bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La formation universitaire des infirmières au Brésil : trois expériences
Authors: Fortuna Cinira Magali , Ribeiro Santana Fabiana , Spagnol Carla Aparecida
Published: January 2015

La façon de former les professionnels en soins infirmiers est liée à l’histoire et au contexte socio-politique et économique. L’article discute la formation universitaire d’infirmier(ère) au Brésil dans trois universités publiques différentes : à l’Université de São Paulo, site de Ribeirão Preto, à l’Université Fédérale de Goiás, site de Catalão et à l’Université Fédérale du Minas Gerais, site de Belo Horizonte. Il explicite leurs défis, leurs différences et similitudes. Les réseaux de services de santé, les universités et la formation universitaire des infirmières sont très diversifiés sur le territoire brésilien. Une loi nationale règle la formation des infirmières, mais les universités ont une certaine autonomie pour appliquer ces programmes. Comment s’est structurée la formation des infirmières dans les trois universités qui sont comparées ? Même avec des ressources et des histoires différentes, les programmes de formation ont pour objectifs la prise en charge des soins intégraux et la qualité de tous les services sanitaires et sociaux du pays. La réalisation de ce projet est conditionnée, dans chacune des universités, par la réalité et la situation des réseaux de santé et des universités, ainsi que par le travail des professeurs et des infirmières.
L'enseignement en soins infirmiers en Espagne : antécédents et actualité
Authors: Cano Sanchez Maria Consolacion
Published: January 2015

Les soins infirmiers en Espagne ont expérimenté de nombreux changements depuis le début du XX ème siècle. Au début, les infirmiers étaient simplement des auxiliaires médicaux, ensuite, ils ont étudié à l’université, et, de nos jours, ils peuvent se spécialiser dans sept domaines différents. Durant la dernière décennie, les infirmiers espagnols ont eu accès aux différents domaines de spécialisation de master pour parvenir au diplôme de doctorat. Ceci a impulsé les recherches en soins infirmiers et aussi l’autonomie des infirmiers.
Déplacement social et entrées en agriculture
Authors: Paranthoën Jean-Baptiste
Published: January 2015

Résumé À partir du cas de l’installation de deux maraîchers issus de la « petite bourgeoisie parisienne », l’article se propose d’étudier les aménagements successifs et les modalités d’ajustement dans l’analyse de la mobilité sociale. À priori improbables, ces modes d’entrée « atypiques » en agriculture sont rendus possibles par la convergence de l’enseignement général et de l’enseignement agricole et leur valorisation par les membres contestataires de la profession agricole et des consommateurs attachés à la qualité des produits. La comparaison des deux carrières de déplacement fait apparaître l’importance de la contextualisation et de la périodisation des ressources mobilisées pour comprendre comment l’entrée en agriculture peut paradoxalement participer à prolonger l’indétermination des devenirs sociaux.
Des exploitations agricoles au travers de l'épreuve du divorce
Authors: Bessière Céline , Gollac Sibylle
Published: January 2015

Résumé L’augmentation des séparations conjugales touche toutes les catégories socioprofessionnelles, y compris les agriculteurs. Cet article s’appuie sur un corpus d’une vingtaine de dossiers judiciaires de divorces impliquant un agriculteur ou une agricultrice entre 2009 et 2011. Il examine les modalités selon lesquelles les exploitations agricoles résistent (ou non) au divorce. L’analyse se concentre sur les disparités entre agriculteurs. Les dossiers judiciaires de divorce témoignent de l’existence de groupes sociaux d’agriculteurs inégalement dotés en capitaux économiques, culturels et sociaux, au sein desquels les séparations conjugales n’ont pas les mêmes conséquences. L’article met également en lumière le fait que l’institution judiciaire ne reconnaît pas la contribution économique (productive ou aujourd’hui de plus en plus souvent financière) des femmes dans les exploitations agricoles. Ainsi, la perpétuation de la domination masculine, selon des modalités renouvelées, participe à la reproduction de rapports de classe dans l’agriculture.
Des « paysans » chez les cheminots
Authors: Mischi Julian
Published: January 2015

Résumé À partir d'une enquête de terrain menée dans une région rurale française, cet article analyse la situation de cheminots issus de familles agricoles. À l'encontre de la confusion entre départ de la profession agricole et exode rural, il envisage une sortie de l'agriculture qui ne s'accompagne pas (ou peu) d'une mobilité géographique et éclaire l'interdépendance entre agriculteurs et ouvriers dans le même territoire. Analyser des trajectoires de cheminots issus du monde paysan dévoile l'aspect composite des socialisations populaires en milieu rural, marquées par des tensions entre héritages familiaux agricoles et sociabilités professionnelles industrielles. Après une mise en perspective socio-historique des processus de mobilités de l'agriculture vers l'industrie, nous analysons en quoi la proximité avec l'univers agricole alimente des jeux de réputation et des stratégies distinctives au sein d'un atelier SNCF et de son syndicat CGT. Une étude de cas vise ensuite à cerner les processus de socialisation ouvrière et militante d'un « cheminot paysan » devenu syndicaliste.
Tobacco Myths: The Older Adult Perspective
Authors: Brown Lana M.
Published: January 2015

