{"title":"Determination of Mechanical Properties of Soils Based on CPTU Data","authors":"Iwona Chmielewska","doi":"10.2478/acee-2023-0033","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/acee-2023-0033","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The study aimed to interpret the results of cone penetration tests with pore pressure measurement (CPTU). Tests were performed on a section of the designed road about 200 m long. The subsoil under consideration was characterized by organic soils deposited to a depth of approximately 8 m. Due to the problematic soil and water conditions, improvement with geosynthetic encased columns (GEC) was performed. According to the Recommendations for Design and Analysis of Earth Structures using Geosynthetic Reinforcements – EBGEO, the constrained modulus E oed and effective friction angle φ’ of soil below the GEC column base should be higher than 5 MPa ( E oed > 5 MPa) and 30° ( φ’ > 30°), respectively. In this study, the E oed and φ’ parameters were determined based on CPTU tests conducted in 12 locations. Analysis of the CPTU data showed that the constrained modulus and effective friction angle of the soil deposited below the GEC column base did not meet EBGEO requirements in most locations. It was also concluded that the minimum value of the constrained modulus required by EBGEO is too low compared with the requested value of the effective friction angle.","PeriodicalId":8117,"journal":{"name":"Architecture Civil Engineering Environment","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135735532","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Child-Friendliness of Urban Space in the Example of Łabędy","authors":"Helena Szewiola","doi":"10.2478/acee-2023-0031","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/acee-2023-0031","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Children have long been a group whose needs and perspectives have been widely ignored in public spaces, despite several international legal documents and regulations proving their rights in the city. Based on those, child-friendliness criteria have been proposed and described. The established guidelines of: mobility and access, safety and security, attractiveness and comfort have been further explored through surveys conducted with minors. Subsequently, these criteria have been applied to the chosen district of Łabędy, to examine how they present in existing public spaces. The goal of the paper is to explore how child-friendliness criteria showcased in an average district and how average city development can create spaces and solutions that are friendly for children.","PeriodicalId":8117,"journal":{"name":"Architecture Civil Engineering Environment","volume":"94 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135735547","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of Ureolytic Bacteria on Compressibility of the Soils with Variable Gradation","authors":"Mariola Wasil, Urszula Wydro, Elżbieta Wołejko","doi":"10.2478/acee-2023-0040","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/acee-2023-0040","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The aim of this study is to present the effect of treatment with ureolytic bacteria ( Sporosarcina pasteurii ) on the compressibility parameters of mineral and anthropogenic soils. In the presence of the urease enzyme, secreted by a strain of Sporosarcina pasteurii bacteria, urea hydrolysis occurs, allowing CaCO 3 to be precipitated. The literature suggests applying the Microbially Induced Calcite Precipitation (MICP) method to non-cohesive soils. In order to determine whether the biomineralization process occurs in other soil types, cohesive and anthropogenic soils were tested in the laboratory. Compressibility tests were carried out in the laboratory on MICP-treated and untreated soils as reference samples. The process of biocementation in the soil is made possible by the introduction of bacteria into the soil and subsequent activation by a cementation solution (consisting of urea and calcium ions Ca 2+ ). This paper presents the methodology for introducing bacteria into the soil, as well as the effect of the biomineralization process on the deformation parameters of the tested materials.","PeriodicalId":8117,"journal":{"name":"Architecture Civil Engineering Environment","volume":"47 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135735310","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Adaptive Reuse Potential of Cultural Heritage: The Case of Istanbul Drapers’ Bazaar","authors":"Begüm Bayraktaroğlu, Pınar Öktem Erkartal","doi":"10.2478/acee-2023-0029","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/acee-2023-0029","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The main objective of the study is to investigate the possibilities of adaptive reuse for the protection of cultural heritage buildings. It aims to set Istanbul Drapers’ Bazaar (IDB), as an example of the buildings with similar characteristics and importance and for the cities hosting those structures upon an application of the AdaptSTAR method, which was developed to assess the conversion potential of buildings. Focused on a bazaar complex, an important example of modern architectural heritage, the present study contributes to the healthy transfer of the building to future generations and the improvement of its international recognition by investigating it in the context of convertibility. In this study, a mixed-mode research methodology including a two-stage approach was adopted. The first stage includes detailed qualitative interviews conducted with the architect