DEVELOPMENT OF CONTROLLER PROGRAM FOR ADMINISTERING TRIAXIAL TEST PHASES BY COMPUTER COMMANDS
Published In: 2ND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCES IN CIVIL, STRUCTURAL AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
Author(s): TANAY KARADEMIR
Abstract: The triaxial testing is one of the most common and theoretically sound methods to determine the stress-strainstrength characteristics of soils in the laboratory. The primary function of a triaxial testing system is to apply a threedimensional axisymmetric state of stress in terms of imposed axial and radial stresses as well as longitudinal deformations on a cylindrical soil specimen through all-around chamber fluid pressure and axial load mechanism, respectively. As such, the determination of stress-strength-strain properties of soils through laboratory measurements requires conducting high quality triaxial tests. In this regard, a programming code with userfriendly interfaces for running sophisticated triaxial testing procedures including initial saturation, consolidation and shearing test phases was developed. The created controller software is capable of performing the necessary triaxial test phases including test apparatus set-up, saturation, consolidation and shear testing. As suc
- Publication Date: 19-Apr-2015
- DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-042-2-04
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BUILDING STOCK REFURBISHEMENT IN ROMANIA. A CASE STUDY IN BUCHAREST.
Published In: 2ND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCES IN CIVIL, STRUCTURAL AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
Author(s): CATALIN TEODOSIU\ , RALUCA TEODOSIU
Abstract: The energy consumption of buildings is responsible for 40% of total EU energy consumption and is the main source for greenhouse gas emissions (about 36% of the EU’s total CO2 emissions). In this context, refurbishment of the existing building stock represents one of the main solutions in order to improve the energy efficiency in the building sector. Consequently, the aim of this study is to present data in this field, based on a case study for a block of flats in Bucharest (Romania). Heating energy consumptions are compared, before and after thermal rehabilitation interventions. The computations are performed based on the Romanian calculation methodology concerning Building Energy Performance, using standard and measured climatic data. It is worthwhile to mention that the results are compared to measured heating energy consumptions for several heating seasons.
- Publication Date: 19-Apr-2015
- DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-042-2-05
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