due to their exotic characteristics. However, several issues have been encountered, such as the narrow bandwidth and inherent losses that restrict the spectrum and the variety of their applications. The losses have become the principal limiting factor...
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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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Mobile virtual presence in civil engineering education and training
PublicationEducation technologies are on the cusp, emerging technologies connected with each other might reveal new added value in this field. In this paper, the author showed a framework for conducting civil engineering classes with a virtual presence on the construction site. The presented idea might be realized by use of the unnamed aerial vehicle equipped with 360 video camera. On-site activities are transmitted at a distance by GSM and...
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A Noded Carbon Emission Tool (NCET) to Measure Embodied Carbon (EC) in Compositional Cementitious Materials
PublicationThe ever evolving modern construction industry is now producing the highest levels of carbon content adversely affecting the construction associated environment. Although, the impact of carbon induced emission is quite large, but still not enough measurable standards and tools to scale these emission are available. This study contributes to the body of knowledge by providing a Grasshopper based definition to calculate the embodied...
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Original footbridge in Mikolajki, Poland
PublicationIn summer 2016, a new footbridge in the town of Mikołajki (Poland) was built, over a stream connecting two adjacent lakes – Talty and Mikołajki. Its modern construction, based on the shape of a DN ice-boat, makes it inique in Poland, and probably in the world as well. This novel and dynamic shape became a significant landmark associated not only with Mikołajki, but also with the whole region of Mazury, as well as with sailing...
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Towards Healthcare Cloud Computing
PublicationIn this paper we present construction of a software platform for supporting medical research teams, in the area of impedance cardiography, called IPMed. Using the platform, research tasks will be performed by the teams through computer-supported cooperative work. The platform enables secure medical data storing, access to the data for research group members, cooperative analysis of medical data and provide analysis supporting tools...
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Fabrication and Characterization of Green Polyurethane Foams with Enhanced Vibration Damping Capability
PublicationOver the past decades, there has been an intensive development of the technologies and innovations aimed at increasing the quality of life. This development largely concerns the comfort of use of everyday products that, among others, are products of the automotive, construction, or furniture industries. Considering the increase in the comfort of using products such as cars, houses, and flats, one of the comfort features of their...
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Transformational Leadership and Acceptance of Mistakes as a Source of Learning: Poland-USA Cross-Country Study
PublicationThis study explores the influence of transformational leadership on internal innovativeness mediated by mistakes acceptance, including country and industry as factors to be considered and gender and risk-taking attitude as moderators. General findings, primarily based on the US samples (healthcare, construction, and IT industry), confirmed that transformational leadership and internal innovativeness are mediated by mistakes acceptance...
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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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Diagnostyka obiektów przemysłowych z wykorzystaniem wspólnej magistrali usług DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE BUS DSB
PublicationKorzystając ze znanego pojęcia magistrali, w pracy przedstawia się sposób przystosowania i wykorzystania magistrali usług w systemie diagnostyki obiektów przemysłowych. Koncepcja takiego środka komunikacyjnego opiera się na architekturze SOA (z architekturą zorientowanej na usługi). Koncepcja ta stanowi metodę rozwiązania problemów wydajnościowych rozwijanego projektu pt. "Sieciowy Monitor Obiektu" (SMO). Wspólna szyna danych zwiększa...
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Metody sprzęgania modeli dynamiki rurociągów przemysłowych
PublicationArtykuł opisuje dwie metody sprzęgania modeli dynamiki rurociągów przesyłowych. Stanowią one niezbędny element przy budowie efektywnych systemów symulacji rozległych i złożonych instalacji rurociągów stosowanych w przemyśle. Pierwsza z proponowanych metod (globalna metoda sprzęgania - GMS) wykorzystuje 'globalne' (w skali modelu) zależności (oraz fizyczne przybliżone zależności) pomiędzy ciśnieniem i przepływem masowym medium w...
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Raman modular system with fibre-optic probes for remote monitoring of CVD process
PublicationW pracy opisano konstrukcję modułowego spektroskopu ramanowskiego umożliwiającego monitorowanie wzrostu warstw w procesach CVD. Przedstawiono rezultaty testów skostruowanego układu oraz wstępne wyniki pomiarów warstw diamentowych.
