Invited Keynote Papers
Performance of Reinforced Concrete Walls Under Seismic Loading— Research Projects at EPFL and Future Research Needs
Katrin Beyer, João Almeida1, Raluca Constantin, Ovidiu Prodan, Angelica Rosso
The Wise Use of Ground Improvement Techniques
Alessandro Flora , Emilio Bilotta, Stefania Lirer
Numerical Models and Procedures for the Simulation of Fluid-Structure Interaction Problems
Alen Harapin
A Brief Review of Dam Safety and Risk Assessment
Dan Stematiu
Industrial Collaborations, Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer in an Emerging Country
Alexandru Căbuz
Section 1 – Structural Analysis and Design
System Identification for Simple Structure
Milan Sokol, Michal Venglár
Behavior of Steel Columns in Fire Conditions
Milan Petrović, Todor Vacev, Srđan Živković
Influence of the Initial Preloading on the Global Behaviour of Existing Reinforced Concrete Frame Structure under Strengthening
Tanya I. Chardakova
Global Response Evaluation of a Hungarian Late Romanesque Church Due to a Historical Seismic Event
Eduardo C. Morais, László G. Vigh, János Krähling
Study of Hennebique Reinforced Concrete Design in Oradea. Case Study: Ullmann Palace
Anca-Maria Durgheu
Setting Up a Test Stand for Steel Beam-To-Column Connections Behavior under Post-Earthquake Fire
Tudor Petrina, Dragos Muntean
Seismic Performances on Composite Frames with Different Steel Contribution Ratio
Gabriel M. Urian, Alina D. Haupt-Karp
Evaluation of Deflections for PFRP-RC Hybrid Beams with Complete and Partial Shear Connection
Catalin A. Neagoe, Lluís Gil
Amquake – Software Program for Seismic Assessment of Masonry Buildings
Mirela Bumb, Mircea Petrina
Relevant Aspects Concerning the Local Seismic Hazard for Iasi Municipality
Georgiana Bunea, Gabriela M. Atanasiu
Passive Seismic Protection. Added Mass vs. Added Damping
Delia M. Suciu
Numerical Model for Earthquake Analysis of Buildings Equipped with Different Devices for Seismic Damping
Adriana I. Ionescu
Using Bouc-Wen Method for Hysteresis Curves Simulation of BRB Dampers and SERB New Romanian Dampers. Experimental and F.E.M. Studies for SERB Dampers
Adriana I. Ionescu
Justification to Launch Main Girders for a Steel-Concrete Composite Two-Girder Road Bridge
Marin-Catalin Mitoiu
Numerical Simulations of Bolted Beam to Column Connections with Haunches in Steel Moment Frames
Cosmin Maris, Cristian Vulcu, Aurel Stratan, Dan Dubina
Specific Analyses of Composite Integral Abutment Bridges
Zoltan Teiter
Stability Functions for a General Non-Prismatic Beam–Column Element
Ioana V. Marchiș, Cosmin G. Chiorean
Optimization of Hanger Inclination for a Tied-Arch Bridge
Mihai Vlad, Gavril Kollo
Reinforced Concrete Frames with Masonry Infills. Damages and Consolidation Measures
Cristian Petrus, Valeriu Stoian, Marius Mosoarca, Anthimos Anastasiadis
Advanced Nonlinear Inelastic Analysis of Composite Beams with Partial Shear Connection
Ștefan M. Buru, Cristian V. Miculaș, Mihai D. Șelariu, Tudor Milchiș, Cosmin G. Chiorean
Wind Surface Pressure Distribution on Advertising Road Sign
Marius L. Botos, Tudor Milchiș, Iacob Borș
Numerical Assessment of the Weakening Induced by Cut-outs Made in Precast Reinforced Concrete Wall Panels
Carla Toduț, Valeriu Stoian, Daniel Dan, Tamás Nagy-György
Nonlinear Numerical Investigation on the Seismic Behavior of Wide Beam-Column Joints at Roof Level
Sara Mirzabagheri, Abbas Ali Tasnimi
Cold-Formed Steel Framed Structures: Experimental Studies and Approaches
Paula I.Groza, Zsolt Nagy , Mircea Petrina
Failure Modes of Concrete Shear Walls Structures in Seismic Areas
Stefania L. Pasca, Roxana Verde
Nondestructive SHM of Wire Rope in Situ
Florin D. Lişman, Ludovic G. Kopenetz
