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  • 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 ...
  • Waste Tin Addition Beam Samples Non-Destructive Test Techniques Obtained Compressive Strength Estimation Method Of Fuzzy Logic 
    Serdar Kasap; Suleyman Demirel University; Yunus Ekiz; Sakarya University; Melda Alkan Cakiroglu; Suleyman Demirel University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    In this study, using the results of non-destructive testing of added beams samples of waste cans to estimate the compressive strength of artificial intelligence techniques, to develop a model with fuzzy logic method.In the ...
  • 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 on the Possibility of Matching Vulnerability Assessment with Field Observations for Real Structures 
    Kemal Beyen; Kocaeli University; Mustafa Kutanis; Sakarya University; İhsan E. Bal; 3Fyfe Europe S.A. (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Assessment of exiting structures is a challenging issue that is of increasing importance in the last decades. There are, however, a number of uncertainties, which may result in unrealistic estimations of the expected demand. ...
  • Finite Element Analysis and Ambient Vibration Test of the Arch Type Steel Highway Bridges 
    Ahmet Can Altunisik; Karadeniz Technical University; Alemdar Bayraktar; Karadeniz Technical University; Baris Sevim; Gumushane University; Hasan Ozdemir; Prokon Engineering and Consultancy (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    In this paper, it is aimed to determine the dynamic characteristics of highway bridges using finite element analyses and ambient vibration tests. A modern steel highway bridge which has arch type structural system with 216 ...
  • 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, ...
  • Friction Pendulum Bearings for Seismic Isolation 
    Muhammet Yurdakul; Bayburt University; Sevket Ates; Karadeniz Technical University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Seismic isolated building structures are examined in this study. Herein, a two dimensional and eight stories of a building with and without triple friction pendulum (TCFP) bearing is used in the time history analysis under ...
  • Simplified Earthquake Analysis of Suspensi 
    Suleyman Adanur; Karadeniz Technical University; Mehmet Akkose; Karadeniz Technical University; Alemdar Bayraktar; Karadeniz Technical University; A. Aydin Dumanoglu; Avrasya University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    This paper presents the finite element analysis of a suspension bridge subjected to earthquake ground motion using simplified models. For this purpose, two simplified models are considered. It is assumed that each element ...
  • Comparison of Performances of Various Rehabilitation Approaches for a Hospital Building 
    Muhammed Tekin; Celal Bayar University; Ali Demir; Celal Bayar University; Halil Nohutcu; Celal Bayar University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    In this study, the seismic performance of the Merkez Efendi hospital building in Manisa is determined with SAP2000 computer program according to the Turkish Earthquake Code-2007. The building and its footings do not provide ...
  • Analysis of Reinforced Concrete and Composite Columns With and Without Steel Fibers 
    Serkan Tokgoz; Mersin University; Cengiz Dundar; Cukurova University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Analysis of eccentrically loaded plain and steel fiber high strength reinforced concrete and concrete-encased composite columns is presented. In the analysis procedure, the experimental nonlinear stress−strain relations ...
  • 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 ...

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