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Analysis of Transparent Concrete as an Innovative Material Used in Civil Engineering
PublikacjaSince the dawn of history concrete has been, right behind stone and brick, one of the oldest building materials. The ancient Romans took advantage of its opportunities. They constructed amazing architectural objects, which survived centuries as whole buildings or parts of them. Concrete is so ubiquitous, that when we are walking in a newer districts of cities we are virtually surrounded by concrete from everywhere. Sometimes...
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Application of guided waves in the evaluation of steel-concrete adhesive connection
PublikacjaThe aim of the paper is the application of guided waves in the evaluation of a condition state of adhesive connection between steel and concrete. The study concerns a push-out specimen consisting of two steel plates glued to opposite faces of a concrete cube with the use of structural adhesive. Wave propagation in the specimen without external load is investigated both experimentally and numerically. The second stage of the investigation...
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Maturity curve for estimating the in-place strength of high performance concrete
PublikacjaThe paper presents the maturity curve for estimating the in-place early-age compressive strength of concrete. The development of appropriate maturity curve is a complex process. It is important to correctly determine the datum temperature and activation energy, which can be obtained in mortar tests. This paper describes an investigation of the accuracy of the maturity method to estimate the strength when different way to rate constant...
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Mechanical properties of two-stage concrete modified by silica fume
PublikacjaAbstract. Two-stage concretes, despite the fact that they have proven themselves in various types of construction, have not been studied to the same extent as traditional heavy concretes. Therefore, the article developed the composition of frame concrete with various additives in the composition of the cement-sand mortar. A comparison of the mechanical characteristics of the developed compositions with the addition of silica fume...
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Deterioration and Protection of Concrete Elements Embedded in Contaminated Soil: A Review
PublikacjaCoating materials are considered one of the most antique materials of human civilization; they have been used for decoration and the protection of surfaces for millennia. Concrete structures—due to their permanent exposure to different types of environments and contaminants—require the use of coatings that contribute to its preservation by reducing the corrosion of its components (steel and aggregates). This article intends to...
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Concrete versus green corridors in road planning. Gdansk case
PublikacjaThe aim of an article is to present the threats which may be caused by the construction of the transit road inside the city structure, and some mitigation measures aiming to eliminate or minimize environmental and landscape damages and social problems. Theoretical guidelines and conclusions will be followed by the example illustrating the problem. As an answer, some guidelines enabling sustainable road planning will be presented....
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Monitoring of concrete curing in extradosed bridge supported by numerical simulation
PublikacjaThe paper describes a mathematical model of concrete curing taking into account kinetics of setting reactions. The numerical model is implemented in the author’s program that was used to monitor thermal effects recorded in the concrete bottom plate of the extradosed bridge. Numerical approach was verified by experimental measurements and used for assessment of the current compressive strength due to degree of hydration of fresh...
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Causes of damage and methods of repairing floor made on polystyrene concrete
PublikacjaThe paper describes damages, tests and repair of the floor made on existing ceiling and expanded polystyrene concrete underlay. The floor was built on a reinforced concrete ceiling with an area of about 1050 m2. Significant damage in the form of cracks, detachments and unevenness was found in the floor. In order to determine the causes of damage, in situ tests and laboratory tests were carried out. It was found that the damage...
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Numerical Study of Concrete Mesostructure Effect on Lamb Wave Propagation
PublikacjaThe article presents the results of the numerical investigation of Lamb wave propagation in concrete plates while taking into account the complex concrete mesostructure. Several concrete models with randomly distributed aggregates were generated with the use of the Monte Carlo method. The influence of aggregate ratio and particle size on dispersion curves representing Lamb wave modes was analyzed. The results obtained for heterogeneous...
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Computational modelling of concrete behavior under static and dynamic conditions
PublikacjaW artykule zaproponowano wyniki obliczeń MES dla betonu podczas dynamicznego obciążenia. Przyjęto model sprężysto-plastyczno-lepki z nielokalnym osłabieniem. Obliczenia MES dla elementów betonowych pod obciążeniem dynamicznym o różnej prędkości obciążenia porównano bezpośrednio z doświadczeniami.
