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Experimental tests of reinforced concrete deep-beams
PublikacjaThe paper presents results of experimental research of the reinforced concrete deep beam with a spatial arrangement. Tested structural elements consist of the cantilever deep beam loaded on the height and transverse deep beam with hanging on it another one. The analysis includes crack morphology, effort of steel and load distribution. The article verified effectiveness of two different kind of reinforcement in both tested deep...
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Ultrasound monitoring for evaluation of damage in reinforced concrete
PublikacjaThe paper deals with automated monitoring of damage evolution in concrete elements subjected to three-point bending tests. The monitoring is based on the nonlinear interactions of traveling ultrasonic waves with micro-crack zones inside the concrete specimens and surface-breaking cracks. The developed procedure assumes semi-continuous ultrasonic testing during the element full loading cycle and generation of the power spectral...
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Continuous and discontinuous modeling of cracks in concrete elements
PublikacjaW artykule przedstawiono różne sposoby modelowania rys w elementach betonowych w warunkach mieszanego sposobu obciążenia przy zastosowaniu modeli ciągłych i nieciągłych. Symulacje wykonano przy zastosowaniu 3 różnych modeli ciągłych: modelu sprężysto-plastycznego, modelu w ramach mechaniki zniszczeniowej i modelu rys rozmytych z rysami obracającymi się oraz 1 modelu nieciągłego przy zastosowaniu stref kontaktu..
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A two-scale (FEM-DEM) approach for concrete
PublikacjaArtykuł omawia dwu-skalowe podejście do betonu przy wykorzystaniu modelu Mes i DEM. Metodę elementów skończonych zastosowano na poziomie makro. Na poziomie mikro zastosowano metodę elementów dyskretnych. Macierz sztywności wyznaczono na podstawie tensora naprężeń wyznaczonego w skali mikro. Wyniki numeryczne dwusalowe porównano z wynikami dyskretnymi dla całego obszaru.
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A coupled continuous-discontinuous approach to concrete elements.
PublikacjaArtykuł omawia zastosowanie metody elementów skończonych do opisu procesu pękania elementów betonowych z równoczesnym uwzględnieniem lokalizacji odkształceń i rys. Obliczenia wykonano dla elementów poddanych zginaniu. Wyniki porównano z doświadczeniami.
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Modelling of behavior of plain concrete using DEM
PublikacjaW artykule pokazano rozwój różnych zjawisk mikrostrukturalnych na poziomie kruszywa w betonie podczas jednoosiowego ściskania i rozciągania.. Obliczenia wykonano stosując metodę DEM. Wyniki na poziomie globalnym porównano doświadczalnymi. Szczególna uwagę zwrócono na propagację rys i szerokość lokalizacji odkształceń.
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Modelling the effect of composition on the tensile properties of concrete
PublikacjaRozdział omawia wyniki analizy mezoskopowej procesu pękania w betonie podczas zginania. Obliczenia wykonano na poziomie mezo wykorzystując model degradacji sztywności z nielokalnym osłabieniem. Zbadano wpływ właściwości kruszywa, stref przejściowych, nacięcia oraz długości charakterystycznej mikrostruktury na zachowanie sie betonu. Zaproponowano 2 metody określenia reprezentatywnego elementu objętościowego w betonie.
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Size effect in concrete under splitting tension
PublikacjaThe size effect is a fundamental phenomenon in concrete materials. It denotes that both the nominal structural strength and material ductility always decrease with increasing element size under tension. In the paper splitting tensile tests on cylindrical concrete specimens with the different diameter were carried out. Two types of the loading strip (plywood board and steel cylinder) were used. The concrete strength and ductility...
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REGULATION OF CELLULAR REDOX HOMEOSTASIS BY (-)-EPICATECHIN AND COCOA EXTRACTS – PILOT STUDY
PublikacjaCocoa polyphenols play an important role in protection against diseases in which oxidative stress is implicated as a causal or contributing factor. The main aim of this study was to elucidate the influence of different cocoa extracts and main cocoa bioactive compound (–)-epicatechin on cell growth and support of antioxidant cellular barrier in colon adenocarcinoma cell line model (HT29). Results show that the tested cocoa bioactivity...
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Regulation of Cellular Redox Homeostasis by (–)-Epicatechin and Cocoa Extracts—A Pilot Study
PublikacjaCocoa polyphenols play an important role in protection against diseases in which oxidative stress is implicated as a causal or contributing factor. The main aim of this study was to elucidate the influence of different cocoa extracts and main cocoa bioactive compound (–)-epicatechin on cell growth and support of antioxidant cellular barrier in colon adenocarcinoma cell line model (HT29). Results show that the tested cocoa bioactivity...
