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  • A Procedure for Application of Critical Path Method with Fuzzy Sets and Fuzzy Operations 
    Onder Okmen; Ahmet Oztas; Epoka University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Critical Path Method (CPM), which is used to schedule construction activitiesdepending to each other with network relationships, is deterministic in regards of the certaindurations assigned to activities for its execution ...
  • Impact of Fire Extinguishing Techniques On Concrete Performance 
    Amr A. Gamal; BENHA University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    The incidence of fire unfortunately occurs quite frequently in buildings. In some cases it causes collapse of the whole structure. Many researches focused on investigation of the effect of fire on concrete strength. Others ...
  • Measurement of Mid-span Deflections by using Digital Image Processing 
    Levent Tasci; Firat University; Fatih Cetisli; Firat University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Nowadays, several measurement techniques and devices have been developed to measure the deformations on structural members, such as gages, low voltage displacement transducers (LVDT), strain gages and acoustic emissions ...
  • 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 ...
  • Modeling Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Concentration Using Different Neural Network Techniques 
    Ozgur Kisi; Erciyes University; Murat AY; Bozok University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    The concentration of dissolved oxygen (DO) is important for the healthy functioning of aquatic ecosystems, and a significant indicator of the state of aquatic ecosystems. DO is a parameter frequently used to evaluate the ...
  • Mode-Shapes Analysis Of Cross-Ply-Laminated Composite Cylindrical Shallow Shells 
    Ali Dogan; Mustafa Kemal University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    This work presents mode-shape analysis of cross-ply laminated composite cylindrical shallow shells. First, kinematic relations of strains and deformation have been showed. Then, using Hamilton's principle, governing ...
  • 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 ...
  • Market and Project Selection Decisions of Construction Companies: Evidence from Turkish Contractors 
    Gul Polat; Istanbul Technical University; Murat Alp Arslan; Istanbul Technical University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Globalization of the world economy has made borders between the countries lessimportant and thereby brought about unified markets. Construction industry is not differentfrom other industries when it comes to the globalization ...
  • Master Plan of Multiple Use of water resources in the watershed of Bistrica e Pejes 
    Sali Fazliu (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    The main objective of this paper is to present a preliminary planning of water resources development of Kosova, based on a master plan of multiple use of water resources of thecountry.In this century of crisis in water and ...
  • Investigaton Of Durability Properties Of Concrete Pipes Incorporating Blast Furnace Slag And Ground Basaltic Pumice As Fine Aggregates 
    Hanifi Binici; Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University; M. Yasin Durgun; Bartın University; Tamer Rizaoglu; Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University; Murat Kolucolak; Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    In this study, the effects of the use of blast furnace slag, ground basaltic pumice andblast furnace slag + ground basaltic pumice as mineral admixtures on durability of concretepipes were investigated. Blast furnace slag, ...
  • The Analysis and the Design of the Reinforced Concrete Elements and the Algorithm in the Calculation of these Elements under the Shear Forces 
    Igli Kondi; Polytechnic University of Tirana; Julian Kasharaj; Polytechnic University of Tirana; Brunela Karamani; Polytechnic University of Tirana (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    During the process of the design for the reinforced concrete elements besides the calculation of the bending moment, another important calculation is the one made for these elements when they are under the shear forces. ...
  • Investigation of the Size Effect at Different Geometries on Stress Distribution of Sandy Soils 
    Baki Bagriacik; Cukurova University; Mustafa Laman; Korkut Ata University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    In this study, the induced vertical soil stress values occuring along with horizontal surfaces at predetermined depths of the shallow foundations on sandy soils were investigated by model tests. In the model tests pressure ...
  • Investigation of Self-Compacting Concrete by Using Fracture Mechanics Methods 
    Kursat Esat Alyamac; Fırat University; Ragip Ince; Fırat University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Over a century, concrete has been used as a construction material all over the world, andits application areas increases and becomes commonplace each day. SCC is a special concretetype which places itself in densely-equipped ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Cost Benefit Analysis Of The Structures Designed For Alternative Seismic Hazard Levels 
    Mustafa Kutanis; Sakarya University; Yavuz Abut; Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality Structural Research Laboratory; Ismail H. Demir; Sakarya University; Elif Orak; Sakarya University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    In this study, multiple performance objectives under the various earthquake hazard levels are investigated. In case of well defined earthquake hazard, as an alternative of classical earthquake resistant design principles, ...
  • Simulation of Density Flow in Dam Reservoirs Using Two Dimensional Mathematical Models 
    Fatih Unes; Mustafa Kemal University; Necati Agiralioglu; Istanbul Technical University; Mustafa Demirci; Mustafa Kemal University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Density inflow is modeled in two dimensions through a reservoir with sloping bottom. If an in flow of higher density enters ambient dam reservoir water, then it plunges below theambient water and then becomes density ...
  • 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 ...
  • Risk assessment from floodings in the rivers of Albania 
    Agim Selenica; Polytechnic University; Alban Kuriqi; Epoka University; Mehmet Ardicioglu; Epoka University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Flooding is a natural phenomenon in Albania. The floods are flashy and flood - waters occupy the flood plain; in the biggest rivers, close to the river mouth area, these waters inundate the flood plain for several ...
  • Testing Flood Estimation Methods On Ancient Closed Conduits 
    Orhan Baykan; Pamukkale University; Ahmet Alkan; Dokuz Eylul University; Ulker Guner Bacanli; Pamukkale University; Nesrin Baykan; Pamukkale University; Unal Ozis; Dokuz Eylul University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Beside a large number of ancient tunnels in long-distance water conveyance systems toancient cities in Turkiye, five peculiar closed conduits, through which almost the entire discharge of water courses were flowing, are ...

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