Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the Scientific Conference Week of Science in SPbSPU - Civil Engineering (SPbWOSCE 2014), December 3-4, 2014, Saint-Petersburg, Russia. The 233 papers are grouped as follows:
Chapter 1: Buildings and Structures;
Chapter 2: Foundations, Underground Structures;
Chapter 3: Hydraulic Engineering Works;
Chapter 4: Building Materials and Products;
Chapter 5: Applied Mechanics in Material Science, Static and Dynamic Loads of Structures and Facilities;
Chapter 6: Organization and Planning of Construction Works;
Chapter 7: Architecture and Urban Planning;
Chapter 8: Air, Gas and Water Research in Area of Civil Engineering;
Chapter 9: Energy Efficiency, Green Buildings and Sustainable Development;
Chapter 10: Education and Training in Area of Civil Engineering
- Preface and Scientific Committee
- Chapter 1: Buildings and Structures
- The Brickwork Joints Effect on the Thermotechnical Uniformity of the Exterior Walls from Gas-Concrete Blocks
- Calculation Method of Justification of Technical Actions for Prevention of Ice Dams Formation on Buildings with a Pitched Roof
- Fire Resistance of Non-Crack Resistant Flexural Reinforced Concrete Elements
- Heat and Mass Transfer in Low-Temperature Insulation in Moisture Conditions
- Comparison of Different Types of Transparent Structures for High-Rise Buildings with a Fully Glazed Facade
- Prodrome in Experimental Investigation the Thermal Shielding Systems in Enclosure Structures
- Improvement of the Double Skin Facades
- Reduced Thermal Resistance of a Two-Layer Wall Construction
- Unsteady Temperature Condition of the Enclosure Structure
- Unsteady Airway as an Effective Method of the Ice Melting Prevention on the Building’s Roof
- Humidity Conditions of Enclosing Structure with Silicate Brick Veneer and Variable Air Gap
- Characteristic and Application of Facade System ‘Polialpan’
- The Glass Ventilated Facades – Research of an Air Gap
- The Results of Experimental Determination of Air Output and Velocity of Flow in Double Skin Facades
- Improving Technology of Constructing Pre-Fabricated Buildings in the Conditions of Northern Regions
- Construction of Temporary Accommodation Camp and Selection of Optimal Type of Building
- Analysis of the Masonry Structure Calculation with Vertical Ring Beams According to European Standards
- Program- and Goal-Oriented Approach to Organization of Monitoring Deformations of Buildings and Structures
- Constitutive Relationships of Concrete and Reinforcing Steel under High Temperatures
- Objective Estimation of the Use of Windproof and Weatherproof Membranes in Double Skin Facades
- Fire Safeguards of “Plastbau” Construction
- The Research of the Effect of Basalt Wool on the Acoustic Isolation of the Floating Floor
- Performance Evaluation of High-Rise Complex Construction Depending on Building Site Placement
- Using ANN in Process of Seismic Damage Prediction for Residential Buildings
- Experimental Testing of Retaining Walls of Precast Elements
- Chapter 2: Foundations, Underground Structures
- Specific Features of Calculating Underground Structures Erected with Use of Freezing Method
- Calculation of Retaining Walls with Anchoring at Different Levels
- The Comparison of Pile Load Capacity Based on the Results of Analytical Calculations and Static Tests
- Accuracy Appraisal of Pile Simulation by Elastic Linkage
- Some Aspects of Maintaining Inclined Tunnel Escalators in St. Petersburg
- Effectiveness of Soil Reinforcement Based on Complex Ash-Cement Bonder
- Stress-Deformation State in the Rock Massif (Illustrated with the Example of Macedonia)
- Improving Technological Processes for Borehole Drilling in Construction Using Vibration Impact
- Chapter 3: Hydraulic Engineering Works
- Loads from Ice Ridge Keels – Analytical vs. Numerical
- Coastal Ice Investigation on the Site of Further Bridge Construction - Sveagruva, Svalbard, Norway
- Using of Ice for Constructing Islands in the Arctic Conditions
- Problems Concerning Gravel Islands Constructing and Exploitation in the Arctic Conditions
- Comprehensive Settlement of the Gravitational Drilling Platform on the Seismic Action
- Engineering Properties of Sea Ice Ridges in the Barents Sea in 2012-2014 Years for Evaluation of Ice Loads on Offshore Structures
- Ice Regime for Basins and Pumped-Storage Facilities