Studies on the Behavior of a Structural Model to Be Tested on the Shaking Table
Daniela Oanea (Fediuc), Mihai Budescu
Numerical Modelling of Column-Base Connection Solutions for Steel Over-roofing Systems
Andra Floricel, Giuseppe Zagari, Viorel Ungureanu
Applications of Artificial Neural Networks in Civil Engineering
Alexandrina-Elena C. Pandelea, Mihai Gh. Budescu, Gabriela M. Covatariu
Thermal and Mechanical Assessment of Composite Steel-Concrete Cross-Sections Subjected to Fire
Mihai D. Șelariu
Section 2 – Geotechnical and Hydrotechnical Engineering
Stress-Strain Analysis and Global Stability of Tunnel Excavation
Slobodan D. Radovanović , Dragan M. Rakić ,Dejan Lj. Divac ,Miroslav M. Živković
Soil Improvement Using Deep Soil Mixing Method
Pop Mihaela-Aurelia , Lo Presti Diego C.F. , Ilies Nicoleta , Molnar Iulia
Response Spectrum Shape Piloted by Inverted Pendulums Free to Rock
Ivan Kraus, Mensur Mulabdić1, Vedran Jagodnik
Analytic and Numerical Study of a Single Pile Behaviour
Arpad Szerzo , Loretta Batali
Physical Modeling of Diaphragm Wall using Geotechnical Centrifuge
S. Wilomski
The Determination of Screwsol® Piles Bearing Capacity. Comparative Study Between Calculated Values and Measured Values.
Vasile F. Chiorean, Calin M. Gherman , Olimpiu C. Muresan , Lóránd Sata, Árpád Szerző, Vasile S. Farcas
Thermal Properties of Soils – Determination of Thermal Conductivity
Diana Rusu, Otto Leibniz
Underground Art Gallery
Margareta-Cristina Vranău, Nicoleta-Maria Ilieş
Problems Involving Application of Biogrout Technology
M. I. Máté, Zs. Kaltenbacher, L. Kopenetz, V. Fărcas, I. C. Molnar
Land Slide Stabilization for a Working Platform which Occurred during Excavation in Faget Area near Cluj Napoca
Ioan Abrudan, Marius Calin Gherman
Residual Shear Strength of Clayey Soils: The Influence of Displacement Rate
Gianvito Scaringi, Caterina Di Maio
Geo-Seismic Survey of Stratified Media using Body and Surface Waves. Comparison to Classical Geotechnical Investigations
Rareș V. Oargă,Vasile Fărcaș
Seepage study of Călineşti Oas earth fill dam
Marius Lucian Botos
Considerations on the use of Airlift Pumps in the Sewage Treatment Plants
Mircea-Vlad Mureșan, Elena Maria Pică, Marius-Daniel Roman, Raluca-Andreea Felseghi
Techniques for Laying Pipelines for Raw Water
Radu Pop
Section 3 – Building Materials
Chemical Additive Vuppor as a Replacement for Sawdust in the Manufacture of Brick Products
Branislav Janík, Mikuláš Šveda
Properties of Nanosilica Modified Concretes
Pawel Sikora, Krzysztof Cendrowski, Ewa Mijowska, Elzbieta Horszczaruk
Phase Change Materials as a Universal Solution for Thermoregulation
S. Paunović, J. Bijeljić, I. Nešović
Comparison between Several Models for Calculating Drying Shrinkage of Concrete
Yana D. Kancheva, Roumiana A. Hadjieva-Zaharieva
Investigation of SFRC Beams Shear Load Bearing Capacity
Katalin Halvax, Éva Lublóy
Contributions about Humidity Influence above the Massive Masonry Buildings Degradation
Anca Mihaela A. Mogosanu
Reinforcing Glued-Laminated Elements Using Reclaimed Synthetic Materials
Vladimir Marusceac, Gavril Kollo
Elastic and Strength Characteristics of Plain and Rubberized Concrete
Rareş G. Ţăran, Oana M. Banu, Ionuţ O. Toma, Mihai Budescu
Section 4 - Energy Efficient, Sustainable Buildings And Building Services
Education, Hygiene, Habits, Income and Consumption Norms for Domestic Hot Water Demand in Romania
Radu Mănescu
Cooling of Photovoltaic Panels by Using Water Film Heat Exchanger
Valeriu Sebastian Hudișteanu
Green Roofs as a Means of Creating Micro Climate, Humidifying Dry Air, Water Retention and Unloading Surface Drainage
Zuzana Poórová, Zuzana Vranayová
