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  • Investigation of Average Shear Stress in Natural Stream 
    Mehmet Ardiclioglu; Epoka University; Agim Selenica; Polytechnic University; Serkan Ozdin; Erciyes University; Alban Kuriqi; Epoka University; Onur Genc; ITU (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Average shear stress is an important parameter for prediction of sediment transport,bank protection and other river engineering problems in natural streams. For this purposevelocity measurements were taken on Kız&#3 ...
  • 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 ...
  • A Study About Effect Of Soil Model On Slope Under Vibration Load 
    Hamza Gullu; University of Gaziantep; Hanifi Canakci; University of Gaziantep; Recep Iyisan; Istanbul Technical University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    This paper presents the effect of soil material model on slope under vibration loading. Ahard consistency clay is assumed within an example slope profile with the height of 10m andangle 25 for the evaluations. The linear ...
  • Interface Friction Between Organic Soil and Construction Materials 
    Hanifi Canakci; University of Gaziantep; H.Erdem Yavuz; University of Gaziantep; Fatih Celik; University of Gaziantep; Hamza Gullu; University of Gaziantep (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    In this study, interface frictional resistance between organic soil and some of construction material was investigated. Construction materials used in this work are concrete,metal, and wood. Interface friction angle were ...
  • An Experimental Study on Cross-Shore Sediment Transport 
    Mustafa Demirci; Mustafa Kemal University; M. Sami Akoz; Cukurova University; Fatih Unes; Mustafa Kemal University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    The cross-shore sediment transport in a coastal region causes the important changes in beach morphological properties. The accurate estimation of the cross-shore sediment transport is important for the designing of the ...
  • Comparison of Probability Based Design and Eurocode 7 in Slope Stability Analysis 
    Laidon Zekaj; Epoka University; Ergys Anamali; Polytechnic University; Elvis Capo; Epoka University; Marin Xhemalaj; Polytechnic University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Since it is recently noticed that probability methods are being a vital part of theengineering design, in this article are taken into account two different methods such asProbability Based Design (PBD) and Eurocode 7. Both ...
  • 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 ...
  • The Impact of EC 7 in Axial Load Capacity Estimation of Pile Foundations 
    Alketa Ndoj; Polytechnic University of Tirana,; Ardita Malaj; Polytechnic University of Tirana,; Shpresa Gashi; Polytechnic University of Tirana,; Veronika Hajdari; Polytechnic University of Tirana, (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    The pile foundation is generally used in Albania. Until today their design is based onwhat it is called The Albanian Practice of Design. In these days, the implementation of theEurocode in the design, is considered very ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Shear Strength Properties of Organic Soil with Sand Column 
    Fatih Celik; University of Gaziantep; Hanifi Canakci; University of Gaziantep (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    This paper discusses the results of a series of direct shear test that were undertaken toinvestigate the behaviour of organic soil with granular soil column. The tests focused oneffect of diameter of granular column in ...
  • Liquefaction Probabilities Of Semani Area, In Albania Corresponding To Different Levels Of Safety 
    Shkelqim Daja; Polytechnic University of Tirana; Neritan Shkodrani; Polytechnic University of Tirana; Besnik Ago; Polytechnic University of Tirana (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    In this paper the liquefaction potential of Quaternary soft non-cohesive soils at Semanisite, Fier prefecture in Albania has been assessed.The liquefaction analyses have been computed considering the hazard levelcorresponding ...
  • Seismic Design Of Tunnels In Fault Zones 
    Ervin Paci; Polytechnic University of Tirana; Alma Afezolli; Polytechnic University of Tirana; Arben Dervishaj; Polytechnic University of Tirana (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    The tunnels due to their restrictions as a infrastructure work often overpass very disturbed tectonic zones. In those zones due to overthrust geological processes the rockquality are extremely poor in one side, and changes ...
  • The Assessment Of Slopes Stability With Probability Methods 
    Veronika Hajdari; Polytechnic University of Tirana; Luisa Dhimitri; Polytechnic University of Tirana; Redi Muci; Polytechnic University of Tirana; Alketa Ndoj; Polytechnic University of Tirana (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    This paper aims to deal with the assessment of the stability of slopes, taking inconsideration several methods for analysis:- the limit equilibrium methods such as the Infinitive Slope method, Bishop's simplifiedmethod ...
  • Finite Element Analysis of Laminated Composite Beams under Moving Loads 
    Volkan Kahya; Karadeniz Technical University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    In this study, a multilayered shear deformable finite element for dynamic analysis oflaminated composite beams subjected to moving loads is presented. The beam model includesseparate rotational degrees of freedom for each ...
  • Foundation Problems On Siltstones: A Case Study From Geotechnical Investigation In Southern Part Of Tirana Area 
    Ylber Muceku; Polytechnic University of Tirana; Mentor Lamaj; Geological Survey of Albania (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    This paper shows the results of the geotechnical investigation carried out in southern part of Tirana city, Albania for study a large foundation on which is planned to build the bigger supermarket. Based on duty of the ...
  • Seismic Refraction Method 
    Ivana Lukic; University of Mostar; Davor Barac; Institut IGH; Danijela Zovko (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Seismic methods are applied primarily in order to determine quasi-homogeneous zonesaccording to parameters of fragmentation, physical and chemical weathering anddeformability of rock masses and cohesionless soil. Applied ...
  • 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 ...
  • Investigation of Monthly Pan Evaporation in Turkey with Geostatistical Technique 
    Hatice Citakoglu; Erciyes University; Murat Cobaner; Erciyes University; Tefaruk Haktanir; Erciyes University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    The aim of this study is to evaluate the spatial variations of monthly average pan evaporation amounts throughout Turkey by applying Geostatistical methods. Monthly averages of Class A pan evaporation data are reported by ...

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