- Hydropower Potential Estimations and Small Hydropower Plants Siting: Analysis of World Experience
- Multicriterion Optimization of Power Sites Location on the Watercourse
- Impact Wave on Port Mole in during Construction
- Experimental Study of Tsunami-Type Waves Impact on Soil near Foundation of Offshore Gravitational-Type Platforms
- The Influence of Tectonic Faults on a Stress-Strain State of a Large Concrete Dam
- Geotechnical Researches for Proving the Design Decisions for Reconstruction of the Dam on the Creek Pevek
- Characteristics of Bulk Carriers with Respect to the Developing Export Coal Terminals on the Far East of Russia
- Ensuring the Reliability of Earth Dams in Complex Hydrogeological Conditions
- Empirical-Statical-Dynamical (ESD) Methodology for Extrapolation of Rock Mass Properties for Construction of Tunnels
- Enhanced Mualem-Van Genuchten Approach for Estimating Relative Soil Hydraulic Conductivity
- Two-Component Incompressible Fluid Model for Simulating the Cohesive Soil Erosion
- Chapter 4: Building Materials and Products
- Local Data Flow Principles in Porosity of Materials
- Influence of Chemical Additives on Radiation Stability of Concrete - Theoretical Basis and Evaluation Method
- Heat Insulation Materials Based on Cenospheres
- Improving the Durability of Protective Materials Based on Inorganic Binders when Exposed to Short-Wave Radiation
- Application of Styrofoam in the Elements of Building Constructions
- Destruction of Monuments' Materials by Organic Acids – Micromycetes Metabolites
- Testing of the Mechanical Properties of Masonry Walls – Determination of Compressive Strength
- Effect of Air-Entraining Agent LHD on the Technological Properties of Concrete Mix Containing Superplasticizer S-3
- An Impact of Carbon Nanostructured Additives on the Kinetics of Cement Hydration
- Thermal Cracking Resistance in Massive Concrete Structures in the Winter Building Period
- Comparison of European and Russian Technical Documentation for Structural Use of Concrete
- The Influence of Based on Polyalcohols Additive on the Cement Paste Shrinkage
- Property Changes of Thermal Insulation Material due to the Effects of Environmental Conditions
- Influence of Plasticizing and Siliceous Additives on the Strength Characteristics of Concrete
- The Influence of Precompression on Strength and Strain Properties of Concrete under the Effect of Elevated Temperatures
- Fiberglass Reinforcement for Concrete
- Fireproofing Cemented Fiber Vermiculite-Concrete Composites with Application Volcanic Ash
- Effect of Modifying Admixtures on the Cement System Hydration Kinetics
- Short-Time Creep of Concrete
- Kinetics of Hydration and Hardening Processes in Clinkerless Slag-Alkaline Binder Materials
- Dependence of Relative Decreasing in Strength by Rate of Strain for the New Rapid Method for Determination of Concrete Frost Resistance
- Development of the Nanomodified Filler for Asphalt Concrete Mixes
- Optimization of Provide Compositions Bitumen Emulsions, for Example the Cationic Emulsifier
- Salt Corrosion of Masonry Mortar
- Influence of Cladding Material on the Vapor Permeability of Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate (LECA) Concrete
- Use of Epoxy Fluoroplastic Coatings in Friction Pendulum Bearings
- Influence of Synthetic Fibers Dispersed Reinforced Concrete
- Analysis of Behavior of a Lattice Girder According to Theory of Plasticity with Link Elements
- Determination of the Critical Duration of the First Heating of Heavy Concrete by the Criterion of the Maximum Strength Reduction
- Influence of High-Porous Filling Materials and Mineral Fiber on Thermal and Fire Resistant Properties of Aerated Composites
- Special Aspects of Hydration Process of Microfine Cement
- Novice Methodology in Preserving Prestressed Cables by Injection of a Special Gel
- Theory and Practice of Functioning Machines for Vibratory Agitation
- Construction of Road Embankment with Waste Materials
- Chapter 5: Applied Mechanics in Material Science, Static and Dynamic Loads of Structures and Facilities
- Application of Continuum Damage Mechanics Approach for the Strength Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Constructions
- Application of Stepped Isothermal Method for Prediction the Creep Behavior of Extruded Polypropylene Geogrid
- Design of Lightweight Glass-Fibre-Reinforced Epoxy I-Beam for Structural Applications