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Correction of Huntington’s Disease Phenotype by Genistein-Induced Autophagy in the Cellular Model
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Vitamin C enhances substantially formation of 5-hydroxymethyluracil in cellular DNA
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Identification of Cellular Automata Based on Incomplete Observations With Bounded Time Gaps
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A statistical approach to the identification of diploid cellular automata based on incomplete observations
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Cellular senescence induced by DNA damage and its role in carcinogenesis and chemotherapy
PublikacjaUszkodzenia DNA indukują w komórce różne procesy, w tym starzenie komórkowe, co może uruchamiać proces karcinogenezy jak i być związane z odpowiedzią na leki przecinowotworowe. Biologiczna rola starzenia komórkowego nie jest jednak jasna. Zasugerowano, że proces starzenia komórkowego może hamować proces karcinogenezy poprzez indukcję nieodwracalnego zahamowania wzrostu przez czynniki genotoksyczne. Indukcja starzenia komórkowego...
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Genes of cellular components of morphogenesis in porcine oocytes before and after IVM
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Study on the Effect of Rotating Magnetic Field on Cellular Response of Mammalian Cells
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A systematic review on cellular responses of Escherichia coli to nonthermal electromagnetic irradiation
PublikacjaInvestigation of Escherichia coli under electromagnetic fields is of significance in human studies owing to its short doubling time and human‐like DNA mechanisms. The present review aims to systematically evaluate the literature to conclude causality between 0 and 300 GHz electromagnetic fields and biological effects in E. coli. To that end, the OHAT methodology and risk of bias tool were employed. Exponentially growing cells exposed...
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The Effect of Fly Ash Microspheres on the Pore Structure of Concrete
PublikacjaThe fly ash microspheres (FAMs) formed during the mineral transformation stage in coal combustion are hollow spherical particles with a density less than water. This paper presents the results of X‐ray micro‐computed tomography and an automatic image analysis system of the porosity in the structure of hardened concrete with microspheres. Concrete mixtures with ordinary Portland cement and two substitution rates of cement by microspheres—5%...
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Chemical and Mechanical Properties of 70-Year-Old Concrete
PublikacjaThe aim of this research is to determine the durability and strength of concrete continuous footing based on the chosen mechanical, physical, and chemical properties of the concrete. The presented investigations constitute some opinions from experts on the bearing capacity of concrete continuous footing and the possibilities of carrying additional loads and extended working life. The cylindrical specimens were taken from continuous...
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Production of self-compacting concrete using limestone powder
PublikacjaAlthough there are visible signs of its gradual acceptance in North Africa through its limited use in construction, Libya has yet to explore the feasibility and applicability of self-compacting concrete (SCC) in new construction. The current study revolves around SCC made of locally available materials and the harsh environmental conditions. This paper deals with the investigation into the effect of the water to powder ratio and...
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Self-compacting grout to produce two-stage concrete
PublikacjaTraditional concrete (TC) is primarily composed of a mixture of cement, fine and coarse aggregates, and water. TC is made by mixing together all the components before placing them. Using non-traditional concrete (two-stage concrete) to solve and to eliminate the problem of the aggregate segregation which appears in TC and in the self-compacting concrete. Two-stage concrete (TSC) consists of two main components, namely the grout...
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Latest Achievements in Concrete Structures Three-Dimensional Printing
PublikacjaWe can hear about three-dimensional printed concrete structures for several years, up to date solutions in this technology allow entire printing settlements of tiny concrete houses. Due to technical limitations, these houses are still small and not very durable, but undoubtedly, this technology is developing. Home printed in three-dimensional technology can be an alternative to modular container buildings implemented in areas affected...
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Shear resistance of low height precast concrete lintels
PublikacjaThe scope of the paper is to investigate analytically and determine experimentally the shear resistance of low height reinforced precast concrete lintels. The chosen procedures included in national and international standards applied for the design of structural concrete elements to an estimation of shear behaviour of reinforced concrete elements are described. The characteristic and designed shear strength of precast concrete...
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Parameter estimation of a discrete model of a reinforced concrete slab
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Influence of selected additives and admixtures on underwater concrete and the environment
PublikacjaThe intensive civilization development has an influence on searching for new possibilities connected with extension of city agglomerations, both the areas of flat building and the industrial areas. One of the most interesting solution is to use water reservoirs, rivers and sea areas. The extension of buildings has an influence on building materials, especially hydrotechnical, which means development of production of hydrotechnical...