Twenty adults ages 50 and older who had ceased using tobacco for 1 year or longer were interviewed. Participants provided personal insights into three myths found in the literature surrounding tobacco use and cessation in older adults and were asked to describe any perceived benefits of tobacco use. The findings indicate older adult tobacco users may need additional education on tobacco risks and cessation benefits provided by health care providers during routine office visits. [
Journal of Gerontological Nursing
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41
(5), 9–13.]
Enhancing Care of Older Adults in the Emergency Department: Old Problems and New Solutions
Authors: McClelland Mark , Sorrell Jeanne M.
Published: January 2015

The dramatic increase in the number of older adults in our society is creating greater demand for age-appropriate health care services. Because older adults use proportionally more emergency services than any other age group, it is important to address problems and find solutions to emergency care for this vulnerable population. Older adults often need specialized care to meet complex physical and psychological needs in an emergency department (ED). A new focus on establishing geriatric EDs holds promise for reducing barriers to ED access and decreasing suboptimal outcomes. Recently published geriatric ED guidelines provide health care professionals with recommendations to systematically improve emergency care for older adults. [
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 53
(3), 18–21.]
Remote Monitoring System for a Photovoltaic Power Substation
Authors: Wenxing Wang
Published: January 2015

After briefly analyzing the structure of a photovoltaic power substation monitoring system, a positioning system roadway based on blue tooth was put forward to connect with already existing communication and monitoring networks. A separate monitoring system for the environment is integrated with the former comprehensive automation system to create a unique system. It is a new step of substation automation. The system architecture, software, hardware, and necessary factions of this system are introduced in detail. In photovoltaic power substation tunnels, monitoring identity code terminal stations are set along the power line information to collect personnel information data by receiving wireless signals.
FI-STAR Online Personalised Cardiac Rehabilitation Solution
Authors: Busnatu Stefan Sebastian , Sinescu Crina Julieta
Published: January 2015

Background:

Advanced disease prevention solutions using telemedicine are vital for the future in order to decrease the burden produced by the cardio-vascular diseases. This solutions need to ensure more accessibility, high performance and good data privacy.

Material and Method:

Study groups consist of 48 acute myocardial infarction patients: 24 home monitored using telemedicine and 24 control group performing unmonitored rehabilitation. The process will have two phases: the inpatient period will be common (5-7 days) and the outpatient period (7 weeks). The monitored group will receive a set of Bluetooth capable monitoring devices at discharge, a blood pressure device, a cardio watch, a pulsoxymeter, an ECG chest strap and a Smartphone with the application installed. The application that will be built from scratch will contain the nutritional, medical and physical activity plan and also has monitoring and treatment adjustment functions by the medical personnel

Results: Before hospital discharge and at the end of the program all patients will perform an ECG treadmill test, which summed with other medical investigations, will quantify the cardiac fitness level and their improvement. Also using a MAST personalized model there will be assessed a set of performance indicators.

Conclusions: The Online Cardiac rehabilitation solution will be a light and secure software, built using Specific Enablers, technology created as generic enablers in the FI-WARE project. This is hoped to offer more patient independence, improve their cardiac fitness and quality of life and reduces the high cost that cardiovascular disease brings to the medical system.
Calculation Method of Instantaneous Wind Speed Spatial Distribution of Wind Farm
Authors: Gu Bo , Hao Hu , Hui Huang , Xinyu Liu
Published: January 2015

Instantaneous wind speed spatial distribution of wind farm is the basis of the optimal control for wind turbines. A calculation method was proposed for the instantaneous wind speed spatial distribution in wind farm, which made the instantaneous wind speed spatial distribution is divided into wake and non-wake zone. For the non-wake zone, the instantaneous wind speed spatial distribution is mainly affected by the flow field coupling between wind turbines, in order to describe the influence accurately, a cross spectral matrix was constructed including the wind turbine mutual distance and the azimuth in wind farm, and the solving calculation process of the cross spectral matrix was deduced. For the wake zone, single wind turbine wake model and wake superposition model were established according to conservation of momentum, and then the average wind speed spatial distribution in wake zone was calculated. According to the average wind speed spatial distribution, the instantaneous wind speed spatial distribution was calculated. A wind farm is selected as case to verify the calculation method, and the results show that this calculation method can accurately describe the instantaneous wind speed spatial distribution of wind farm.
Assessing the Remote Engineering Lab VISIR at Al-Quds University in Palestine
Authors: Odeh Salaheddin , Anabtawi Mahasen , Alves Gustavo Ribeiro , Gustavsson Ingvar , Arafeh Labib
Published: January 2015

