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Limit States of Shallow Bridge Foundations With Sheet Piling Covers
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ECOLOGY OR ECONOMICS? THE ASPECT DETERMINING THE USE OF DISPLACEMENT PILES FOR THE FOUNDATIONS OF BRIDGE STRUCTURES
PublicationW ostatnich latach rzadko wykonuje się pale wiercone o bardzo dużych średnicach ze względu na: wymagany sprzęt, transport wydobytego urobku gruntowego, duże ilości stali zbrojeniowej. Konstrukcje inżynierskie na autostradzie A-1, na drodze ekspresowej S-7 i Obwodnicy Południowej Gdańska posadowiono na palach prefabrykowanych. Fundamenty największych mostów na autostradzie A-1 zbudowano na palach Vibro i Franki. W artykule zwrócono...
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Probabilistic analysis of settlements under a pile foundation of a road bridge pylon
PublicationThe paper addresses the reliability change of a road bridge pile foundation due to the unpredictable increase of settlements in time. The analysis is based on the Rędziński Bridge in Wrocław, Poland, its design assumptions, and monitoring results. The bridge foundation rests on a multi-layered subsoil assumed random. The Finite Element model of the subgrade is generated in ZSoil® software. To simplify the probabilistic approach,...
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Pylon foundation of a cable stayed bridge at the motorway ring road of Wrocław
PublicationThe largest bridge of the motorway ring road of Wroclaw is a cable stayed bridge over the Odra river near Rędzin. Due to hydrogeological conditions of the ground it was not convenient to use standard bored piles of high length. Instead shorter piles were applied with additional improvement by cement injections at the pile toes. This decision was possible by extending ground investigation program and application of numerical modeling...
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Analogues of Trypsin Inhibitor SFTI-1 with Disulfide Bridge Substituted by Various Length of Carbonyl Bridges
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Review of historical buildings' foundations
PublicationThe paper presents in brief the history of foundation engineering with a particular regard to its development, applied techniques and materials. Different types of old foundations in relation to various soil conditions are considered. Basic methods of preservation of old foundations, with special emphasis given to their faults and advantages are discussed. Finally, some problems of the reuse of pre-existing foundations are raised....
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Preservation of historical buildings foundations
PublicationPraca dotyczy niektórych problemów związanych z zabezpieczaniem fundamentów obiektów zabytkowych. Przedstawiono dawne i obecnie stosowane metody zabezpieczeń. Podano przykłady ich zastosowań, zwracając szczególną uwagę na ich wady i zalety.
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Modelling of foundations for supporting structures.
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono problemy współpracy fundamentów konstrukcji wsporczych z otaczającym ośrodkiem gruntowym w warunkach przestrzennego stanu odkształcenia. Przedstawiono możliwości analizy odporu granicznego podłoża i przemieszczeń fundamentów sztywnych obciążonych siłą poziomą lub momentem. Porównano modelowanie fizyczne zjawisk z modelowaniem matematycznym z wykorzystaniem symulacji numerycznych opartych na analizie płaskiego...
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Rewiev of historical buildings's foundations
PublicationW pracy omówiono sposoby posadowienia obiektów zabytkowych, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem rodzajów stosowanych w poszczególnych epokach historycznych fundamentów, rozwoju technik fundamentowania oraz problemów związanych z zabezpieczaniem starych fundamentów. Przedstawiono różne rodzaje fundamentów oraz metody ich zabezpieczeń zwracając uwagę na ich wady i zalety. Zagadnienie zilustrowano szeregiem przykładów.
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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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Soil mechanics and old buildings foundations
PublicationPraca dotyczy sposobów fundamentowania obiektów zabytkowych. Przeanalizowano historyczny rozwój sposobów posadowienia poczynając od starożytności, poprzez średniowiecze aż do czasów nowożytnych. Omówiono charakterystyczne dla kolejnych okresów historycznych rodzaje fundamentów. Przedstawiono przykłady dobrego i złego fundamentowania.
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Underpinning of the foundations of ''Dwór Młyńska'' in Gdańsk.
PublicationPrzedstawiono koncepcję wzmocnienia fundamentów budynku za pomocą pali ''jet-grouting''. Zamieszczono również wyniki próbnych obciążeń pala ''jet-grouting'' oraz ocenę jego nośności.