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Partially prestressed concrete beams with bonded and unbonded strands
PublikacjaThis article relate the tests of partially prestressed concrete beams. There is presented the research programme - geometry of elements, method of loading, the materials and variables. There have been shown preliminary test results of prestressed concrete elements with bonded and unbonded strands, and compared to the test results of R.C. beam.
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Experimental investigations of concrete dowels in composite floor system
PublikacjaOpisano nowy system stropow zespolonych umozliwiajacych montaz instalacji klimatyzacyjnych, wentylacyjnych i grzewczych w przestrzeni pomiedzy dwoma plytami betonowymi konstrukcji stropu: gorna i dolna. Obie plyty polaczone sa wzajemnie srodnikami stalowymi z wycieciami u gory i na dole w ksztalcie 'puzzle', ktore we wspolpracy z plyta betonowa tworza tzw. dyble betonowe. Wykonano badania laboratoryjne typu 'Push-out' tych polaczen...
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Mathematical Description of Sorption Isotherms of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete
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Numerical mesoscopic analysis of fracture in fine-grained concrete
PublikacjaArtykuł omawia wyniki analizy mezoskopowej procesu pękania w betonie podczas zginania. Obliczenia wykonano na poziomie mezo wykorzystując model degradacji sztywności z nielokalnym osłabieniem. Zbadano wpływ właściwości kruszywa, stref przejściowych, nacięcia oraz długości charakterystycznej mikrostruktury na zachowanie sie betonu.
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The influence of polypropylene fibres on the properties of fresh and hardened concrete
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Self-compacting grout to produce two-stage concrete
PublikacjaTraditional concrete (TC) is primarily composed...
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Properties of Old Concrete Built in the Former Leipziger Palace
PublikacjaThis research aims to determine the mechanical, chemical, and physical properties of old concrete used in the former Leipziger Palace in Wrocław, Poland. The cylindrical specimens were taken from the basement concrete walls using a concrete core borehole diamond drill machine. The determination of the durability and strength of old concrete was based on specified chosen properties of the old concrete obtained through the following...
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Experimental study of the post tensioned prestressed concrete corbels
PublikacjaThe results of experimental investigation of 6 symmetrical double prestressed corbels of variable shear span to depth ratio and variable location of prestressing bars are presented in the paper. The post ten- sioned corbels were prestressed with Macalloy 1030 bars of 25 mm in diameter. The results of the tests were compared with the cracking and load carrying capacity of corbels reinforced with passive reinforce- ment. As a result...
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The Effect of Water and Frost on Fatigue Life of Asphalt Concrete
PublikacjaThis paper presents testing of fatigue life of asphalt concrete that has been subjected to action of water and frost. Simulation of water and frost action was based on the original AASHTO T283 method and its modification. The original method was modified in such a way that instead of a single freeze-thaw cycle, 50 and 150 cycles were applied. Fatigue life was measured in the indirect tensile fatigue test in the Nottingham asphalt...
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Effectiveness of Concrete Reinforcement with Recycled Tyre Steel Fibres
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Crack Resistance of Asphalt Concrete Subjected to Environmental Factors
PublikacjaThe paper presents an analysis of the influence of environmental factors on the cracking susceptibility of asphalt concrete resulting in a change in the durability of asphalt pavement. In order to assess the phenomenon, laboratory tests were carried out taking into account the destructive effects of moisture, freeze-thaw cycle and long-term ageing. The influence of both factors occurring simultaneously was also verified. Due to...
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Remote sensing and photogrammetry techniques in diagnostics of concrete structures
PublikacjaRecently laser scanning technologies become widely used in many areas of the modern economy. In the following paper authors show a potential spectrum of use Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS) in diagnostics of reinforced concrete elements. Based on modes of failure analysis of reinforcement concrete beam authors describe downsides and advantages of adaptation of terrestrial laser scanning to this purpose, moreover reveal under which...
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Experimental investigations on concrete beams reinforced with CFRP lamellas
PublikacjaPaper presents experimental investigation made on two concrete beams reinforced with internal Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) lamellas (i.e. strips, bands). The reinforcement geometrical arrangement was similar as in normal concrete beams reinforced with steel bars and stirrups. The beams were destroyed by the shear forces, as intended. Obtained load-carrying capacities were lower as expected: below 40% of a calculated value....
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Comparison of calculated and measured thermal stresses in asphalt concrete
PublikacjaThe paper presents the comparison of calculated and measured thermal stresses induced in restrained asphalt concrete specimens by cooling. Thermal stresses were measured in the Thermal Stress Restrained Specimen Test. The calculations of thermal stresses were performed with the use of a theoretical formula based on the temperature dependent stiffness modulus. The novel approach applied in this paper was that the stiffness modulus...