Comparison of Reference Years for Bratislava and Derivation of Hourly Temperature Data
Martina Jurigová, Zsolt Nagy and Roman Rabenseifer
Comparative Analysis of Multi-Dimensional Heat Flow Modeling
Balázs Nagy
Insulated Sandwich Panels – Thermal Performance
Ancuța Maria Măgurean, Lidia-Maria Lupan, Ioan Moga
Sustainable Design: Easy Way to Energy
Marina Jodanovic, Ljiljana Jevremovic, Milanka Vasic
Volatile Organic Compounds in Indoor Air of a Residential Building
Ludmila Meciarova, Silvia Vilcekova
Indoor Environmental Quality and Productivity in Open Space Office
Zdenka Budaiova, Silvia Vilcekova, Peter Kapalo
The Geothermal Resources in the South Eastern European Space and their Connection to the Historical Backgrounds of the Built Environment
Jovanovic Aleksandar
Analysis of Historic Constructions and Solutions of Critical Details Using the Selected Simulation Programs
Veronika Bartošová , Dušan Katunský
Relevant Aspects Concerning the Experimental Stand for Different Types of Heat Exchangers
Cazacu M. Ionela
Total Building Performance Influence upon Sustainable Development
Alin E. Hoblea
Energy Efficiency Increase by Using a Trigeneration System in an Residential Building
Bogdan A. Tofan
Analysis of Energy Efficiency of a Double Skin Façade Equipped with Blinds in Relation to the Degree of Their Lifting
Vasile V. Cîrlan
The Quantitative Influence of Corrosion on the Market Value in the Assessment Process of Pipeline Transportation Systems
Ciprian Gheorghe
The Energy-Efficient Home – Timisoara ‘EEH’ Pilot Project
Maracineanu Cristian, Smaranda Bica
Test Bench of the Stirling Engine Cogeneration System for Residential Applications
Teodora Susana Oros (Pop), Claudiu Brad, Ioan Berinde
Section 5 – Architecture
Intensification as a Tool for Valorization of Slovak Housing Estates
Karol Görner
Pattern Design of Gridshell Structures. Experimental Pavilion Design
Popescu S. Cornelia-Victoria
The Digital Atrophy of Classic Architectural Authorship
Nejur M. Andrei
Green Zone Buildings in Modern Architecture
Jelena N. Stevanović, Milan G. Pavlović, PhD Gordana Topličić Ćurčić
Golden Ratio-an Aesthetic Standard in Nature, Science and Engineering
Ioana Craciun, Lucian Tudose
Aesthetic of Industrial Architecture in Era of Reindustrialization
Ljiljana Jevremovic, Milanka Vasic, Marina Jodanovic
Public Space as a Tool for Building Inclusive Communities
Katarina Smatanova
The Concert Hall as The Reflection of Technical Evolution
Costin V. Alexandru
The Architectural Model of Space for Interdisciplinary Research in Art and Technology
Kristina Careva, Bojan Baletic
Rethinking of Architectural Aspects of Psychoneurological Rehabilitation Facilities of Late XIX and Early XX Centuries (Europe)
Oresta Remeshylo-Rybchynska, Andrii Bayev
Innovative Tensegrity Models Generated on the Basis of Representatives of Living Nature
Yuliya M. Ilieva
Aluminium Factories – Values and Regeneration Option
Tereza Bartšíková
Socialization and Communication Problems in a Shopping Mall: Analysis of European Malls’ Social Spaces
Olena Berezko
A new tool for the study of auditorium seating layout
Costin V. Alexandru, Popescu S. Cornelia Victoria
Solar Optimization of Complex Architectural Geometry Using Generative Tools, Simulation and Search Algorithms
Nejur M. Andrei
The Ideological Model of The Eastern Bloc’s Mass Housing Developments in The 60′s
Szende Szentesi
Pavilions. Eco-technological Approach
Ghiran Ioana Codruta
Recovering the City Center in the Era of Consumerism
Iulia C. Ghibu
Rehabilitation Methods for Historic Monuments with Wrought or Puddle Iron Structure
Ovidiu Baciu
Assessing Site-Geometry for Architectural Design Using Graph Theory
Anca S. Horvath