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Double-ridged horn antenna with sinusoidal ridge profile
PublicationPrzedstawiono wyniki symulacji numerycznej oraz pomiarów parametrów anteny tubowej z podwójnym grzbietem. Badania numeryczne dotyczyły zarówno samego układu zasilania falowodu grzbietowego jak i całej anteny z uwzględnieniem sinusoidalnego profilu impedancji grzbietu. Wyniki obliczeń dopasowania oraz charakterystyk promieniowania, wykonanych przy użyciu symulatora QW-3D, porównano z wynikami pomiarów, stwierdzając dobrą zgodność...
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Foundations of Grid Processing Architecture for the Comcute System
PublicationFundamental system algorithms and structures implemented in the Comcute system are described and analysed in detail. Layered architecture of the system model is highlighted. System tasks of the layers are elaborated, presented and described. Operational details of communication interfaces among layers are worked out and examined. The focus is put onto implemented system components with regard to their operability and efficiency....
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Report no WOiO/II/67/2015 - Expertise about load capacity of twistlock foundation and sliding foundation
PublicationCustomer delivered to Laboratory 17 elements - twist lock foundations and sliding lock foundations (ship equipment for container lashing). Elements were selected from production series. Each element was loaded for braking load. After test visual inspection had been performed. The expertise contains: description of tested elements, test assumptions, test stand, results and conclusions
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Random field model of foundations at the example of continuous footing
PublicationThe purpose of the paper is to indicate an efficient method of foundation settlement analysis taking into account the variability of soil properties. The impact of the random variable distribution (Gauss or Lognormal) describing soil stiffness on foundation deposits was assessed. The Monte Carlo simulation method was applied in the computations. The settlements of the strip foundation with the subsoil described by a single random...
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Economic Foundations for Creative Ageing Policy, Volume II
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Economic Foundations for Creative Ageing Policy, Volume I
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Test loadings of arch bridges
PublicationIn Poland an appreciable developement of bridge building can be seen in recent years. Arch structures are more and more common, because of the original geometrical and aesthetical form, aside with explicit structural system. Paper concerns the applied computational conceptions and researches on an example of two arch bridges. The goal of the studies is to check the correctness of the real construction work and design assumptions,...
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Numerical Modelling of Connections Between Stones in Foundations of Historical Buildings
PublicationThe aim of this paper is to analyse the behaviour of old building foundations composed of stones (the main load-bearing elements) and mortar, based on numerical analysis. Some basic aspects of historical foundations are briefly discussed, with an emphasis on their development, techniques, and material. The behaviour of a foundation subjected to the loads transmitted from the upper parts of the structure is described...
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Cognitive motivations and foundations for building intelligent decision-making systems
PublicationConcepts based on psychology fit well with current research trends related to robotics and artificial intelligence. Biology-inspired cognitive architectures are extremely useful in building agents and robots, and this is one of the most important challenges of modern science. Therefore, the widely viewed and far-reaching goal of systems research and engineering is virtual agents and autonomous robots that mimic human behavior in...
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Arch bridges under test loadings
PublicationThis paper illustrates experience in arch bridges test loadings of the research team of Department of Structural Mechanics and Bridge Structures from the Gdansk University of Technology. The presented calculations results constist the analysis of spatial construction schemes made using the finite elements method (FEM) and its comparison to the field studies. Arch bridges with the longest spans, visualisation of the computational...
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Bridges to Independence / Mosty ku niepodległości
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Building Bridges Between Medicine and Sociology
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Disappearing Bridge
PublicationThe main parts of the Hafen City’s residential development are still under construction. Close by, uninviting offi ce buildings defi ne Hammerbrook. Neighboring Rothenburgsort is inhabited by many citizens but lacks cultural attractions. Street traffic and water barriers distinctly separate the districts.
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Determination of the bearing capacity of pile foundations based on CPT test results
PublicationAnalityczne określanie pełnej krzywej obciążenie - osiadanie na podstawie parametrów geotechnicznych wciąż stanowi bardzo trudne zadanie naukowe i inżynierskie. W pracy przedstawiono metodę bezpośredniego wykorzystania oporów na stożku sondy statycznej do określania pełnej krzywej osiadania dla pali Vibro-Fundex. W sumie jako materiał weryfikacyjny wykorzystano 94 próbne obciążenia statyczne pali.
