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  • Damage assessment and strengthening of an existing RC building 
    Arian Lako; Polytechnic University of Tirana,; Markel Baballeku; Polytechnic University of Tirana, (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    This paper investigates seismic capacity and probable damages assessment from earthquakes on existing buildings, more specifically, Archeological Museum building. Also, in this paper one of the techniques (reinforced ...
  • Damages of Masonry School Buildings on 2010 Karakocan - Elazig Earthquake 
    N. Cetinkaya; Inonu University; I. Turkmen; Inonu University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Masonary school buildings were damaged very heavly or coolapsed in Karakocan-Elazig-Turkey earthquake with M=6.0 occurred on 08 March 2010 at 04:32 a.m. (local time) at eastern Turkey and caused the loss of life and heavy ...
  • Dams and Special Structures 
    Artur Roshi; Albanian Constructions Institute (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 for design and construction of cables-stayed- bridges. The features of rain vibration are the strong influence of rain on wind-induced ...
  • Deficiencies Of Some Important Bridges In Albania 
    Erion PERIKU; Epoka University; Yavuz YARDIM; Epoka University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Over the past decades Albania has built many new bridges and roads. The construction of these bridges and roads has been done under different periods and characterized from different types of construction codes. The work ...
  • Determination Of Car Moving Resistance Using Double Coast-Down Deceleration Method 
    Dhimiter Sotja; Polytechnical University of Tirana; Enkelejda Sotja; Polytechnical University of Tirana; Shkelqim Gjevori; 3Albanian Transport Institute; Koci Doraci; Polytechnical University of Tirana (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    In this paper is proposed the measuring of car deceleration, while the vehicle has beenforced to coastdown, in two different loads (partially and fully loaded). Two equations ofmotion are used (considering load effect) to ...
  • Determination of the dry periods using standard precipitation index in eskişehir porsuk basin and drought management 
    Mustafa Tombul; Anadolu University; Fatma Tombul; Anadolu University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) is the most widely used drought index which provides good estimates on the drought intensity based on the size of the temporal and spatial dimensions. The main advantage of the SPI ...
  • Development of hydropower energy in two adjacent basins (northeast of turkey) 
    Adem Akpinar; Gumushane University; Murat Ihsan Komurcu; Karadeniz Technical University; Murat Kankal; Karadeniz Technical University; Hizir Onsoy; Karadeniz Technical University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    The main objective in doing the present study is to investigate the sustainable development ofhydropower plants in two adjacent basins being located in northeast of Turkey, which are the Coruhriver basin being the least ...
  • Development of Statistical Model, Mixture Design, Fresh and Hardened Properties of Furnace Slag - Lightweight Self Consolidating Concrete (FS-LWSCC) 
    Abdurrahmaan Lotfy; Ryerson University; Mohamed Lachemi; Ryerson University; Anwar Hossain; Ryerson University; Erdogan Ozbay; Mustafa Kemal University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    A response surface method was carried out to model the influence of key mixtureparameters on properties affecting the performance of Expended Furnace Slag - LightweightSelf Consolidating Concrete (FS-LWSCC). Three key ...
  • Differential Quadrature Method For Solving Bed Load Sediment Transport 
    Birol Kaya; Dokuz Eylul University; Gokmen Tayfur; Izmir Institute of Technology; Gokmen Tayfur; Izmir Institute of Technology (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Sediment transport is crucial for designing, and operating hydraulic structures. Hence, itsprediction has forced researches to study it through experimental and mathematical modeling works. Mathematical modeling has gained ...
  • Double Decomposition Method for the Solution of Sediment Wave Equation 
    Gokmen Tayfur; Izmir Institute of Technology (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Transient sediment waves are solved by the double decomposition (DD) method. The method solves the parabolic partial differential equation by decomposing the solution function into summation of M number of components. The ...
  • Dynamic Analysis Of Straight And Curved Beams On Elastic Foundation 
    Faruk Firat Calim; Mustafa Kemal University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Free and forced vibration analysis of straight and curved beams on elastic foundation are investigated in Laplace domain. The Timoshenko beam theory is adopted in the derivation of the governing equation. The curvature of ...
