• (Re)Construction or Optimization of Tirana Transportation System? Which comes first? A case study of an Isolated Intersection in Tirana 

  Edison Barhani; Department of Civil Engineering, EPOKA University (International Student Conference of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)

  Transportation system of Tirana Municipality has significantly evolved over the last twodecades. Besides the huge number of constructions, Tirana Municipality has invested a lot inconstruction and reconstruction of new ...
• How the Great Pyramid of Giza was built. An Engineering View 

  Aida Tasellari; Polytechnic University of Tirana; Erjon Kaiku; Polytechnic University of Tirana (International Student Conference of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)

  Today, more than forty centuries after the Pyramids at Giza were completed, the fact of how they were constructed remains a mystery. Although several hypotheses have been advanced, this pyramid has successfully kept the ...
• Rehabilitating The Artificial Ponds With Geosynthetic Clay Liners - A Case Study 

  Sahin Caglar Tuna; Department of Civil Engineering, Ege University; Eyyub Karakan; Department of Civil Engineering, Ege University; Selim Altun; Department of Civil Engineering, Ege University (International Student Conference of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)

  Geosynthetic Clay Liners (GCLs) offer engineers, owners and contractors safe and mostly economic solutions to everyday engineering challenges encountered particularly in hydraulic engineering applications and especially ...
• Potential Sources of Surface and Groundwater Contamination in Tirana- Durres Region 

  Bora Shehu; EPOKA University; Halil Murat Ozler; EPOKA University (International Student Conference of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)

  The objective of this paper is to assess and evaluate the conditions of the surface andgroundwater resources in the Tirana-Durres region. The most important aquifer is that of Tiranaand it supplies with drinkable water ...
• Traffic noise in urban and regional roads and impact on the administrative facility P+30 in Prishtina 

  A. Qorri; Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Prishtina; B. Ibrahimi; Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Prishtina; V. Rexhepi; Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Prishtina; E. Beqiraj; Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Prishtina; N. Kabashi; Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Prishtina (International Student Conference of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)

  Many current problems are related to noise, which in many cases may be undesirable factorfor the daily activities and work conditions. This is especially evident in urban areas, where isa rapid growth of traffic including ...
• The Structural Behaviour of Composite Beams with Prefabricated Reinforced Concrete Plate (In Zone Positive Moment) 

  Ahmet Necati Yelgin; Sakarya University; Huseyin Kasap; Sakarya University; Zeki Ozyurt; Sakarya University; Bora Bulut; Sakarya University (International Student Conference of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)

  The beam which is taken up in this study is composed of a prefabricated reinforced concrete plate in dimensions of 3000.800.100 mm and a steel profile (INP 120) under thebeam. The steel reinforcement which should exist in ...
• The Structural Behavior of Composite Beams With Prefabricated Reinforced Concrete Plate (Connection with Bolt) In Negative Moment Zone 

  Ahmet Necati Yelgin; Sakarya University, Department of Civil Engineering, Engineering Faculty; Ahmet Degerli; Sakarya University, Department of Civil Engineering, Engineering Faculty; Bora Bulut; Sakarya University, Department of Civil Engineering, Engineering Faculty (International Student Conference of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)

  Composite beam are made up by R.C shell and structural steel, and bolts are used forshear connector. Additionally several plates are placed on the bottom face of composite beamfor each test. Therefore composite behaviour, ...
• Calculation of equivalent lateral seismic forces based on ASCE 7-02 and KTP 2-89 

  Drit Sokoli; Department of Civil Engineering, EPOKA University; Yavuz Yardim; Department of Civil Engineering, EPOKA University (International Student Conference of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)

  This paper describes the equivalent lateral force procedure according KTP 2-89 andASCE 7-02, and it gives light upon the differences between these two standards. KTP 2-89has not been updated for a long time now, as of year ...
• Industrial Pavements Design 

  Eda Gjeka; Faculty of Civil Engineering, Polytechnic University of Tirana; Julian Kasharaj; Faculty of Civil Engineering, Polytechnic University of Tirana; Igli Kondi; Faculty of Civil Engineering, Polytechnic University of Tirana (International Student Conference of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)

  The objective of this research is to describe a set of specific techniques and procedures for the proper construction of concrete pavements for industrial use, usually referred to as industrial pavements.In particular, we ...
• The effect of soil structure interaction on structural seismic demand: Neglected or considered? 