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Contribution to the capacity analysis of the classic composite girder of Möller
PublicationThe analysis (brief history, experiments, numerical method) of the classic composite girder of Moller has been presented.
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Analiza miar narażenia na ryzyko w ruchu drogowym
PublicationNarażenie na ryzyko jest elementem składowym ryzyka społecznego. W artykule przedstawiono analizę miar narażenia na ryzyko w ruchu drogowym. Przedstawiono ewolucję definicji narażenia na ryzyko w ruchu drogowym, a następnie scharakteryzowano najczęściej stosowane i proponowane do analizy miary narażenia na ryzyko. Wykorzystując analizę regresji korelacji określono siłę współzależności pomiędzy piętnastoma miarami narażenia na ryzyko,...
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Stresses in the zone of process openings in the shell of a vertical cylindrical steel tank
PublicationW dolnej części płaszcza zbiornika walcowego na ciecze konieczne jest wykonanie różnego rodzaju otworów technologicznych. Artykuł poświęcony jest analizie stanu naprężeń w strefie wzmocnień wykonywanych w sąsiedztwie otworów na rurociągi oraz na włazy wyczystkowe w płaszczu zbiornika. Ponieważ charakter zmian naprężeń, a więc i wzmocnień w strefie obu rodzajów otworów jest różny dlatego artykuł podzielony jest na dwie części, z...
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Insight into the microstructural and durability characteristics of 3D printed concrete: Cast versus printed specimens
PublicationThis study presents the comparison of microstructural and durability characteristics of 3D printed concrete (3DPC) depending on its production method (printing or casting). Printed samples with different numbers of layers, as well as a cast specimen with an identical mix composition, were produced and compared, with their microstructural pore and solid characteristics quantitatively and qualitatively investigated. For this purpose,...
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The new steel-glass architecture of buildings in Japan
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Wpływ jakości pomiarów eksploatacyjnych bloków energetycznych na wyznaczanie symptomów niesprawnej pracy
PublicationW pracy opisano jedną z metod zminimalizowania błędów pomiarowych pojawiających się przy funkcyjnym wyznaczaniu wzorca sprawnej pracy obiektów energetycznych dużej mocy. Zajęto się problemem oceny jakości pomiarów związaną z występującą koniecznością okresowych wymian czujników pomiarowych ze względu na ich rozkalibrowywanie eksploatacyjne. Przedstawiono obliczenia symulacyjne wpływu takich wymian na niepewność wyznaczania wzorca...
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Ocena bezpieczeństwa statku w czasie katastrofy na morzu
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono podstawowe charakterystyki statku w stanie uszkodzonym. Omówiono metody oceny bezpieczeństwa statków w stanie uszkodzonym. Przedstawiono proponowaną metodę oceny bezpieczeństwa statku w stanie uszkodzonym wraz z procedurą możliwą do wykorzystania w warunkach operacyjnych. Opisano całościowy model ryzyka wypadku.
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Dynamic analysis of the first stage compressor bladed disc of an aircraft engine
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Analysis and evaluation of grouping methods for effective cutting tool operation
PublicationThis article presents the possibilities for using cluster analysis in the assignment of machine tools in automated manufacturing systems. Based on the similarity of manufacturing processes in the system, cutting tools have been grouped. The objective was to obtain groups of similar objects, which could potentially ensure the reduction of the frequency and time of setups, optimizing the maintenance of tool resources and improving...
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The effect of an active force while slide diamond burnishing of wooden shafts upon process quality
PublicationThe quality of the surface of wooden elements that have been turned and burnished has got a crucial meaning in the whole production process flow, since the obtained effects affect the quality of the wooden surface after finishing (coating, painting). In the paper, selected results of the investigation of the effect of the burnishing process on the surface quality of the elements after turning are presented. Research experiments...
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Education Towards The Use Of BIM On The Example Of Polish Universities
PublicationBIM (Building Information Modeling) has been one of the rapidly developing fields of digital techniques supporting the realization of construction projects in recent years. Further development, and especially the use of these techniques, depends to a large extent on the qualifications of young construction engineers who start their professional careers in this field. The article attempts to synthetically list and compare subjects,...