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Entrepreneurial Orientation and Business Internationalisation Process: The Theoretical Foundations of International Entrepreneurship
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Construction solutions for historical object foundations in the context of changing their functional use
PublicationProperly executed renovation and adaptation of a grade listed property not only ensures its constructional safety, but may also highlight the object’s historical value. Taking into consideration various factors, such as divergence of interests, or technical and legal determinants, it is safe to say that the renovation and adaptation of grade listed properties for new purposes is a complex process. The authors of the paper wish...
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Rebuilding Bailey Bridge to Bridge With Bascule Span – A Case Study
PublicationThe structural analysis of a road foldable prefabricated steel Bailey- type bridge located over the Tuga River in Żelichowo, Poland is performed in this paper. Interesting and untypical bridge redevelopment performed made it possible to lift the middle foldable bridge span by approximately 4.0 m concerning the existing state. The paper begins with a survey of literature carried out on the investigations of foldable Bailey-type...
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Study of displacements of a bridge abutment using FEM
PublicationSteel sheet piles are often used to support excavations for bridge foundations. When they are left in place in the permanent works, they have the potential to increase foundation bearing capacity and reduce displacements; but their presence is not usually taken into account in foundation design. In this article, the results of finite element analysis of a typical abutment foundation, with and without cover of sheet piles, are presented...
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Some kind of joints in composite polymer bridges
PublicationContemporary, polymer composites bridge structures are of two types: truss or arch structures(with many joints along the length) and beam structures with limited number of joints. Both of them have special types of composite polymer decks. An ideal solution is to join advantages of two types of structuresdescribed below and create long span FRP beam bridge structure system using joints along the length. Theproblem is to find the...
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Digital technologies and women's empowerment – casting the bridges
PublicationThis work briefly discusses the nexuses between digital technology development and adoption across societies, and its potential impact on overall welfare through women’s economic empowerment. In the first section it sets out the context and background. Next, Section 2 demonstrates the state of access to and the use of digital technologies across the world. Section 3 intends to trace the causal links and channels of digital technologies'...
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Protection of bridges against stray current corrosion
PublicationA case study of Siennicki Bridge stray current corrosion hazard is presented. A corrosion risk was caused by incorrectly designed tram line traction which goes over the bridge. No dielectric insulation between running rails and bridge steel construction was used. A variety of protection methods against stray currents are described. Characteristics of the endangered bridge were described. Impressed current cathodic protection system...
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Risk assessment for tram traffic on tramway bridges
PublicationMiejski transport szynowy wielu miastach stanowi istotny element systemu transportowego i jest przestrzennie rozwijającym się systemem zapewniającym mieszkańcom codzienną obsługę transportową. Bezpieczeństwo pasażerów transportu szynowego i użytkowników dróg jest jednym z najważniejszych czynników, który należy uwzględnić w trakcie projektowania infrastruktury oraz w ocenie operacyjnej systemu miejskiego transportu tramwajowego....
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Cable-stayed bridges. Basic static schemes
PublicationThe paper presents an overview of shaping of cable-stayed bridges. Historical background, basic static sketches and overview of selected bridges are included. Selected natural solutions and interesting unrealized projects were presented. Basic ideas and most important principals are discussed. The examples and sketches were given an author's comment. Static diagrams of two pylon structures with three variants of the arrangement...
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Model tests and stability calculations of shallow foundations resting on non-cohesive subsoil
PublicationPrzedstawiono metodykę i charakterystyczne wyniki własnych badań modelowych przeprowadzonych z wykorzystaniem techniki PIV. W analizach numerycznych przeanalizowano trzy kryteria wytrzymałości gruntu na ścinanie i ich wpływ na wyniki ilościowe i jakościowe. Obliczenia analityczne oparto na koncepcji ESE. Zestawiono i przeanalizowano zgodność wyników badań modelowych, analiz numerycznych i obliczeń analitycznych.
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Service and service decomposition model - theoretical foundation of it service management
PublicationThe publication contains different definitions of Service - one of the fundamental IT Service Management term. It describes types of Service attributes nad introduces so-called ''distinguish functions'' in order to propose different categories of Services. It proposes both general model of Service decomposition and practical model based on CMDB implementation limitations. In summarizes obtained results and gives some remarks about...