- Modeling of Concrete Behavior under Compression
- Geometrically Nonlinear Rods Theory - Comparison of the Results Obtained by Cosserat-Timoshenko and Kirchhoff's Rod Theories
- The Effect of Weathering and Biological Exposure on the Tensile Properties of Nonwoven Geotextile
- Development and Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete
- Finite Element Modeling of Steel Pipeline Reconstruction Using Fiberglass Composite Material
- Two-Dimensional Surface Fatigue Crack Propagation and its Finite Element Simulation
- Simulation and Experimental Investigation of Deformation and Fracture of the Masonry
- Bending of Laminated Composite Plates
- A Posteriori Error Control at Numerical Solution of Plate Bending Problem
- Modeling Nonlinear Deformation and Destruction Masonry under Biaxial Stresses Part 1 – Masonry as Simulation Object
- Local Buckling of Cold-Formed Steel Members with Edge Stiffened Holes
- Strength Evaluation of a Linear Extended Structure on a Statically Inhomogeneous Foundation
- Advanced Method for Semi-Rigid Joints Design
- Prestressed Cladding Elements for Tensioned Structures
- Reticular-Stretched Thermo-Profile: Buckling of the Perforated Web as a Single Plate
- Optimization Models of Heat Treatment Process of Masonry in the Winter due to a Stationary Heating System Constructed Buildings Oil Production Complex
- Calculation of Combined Structure and Installation Roof Systems Taking into Account Structural Nonlinearity Factor
- Crack Resistance Criteria for Reinforced Concrete Beams with Corrosion Damage in Strength Resource Assessment
- Mathematical Analogy between Non-Uniform Torsion and Transverse Bending of Thin-Walled Open Section Beams
- Comparison of the Bearing Capacity of LST- Profile Depending on the Thickness of its Elements
- Strength and Stability of Arched Frame Structures Made of Brittle Material
- Friction of Rubber on the Concrete Surface Treated with a Remedy against Drying out
- The Typical Roof Structure Project Based on Trusses Made of Roll-Welded RHS Pipes Development
- The Computational Model of Spatial Formation of Cracks in Reinforced Concrete Constructions in Torsion with Bending
- Probable Errors of Dynamic Method at Conservative System Stability Analysis
- Justification of Using Delta-Functions in the Theory of Shells Featuring Irregularities
- Calculation on Formation of Longitudinal Cracks in Reinforced Concrete Structures Taking into Account Nonlinearity of Concrete Straining
- Modeling Nonlinear Deformation and Destruction Masonry under Biaxial Stresses Part 2 - Strength Criteria and Numerical Experiment
- Quadrilateral Finite Element for Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Floor Slabs and Foundation Plates
- The Optimal Control of the Elastic Stress State Using Boundary Loads
- The Analysis of Convergence of Finite Element Method for a Foundation Slab on the Bilinear Subgrade
- New Numerical Methods for Structural Mechanics Problems in Unbounded Domains
- Correct Formulation of the Stability Problem for Timoshenko Beam
- The Initial Boundary-Value Problem for a Mathematical Model for Granular Medium
- Elasto-Plastic Stability Analysis of the Frame Structures Using the Tangent Modulus Approach
- The Algorithm of Solving the Problem of Large Elastic-Plastic Deformation by FEM
- Deterministic and Probabilistic Approach of Capacity of the Elements of a Lattice Gird
- Multimodal Pushover Analysis for R.C. Bridges
- Complex Testing and Rehabilitation Measures of the Bridges (Example of Road Bridge Across the South Morava, Serbia)
- Preparation, Installation and Signal Processing of Strain Gauges in Bridge Load Testing
- Geodetic Measurement of Vertical Displacements (Illustrated with the Slovenian Viaduct)
- On Strength Reserve Assessment for Prismatic Folded Plate Roof Structures
- Finite Element Modeling of Porous Material Structure Represented by a Uniform Cubic Mesh
- Finite-Element Simulation of Progressive Cross-Section Ellipticity of Single Crystal Samples under Uniaxial Tension
- Experimental Investigation and Finite Element Simulation of Fracture Process of Polymer Composite Material with Short Carbon Fibers
- Fracture Analysis of Piezoceramic CT-Specimen for Different Types of Crack Face Boundary Conditions
- Thermal-Fatigue Analysis of Turbine Discs under Complex Thermo-Mechanical Loading with Account of Plasticity and Creep Effects
