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Some Aspects of Shear Behavior of Soft Soil–Concrete Interfaces and Its Consequences in Pile Shaft Friction Modeling
PublicationThis paper examines the stiffness degradation and interface failure load on soft soil–concrete interface. The friction behavior and its variability is investigated. The direct shear tests under constant normal load were used to establish parameters to hyperbolic interface model which provided a good approximation of the data from instrumented piles. Four instrumented piles were used to obtain reference soil–concrete interface behavior....
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Solid phase extraction clean up of soil and sediment extracts for the determination of various types of pollutants in a single run.
PublicationOpisano nową procedurę oczyszczania ekstraktów rozpuszczalnikowych (uzyskanych w trakcie obróbki próbek gleby i osadów dennych) z wykorzystaniem techniki ekstrakcji do fazy stałej. Oryginalność podejścia polega na znalezieniu takiej kombinacji sorbentów, że uzyskuje się ekstrakt przygotowany do analizy chromatograficznej na zawartość różnych typów zanieczyszczeń (polichlorowane bifenyle, wielopierścieniowe węglowodory aromatyczne,...
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Mobility and distribution of barium and strontium in profiles of podzolic soils
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Biochars for Remediation of Recalcitrant Soils to Enhance Agronomic Performance
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Culturable bacteria from pesticides contaminated soils in Poland
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Zastosowanie destylacji membranowej do zatężania roztworów soli
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Shear Strength of Organic Soils Modified by Mineral Materials
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Dynamic load tests of piles in non-cohesive soils.
PublicationThe results of investigations of various types of piles, the analysis of dynamic tests carried out recently in Poland and the correlations between the results of dynamic and static tests of piles are presented. Przedstawiono wyniki badań nośności różnych rodzajów pali, analizę badań dynamicznych wykonanych w Polsce w ostatnich latach oraz korelacje pomiędzy wynikami badań statycznych i dynamicznych.
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Nonlinear and fluctuation phenomena as reliability predictors for foil capacitors
PublicationW trakcie procesu produkcyjnego kondensatorów przeciwzakłóceniowych wymagane jest przeprowadzenie testów jakości i trwałości. Do tego celu bardzo przydatna byłaby procedura szybkich testów nieniszczących. Rozwiązaniem problemu może być implementacja w systemie realizującym testy produkcyjne dodatkowych zadań związanych z bezpośrednimi pomiarami nieliniowości i/lub fluktuacji. Wybór wskaźnika trzeciej harmonicznej (THI), parametru...
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Consolidation analysis of clayey soils using analytical tools
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Effective Friction Angle Of Deltaic Soils In The Vistula Marshlands
PublicationThis article presents the results of laboratory tests on soft, normally consolidated soils from the Vistula Marshlands. Samples of high-plasticity organic soils (muds) taken from 3.2–4.0 m and 9.5–10.0 m depth, as well as peat deposit at 14.0 m, are analysed. Presented case study confirms the applicability of the Norwegian Institute of Technology (NTH) method based on Cone Penetration Tests (CPTU) and allows for a conservative...
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Numerical analysis of pile installation effects in cohesive soils
PublicationIn this thesis the empirical equation for radial effective stress calculation after displacement pile installation and following consolidation phase has been proposed. The equation is based on the numerical studies performed with Updated Lagrangian, Arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian and Coupled Eulerian-Lagrangian formulations as well as the calibration procedure with database containing world-wide 30 pile static loading tests in cohesive...
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Quality prediction of foil capacitors by acoustic emission signals
PublicationJakość i trwałość kondensatorów foliowych jest zależna od ich warunków pracy (np. nadmiarowego napięcia pracy, temperatury, wilgotności) oraz od potencjalnych defektów wprowadzonych na różnych etapach wytwarzania kondensatorów. Nieustanny nacisk na wzrost jakości wytwarzanych elementów przy jednoczesnej redukcji kosztów wytwarzania oznacza, że nowe, tanie i szybkie metody predykcji jakości tych elementów są mocno poszukiwane. W...