and the administrative unit manager of the bazaar complex. The second stage consists of a survey conducted with a group of 45 experts, composed of scholars and professionals in Turkey. The results of the study suggest that it is necessary to develop IDB, especially in physical and technological terms and its function should be reconsidered. In particular, it was seen that economic issues constituted one of the major obstacles via-a-vis the continuity of use of large-scale buildings. Furthermore, it was realized that the artworks across the building group increased the importance of preserving the buildings and contributed to the possibility of their new functions being envisaged in the culture-art axis.","PeriodicalId":8117,"journal":{"name":"Architecture Civil Engineering Environment","volume":"19 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135735305","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Oğuzhan Akarsu, Barış Bayrak, Mahmut Kiliç, Mahyar Maali, Abdulkadir Cüneyt Aydin
{"title":"Dent-to-Stiffener Evaluation Concept for Thin-Walled Steel Cylinders","authors":"Oğuzhan Akarsu, Barış Bayrak, Mahmut Kiliç, Mahyar Maali, Abdulkadir Cüneyt Aydin","doi":"10.2478/acee-2023-0032","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/acee-2023-0032","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Defects/imperfections can occur during manufacturing, assembly, welding, and other processes, which can reduce the critical buckling load. However, the axial buckling load is beyond the scope of this work, and there are many studies on the stiffening effect of longitudinal dents. This concept combined the idea of the dent-to-stiffener evaluation concept for thin-walled steel cylinders. This study aims to transform the dents into artificial dents for a stiffening effect on the buckling phenomena. For this purpose, 37 thin-walled steel cylinder models, including the perfect model, were designed for varying dent shapes, dent widths, dent depths, dent lengths, and dent angles. The study also contributed to the effect of dent parameters on the critical buckling load of thin-walled steel cylinders. In particular, increasing the initial buckling will motivate the industry to convert dents into stiffeners with small artificial touches to enhance the longevity of the structure. The results showed that the introduction of certain artificial dents can significantly increase the critical buckling load of cylinders, thus improving their resistance against buckling, which has significant implications for various industries that use thin-walled steel cylinders in their structures. The proposed simulations for transforming dents into artificial stiffeners can be a valuable tool for enhancing the longevity and safety of thin-walled steel cylinders and other structures.","PeriodicalId":8117,"journal":{"name":"Architecture Civil Engineering Environment","volume":"40 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135735544","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Spatial Analysis of the Impact of Motor Vehicle Fires on the Urban Environment using the Example of Warsaw","authors":"Krystian Szewczyński","doi":"10.2478/acee-2023-0045","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/acee-2023-0045","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This scientific article is dedicated to the analysis of the impact of vehicle fires on the urban environment. In the context of the dynamic processes of urbanization and societal mobilization, understanding the consequences of vehicle fires becomes exceedingly important for ensuring sustainable urban development and improving residents’ quality of life. The article presents the results of spatial analyses of vehicle fires that occurred within the Warsaw area between 2010 and 2021. In the analytical section, an attempt was made to identify the parts of the city where residents were most exposed to the emission of toxic substances. According to the presented calculations, almost 3 tons of toxic substances are released into the atmosphere every year as a result of vehicle fires in Warsaw. The article also provides information about the materials used in motor vehicles and assesses their environmental impact through the emission of hazardous substances in the event of a vehicle fire. Proposed changes that could minimize the number of vehicle fires in the future are also indicated in the article, thereby contributing to increased road safety levels in the city and positively influencing the environment.","PeriodicalId":8117,"journal":{"name":"Architecture Civil Engineering Environment","volume":"79 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135735292","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Experimental Tests of Laminated Glass with Embedded Steel Mesh Subjected to In-Plane Loading","authors":"Marcin Kozłowski, Dominik Wasik","doi":"10.2478/acee-2023-0035","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/acee-2023-0035","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This article presents the issue of the in-plane post-breakage capacity of laminated glass elements. It presents the results of an ongoing research project that aims to develop novel reinforced, laminated glass elements with embedded steel woven mesh and increased post-breakage capacity. The research was focused on tensile strength tests in a custom-made experimental set-up. The tests were carried out on laminated glass samples consisting of two glass panes with 8, 10 and 12 mm thicknesses, bonded with an EVA Clear interlayer (3.04 mm thick). A total of 36 reference and reinforced samples were