- Comparison of Rate-Dependent Ferroelectroelastic Phenomenological Models for Prediction of PZT Creep
- Analysis of Track Gauge Widening in Curves with Small Radius
- Chapter 6: Organization and Planning of Construction Works
- Possibilities of Implementing Customer Relationship Management in the Function of Improving the Competitiveness of the Civil Engineering Sector
- Recourse Optimization of Construction on a Basis of the Frontal and Rhythmical Stream
- Renewal Methods of Construction Machinery According to Technical and Economic Indicators
- “Knowledge-Based Economics” in the Innovative Development of the Construction Sphere
- New Paradigm of Integrated Housing Development in the Metropolitan Area (Based on the Example of St. Petersburg)
- Time is the most Important Resource for Increasing Construction Efficiency
- Logistics of a Building Company: Specifics and Methods of Logistics System Management
- Quasi Float Time Revealing when Evaluating Construction Schedules Based on Discounting
- Method “Earned Value Management” for Timescale Controlling in Construction Projects
- Estimation of Economic Efficiency in Selection of Mast Hoist Equipment, Based on Technical Characteristics
- Scheduling of Cottage Settlement Building
- Residential Stock Management Based on Input-Output Balance Model
- Chapter 7: Architecture and Urban Planning
- Clustering of City Housing Facilities Based on Self-Organizing Maps
- Spatial and Technological Design Principles of Mountain Resort Hotels
- Revitalization as the Principle of Architectural Heritage Protection – Case Study of Serbia and Russia
- Azerbaijan Hamam, the History and Restoration Specifics
- William Richard Lethaby – Architecture, Mysticism and Myth
- Investigation of Natural Hazards: Theoretical and Practical Models
- Architectural Renovation of Quarter in Mannheim, Germany
- Formation of the Architecture of Developing Business Centers in Special Economic Zones with the Use of the Bio-Similar Modeling Principle
- Landscape Urbanism of Riverside Territories: Humanization Strategy
- Orientational Reaction as a Way of Adjusting to Space
- Efficiency of Implementation of Spatial Development Strategies on the Case of Business Zones in Slovenia
- Decentralization as a Cause of Spatial Segregation
- Houses New Live Build from 50s till 60s in Saint-Petersburg
- Daylight Factor Analysis for Different Types of Static Shading Devices: Case Study Location in Podgorica
- Redevelopment Project of Shuvalovsky Park
- Reconstruction of Apartment in the Meltzer’s Apartment House
- Architectural Tectonics as a “Living Pattern” of Building Structures
- Renovation of Multi-Apartment Building in Latvia
- Reconstruction of Courtyards in Historical Buildings of Saint-Petersburg – Ways to Improve Quality of Interior Space
- Evolution of Application of Neogothic Forms in the Russian Architecture of the XVIII-XIX Centuries
- The Sustainable Strategy of Obsolete Building Conversion to Residential Uses
- Optimizing Transport-Logistic Cluster Freight Flows of a Port Megacity on the Basis of GIS
- Driver's Reaction Time in Evaluation of the Road Capacity
- Origin-Destination Matrix as a Way to Create a Basic Algorithm for Simulation a Load of Transport Network
- About the Dynamic Model Formation of the Urban Livelihood System Compatible with the Biosphere
- Reforms of St. Petersburg Municipal Services Regulatory Bodies in the First Half of XIX Century
- GrimShaw Proposal for Tirana River Shore Regeneration: Survival of the Waterfront
- Analysis of Compatibility of Contemporary Residential Housing in Nis with Current Standards in the Republic of Serbia
- Chapter 8: Air, Gas and Water Research in Area of Civil Engineering
- Assessment of Certainty of Ventilation Processes Mathematical Modeling
- Modern Principles of Air Exchange Concept in Premises of Different Purpose
- Selection of Hot Water Supply Metering Devices for Residential Buildings
- Feasibility Study of the Absorption Chiller Integration
- Comparison of Air Conditioning Systems for Advanced Data Centers
- Economic Efficiency of Automated Individual Heating Substation (IHS)
- Numerical Flows Recovery Analysis for Trunkline Failures
- The Air Consumption Estimation of Convection Heaters with Natural Convection and Water Heat Carrier
- Modeling of Natural Gas Transportation and Distribution in Low Pressure Gas Pipelines