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Experimental tests for the determination of mechanical properties of PVC foil
PublicationThe paper presents an application of the PVC film in civil engineering. Mechanical behaviour of the PVC film applied for suspended ceilings, in the form of a stretch ceiling is investigated under uniaxial and biaxial tensile tests. The study is focused on the determination of mechanical properties from experimental data (uniaxial and biaxial tensile tests). The uniaxial cyclic tests are performed in order to observe a variation...
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Vibroflotation Control of Sandy Soils using DMT and CPTU
PublicationVibroflotation is a typical improvement method for the cohesionless deposits of high thickness. The compaction method was applied to densify sandy deposits in Gdynia Port. Compaction control was verified with CPTU and DMT tests. Some examples of interpretation of soundings in pre-treated and compacted sands are shown. The classification diagrams are given for pre-treated and compacted sand. The stress history of the deposits is...
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A hyperelastic model for soils with stress-induced and inherent anisotropy
PublicationIn this paper, modelling of the superposition of stress-induced and inherent anisotropy of soil small strain stiffness is8presented in the framework of hyperelasticity. A simple hyperelastic model, capable of reproducing variable stress-induced9anisotropy of stiffness, is extended by replacement of the stress invariant with mixed stress–microstructure invariant to10introduce constant inherent cross-anisotropic component. A convenient...
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Modeling of unsaturated water flow in highly heterogeneous soils.
PublicationTematem pracy jest modelowanie przepływu wody w gruntach nienasyconych o podwójnej porowatości, które charakteryzują się obecnością dwóch podobszarów porowatych o skontrastowanych parametrach hydraulicznych. Jako punkt wyjścia przyjęto, że w skali lokalnej przepływ w obu podobszarach jest opisany równaniem Richardsa. Przedstawiono wyprowadzenie dwóch modeli przepływu w skali makroskopowej przy użyciu metody homogenizacji asymptotycznej....
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Numerical simulation of water drainage in double-porosity soils
PublicationArtykuł dotyczy modelowania przepływu wody w warunkach nienasyconych w gruntach o podwójnej porowatości, które są złożone z dwóch materiałów porowatych o bardzo różnych parametrach. przepływ w takich ośrodkach często charakteryzuje się powstawaniem lokalnych gradientów ciśnienia między obszarami dobrze isłaboprzepuszczalnymi.Przedstawiono matematyczny model przepływu wody w gruncie w strefie nienasyconej. Przepływ odbywa się w...
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Airstrip Ground Improvement Works by Blasting Charge Technique and Dredged-Ash Material Mixture
PublicationSoil improvement by blasting charge technique is known in geotechnics as one of the efficient and inexpensive method. It can be used in preparing of underground to found road construction and buildings as well. The technique proves usefulness especially when dynamic load is applied. It is because of non-stiff or rather resilient type soil after improvement. In noncohesive or organic soil, blasting charge...
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Specialization Integrated Strategy of Innovations: Effective Model for Emerging Regional Economy Development?
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“Silver Economy” Models in the European Union in the Comparative Approach: An Attempt to Introduce Discussion
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Directions and Challenges in the Management of Municipal Sewage Sludge in Poland in the Context of the Circular Economy
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Waste materials assessment for phosphorus adsorption toward sustainable application in circular economy
PublicationPhosphorus is the main determinant of nutrient enrichment in the water bodies. Many resources including nutrients may be shortly exhausted, assuming current consumption. This scenario leads to growing interest in resources recovery and/or reuse, which together with sustainable energy consumption and waste reduction are the main courses of the circular economy. Usage of coagulants in wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) does not allow...
