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From unextendible product bases to genuinely entangled subspaces
PublicationUnextendible product bases (UPBs) are interesting mathematical objects arising in composite Hilbert spaces that have found various applications in quantum information theory, for instance in a construction of bound entangled states or Bell inequalities without quantum violation. They are closely related to another important notion, completely entangled subspaces (CESs), which are those that do not contain any fully separable pure...
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Modeling and Strength Calculations of Parts Made Using 3D Printing Technology and Mounted in a Custom-Made Lower Limb Exoskeleton
PublicationThis study is focused on the application of 3D-printed elements and conventional elements to create a prototype of a custom-made exoskeleton for lower limb rehabilitation. The 3D-printed elements were produced by using Fused Deposition Modeling technology and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) material. The scope of this work involved the design and construction of an exoskeleton, experimental testing of the ABS material and...
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Case Study of Old Steel Riveted Railway Truss Bridge: From Material Characterization to Structural Analysis
PublicationThe structural analysis of an old steel riveted railway truss bridge located over the Maruska River on the Działdowo – Olsztyn, Poland railway line is performed in this paper to check its behaviour under today’s railway loads. The mechanical properties of construction steel extracted from the old steel bridge are investigated by tensile tests, impact tests through the Charpy pendulum impact V-notch, and an optical emission spectrometer....
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Corporate social responsibility practices incomes and outcomes: Stakeholders' pressure, culture, employee commitment, corporate reputation, and brand performance. A Polish–German cross‐country study
PublicationThis study aims to compare employee perception of corporate social responsibility (CSR) practice incomes and outcomes in the construction industry in Poland and Germany. It proposes a model that examines the influence of stakeholder pressure, culture, and CSR practices on company brand performance, reputation, and employee identification. The findings suggest that the structure of relationships varies for project‐managed construction...
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Design of residential buildings in architecture education
PublicationThis article is based on an analysis of residential building designs made by students of the Faculty of Architecture at Gdańsk University of Technology (FA-GUT), Poland, and on the results of a survey conducted among these students. The purpose of the survey was to verify the broad, interdisciplinary knowledge of the students required in preparation for taking up design issues, as well as their ability to use this knowledge in...
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Tomasz Krolikowski dr hab. inż.
PeopleIn 1996, I have graduated from the Faculty of Marine Science of Szczecin University and obtained a master's degree - ocean engineering engineer " - Control and Ocean Engineering Measurements". In 1994 I was hired as an assistant trainee at the Institute of Computer Science Technical University of Szczecin, and after graduating in 1996, I was employed as academic and teaching at the Institute of Computer Science in the Department...
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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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Wernsdorf - a biography of an 18th century scholar - transcription, photographs and partial translation
Open Research DataThe data set contains the transcription of a large passage of the Latin biography of the eighteenth-century philologist and theologian Gottlieb Wernsdorf (1717-1774), as well as photos of the entire print. A translation from Latin into English and Polish was added to the data set as well (that is, excerpts on the education of both Gottlieb himself,...
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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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Investigation and operation problems of metal tanks in Poland
PublicationThe paper consists of three parts concerned with steel cylindrical, vertical tank for liquid fuel. In the first part the present trends in tank design and building in Poland are described. The main are: · reduction of environment contamination danger caused by tank leakage and hydrocarbons evaporation, · increasing capacity of new tanks (100000 m3 and more) due to economic factor - reduction of steel amount per m3 of storage capacity....
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A simplified method to assess the impact of ship-to-ship collision on the risk of tanker ship hull girder breaking accounting for the effect of ageing
PublicationOne of the most critical structural failures is the exceedance of the ship hull girder’s ultimate strength, which may result in hull breaking, and subsequent severe consequences, including loss of life and property as well as environmental damage in case of an oil spill. A cause for such loss of structural continuity can be triggered by a collision with another vessel. In addition, the ageing mechanisms of the hull structure could...
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Metody sztucznej inteligencji do wspomagania bankowych systemów informatycznych
PublicationW pracy opisano zastosowania nowoczesnych metod sztucznej inteligencji do wspomagania bankowych systemów informatycznych. Wykorzystanie w systemach informatycznych algorytmów ewolucyjnych, harmonicznych, czy sztucznych sieci neuronowych w połączeniu z nowoczesną technologią mikroprocesorową umożliwiają zasadniczy wzrost konkurencyjności banku. Dlatego w pracy omówiono wybrane zastosowania bankowe ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem zbliżeniowych...
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Analyzing sets of phylogenetic trees using metrics
PublicationThe reconstruction of evolutionary trees is one of the primary objectives in phylogenetics. Such a tree represents historical evolutionary relationships between different species or organisms. Tree comparisons are used for multiple purposes, from unveiling the history of species to deciphering evolutionary associations among organisms and geographical areas. In this paper, we describe a general method for comparing phylogenetictrees...
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A study on fibre-reinforced concrete elements properties based on the case of habitat modules in the underwater sills
PublicationHydrotechnical constructions are mostly objects functioning in extreme conditions and requiring a custom-made construction project. In the case of using prefabricated elements, it is required to develop production, transport, assembly, conservation and repair technology. Concerning the problem of concrete cracks, modern repair systems allow positive effects to be achieved in many cases of concrete elements repair. In this work...
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Study on the prevalence of mobile phone use by car drivers – the case of Poland
Publication: Distracted driving is a significant factor affecting road safety and it can occur as a result of using mobile phones while driving. The aim of the current research is to present the prevalence of mobile phone use by Polish car drivers, based on the roadside and online survey. The field study showed that 11.6% of 1867 drivers were using mobile phones while being in motion and 26.1% of 203 drivers when stopped in front of traffic...
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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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Inspection of Gas Pipelines Using Magnetic Flux Leakage Technology
PublicationMagnetic non-destructive testing methods can be classified into the earliest methods developed for assessment of steel constructions. One of them is the magnetic flux leakage technology. A measurement of the magnetic flux leakage is quite commonly used for examination of large objects such as tanks and pipelines. Construction of a magnetic flux leakage tool is relatively simple, but a quantitative analysis of recorded data is a...
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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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Assessment of under power ed propulsion machinery in electrically driven small inland waterway passenger ships from classification society point of view
PublicationPaper presents short operat ional a nd engineering analysis of underpowered propulsion in small electrically propelled small inland passenger ships. There is evidence that in certain weather conditions the phenomena of added aerodynamic resistance of small water crafts may have seriou s influence on their speed and manoeuvrability. Existing regulations like class societies rules for ship classification and construction or EU Directive 2006/87/EC do...
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ASSESSMENT OF UNDERPOWER ED PROPULSION MACHINERY IN ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN SMALL INLAND WATERWAY PASSENGER SHIPS FROM CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY POINT OF View
PublicationPaper presents short operat ional a nd engineering analysis of underpowered propulsion in small electrically propelled small inland passenger ships. There is evidence that in certain weather conditions the phenomena of added aerodynamic resistance of small water crafts may have serious influence on their speed and manoeuvrability. Existing regulations like class societies rules for ship classification and construction or EU Directive 2006/87/EC do...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Towards development of sustainable lightweight 3D printed wall building envelopes – Experimental and numerical studies
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Dynamic analysis of the first stage compressor bladed disc of an aircraft engine
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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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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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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...