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  • A New Ultrasonic Immersion Technique for the Evaluation of Damage Induced Anisotropy in Composite Materials 
    Castellano, Anna; Foti, Pilade; Fraddosio, Aguinaldo; Marzano, Salvatore; Piccioni, Mario Daniele (2016-05)
    We present a theoretical and experimental approach for the characterization of the damage induced anisotropy superimposed to the constitutive anisotropy of fiber-reinforced composite materials. The proposed theoretical ...
  • Non-Destructive Damage Detection and Retrofitting Techniques on a Historical Masonry Tower 
    Foti, Dora; Diaferio, Mariella; Venerito, Marilena (2016-05)
    The aim of the paper is to detect the damage of the bell tower of the Church “Santa Maria della Natività”, Noci (Bari, Italy) that in 2012 was hit by a lightning and to propose a retrofitting solution. The solution must ...
  • Nonlinear Numerical Model of Thin Plates 
    Vlaho Akmadzic; University of Mostar; Ante Mihanovic; University of Split; Boris Trogrlic; University of Split (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    The article deals with nonlinear analysis of the thin plates. Nonlinear numerical shell model, whose flexural state is based on the Germain-Kirchhoff theory, takes into account geometrical nonlinearity. Material model of ...
  • A novel underground heating system for deicing applications 
    Gambo, Abubakar; Ozgur, Gokhan; Sevkat, Ercan (2016-05)
    Due to the snow and ice on the roads in winter season, difficulties in transportation and accidents are unavoidable. Municipalities and residents put all their effort to clean up the streets and highways. Mechanical cleaning, ...
  • Numerical Analysis of Buried Steel Pipelines 
    Gantes, Charis J.; Melissianos, Vasileios (International Balkans Conferance on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-05-23)
    Various alternative numerical analysis methods that are used to simulate the response of buried steel pipelines subjected to large imposed displacements triggered by seismic fault activation are presented. Due to the ...
  • Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Dam-Break Wave on a Single Building Situated Downstream 
    Selahattin Kocaman; Mustafa Kemal University; Hasan Guzel; Mustafa Kemal University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Dam-break flow may cause severe damages on land and population locateddownstream due to flush flooding. In addition to the complexity inherent in dam break flow,existence of buildings changes the rapidly varying flow pattern ...
  • Observations on the Domed Mosques Built During the Ottoman Empire Period in Prizren - Kosovo 
    Manahasa, Edmond; Toçilla, Hadis (2020-12-18)
  • On the mechanics of “false vaults”: new analytical and computational approaches 
    Foti, Pilade; Fraddosio, Aguinaldo; Lepore, Nicola; Piccioni, Mario Daniele (2016-05)
    The aim of this paper is to present new analytical and computational approaches for assessing the structural safety of “false vaults” structures like Trulli, and more generally for corbelled structures. In particular, the ...
  • Optimization of Particle Size Distribution of Concrete Aggregates 
    Mehmetaj, Izet; Luga, Erion (2016-05)
    This paper investigates the optimization of concrete aggregate particle size distribution under a dense arrangement of a group of sphere particles with maximum diameter of 25 m. The proposed sphere model reflects the ...
  • Ottoman Masonry Bridges in Anatolia and the Balkans 
    Orhan Baykan; Pamukkale University; Ahmet Alkan; Dokuz Eylul University; Yalcin Ozdemir; Dokuz Eylul University; Nesrin Baykan; Pamukkale University; Unal Ozis; Dokuz Eylul University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Remains of the historical masonry bridges in Anatolia and the Balkans are dated back to the Roman (first half of the I. Millenium AD), to the Seldjukide (early centuries of the II. Millenium AD; basically in Anatolia), and ...
  • An Overview of the Construction Sector in Albania 
    Ozdemir, Ali Ihsan; Mera, Nertil; Demaj, Esmir (International Balkans Conferance on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-05-23)
    The Construction sector during the last decade has turned out to be an important pillar and one of the most dynamic sectors of the Albanian economy, comprising an average of 10% of GDP and above during this period. Mostly ...
  • Paper Folding Bio-Kinetic Façade: Application of Bat Wing Inspired Façade Design to the Building of Mediterranean University in Tirana, Albania 
    Yunitsyna, Anna; Lika, Lorena (2020-12-18)
  • Parking Management – A Challenge for a Sustainable Transportation in Tirana 
    Barhani, Edison (2016-05)
    The rapid growth of the transportation sector during the last decade in Albania has created many problems particularly in Tirana such as air pollution, energy consumption, and loss of urban ‘living space’. Different from ...
  • Performance of Precast Thin Panel as Permanent Formwork for Precast Composite Slabs 
    YARDIM, Yavuz (International Balkans Conferance on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-05-23)
    This study investigates the performance of precast thin panel as permanent formwork for precast composite slab. The two-way inverted ribs in the thin panel are placed to enhance its flexural stiffness, as well as providing ...
  • Physical And Mechanical Properties Of Mortars Produced From Disposable Polyetylene Glasses Without Using Cement 
    Binici Hanifi; Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University; Gemci Remzi; Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University; Hasan Kaplan; Epoka University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    In this study, production of mortars with disposable polyethylene glasses, but withoutcement, was investigated. The disposable polyethylene glasses were crushed and convertedinto fiber formation. Then fibers were molten ...
  • Planning of interurban travel through modeling 
    Shkelqim GJEVORI; Ministry of Public of Works and Transport. Institute of Transport; Dhimiter SOTJA; Polytechnical University of Tirana; Gjergji SHQAU; Aleksander Xhuvani University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    For a more harmonious development between economy and transport and for a close relationsupply and demand for travel, proper scientific studies should be conducted to determine operational instruments for resolving the ...
  • Polypropylene reinforced mortar coating for improvement of unreinforced masonry (URM) shear resistance 
    Mustafaraj, Enea; Yardim, Yavuz; Corradi, Marco (2020-12-18)
  • Post-Installed Metal Anchors Behavior In Cyclically Cracked Concrete 
    Pietro Crespi; Polytechnic University of Milano; Mentor Balilaj; Polytechnic University of Tirana; Alberto Franchi; Polytechnic University of Milano (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    The mechanical behavior of post - installed metal anchors is well known under quasi - static loads but is mostly unknown in seismic loading conditions. Particularly, the loadbearing capacity of such construction products ...
  • Practical Solutions for Reducing Rain-Wind-Induced Vibrations of Cables, in Cables-Stayed Bridges. 
    Altin SERANAJ; PolytechnicUniversity of Tirana (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Rain vibration of cables is becoming a matter of great concern recently in Japan and other country for design and construction of cables-stayed- bridges. The features of rain vibration are the strong influence of rain on ...
  • Probabilistic Modeling of Structural Forces 
    Fevzi Saritas; PAMUKKALE UNIVERSITY; Holger Schmidt; TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAT DARMSTADT; Carl-A. Graubner; TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAT DARMSTADT (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Since forces acting on structures fluctuate widely with time and space during the lifetime of a structure, variations of the forces should be considered by probability distributions. Probabilistic definition of forces is ...

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