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  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Static Design of Systems with Semi-Rigid Connections Based on Experimental Investigation of the Full Scale Structure 
    Slavko Zdravkovic; Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture of Nis; Tomislav Igic; Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture of Nis; Biljana Mladenovic; Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture of Nis; Dragan Zlatkov; Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture of Nis; Dragana Turnic; Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture of Nis (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    The paper presents the basic theory and corresponding equations for calculation of the static influences of the structures with semi-rigid connections in joints. The static design of system in which connections of members ...
  • Safety and Stability of Structures with Semi-Rigid Connections of Members in Nodes 
    Tomislav Igic; University of Nis; Slavko Zdravkovic; University of Nis; Biljana Mladenovic; University of Nis (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    The structural design of a system in which connections of members are absolutely rigid or perfectly pinned has been thoroughly worked out in the existing literature. In real structures in general, and particularly in 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 ...
  • Seismic Risk Management Of An Elementary School Building Based On Minimum Expected Life-Cycle Cost 
    Neritan Shkodrani; Polytechnic University of Tirana; Elfrida Alliu; Polytechnic University of Tirana; Shkelqim Daja; Polytechnic University of Tirana (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    In earthquake disaster prevention, one serious problem confronting the world's earthquake - prone countries is seismic performance of buildings. A building is expected to remain safe and provide its intended function ...
  • Investigation Of Effect Of Infill Walls With Brick In Buildings 
    Hacer Bilir; Osmaniye Korkut Ata University; Ismail H. Cagatay; Cukurova University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Infill walls are widely used as partitions worldwide. Field evidence has shown that continuous infill walls can help reduce the vulnerability of a reinforced concrete structure. Often, engineers do not consider infill walls ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Assessment Of The Seismoactive Layers And Features Of The Albanian Earth's Crust. 
    Rrapo Ormeni; Polytechnic University, Institute of Geosciences; Viktor Doda; Polytechnic University, Institute of Geosciences; Fatmir Gumeni; Planetary University; Gjon Kaza; Polytechnic University, Institute of Geosciences (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Accurate assessment of seismoactive layers represents large interests for recognition of real depth of seismic energy generation.The database of this study are relocated earthquakes of period 2001-2010 that are in considerable ...
  • Code Calibration for Reinforced Concrete Structures in Bosnia and Herzegovina using CodeCal 
    Dani Rahimic; "Dzemal Bijedic" University Mostar, (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    One of the most important tasks for the civil engineers is designing structures. Designing structures is conducted according to the technical regulations of the country.Safety and reliability of those structures will mostly ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Influence of Microcracking on the Transport Properties of Engineered Cementitious Composites 
    Mustafa Sahmaran; Gaziantep University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Durability of concrete structures is one of the most significant problems currently facingthe engineering community. The use of High Performance Fiber Reinforced CementitiousComposites (HPFRCC) may greatly enhance the ...
  • Recycling Of Ferrochromium Industrial Wastes in Albania as Coarse Aggregate, in Road Base Construction and in Concrete 
    Erion Luga; Epoka University; Yavuz Yardim; Epoka University; Hanifi Binici; Epoka University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    This study investigates the possibility of recycling the ferrochromium industrial wastesin the Mat region of Albania by introducing it as a substitute for conventional coarseaggregate, in road base construction and in ...
  • 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 ...
  • The Effects Of The Urea On Cold Weather Strength Gaining Of Fresh Concrete 
    Ramazan Demirboga; Ataturk University; Fatma Karagol; Ataturk University; Riza Polat; Ataturk University; Mehmet Akif Kaygusuz; Ataturk University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Common methods of concrete placing in freeze and cold weather have not beenchanged for ages. The methods are heating materials, melting ice and curing fresh concrete byinsulation devices and applying heating systems until ...

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