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The main aim of this paper is to present the results of the influence comparison of biocides on hot water polypropylene pipes as a part of a longtime investigation on the sustainable and safety of buildings. There are a lot of guidelines that have linked water distribution systems as an infection source and methods on how to eliminate Legionella from water systems. The presence of bacteria in the...
Due to the favorable properties, composite materials are increasingly used in construction. Especially, they are often used to reinforce structural elements made of traditional building materials. The article presents numerical calculations of glued laminated timber beams reinforced with CFRP fiber composites in the form of tapes and bars, used in a different geometrical arrangement. The analysis...
The paper presents a numerical analysis of mechanical wave propagation in the spatial structure of a steel grid with a rubber filling. Steel was adopted as an isotropic linear material while rubber was modeled as a Zahorski incompressible material. A properly prepared structure can reduce the dynamic effects resulting from mechanical wave propagation. Results obtained from the numerical analysis allow...
Churches built in Poland after World War II can be divided into those that arose before and those after the Second Vatican Council. Due to the ground-breaking importance of the Council for sacral architecture, the so-called „pre-Vatican II” churches differ significantly from those built during later years. Churches built in the Radomszczanski Pastoral District of the Czestochowa Archdiocese in 1945-1966...
The study assesses the load capacity of the K-joint of flat steel trusses made from hollow sections. Two cases were considered: an unreinforced joint and a joint with reinforcement in the form of a pad welded to the belt. Analytical calculations were made for the analyzed cases, based on which, the load capacity of the considered joint was determined (before and after strengthening). A numerical model...
The article presents fundamental issues related to the construction of massive concrete structures. The specific nature of the dangers associated with concreting and aspects of binder selection for the concrete mix were described. Metallurgical cement has been characterized as a component of massive concrete constructions. It was pointed out that cements containing a high content of granulated blast...
The paper provides an innovative - simplified and economical - method for constructing a dome-shaped roof that has become quite an urgent issue due to the development in the field of construction as well as large-scale ongoing construction of churches, monastery buildings, necropolis and other domed buildings over the last years in recent years in Georgia and other countries. With respect to construction,...
The article exams the walls of a reinforced concrete chimney with a rectangular cross-section in Huta Częstochowa. A Ferroscan Hilti FS10 was used for the test. An example protocol of the results obtained from the device and several graphical images of the reinforcement signal are presented. Despite significant wall damage, the measurements were carried out with success. An orthogonal reinforcement...
In this paper, a reduction in the dynamic mechanical impact in Fert ceiling blocks with rubber filling is discussed. The research is conducted with the use of numerical methods based on the Finite Element Method (FEM). In order to observe the mechanical wave propagation in the form of stress plots, ADINA software is used. The analysis is performed with the use of a dynamic explicit module. Three different...
There is a growing development in techniques that use thin-walled elements in construction and other industries, which is dictated primarily by the demand for lightweight, load-bearing structures, that are simple to manufacture and assemble. The paper presents selected methods of joining thin-walled metal structures. Experimental studies of the load capacity of resistance welded joints and riveted...
Maintaining the proper indoor microclimate and the correct level of thermal comfort is extremely important due to the impact of the surrounding environment on people's satisfaction, well-being, health, and work. This problem is particularly important in rooms where children spend long periods as the environment has a stronger influence on their still-developing organisms. The study assessed the microclimate...
The article presents the results of tests on compressive strength, bending tensile strength and frost resistance for concrete with a content of 24% to 36% of sulfur polymers derived from the purification process of copper and other non-ferrous metals. The obtained results of the research allowed to indicate areas of application of this type of concrete. In addition, the article presents the technology...
The last stage of grinding concrete surfaces is performed by floaters with solid grinding discs, where the working element consists of a solid wheel. The working element uses the full surface of the disc, ensuring maximum geometrical effectiveness. The disc rotates around its center and at the same time, it is in a steady progressive movement. The effectiveness chart Sg for the solid disc with common...
The article presents a numerical analysis of a single-family house made using the technique of a light steel skeleton frame. Numerical models were prepared for the adopted building, which was subjected to stability analysis using the Robot Structural program. The analysed construction lists possible loads that occur in accordance with applicable standards. In addition, a bending - torsional analysis...
Worn out car tires and plastic from food wrappings constitute a problematic waste. They pollute the environment and management of such waste is important both ecologically and economically as it protects the environment, and reduces the costs of acquiring components to produce different materials. In this article, the results of testing modified concrete are shown. The concrete was modified with a...
In this study, two new algorithms named Rao-1 and Rao-2 are presented for the optimization of 2D truss structures. The main purpose of the optimization algorithms, used in this study, is to minimize the total weight of the truss structure. When carrying out this purpose, the allowable displacement and stress are taken into account as the constraints. The design variables are the cross-sectional areas...
The paper describes four experimental roofs located on the building of the library at the Technical University of Kosice and that represent two types of green roofs. The experimental roofs are designed based on research dealing with green roofs and their retention qualities, their impact on the microclimate and the possibility of using rain and gray water that could be filtrated through the media...
The paper presents a numerical analysis of the propagation of a disturbance in the form of a mechanical wave caused by a concentrated force applied perpendicular to the plane of the wall fragment analyzed in the work. Numerical tests were carried out on a numerical model of concrete blocks with rubber filling and on hollow concrete blocks, as a reference model. The impact of using concrete-rubber...
Global competition is setting new rules for the release and sale of products. Success is possible thanks to the introduction of effective tools in modern information technologies, which allow simulation of the process of production and supply, calculate the time spent and eliminate problematic issues with production, etc. Production planning, the first stage of product creation, is possible through...
The communal and living sector, a sub-sector with the majority share of residential buildings, on average accounts for approximately 41% of the total energy consumption in the European Union. Due to this fact, the buildings sector has a significant potential for improving the energy efficiency of existing buildings and thus significantly reducing the emission of air pollutants. One way is through...
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