Engineering labs play a vital role in engineering education, make science come alive, and supply students with better understanding of theories. As a result, they contribute to the improvement of their knowledge and skills. Remote labs not enable sharing of teaching resources such as devices, equipment and instrumentation between universities, but also relax time and space constraints; yet they are considered as a complementary asset to the traditional hands-on labs. This paper is concerned with a two-stage assessment of the engineering remote lab VISIR. In the first stage, the assessment investigated if the students accept to use VISIR in their future lab courses at the Faculty of Engineering at Al-Quds University in Palestine. In the second stage, a deeper analysis will be performed to compare VISIR to hands-on and simulators based on the evaluation criteria: performance, students’ retention rate and satisfaction survey.
Intelligent Wind-speed Monitoring System Based on the Zigbee Wireless Network
Authors: Lu Zhongliang , Li Yujiang , Fu Teng
Published: January 2015

In the use of traditional mechanical or electronic handheld anemometer, surveyors must measure wind speed in the prescribed measuring route, so it is easy to miss part of measurement or records, etc. The monitoring system uses CC2530 as the master controller, and calculates the value of wind speed by means of optical pulse emitted by an optical coupler. Different nodes are arranged on the wall of roadway, to set up a Zigbee network. When the surveyor’s anemometer node transmit the measured value of wind speed to the fixed nodes of the roadway, the system will make use of the RSSI to calculate the coordinates of the surveyor, and data package be sent to the network coordinator and to the upper computer with the aid of optical fiber. The system can rapidly and accurately record the value of wind speed and the position of surveyors, to ensure the safety of surveyors.
Predictive Analytics
Authors: Kalaian Sema A. , Kasim Rafa M.
Published: January 2015

Predictive analytics and modeling are analytical tools for knowledge discovery through examining and capturing the complex relationships and patterns among the variables in the existing data in efforts to predict the future organizational performances. Their uses become more common place due largely to collecting massive amount of data, which is referred to as “big data,” and the increased need to transform large amounts of data into intelligent information (knowledge) such as trends, patterns, and relationships. The intelligent information can then be used to make smart and informed data-based decisions and predictions using various methods of predictive analytics. The main purpose of this chapter is to present a conceptual and practical overview of some of the basic and advanced analytical tools of predictive analytics. The chapter provides a detailed coverage of some of the predictive analytics tools such as Simple and Multiple-Regression, Polynomial Regression, Logistic Regression, Discriminant Analysis, and Multilevel Modeling.
A Modified Stacking Ensemble Machine Learning Algorithm Using Genetic Algorithms
Authors: Sikora Riyaz , Al-Laymoun O'la
Published: January 2015

Distributed data mining and ensemble learning are two methods that aim to address the issue of data scaling, which is required to process the large amount of data collected these days. Distributed data mining looks at how data that is distributed can be effectively mined without having to collect the data at one central location. Ensemble learning techniques aim to create a meta-classifier by combining several classifiers created on the same data and improve their performance. In this chapter, the authors use concepts from both of these fields to create a modified and improved version of the standard stacking ensemble learning technique by using a Genetic Algorithm (GA) for creating the meta-classifier. They test the GA-based stacking algorithm on ten data sets from the UCI Data Repository and show the improvement in performance over the individual learning algorithms as well as over the standard stacking algorithm.
Using Data Mining Techniques and the Choice of Mode of Text Representation for Improving the Detection and Filtering of Spam
Authors: Hamou Reda Mohamed , Amine Abdelmalek
Published: January 2015

This chapter studies a boosting algorithm based, first, on Bayesian filters that work by establishing a correlation between the presence of certain elements in a message and the fact that they appear in general unsolicited messages (spam) or in legitimate email (ham) to calculate the probability that the message is spam and, second, on an unsupervised learning algorithm: in this case the K-means. A probabilistic technique is used to weight the terms of the matrix term-category, and K-means are used to filter the two classes (spam and ham). To determine the sensitive parameters that improve the classifications, the authors study the content of the messages by using a representation of messages by the n-gram words and characters independent of languages to later decide what representation ought to get a good classification. The work was validated by several validation measures based on recall and precision.
Default Probability Prediction of Credit Applicants Using a New Fuzzy KNN Method with Optimal Weights
Authors: Keramati Abbas , Yousefi Niloofar , Omidvar Amin
Published: January 2015