- Characteristic Property of Adsorption Cleaning of Recirculated Air for Heat Chambers for Electric Testing of Electronic Devices
- Inspecting and Monitoring the Technical Condition of Sewage Collectors
- One-Sludge Denitri-Nitrification System Application in Reconstruction of Biological Treatment Stations in Russian Federation
- Innovative Environment Friendly Refurbishment Technologies for Water Supply and Sewage Systems of Sugar Factories
- Water Quality Improvement by Additional Filtering through Sorption Loading Modified by Fullerenes
- Designing Filtraring Equipment Forwater Wells of the Municipal Water Intakes in the City of Kursk
- Determination of Wastewater Purification Index under Joint Action of Several Pollution Sources in Marine Water Areas
- Experimental Modeling and Electrochemical Analysis of Salted Oily Wastewaters
- Energy Performance of Particle Settling in Cyclones
- Chapter 9: Energy Efficiency, Green Buildings and Sustainable Development
- Thermal Comfort and Energy Performance Assessment for Residential Building in Temperate Continental Climate
- The Influence of the Thermal-Insulating Properties of External Enclosure Structures on the Energy and Opportunity Costs
- Energy-Efficient Multi-Comfort Group of Buildings in Svetlorechenskiy Estate
- Increase the Energy Efficiency of the Multi-Story Apartment Building
- The Increase of the Thermal Shielding Level for a Residence Building of 1-528 KP Series
- Development of Energy-Saving Measures for the Multi-Story Apartment Buildings
- Study of Operation of Power-Generating Devices of Gaseous Fuels Combustion
- New Industrial Energy and Resource Saving Structural Solutions for Public Buildings
- Renewable Sources in Passive SIP-House
- Rating Energy Efficiency and Sustainability of Buildings by International Standards
- Results of Multi Comfort Building Designing
- Increasing the Wind Turbine Power Using Aerodynamics Shape of the Building
- Energy Efficient Solutions of Power Supply in North Regions
- Sustainable City Development: Implementation Practices in Riga
- Thermal Insulation Features of Residential Historical Buildings in the Case of Saint-Petersburg
- Energy Efficiency of Single-Family Houses in Serbia and Montenegro: Strategy for Upgrading the Performance of Existing Stock
- The Role of the State and Citizens to Improve Energy Efficiency
- Estimation of Industrial Wastewaters Treatment Efficiency by Biotesting
- Energy-Efficient Modernization of the Nobel’s Mansion in Saint Petersburg: Solar Energy Supply Potential
- Energy-Plus House for the Climatic Conditions of Macedonia
- Impact of Thermal Insulation and Type of Windows on Energy Demand of Buildings with Passive House Standard
- Climate Changes in the Light of Relation between Highly Developed Countries and the Rest of the World
- Definition of Climatic Parameters for Calculation of Energy Performance of Buildings
- Structural Design of Energy Efficient Buildings Using Multi-Objective BB-BC Algorithm
- Passive Solar Heating: Its Role in Architectural Shaping
- The Study of Humidity Conditions of the Outer Walls of a “Passive House” for the Climatic Conditions of Serbia, City Nis
- Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings: Optimal Cost of Minimum Energy Requirements
- Heat Balance Method Application in Building Energy Performance Simulation
- The Architectural Concept of the Building with Low Energy Consumption
- Analysis of Micro CHP Potential in Latvia
- Laboratory Experiments on the Measurement of the Greenhouse Gases Concentration at the Water-Air Interface by Using a Floating Gas Box Method
- Model Calculation of Energy Carriers Expenses on the Basis of Biogas in System Reformer - Fuel Cell for Autonomous Power Supply Systems
- Chapter 10: Education and Training in Area of Civil Engineering
- Distance Learning System Moodle for Training of Specialists in the Field of Civil Engineering
- Autodesk Revit - Key to Successful Training of Highly Qualified Civil Engineers
- The Benefits of Authorized Training Center Autodesk for Higher Education Institutions
- An Update Procedure of Basic Education Programmes in St. Petersburg Polytechnic University
- Results of the Admission Campaign: Which is the Future Specialist in the Field of Civil Engineering?
- The Role of the Future Civil Engineers' Motivation in the Foreign Language Learning