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Electrolytic corrosion of water pipeline system in the remote distance from stray currents– case study
PublicationCase study of corrosion failure of urban water supply system caused by the harmful effects of stray currents was presented. The failure occurred at a site distant from the sources of these currents namely the tramway and railway traction systems. Diagnosis revealed the stray currents flow to pipeline over a remote distance of 800 ÷ 1,000 meters from the point of failure. At the point of failure stray currents flowed from the pipeline...
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Research on causes of corrosion in the municipal water supply system
PublicationThis paper presents results of failure analysis study to characterize the corrosion damage that occurred in the water supply system in Krakow. This analysis includes: electrochemical noise, linear polarization and resistometric measurements. Water aggressiveness of four water intakes was defined using Langelier and Ryznar indices. Results from this indices did not reveal the causes of considerable corrosion losses in water systems....
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Critical analysis of laboratory measurements and monitoring system of water-pipe network corrosion-case study.
PublicationCase study of corrosion failure of urban water supply system caused by environmental factors was presented. Nowadays corrosion monitoring of water distribution systems is an object of major concern. There is possibility of application broad range of techniques like gravimetric and electrochemical. Both kinds of techniques can be applied in laboratory and field conditions. In many cases researches limit the case analysis to measurements...
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Restoration and preservation of the reinforced concrete poles of fence at the former Auschwitz concentration and extermination camp
PublicationThe objective of this study was to assess the present state of the reinforced concrete poles of fence at the former Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp. The poles were subjected to renovation about 10 years ago. After this time some deficiencies of applied renovation method were noticed. Cracks appeared between fresh and original part of concrete cover. Analysis of the reasons of these failures...
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Stability and load bearing capacity of a braced truss under upward wind loading
PublicationThe paper is focused on the numerical and experimental investigation of stability of a steel truss under upward wind loading. The structure was stiffened by elastic braces situated at the top and bottom chord. Usually the lateral (translational) brace stiffness is considered. However, the rotational stiffness of braces caused by interaction between torsional stiffness of the truss top chord and bending stiffness of the roof elements...
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The aluminium and polycarbonate covering to the roof over the stadium in Gdańsk
PublicationThis paper presents information about structural elements of the roof covering to the stadium in Gdansk built for the 2012 European Football Championship in Poland and the Ukraine. The paper discusses elements of the polycarbonate covering, the supporting structure and the drainage system. It also provides information about tests and research performed prior to construction, which determined the solutions adopted as well as...
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Badania i modelowanie degradacji materiałów pod wpływem oddziaływania czynników mechanicznych i korozyjnych
PublicationOpisano formy niszczenia materiałów pod łącznym działaniem czynników mechanicznych i korozyjnych. Dokonano przeglądu metod stosowanych do badań degradacji materiałów poddanych działaniu naprężeń w środowisku korozyjnym. Przedstawiono przykłady badań modelowych procesów niszczenia wodorowego, korozji naprężeniowej i zmęczenia korozyjnego.
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Intensywność skażenia grafitu w żeliwie sferoidalnym niestopowym docieranym luźnym ścierniwem.
PublicationPrzedstawiono wyniki badań skażenia powierzchni żeliwa sferoidalnego niestopowego docieranego luźnym ścierniwem. Ta wada docierania materiałów miękkich lub zawierających składniki o niskiej twardości ma istotne znaczenie zarówno ze względów technologicznych jak i eksperymentalnych. W przeprowadzonych eksperymentach skażenia grafitu wykorzystano mikroskopy skaningowe i mikroanalizę rentgenowską powierzchniową.
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Morfologia napawanych warstw na bazie kobaltu po utlenianiu i korozji w gazach spalinowych
PublicationPrzedmiotem badań były warstwy wytworzone z proszku na bazie kobaltu, napawane laserowo i plazmowo na przylgnie zaworów wylotowych silników Diesla. Dla wszystkich warstw stwierdzono dobrą jakość, brak pęknięć i jednorodność struktury na powierzchni. Badania degradacji wykonano w specjalnie wykonanej komorze w gazach spalinowych silnika okrętowego. Badania napoin przeprowadzono po 2 miesiącach ekspozycji w podwyższonej temperaturze...