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Evaluation of Foundation Input Motions Based on Kinematic Interaction Models
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Evaluation of Foundation Input Motions Based on Kinematic Interaction Models
PublicationThe present study was designed to demonstrate the importance of baseslab averaging and embedment effects on the foundation-level input motions due to earthquake excitations. Evaluation of foundation-level input motions based on the most commonly adopted kinematic interaction models are presented. In order to conduct this investigation, original records of horizontal accelerations for two casestudy buildings were utilized. Computed...
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Report of Eurocode 7 application for pile foundation design in Poland
PublicationThe EC7 rules of geotechnical design are in use in Poland for several years, even though there is no National annex. With regard to pile foundations, there are valid EC7 recommendations concerning design approaches, load partial coefficients, correlation coefficients and capacity partial coefficients. Polish designers can be quite flexible when it comes to choose a method for static, bearing capacity and settlement calculations....
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Evaluation of foundation input motions based on kinematic interaction models
PublicationThe present study was designed to demonstrate the importance of base-slab averaging and embedment effects on the foundation-level input motions due to earthquake excitations. Evaluation of foundation-level input motions based on the most commonly adopted kinematic interaction models are presented. In order to conduct this investigation, original records of horizontal accelerations for two case-study buildings were utilized. Computed...
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THE APPLICATION OF PHENOMENOLOGICAL METHODOLOGY FOR DESIGNING PILE FOUNDATION IN PORT STRUCTURES
PublicationIt is of utmost importance in the design process that a suitable, safe and concurrently economic solution be chosen. Issues connected with foundations require adopting a special approach. Soil is a composite medium, and it is essential to describe as precisely as possible the interaction taking place between the subgrade and the structure. There are many design methods of pile foundation that are based on in-situ test of soils....
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Hybrid excited electric machine with axial flux bridges
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Problems of construction projects regarding historic road bridges
PublicationThe paper describe the comparison of different approaches to reconstruction and the problems in the selection of implementation for a historic bridge over the Vistula River in Tczew. A compromise reconstruction is shown, taking technical, historical and aesthetic aspects into account, as well as needs of the local community.
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Computational modelling of historic masonry railroad arch bridges
PublicationThe problems encountered during the analyzes of structural response of historic masonry railroad arch bridges are described in this paper. The attention is mainly focused on the stiffness of the masonry arches, their strengths and appropriate estimation of railroad load intensity. Issues related to computational modelling of two, existing, almost 130 years old masonry arch railroad bridges are presented in this context. The main...
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Prosthetic Elements Made of the Ti-13Zr-13Nb Alloy by Selective Laser Melting
PublicationThe fabrication of the prosthetic foundations and bridges from the Ti-13Zr-13Nb alloy is described. The process was started from CAD/CAM design of 3D models of the foundations based on scanning of patient`s mouth. Next, 3D models were transformed into *.stl files for the manufacturing stage and then the manufacturing process by means of the selective laser melting with the SLM Realizer 100 equipment was made. The intrinsic structure...
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Load effect impact on the exploitation of concrete machine foundations used in the gas and oil industry
PublicationMachine foundations is a critical topic in the gas and oil industry, which design and exploitation require extensive technical knowledge. Machine foundations are the constructions which are intended for mounting on it a specific type of machine. The foundation has to transfer dynamic and static load from machine to the ground. The primary difference between machine foundations and building foundations is that the machine foundations...
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Bridge Ergonomic Design: A Review
PublicationHuman error remains the most common cause of marine incidents and it is worth emphasizing that navigator’s performance is directly affected by ergonomic factors on the bridge. Studies regarding influence of bridge design and work environment on the operator are rare, thus the main purpose of this paper is to fill in this gap. Documents issued by recognized organizations, research publications and additional sources were reviewed...
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Data Analysis in Bridge of Data
PublicationThe chapter presents the data analysis aspects of the Bridge of Data project. The software framework used, Jupyter, and its configuration are presented. The solution’s architecture, including the TRYTON supercomputer as the underlying infrastructure, is described. The use case templates provided by the Stat-reducer application are presented, including data analysis related to spatial points’ cloud-, audio- and wind-related research.
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The Bridge of Data Project Objectives
PublicationOpen Research Data (ORD) is one of the emerging trends for researchers across the globe. However, it has to be stressed that the level of implementation and awareness of ORD varies between countries. Many initiatives have been created in Polish scientific institutions to support the process of opening publications. These are mainly Open Access (OA) repositories, implementing the so-called green road of OA. However, only a few universities...