  • Dynamic Design of Systems with Semi-rigid Connections Based on Experimental Investigation of the Full Scale Structure 
    S. Zdravkovic; Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture of Nis; T. Igic; Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture of Nis; D. Zlatkov; Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture of Nis; B. Mladenovic; Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture of Nis; D. Turnic; Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture of Nis (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Semi-rigid connections in the construction permit mutual rotation of the nodes. Since such connections are quite common in constructions, especially in the precast ones, it is of interest to determine their dynamic ...
  • Effect of Pumice Aggregate and Air Entrainment on the Freeze-Thaw Durabilities of HSC 
    Mehmet Burhan Karakoc; Inonu University; Ramazan Demirboga; University Putra Malaysia; Ibrahim Turkmen; Inonu University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    The objective of this work is to calculate the compressive strength and relative dynamicmodulus of elasticity (RDME) induced into concrete during freezing and thawing. Freeze thaw durability of concrete is of great importance ...
  • Effects of Modified Waste Polystyrene Aggregate (MEPS) on the Physical Properties of Light Weight concrete 
    Ramazan Demirboga; Ataturk University; Abdulkadir Kan; Ataturk University; Dato' Abang Abdullah Abang Ali; University Putra Malaysia (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    With growing population, industrialization, urbanization and globalization it is clearthat there will be a corresponding growth in the air, water and land pollution. Because increasing wealth and population mean increasing ...
  • Engineering Geology Study For Planning And Construction Of Tirana-Elbasani Motorway 
    Ylber Muceku; Polytechnic University of Tirana (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    In this paper are treated the results of the engineering geological study done for motorway construction purpose of Tirana-Elbasani cities in feasibility and project idea phases. A detailed engineering geological mapping ...
  • Evaluation of an Improved Rotavapor Aging Apparatus Using a Morton Flask for Simulation of Hot-Mixing on Modified Asphalts 
    Okan Sirin; Qatar University; Mang Tia; University of Florida (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    A modified Rotavapor apparatus and method had been previously developed at the Universityof Florida for simulation of short-term aging of modified asphalts. Due to the great potentialof this aging procedure, further refining ...
  • Evaluation of Subgrade Modulus and Bearing Capacity with Large Scale Field Tests on Geogrid-Reinforced Granular Fill over Clay Soil 
    Ahmet Demir; Cukurova University; Mustafa Laman; Korkut Ata University; Murat Ornek; Mustafa Kemal University; Abdulazim Yildiz; Cukurova University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    This study aims at experimentally explaining the potential benefits of geogrid reinforcedsoil foundations using large scale field tests. A total of 8 large scale field tests were carriedout to evaluate the effects of ...
  • Experimental And Numerical Investigations On Uplift Behaviour Of Plate Anchors In Cohesionless Soil 
    Selcuk Bildik; Osmaniye Korkut Ata University; Mustafa Laman; Osmaniye Korkut Ata University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    In this study, series of small scale laboratory pull-out tests were conducted on anchors embedded in sand. Model tests were performed in a test box. The effects of embedment ratioof anchor plates and relative density of ...
  • Experimental and Numerical Studies of Square Footing on Weak Clay Stabilized with Geosynthetics-Reinforced Granular Replacement 
    Ahmet Demir; Cukurova University; Mustafa Laman; Korkut Ata University; Murad Abu-Farsakh; Louisiana State University; Qiming Chen; Louisiana State University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    This paper presents experimentally and numerically the bearing capacity and settlementcharacteristics of shallow footings rested on geogrid reinforced crushed limestone over weakclay soil. The effects of thickness of the ...
  • Experimental Investigation of the Dip Effect in Rectangular Channel 
    Mehmet Ardiclioglu; Epoka University; Jose Carlos de Araujo; Donald W. Knight; University of Birmingham (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Two different data sets (LDA, propeller) were used to observe the occurrence of the dip effectin rectangular open channel flow for aspect ratios 1.5  B/H  12. The measured andcalculated velocity distributions ...

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