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Zastosowanie metody analizy obrazu w określaniu odporności kawitacyjnej materiałów
PublicationPrzedstawiono optyczną metodę określania właściwości kawitacyjnych materiału oraz charakterystyki kawitacyjnej stanowiska przy zastosowaniu komputerowej analizy obrazu erodowanej powierzchni uzyskanego w mikroskopie świetlnym.
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Ocena ryzyka kruchego pękania wspomaganego przez wodór złączy spawanych stali okrętowej o wysokiej wytrzymałości
PublicationOceniano podatność na niszczenie wodorowe stali 14HNMBCu (S690Q) o wysokiej wytrzymałości i jej połączeń spawanych przy obciążeniu monotonicznie rosnącym oraz stałym w wodzie morskiej. Badania przeprowadzono w powietrzu, oraz w środowisku wody morskiej przy potencjale korozyjnym i przy polaryzacji katodowej. W próbie rozciągania z małą prędkością odkształcenia próbek gładkich jako mierniki podatności na kruchość wodorową przyjęto:...
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Charakterystyka kawitacyjna laserowo obrabianych napoin Fe-Cr-Mn
PublicationPrzedstawiono badania odporności kawitacyjnej napoin Fe-Cr-Mn w dwóch przypadkach: bez dodatkowej obróbki powierzchniowej oraz po przetapianiu powierzchni napoiny wiązką lasera CO2 o mocy 1000W. Oceniano głębokość i stopień umocnienia warstwy wierzchniej.
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Przyczyny pękania wspomaganego przez wodór rozdzielaczy paliwa w silnikach okrętowych
PublicationWykorzystano badania skłonności stali 26H2MF i 34HNM do niszczenia środowiskowego przy rozciąganiu próbek ze stałą małą prędkością, przy obciążeniu stałym dla próbek z karbem oraz przy obciążeniu cyklicznie zmiennym w środowiskach paliwa kotłowego i przepracowanego oleju mineralnego. Obserwowano szybkie pękanie stali w badaniach zmęczeniowych, niewielką utratę plastyczności w próbach statycznego rozciągania oraz brak efektu w próbie...
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Towards development of sustainable lightweight 3D printed wall building envelopes – Experimental and numerical studies
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Restoration and preservation of the reinforced concrete poles of fence at the former Auschwitz concentration and extermination camp
PublicationThe objective of this study was to assess the present state of the reinforced concrete poles of fence at the former Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp. The poles were subjected to renovation about 10 years ago. After this time some deficiencies of applied renovation method were noticed. Cracks appeared between fresh and original part of concrete cover. Analysis of the reasons of these failures...
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Characterization of corrosion in reinforced concrete beams using destructive and non-destructive tests
PublicationThe paper presents both non-destructive and destructive experimental tests on steel-reinforced concrete beams subjected to electrochemical corrosion. To examine the condition and behavior of the specimens, destructive tests were carried out, i.e., a three-point bending together with a modulated ultrasonic wave test. In addition, a series of non-destructive experiments were conducted, such as the potential measurement method, low-frequency...
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Comparative study on fracture evolution in steel fibre and bar reinforced concrete beams using acoustic emission and digital image correlation techniques
PublicationIn recent decades, the demand for sustainable construction practices has increased, but raw materials such as reinforcing steel remain scarce. Therefore, steel fibres have emerged as a popular and sustainable choice in the construction industry, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional steel bar reinforcement for both flatwork and elevated structures. The purpose of this study is therefore to compare the performance...
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Microcracking monitoring and damage detection of graphene nanoplatelets-cement composites based on acoustic emission technology
PublicationThis study aims to identify the micro-cracking pattern and structural applications of cement composites replaced with 0 wt%, 0.04 wt%, and 0.08 wt% contents of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) over cement weight through acoustic emission (AE) monitoring under mechanical degradation. The ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV–vis) results showed that at 60 min sonication period, GNP-4 showed maximum absorbance rate of 16.15% compared...