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A 3D lattice model to describe fracture process in fibrous concrete
PublikacjaArtykuł omawia wyniki modelowania procesu zarysowania w elementach betonowych zawierające stalowe włókna przy zastosowaniu dyskretnego modelu kratownicowego. Beton był modelowany na poziomie mezoskali z uwzględnieniem 5 faz: kruszywa, zaczynu cementowego, włókien i obu stref kontaktu. Obliczenia trójwymiarowe wykonano dla jednoosiowego rozciągania.
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FE analysis of reinforced concrete corbels with enhanced continuum models
PublikacjaW artykule pokazano wyniki MES symulacji wsporników żelbetowych. Zachowanie wsporników modelowano przy zastosowaniu 3 różnych modeli betonu: sprężysto-plastycznego, degradacji sprężystej i rozmytych rys. Modele rozszerzono o długość mikrostruktury przy zastosowaniu teorii nielokalnej. Wyniki numeryczne porównano z doświadczeniami z literatury.
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Determination of representative volume element in concrete under tensile deformation
PublikacjaW artykule podano sposoby określenia elementu reprezentatywnej objętości w betonie podczas rozciągania. Obliczenia wykonano przy zastosowaniu izotropowego modelu degradacji sztywności rozszerzonego o długość charakterystyczną mikrostruktury w ramach teorii nielokalnej. Zaproponowano 2 różne metody wyznaczania elementu reprezentatywnej objętości niezależnego od warunków brzegowych.
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Modelling of fracture process in concrete using a novel lattice model.
PublikacjaArtykuł omawia wyniki modelowania procesu zarysowania w elementach betonowych przy zastosowaniu dyskretnego modelu kratownicowego. Beton był modelowany na poziomie mezoskali z uwzględnieniem 3 faz: kruszywa, zaczynu cementowego i stref kontaktu. Obliczenia wykonano dla rozciągania i ścinania połączonego z rozciąganiem.
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DEM ANALYSIS OF EFFECT OF INTERFACIAL TRANSITIONAL ZONES ON FRACTURE IN CONCRETE.
PublikacjaArtykuł omawia wyniki numeryczne dotyczące pękania betonu uzyskane stosując metodę elementów dyskretnych. Trójwymiarowe obliczenia wykonano dla próbek betonowych podczas zginania. Beton został opisany jako model 4-fazowy. Mikrostrukturę betonu przyjęto na podstawie 3D zdjęć mikro-tomograficznych. Zbadano wpływ stref przejściowych na wytrzymałość i proces pękania. Wyniki numeryczne zostały porównane z wynikami doświadczalnymi. Uzyskano...
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Mesoscopic simulations of crack propagation in concrete using cohesive elements
PublikacjaThe paper presents results of two-and three-dimensional meso-scale simulations of fracture in notched concrete beams subjected to three-point bending test. Concrete was assumed as a 3-phase material composed of aggregate grains placed in the cement matrix with Interfacial Transitional Zones (ITZs) between then. In 2D simulations macro-voids were also taken into account. The particle distribution was taken from real concrete beams...
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Numerical investigations on early indicators of fracture in concrete at meso-scale.
PublikacjaFracture is a major reason of the global failure of concretes. The understanding of fracture is important to ensure the safety of structures and to optimize the material behaviour. In particular an early prediction possibility of fracture in concretes is of major importance. In this paper, concrete fracture under bending was numerically analysed using the Discrete Element Method (DEM). The real mesoscopic structure of a concrete...
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Study of fracture process in concrete using a discrete lattice model.
PublikacjaW artykule omówiono wyniki numeryczne z zastosowaniem dyskretnego modelu rusztowego złożonego z belek do symulacji procesu zarysowania w elementach betonowych. Obliczenia wykonano dla różnych procesów obciążeniowych. Wyniki porównano jakościowo z wynikami doświadczeń.