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THE ESSENCE OF THE TRANSFORMATION OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC RELATIONS IN THE NATIONAL ECONOMY: THEORETICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL ASPECT
PublicationThe article is devoted to a thorough study of the theoretical and methodological foundations of the essence of the transformation of socio-economic relations of the national economy. Based on the study of scientific sources, a proper definition of the concept of "transformation of socio-economic relations" was formed. It is proposed to consider transformational processes from the point of view of their direct or indirect impact...
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Personal Branding in the Knowledge Economy: The Inter-relationship between Corporate and Employee Brands
Publicationhttps://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.4324/9781003178248/personal-branding-knowledge-economy-wioleta-kucharska
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Impact of temperature on optical sensing in biology based on investigation of SARS‐CoV ‐2
PublicationIn this paper, we present an investigation of the influence of the temperature on the sensing of biological samples. We used biofunctionalized microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor to detect immunoglobulin G attached to the sensor head at temperatures relevant in biological research: 5°C, 25°C, and 55°C. The construction of the sensor allowed us to perform measurements in the small amount of solution. The results of our experiment...
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ANALYZING TITLES OF ECONOMY NEWS TO UNDERSTAND IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON ECONOMICAL SITUATION
PublicationCovid-19 affected the whole world in a short time, causing serious panic and uncertainty in society. Because it was an unprecedented disease, the medical community has worked hard to find out how to deal with it, and it continues to do so. The rapid spread of the disease, the shortage of hospital capacity and the increase in deaths drove the whole world to a closure, so to speak. In this time period, life in the world came to a...
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Do global brands contribute to the economy of their country of origin? A dynamic spatial approach
PublicationPurpose - Brand positioning based on the brand’s country of origin is at the centre of attention in international marketing. It is evident that global brands constitute critical intangible assets for businesses and places. However, it is not clear how they contribute to national economies. This paper aims to discuss the significance of brands as contributing to the value of their companies but also helping to leverage national...
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Single-stranded DNA-binding proteins (SSBs) - sources and applicationsin molecular biology
PublicationBiałka wiążące się do jednoniciowego DNA (SSB) odgrywają ważną rolę w replikacji, rekombinacji i naprawie DNA u bakterii, archea i eukariota. Ostatnio wzrosło zainteresowanie białkami SSB jako przydatnymi narzędziami w metodach badawczych biologii molekularnej, analitycznych i diagnostycznych. Większość znanych prokariotycznych białek SSB zbudowanych jest z czterech podjednostek (homotetramer) z jedną domeną wiążąca (OB) jednoniciowe...
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Results from a collective bound case studies analysis of researched Pol‐ ish metropolises for inspecting information management regarding air quality in light of information ecology
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A Model for Risk Analysis of Oil Tankers
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Residual stress evaluation in oil pipeline.
PublicationPrzedstawiono metodę pomiaru rozkładu naprężeń w ropociągu z wykorzystaniem efektu Barkhausena. Opisano procedurę pomiaru oraz kalibracji metody. Wynik potwierdzono w jednym punkcie metodą Mathar´a
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Are raw materials or composting conditions and time that most influence the maturity and/or quality of composts? Comparison of obtained composts on soil properties
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Evaluation of water soil erosion processes in forest areas in the Western Sudetes using terrestrial laser scanning and GIS tools
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A new seismic control framework of optimal PIλDµ controller series with fuzzy PD controller including soil-structure interaction
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Quantification of Biodiversity Related to the Active Protection of Grassland Habitats in the Eastern Lublin Region of Poland Based on the Activity of Soil Enzymes
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Requirements and Effects of Surface Drip Irrigation of Mid-Early Potato Cultivar Courage on a Very Light Soil in Central Poland
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Vanadium toxicity in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) grown in red soil: Effects on cell death, ROS and antioxidative systems
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Ratio of selenium concentrations between soil, forage plants and blood serum of beef cattle studied in organic and conventional farms
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Cloning, expression, and biochemical characterization of a coldactive GDSL-esterase of a Pseudomonas sp. S9 isolated from Spitsbergen island soil
PublicationAn estS9 gene, encoding an esterase of the psychrotolerant bacterium Pseudomonas sp. S9 was cloned and sequenced. The deduced sequence revealed a protein of 636 amino acid residues with a molecular mass of 69 kDa.Further amino acid sequence analysis revealed that the EstS9 enzyme contained a G-D-S-L motif centered at a catalytic serine, an N-terminal catalytic domain and a C-terminal autotransporter domain. Two recombinant E. coli...