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Numerical FDM modelling of wave propagation in concrete structure
PublikacjaThe article presents application of finite difference method to damage detection and its size evaluation in concrete structure by elastic wave propagation method. The simulations of wave propagation in concrete structure were performed for six different damage scenarios. Damages were modelled as areas with changed material properties. Investigation focused on the influence of damage size on the energy of wave reflection. Presented...
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Application of gpr method in diagnostics of reinforced concrete structures
PublikacjaThis paper presents an application of the ground penetration method (GPR) for diagnostics of reinforced concrete structures. In situ measurements were conducted for three civil engineering structures: the ground floor structure, the abutment of the railway viaduct and the concrete well. The dual polarized ground penetrating radar with the antenna operating at a center frequency of 2 GHz was used for GPR surveys. Three different...
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A concept of heterogeneous numerical model of concrete for GPR simulations
PublikacjaThe Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) method, which is increasingly being used in the non-destructive diagnostics of reinforced concrete structures, often needs more accurate interpretation tools for analysis of experimental data. Recently, there has been growing interest in developing of various numerical models for exhaustive understanding of GPR data. This paper presents the concept of a heterogeneous numerical model of concrete,...
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CONCRETE MIX DESIGN USING ABRAMS AND BOLOMEY METHODS
PublikacjaOne way to reduce the consumption of cement is to optimize its use. Many known methods of concrete design, based on the Abrams law and the Bolomey method. Therefore, the authors chose those methods for analysis. The concrete composition with the assumed strength class, calculated by any method differs significantly. This applies especially to the cement content, as its content in the composition of concrete varies from 20 to 50%....
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Modelling of concrete using lattice and discrete element method
PublikacjaModelowanie betonu przy zastosowaniu metody siatkowej i metody elementów dyskretnych.
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Steel-fibrous concrete -experiments and a numerical discrete model
PublikacjaW książce przedstawiono wyniki doświadczalne i numeryczne dotyczące rys w elementach betonowych wzmocnionych włóknami stalowymi dla różnych problemów brzegowych quasi-statycznych. Obliczenia wykonano przy zastosowaniu własnego oryginalnego modelu sieciowego. W modelu beton z włóknami stalowymi był modelowany na poziomie mezo. W obliczeniach uwzględniono strefy kontaktu miedzy kruszywem a zaczynem oraz włóknami a zaczynem.
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Modelling of concrete behaviour in uniaxial compression and tension with DEM.
PublikacjaW artykule omowiono wyniki modelowania betonu podczas jednoosiowego sciskania i rozciagania stosujac metode elementów dyskretnych. Beton zostal opisany jako material 3-fazowy (kruszywo, zaprawa cementowa i strefy kontaktu). Szczegolna uwage zwrocono na zjawiska mikro-strukturalne na poziomie kruszywa (lancuchy sil, wiry, obroty ziaren). Wyniki numeryczne zostaly porownano z wynikami badan doswiadczalnych.
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3D DEM simulations of fracture in reinforced concrete beams
PublikacjaArtykuł dotyczy zachowania się belki żelbetowej bez zbrojenia pionowego przy trzypunktowym zginaniu. Belka uległa zniszczeniu wskutek ścinania z powodu obecności nadmiernego zbrojenia podłużnego. Eksperymenty przeprowadzono w skali laboratoryjnej z wykorzystaniem systemu mikro-CT, a następnie odtworzono je w analizach numerycznych stosując metodą elementów dyskretnych 3D (DEM). Zastosowano 4-fazowy model betonu z mezostrukturą,...
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Flow cytometric approach to evaluate the impact of hydro-technical concrete compounds’ release to the freshwater microbiome
PublikacjaThe aim of this research was to test the potential of applying a flow cytometric procedure to evaluate the impact of concrete compounds’ release to the freshwater microbiome. Cells from the collected samples were stained with a fluorogenic redox indicator dye that measures the redox potential of microbial cells. This novel approach was combined with the assessment of microorganisms’ penetration into the internal structures of concrete...
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A constitutive model for concrete based on continuum theory with non-local softening coupled with eXtended Finite Element Method. Computational Modelling of Concrete Structures,
PublikacjaArtykuł omawia model połączony ciągły-nieciągły do modelowania stref lokalizacji i rys w betonie niezbrojonym. Obliczenia wykonano stosując rozszerzoną metodę elementów skończonych. Wyniki numeryczne porównano z doświadczeniami.