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Modelling of concrete behaviour with a non-local continuum damage approach
PublikacjaW artykule przedstawiono wyniki numerycznej dla różnych problemów brzegowych związanych z powstawaniem rys w betonie. Obliczenia wykonano przy zastosowaniu modelu zniszczeniowego (z uwzględnieniem degradacji sztywności). Do opisu rys, model rozszerzono o nielokalność.
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Numerical modeling of GPR field in damage detection of a reinforced concrete footbridge
PublikacjaThe paper presents a study on the use of the ground penetrating radar (GPR) method in diagnostics of a footbridge. It contains experimental investigations and numerical analyses of the electromagnetic field propagation using the finite difference time domain method (FDTD). The object of research was a reinforced concrete footbridge over a railway line. The calculations of the GPR field propagation were performed on a selected cross-section...
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REINFORCED CONCRETE SUPPORTING CONSTRUCTION OF THE STADIUM COVER FOR EURO 2012 IN GDAŃSK
PublikacjaIn the article structural issues that connected with the reinforced concrete supporting construction of the stadium roofing for EURO 2012 in Gdańsk were described. In the first part of the article the concept of stadium foundation were described. In the second the static - strength analysis for two variants fastening together individual foundation elements were made. The two assumed geometrically different concept of foundation...
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COMPUTER-AIDED CONSTRUCTION AT DESIGNING REINFORCED CONCRETE COLUMNS AS PER EC
PublikacjaThe article presents the author’s computer program for designing and dimensioning columns in reinforced concrete structures taking into account phenomena affecting their behaviour and information referring to design as per EC. The computer program was developed with the use of C++ programming language. The program guides the user through particular dimensioning stages: from introducing basic data such as dimensions, concrete...
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Experimental Verification of Natural Vibration Models of Steel-concrete Composite Beams
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Vibration of Steel–Concrete Composite Beams Using the Timoshenko Beam Model
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Development of 3D printed heavyweight concrete (3DPHWC) containing magnetite aggregate
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Preliminary Studies on a Lightweight Porous Cement-Based Composite – Gel Concrete
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Influence of Actual Curing Conditions on Mechanical Properties of Concrete in Bridge Superstructures
PublikacjaThis article presents the research on the mechanical characteristics of concrete in the construction of three concrete bridges. A system of recording the internal temperature of concrete and automatic control of laboratory ovens was used for specimen curing. This allowed the specimens to be cured under conditions similar to those occurring in the structure. Before the construction, reference blocks were used to define similar curing...
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Application of Artificial Neural Networks to Predict Insulation Properties of Lightweight Concrete
PublikacjaPredicting the properties of concrete before its design and application process allows for refining and optimizing its composition. However, the properties of lightweight concrete are much harder to predict than those of normal weight concrete, especially if the forecast concerns the insulating properties of concrete with artificial lightweight aggregate (LWA). It is possible to use porous aggregates and precisely modify the composition...
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Experimental and Numerical Investigations of the Effect of Curing Conditions on the Temperature Rise of Concrete
PublikacjaThis paper presents experimental and numerical studies investigating the impact of three curing conditions on temperature evolution in concrete cubes. The tests were performed on samples of the same volume (3.375 dm3) under different curing conditions: room temperature, insulation boxes, and adiabatic calorimeter. Various cements (Portland cement, Portland composite cement, and blast furnace slag cement) and aggregates (gravel...
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Structural Assessment of Reinforced Concrete Beams Incorporating Waste Plastic Straws
PublikacjaThe behavior of reinforced concrete beams containing fibers made of waste plastic straws (WPSs) under the three point bending test is examined. The effect of WPS fiber addition on the compressive and split tensile strength is reported. Four concrete mixes were prepared. The control mix PS-0 had a proportion of 1 cement: 1 sand: 2 coarse aggregate and a water cement ratio of 0.4. In the other three mixes PS-0.5, PS-1.5 and PS-3,...
