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  • The Influence Of Calcium Nitrate On The Compressive Strength Of Concrete Exposed To Freezing Weather 
    Fatma Karagol; Ataturk University; Ramazan Demirboga; Ataturk University, University Putra Malaysia; Mehmet Akif Kaygusuz; Ataturk University; Mehrzad Mohabbi Yadollahi; Ataturk University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Based on ACI 306R-88, the minimum temperature necessary for maintaining concretehydration and strength gaining is 50C. If the atmosphere weather becomes lower than 50Csome preserve measurements should be taken in order to ...
  • 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 ...
  • An Investigation on Production of Blended Cement with Natural Building Stone Waste Resistant to Sulphate Effects 
    Emre Sancak; Suleyman Demirel University; Sukru Ozkan; Duzce University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    In this study, the cements produced by the additive materials from Isparta city, Turkeyand its region which gives puzzolanic activity are compared with normal Portland cement. Inthis comparison sulphate resistance and other ...
  • The Bond Strength of Structural Lightweight Pumice Aggregate Concrete with/without Silica Fume 
    Emre SANCAK; Suleyman Demirel University; Osman Simsek; Gazi University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    In this study, the bond strength between concrete and steel reinforcement of structuralconcrete produced by lightweight pumice aggregate (SLWAC) is investigated by comparingwith the normal-weight aggregate (NWAC) without ...
  • 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 ...
  • Repair the old concrete parts of the Hydro Plant "LUMBARDHI" in Decan-Kosova 
    N. Kabashi; University of Prishtina; C. Krasniqi; University of Prishtina; R. Hadri; University of Prishtina; Q. Kadiri; University of Prishtina (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Request for reactivate the Hydro Plant is directly depend of the state of the accumulatewater basin. The present state of the part of concrete was critical and impossible forusing the water accumulations.The concrete parts ...
  • 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 ...
  • Rheology Of Cement Paste Containning Chemical Admixtures 
    Assem M. Abdelalim; BENHA University; Amr A. Gamal; BENHA University; Farouk G. Hussien; BENHA University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Understanding the Rheology of cement and water is a not a simple task since, thebehaviour of complicated system varies with time and there is still a great deal of work to bedone before, it is properly understood. In this ...
  • 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, ...
  • Size And High Temperature Effects On The Compressive Strength Of Self Compacting Concretes 
    Okan Karahan; Ryerson University; Erdogan Ozbay; Erciyes University; Cengiz Duran Atis; Erciyes University; Anwar Hossain; Ryerson University; Mohamed Lachemi; Ryerson University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    The compressive strength behavior of concrete is one of the fundamental parameters of structural design as most load-bearing concrete elements, such as beams, columns and slabs. However, it was known that compressive ...
  • 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 ...
  • Reinforcement learning approach for optimising traffic signal timings at isolated intersections 
    Cenk Ozan; Pamukkale University; Ozgur Baskan; Pamukkale University; Soner Haldenbilen; Pamukkale University; Halim Ceylan; Pamukkale University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    One of effective ways to prevent congestion and delay on urban areas is signal control at intersections. Signal systems are operated according to state of intersections either isolated or coordinated signal systems. Many ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Resource Leveling of an Industrial Building Using Genetic Algorithm Technique 
    Atilla Damci; Istanbul Technical University; Gul Polat; Istanbul Technical University; Tuba Baysal (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Construction companies should schedule their projects in a manner that considers theefficient use of limited resources in order to complete a project within estimated budget, onschedule and in compliance with the specifications. ...
  • Shear Stress Distributions along the Cross Section in Smooth Open Channel Flow 
    Mehmet Ardiclioglu; Epoka University; M. Salih Kirkgoz; Cukurova University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Distributions of shear stress throughout the entire cross-section within the fully developedboundary layer region in a smooth and rectangular open channel flow setup areexperimentally determined with the help of a laser ...
  • Assessment of Sediment Transport in the Devolli River 
    Mehmet Ardiclioglu; Epoka University; Gerti Kocileri; Epoka University; Alban Kuriqi; Epoka University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Devolli river is one of the biggest rivers of Albania which is characterized by large stream flow but also during the full stream flow it bring a lot of sediments and this paper consists precisely to calculation rough of ...

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