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  • 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 ...
  • Job Analysis System for Civil Engineers in Construction Companies 
    E. Erdis; MKU; H. Coskun; MKU; T. Ozel (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Job research and analysis studies are the reports that detail the system andenvironmental conditions and performance of each job for obtaining higher efficiency andreducing the unit cost. In order to do the job analysis ...
  • Individual Valuation And Mass Valuation. Problems Of The Application Of Mass Valuation On Land Valuation In Albania 
    Elfrida Alliu-Shehu; Polytechnic University of Tirana; Arben Dervishaj; Polytechnic University of Tirana (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    With the accession of Albania on the path of market economy and the return of realestate in commodity, was born and the need to evaluate them. The main basis of evaluation ofreal estate is the market value. There are two ...
  • Determination of the dry periods using standard precipitation index in eskişehir porsuk basin and drought management 
    Mustafa Tombul; Anadolu University; Fatma Tombul; Anadolu University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) is the most widely used drought index which provides good estimates on the drought intensity based on the size of the temporal and spatial dimensions. The main advantage of the SPI ...
  • 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 ...
  • Experimental Investigation of the Dip Effect in Rectangular Channel 
    Mehmet Ardiclioglu; Epoka University; Jose Carlos de Araujo; Donald W. Knight; University of Birmingham (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Two different data sets (LDA, propeller) were used to observe the occurrence of the dip effectin rectangular open channel flow for aspect ratios 1.5  B/H  12. The measured andcalculated velocity distributions ...
  • Trans-Boundary Waters of Turkey and An Examination From The Legal Aspects: Syria Example 
    Fatma Tombul; Anadolu University; Mustafa Tombul; Anadolu University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Despite the fact that water resources are quite limited on earth, the rapid increase inpopulation, unconscious consumption, pollution, and, irregular urbanisation led to the consequence of water as a significant problem ...
  • 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 ...
  • Development of hydropower energy in two adjacent basins (northeast of turkey) 
    Adem Akpinar; Gumushane University; Murat Ihsan Komurcu; Karadeniz Technical University; Murat Kankal; Karadeniz Technical University; Hizir Onsoy; Karadeniz Technical University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    The main objective in doing the present study is to investigate the sustainable development ofhydropower plants in two adjacent basins being located in northeast of Turkey, which are the Coruhriver basin being the least ...
  • Double Decomposition Method for the Solution of Sediment Wave Equation 
    Gokmen Tayfur; Izmir Institute of Technology (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Transient sediment waves are solved by the double decomposition (DD) method. The method solves the parabolic partial differential equation by decomposing the solution function into summation of M number of components. The ...
  • Differential Quadrature Method For Solving Bed Load Sediment Transport 
    Birol Kaya; Dokuz Eylul University; Gokmen Tayfur; Izmir Institute of Technology; Gokmen Tayfur; Izmir Institute of Technology (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Sediment transport is crucial for designing, and operating hydraulic structures. Hence, itsprediction has forced researches to study it through experimental and mathematical modeling works. Mathematical modeling has gained ...

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