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Model-Based Adaptive Machine Learning Approach in Concrete Mix Design
PublikacjaConcrete mix design is one of the most critical issues in concrete technology. This process aims to create a concrete mix which helps deliver concrete with desired features and quality. Contemporary requirements for concrete concern not only its structural properties, but also increasingly its production process and environmental friendliness, forcing concrete producers to use both chemically and technologically complex concrete...
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Influence of the Addition of Recycled Aggregates and Polymer Fibers on the Properties of Pervious Concrete
PublikacjaThe aim of the study was to check the possibility of reusing aggregate from recycled concrete waste and rubber granules from car tires as partial substitution of natural aggregate. The main objective was to investigate the effects of recycled waste aggregate modified with polymer fibers on the compressive and flexural strength, modulus of elasticity and permeability of pervious concrete. Fibers with a multifilament structure and...
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Impact of Surfactant and Calcium Sulfate Type on Air-Entraining Effectiveness in Concrete
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Guided wave propagation for assessment of adhesive bonding between steel and concrete
PublikacjaAdhesive bonding is becoming more increasingly important in joining of structural elements. In civil engineering, there is a growing interest in connection by adhesive bonding in steel-concrete flexural members. This study concerns the guided wave propagation technique applied to condition assessment of an adhesive connection between a steel member and a concrete beam. Various states of degradation were considered by producing...
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A novel formulation of 3D spectral element for wave propagation in reinforced concrete
PublikacjaThe paper deals with numerical simulations of wave propagation in reinforced concrete for damage detection purposes. A novel formulation of a 3D spectral element was proposed. The reinforcement modelled as the truss spectral element was embedded in the 3D solid spectral finite element. Numerical simulations have been conducted on cuboid concrete specimens reinforced with two steel bars. Different degradation models were considered...
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High Rise Building: The Mega Sculpture Made Of Steel, Concrete and Glass
PublikacjaHigh rise building has transformed from providing not only the expansion of floor space but functioning as mega sculpture in the city. The shift away from economic efficiency driven need is only expected to grow in the future. Based on literature studies; after analysing planning documents and case studies, it was examined whether the presumption that gaining the maximum amount of usable area is the only driving factor; or if the...
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The effect of macro polymer fibres length and content on the fibre reinforced concrete
PublikacjaThe paper presents studies of a ready-mix concrete containing polymer fibres of three different lengths: 24, 38 and 54 mm. The performed tests allowed to determine the effect of fibre volume fraction and length on the concrete strength. The basic parameters of concrete mixture (consistency, air content and bulk density) were identified. Fibre reinforced concrete belongs to a group of composite materials. The polymer fibres are...
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Degradation of the Concrete Railway Track Bed Located in the Vicinity of the Loading Wharf
PublikacjaThe following article describes the damages of the concrete railway track bed at the place of unloading petroleum products located in the immediate vicinity of the cargo berth. The concrete of the track bed has been a subject to degradation as a result of many years of exploitation resulting, inter alia, in its cyclical flooding of petroleum products during the unloading and loading of rail tankers. Repairs carried out in the previous...
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Debonding Detection in Reinforced Concrete Beams with the Use of Guided Wave Propagation
PublikacjaOne of the most frequent damage of the reinforced concrete structures is debonding between steel bar and concrete cover. In the case of debonding occurrence not only the strength of the structure decreases, but also it is more vulnerable to corrosion damages. For this reason fast and effective methods of debonding detection in an early stage of its development need a significant boost. The paper presents analytical and experimental...
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Effect of coarse grain aggregate on strength parameters of two-stage concrete
Publikacja. Two-stage concrete (TSC) is a special type of concrete that the method of its construction and implementation is different from conventional one. In TSC, coarse aggregate particles are first placed in the formwork and voids between them are subsequently injected with a special cementations mixture. TSC has been successfully used in many applications, such as underwater construction, casting concrete sections congested with reinforcement...
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Guided Wave Propagation in Detection of Partial Circumferential Debonding in Concrete Structures
PublikacjaThe following article presents results of investigating the damage detection in reinforced concrete beams with artificially introduced debonding between the rod and cover, using a non-destructive method based on elastic waves propagation. The primary aim of the research was to analyze the possible use of guided waves in partial circumferential debonding detection. Guided waves were excited and registered in reinforced concrete...