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Influence of Soft Soil Samples Quality on the Compressibility and Undrained Shear Strength – Seven Lessons Learned From the Vistula Marshlands
PublicationThis technical article presents the influence of sample quality on the compressibility parameters and undrained shear strength ( c u ) of soft soils from the Vistula Marshlands. The analysis covers: (1) quality of soft soil according to three criteria: void ratio (Δ e / e 0 index), volumetric strain (Δ ɛ v ) and C r / C c ratio; (2) influence of storage time on quality; (3) influence of sample quality on undrained shear strength...
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The impact of thermomechanical and chemical treatment of waste Brewers’ spent grain and soil biodegradation of sustainable Mater-Bi-Based biocomposites
PublicationDue to the massive plastic pollution, development of sustainable and biodegradable polymer materials is crucial to reduce environmental burdens and support climate neutrality. Application of lignocellulosic wastes as fillers for polymer composites was broadly reported, but analysis of biodegradation behavior of resulting biocomposites was rarely examined. Herein, sustainable Mater-Bi-based biocomposites filled with thermomechanically-...
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Enhancing seismic performance of rigid and semi-rigid connections equipped with SMA bolts incorporating nonlinear soil-structure interaction
PublicationNowadays, using smart connections can improve the performance of buildings with some recentering features that are from the superelastic behavior of Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs). It seems that there is different rigidity between the designed connection and the real one in Steel Moment-Resisting Frames (SMRFs), which can be considered as a problematic issue due to the importance of connections in seismic performance assessment. This...
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Evaluation of bacterial strains for developing effective plant growth promoting strain on chickpea growth and physico chemical properties of soil
PublicationThe study was intended to isolate and characterize the plant growth-promoting properties. A collection of microbial consortia called plant growth-promoting microorganisms (PGPM) work to increase crop growth and yield through a variety of direct mechanisms, including as nitrogen fixation, phosphate solubilization, synthesis of PGH, ammonia, and siderophore, as well as indirect mechanisms. The aim of the study was to evaluate the...
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Incremental dynamic analysis and fragility assessment of buildings founded on different soil types experiencing structural pounding during earthquakes
PublicationThe effect of the soil type on buildings experiencing pounding during earthquakes is investigated in this study using the incremental dynamic analysis and fragility assessment methods. Three 3-D structures with different number of storeys (4, 6 and 8) were considered in this study. Three pounding scenarios between these three buildings were taken into account, i.e. pounding between 4-storey and 6-storey buildings, between 4-storey...
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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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Detection of anomalies in bee colony using transitioning state and contrastive autoencoders
PublicationHoneybees plays vital role for the environmental sustainability and overall agricultural economy. Assisting bee colonies within their proper functioning brings the attention of researchers around the world. Electronics systems and machine learning algorithms are being developed for classifying specific undesirable bee behaviors in order to alert about upcoming substantial losses. However, classifiers could be impaired when used...
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Remediation of soils on municipal rendering plant territories using Miscanthus × giganteus
PublicationPhytoremediation, as a cost-effective, highly efficient, environmentally friendly, and green approach, gained attention to the removal of metals, including heavy metals, from contaminated soils. The toxic nature of heavy metals can have an adverse effect on human health and the ecosystem, and their removal remains a worldwide problem. Therefore, in this study, a field experiment was carried out to evaluate the potential of Miscanthus × giganteus...
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Coil Design for Wireless Power Transfer with Series-Parallel Compensation
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«Ciało» na wojnie. Wokół Soli ziemi Józefa Wittlina
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