  Julinda Keci; Department of Civil Engineering, EPOKA University; Markel Baballeku; Polytechnic University of Tirana (International Student Conference of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)

  Construction industry has advanced significantly in terms of size and type in recent years in Albania. However, the design is generally based on a fixed based structural model,and the dynamic soil-structure interaction is ...
• Seismic Hazard Analysis Of Van Province Of Turkey 

  Hakan Ulutas; Department of Civil Engineering, Gumushane University; Mustafa Kutanis; 2Department of Civil Engineering,Sakarya University (International Student Conference of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)

  Within the framework of the performance based earthquake engineering, the seismic hazardanalysis for the Van province in Turkey is performed in probabilistic manner. It is noteworthy that, in probabilistic seismic hazard ...
• Special Lateral Seismic Joints on Bridges 

  Ergys Caushi; Polytechnic University of Tirana; Luan MurtajURTAJ; Polytechnic University of Tirana (International Student Conference of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)

  Bridges are some of the most important structures in infrastructure and transportation system. They are design to sustains traffic loads and environmental actions. The selection of structural type and joints details are a ...
• Seismic assessment of an existing hospital 

  Egla Luca; Department of Civil Engineering, Polytechnic University of Tirana (International Student Conference of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)

  The study is focused on the seismic performance of an existing hospital built in Tirana-Albania in 1970 and the retrofitting of this building.The hospital is a six floor building, with a frame system, designed with ...
• Strength And Elasticity Of Brick Masonry Prisms 

  Hacer Bilir Ozhan; Department of Civil Engineering, Bursa Orhangazi University; Ismail H. Cagatay; Department of Civil Engineering, Cukurova University (International Student Conference of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)

  Structural design in masonry requires a clear understanding of the behaviour of the compositeunit-mortar material under various stress conditions.The characteristics of brick masonry are influenced by the properties of ...
• Load-Deflection Behaviour of Frp Concrete Composite Deck 

  Payam Sarir; Department of Civil Engineering, University KEBANGSAAN Malaysia (UKM),; Omid Monshi Toussi; Department of Civil Engineering, University KEBANGSAAN Malaysia (UKM), (International Student Conference of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)

  Nowadays, Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) concrete composite bridge deck system hasbeen introduced because of its light-weight and durability. Strong composition is neededbetween FRP and concrete to acquire the structural ...
• Evaluation of seismic analysis procedures for seismic actions: A Comparative study between Eurocode 8 and KTP-89 

  Idlir Frangu; Epoka University; Huseyin Bilgin; Epoka University (International Student Conference of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)

  The objective of this paper is to address the seismic design considerations for a case study building by using Eurocode 8 and the Albanian seismic code KTP-89 regulations. The parameter which is taken into account in this ...
• Dynamic Response of Structures with TMD 

  Brisid Isufi; Department of Structural Mechanics, Polytechnic University of Tirana; Luan Murtaj; Department of Structural Mechanics, Polytechnic University of Tirana (International Student Conference of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)

  A Tuned Mass Damper (TMD) is a device consisting of a mass, a spring and a viscous damper attached to a vibrating main system. The principles of it are classic but applying them has become possible only after the progress ...
• The Investigation of Stability of Tunnels and Settlements with Centrifuge Modeling 

  T. Ertan; Department of Civil Engineering, Istanbul Technical University; W. Wu; Department of Civil Engineering, Bodunkultur University; A. Erken; Department of Civil Engineering, Istanbul Technical University; G. Idinger; Department of Civil Engineering, Bodunkultur University (International Student Conference of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)

  In most of the larger cities underground transportation systems have been gettingdesired. Such systems are constructed in urban areas and involve a tunnel, especially in softground and in shallow zones.One of major concerns ...
• The road's construction of Dajc - Gomsiqe on soft soil 

  Gentian Rexhaj; EPOKA University (International Student Conference of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)

  The purpose of this paper is the study of the construction of roads on soft soil, focusing on theroad Dajc-Gomsiqe. The road is located in north of Albania in Shkodra Region. The works comprise the construction of approximately ...
• Construction Materials In Historical And Monumental Buildings - Gjirokaster 

  Kreshnik Merxhani; Cultural Heritage without Borders (CHwB),; Elena Mamani; Cultural Heritage without Borders (CHwB), (International Student Conference of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)

  In 2005, Gjirokastra was declared a UNESCO protected site. These give priority to the protection to the town from a general urban point of view. But, upon closer inspection, onecan see that the architecture of this city ...

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