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Safety assessment of a concrete viaduct damaged by vehicle impact and an evaluation of the repair
PublikacjaDamage to lower parts of viaducts caused by impact from under-passing high vehicles is relatively frequent. One such incident, in which a viaduct was damaged by the impact from a truck with an improperly assembled hydraulic crane, is considered in this work. The analysis is based on a detailed object damage evaluation, 3D laser scanning, and numerical simulations. The aim of the study is to accurately model the vehicle impact into...
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A novel heterogeneous model of concrete for numerical modelling of ground penetrating radar
PublikacjaThe ground penetrating radar (GPR) method has increasingly been applied in the non-destructive testing of reinforced concrete structures. The most common approach to the modelling of radar waves is to consider concrete as a homogeneous material. This paper proposes a novel, heterogeneous, numerical model of concrete for exhaustive interpretation of GPR data. An algorithm for determining the substitute values of the material constants...
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The use of GFRP tubes as load-bearing jackets in concrete-composite columns
PublikacjaThe paper presents the fields of applications of polymer composites in building structures. The use of composite glass fibre tubes is discussed in more detail. The laboratory methods used to test the mechanical properties of these pipes are presented. An original research program is presented, including six concrete-filled glass fibre tubes. The cylinders and columns made in this way were tested for their axial load capacity. Conclusions...
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BEHAVIOR OF REINFORCED CONCRETE BEAMS CONTAINING LIGHTWEIGHT AGGREGATE IN THE TENSILE ZONE
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The Influence of the Aircraft Operating Fluids on the Mechanical Parameters of the Airport Surface Concrete
PublikacjaThe authors of the article assessed the impact of operating fluids used to service aircraft on changing mechanical parameters of cement concrete intended for airport pavement. The research concerned concrete designed with the use of CEM I 42.5N LH NA low-alkali cement, broken granite aggregate, fine washed aggregate, and admixtures. The analysis included the assessment of changes in dierences in endurance parameters over various...
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RMS-based damage detection in reinforced concrete beams: numerical simulations
PublikacjaImage-based damage detection methods using guided waves are well known and widely applied approaches in structural diagnostics. They are usually utilized in detection of surface damages or defects of plate-like structures. The article presents results of the study of applicability of imaging wave-based methods in detection in miniscule internal damage in the form of debonding. The investigations were carried out on numerical models...
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Evaluation of reinforcement corrosion rate in concrete structures by electrochemical noise measurements
PublikacjaW pracy przedstawiono wyniki obliczeń rezystancji polaryzacyjnej w układzie złożonym z dwóch elektrod (ze stali węglowej oraz elektrody odniesienia), umieszczonych w otulinie betonowej. Szybkość korozji ulega zmianom uzależnionym od stopnia nasiąknięcia betonu roztworem zawierającym jony chlorkowe. Zmiany rezystancji polaryzacyjnej elektrody stalowej oceniane są na podstawie pomiarów prądowego i potencjałowego szumu elektrochemicznego....
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FE-modelling of strain localization in concrete with coupled elasto-plasticity and damage
PublikacjaW artykule przedstawiono wyniki numerycznej dla zginania belki betonowej przy zastosowaniu modelu sprężysto-plastycznego, modelu z degradacja sztywności i modelu połączonego sprężysto-plastycznego z degradacją sztywności. Wszystkie modele rozszerzono o długość charakterystyczną mikrostruktury za pomocą teorii nielokalnej.
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Experimental investigations of size effect in reinforced concrete beams failing by shear
PublikacjaW artykule omówiono wyniki doświadczalne efektu skali w zbrojonych betonowych belkach niszczących się przez ścinanie. Doświadczenia wykonano dla belek o różnych wymiarach ze zbrojeniem stalowym i bazaltowym. Podczas doświadczeń pomierzono siłę oraz szerokości lokalizacji i rys. Wyniki porównano z modelem skali wg Bazanta.