tested (6 series of 6 samples each). During the tests, an increase in load after glass breakage was observed for all samples, however, the samples reinforced with steel mesh showed much better strength in the post-breakage phase. It was found that the steel woven mesh embedded in laminated glass increases the post-breakage capacity by approximately 300% compared to the reference samples.","PeriodicalId":8117,"journal":{"name":"Architecture Civil Engineering Environment","volume":"95 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135735085","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Impact of Polypropylene Fibre Addition on the CBR Value","authors":"Patryk Dobrzycki","doi":"10.2478/acee-2023-0017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/acee-2023-0017","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The classic test for soil or aggregate bearing capacity in road construction is the CBR test. The results of the CBR were determined for gravelly sand and sand with the addition of 1.5% cement, as well as for their mixtures with 18 mm long polypropylene fibres in the amounts of 0.1%, 0.2% and 0.3%. The effect of compaction and time of curing of samples stabilised with hydraulic binder were also determined. The natural soil without cement and fibre additions had relatively high CBR values. The additions of 0.1% and 0.2% polypropylene fibres to the dry mass of the soil resulted in an approximately 2-fold increase in the CBR value for the samples compacted using the standard method. Increasing the amount of fibres to 0.3% caused a reduction in the CBR value to that obtained without fibre addition. For samples compacted using the modified Proctor method, the observations are different. Only the sample with 0.2% fibre addition achieved a slightly higher CBR value. Moreover, the addition of 1.5% cement and the length of treatment increased the CBR values.","PeriodicalId":8117,"journal":{"name":"Architecture Civil Engineering Environment","volume":"5 1","pages":"81 - 88"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73212595","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Strength Reduction Method in the Stability Assessment of Vegetated Slopes","authors":"B. Świtała","doi":"10.2478/acee-2023-0024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/acee-2023-0024","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The thoughtful design and mitigation of ecological slope stabilization measures rely heavily on the reliable assessment of the stability of vegetated slopes. This is a complex problem due to the many aspects of vegetation presence that must be taken into account. The numerical model should be able to consider mechanical root reinforcement and root water uptake, which can lead to soil desaturation. This paper presents the application of the strength reduction method to the Modified Cam-Clay model for unsaturated, root-reinforced soils, which allows for the quantitative estimation of slope stability. The technique is implemented in finite element software and tested using several numerical examples. Firstly, the sensitivity of the factor of safety to changes in root constitutive parameters is investigated. In the second example, the stability of the modelled slope is assessed under rainfall of a certain duration followed by progressively modifying soil strength parameters until failure occurs. Furthermore, slope stability is assessed for various durations of the rainfall period.","PeriodicalId":8117,"journal":{"name":"Architecture Civil Engineering Environment","volume":"25 1","pages":"151 - 159"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90762386","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Agriculture as a Catalyst for New Forms of Urban Habitat in Residential Architecture. A Case of Multi-Family and Mixed Housing Estates from 2010–2021 – European, American and Asian Context","authors":"Justyna Kleszcz","doi":"10.2478/acee-2023-0013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/acee-2023-0013","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The article presented herein constitutes a research summary on urban, residential housing forms connected with agriculture developed in the years 2010–2021 throughout Northern America, Asia and Europe. The presented research was aimed at a comprehensive and comparative analysis of contemporary architecture, concerning new spatial phenomenon, analysing both the external form and the internal structure – formal and functional, of the resulting housing development. The method of global sampling was chosen as the possible examples of housing estates related to greenery or agriculture are spread worldwide. The paper aims to identify the main trends in creating a new form of urban living and to find the main points generating changes in the structure of buildings in connection with urban agriculture. Seven case studies were selected for the study, relating to both conceptual and already completed projects, showing a number of differences between the theoretical approach and its implementation, both in terms of the adopted assumptions and parameters of the obtained space in relation to housing estates combining architecture and greenery from that period. Case studies from Asia, North America and Europe created a background for comparison with the first Polish example of this type of development, located in Poznań.","PeriodicalId":8117,"journal":{"name":"Architecture Civil Engineering Environment","volume":"139 1","pages":"29 - 44"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86556117","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}