Credit scoring has become a very important issue due to the recent growth of the credit industry. As the first objective, this chapter provides an academic database of literature between and proposes a classification scheme to classify the articles. The second objective of this chapter is to suggest the employing of the Optimally Weighted Fuzzy K-Nearest Neighbor (OWFKNN) algorithm for credit scoring. To show the performance of this method, two real world datasets from UCI database are used. In classification task, the empirical results demonstrate that the OWFKNN outperforms the conventional KNN and fuzzy KNN methods and also other methods. In the predictive accuracy of probability of default, the OWFKNN also show the best performance among the other methods. The results in this chapter suggest that the OWFKNN approach is mostly effective in estimating default probabilities and is a promising method to the fields of classification.
Towards a 3D Spatial Urban Energy Modelling Approach
Authors: Bahu Jean-Marie , Koch Andreas , Kremers Enrique , Murshed Syed Monjur
Published: January 2015

Today's needs to reduce the environmental impact of energy use impose dramatic changes for energy infrastructure and existing demand patterns (e.g. buildings) corresponding to their specific context. In addition, future energy systems are expected to integrate a considerable share of fluctuating power sources and equally a high share of distributed generation of electricity. Energy system models capable of describing such future systems and allowing the simulation of the impact of these developments thus require a spatial representation in order to reflect the local context and the boundary conditions. This paper describes two recent research approaches developed at EIFER in the fields of (a) geo-localised simulation of heat energy demand in cities based on 3D morphological data and (b) spatially explicit Agent-Based Models (ABM) for the simulation of smart grids. 3D city models were used to assess solar potential and heat energy demand of residential buildings which enable cities to target the building refurbishment potentials. Distributed energy systems require innovative modelling techniques where individual components are represented and can interact. With this approach, several smart grid demonstrators were simulated, where heterogeneous models are spatially represented. Coupling 3D geodata with energy system ABMs holds different advantages for both approaches. On one hand, energy system models can be enhanced with high resolution data from 3D city models and their semantic relations. Furthermore, they allow for spatial analysis and visualisation of the results, with emphasis on spatially and structurally correlations among the different layers (e.g. infrastructure, buildings, administrative zones) to provide an integrated approach. On the other hand, 3D models can benefit from more detailed system description of energy infrastructure, representing dynamic phenomena and high resolution models for energy use at component level. The proposed modelling strategies conceptually and practically integrate urban spatial and energy planning approaches. The combined modelling approach that will be developed based on the described sectorial models holds the potential to represent hybrid energy systems coupling distributed generation of electricity with thermal conversion systems.
Activity-based Modeling and Microsimulation of Emergency Evacuations
Authors: Chen Xuwei
Published: January 2015

Most existing emergency evacuation studies assume evacuees to evacuate from their residence locations. However, depending on the time of day, people's movements are constrained not only by their workplaces, but also the necessity of picking up family members. Family member interactions, a typical activity during an evacuation, can greatly affect the evacuation process. Activity-based modeling has been applied to estimate daily traffic demand widely. However, only limited research has been reported to incorporate the activity component in examining evacuation processes, particularly for mass evacuations at a micro-scale. Under this context, this study aims to analyze the activity-based travel pattern and its impact on emergency evacuations in the case of a hypothetical emergency evacuation of Galveston Island, Texas. In the study, one typical type of daily trip, picking up school-age children, is considered. All households with school-age children are assumed to pick up their children first in an evacuation. Trip chains are defined to represent the movements from workplaces to schools and then to destinations. This study employs agent-based microsimulation techniques to model the evacuation process at the individual-driver level. The simulation results suggest that the overall evacuation time may not be significantly affected when the trips of picking-up school-age children are considered in the case of Galveston Island. However, the average travel and delay time of individual vehicles may increase dramatically, which suggests the occurrence of considerable congestions during the evacuation. The findings demonstrated the importance of considering activity-based trips in evacuations.
Using Mobile Technologies with Young Language Learners to Support and Promote Oral Language Production
Authors: Pellerin Martine
Published: January 2015

The paper examines how the use of mobile technologies such as tablets and handheld MP3 players can support and promote oral language production among young language learners. It explores how the use of these mobile technologies in the language classroom supports pedagogical practices anchored in socioconstructivist theories of SLA that emphasize the role of dialogue and social interaction among young language learners. The paper is based on a collaborative action research project involving French Immersion teachers and their students in primary schools in a western province of Canada. Findings show that the affordances of mobile technologies contribute to the creation of innovative learning environments and authentic language learning experiences that support and promote the production of oral language among young language learners. The inquiry demonstrates the adoption of second language pedagogical approaches anchored in socioconstructivist theories of SLA that promote autonomy and a sense of agency among language learners.
The Role of Teachers and Their Beliefs in Implementing Technology-Mediated Language Learning
Authors: Lawrence Geoff
Published: January 2015

This article will discuss the crucial role of the language teacher and their beliefs in realizing the potential that rapidly evolving technology-mediated tools offer second/additional language learning. Factors contributing to teacher resistance will be reviewed including the unique pedagogical demands of continually evolving technology-mediated communication tools and learning environments. Research identifying the nature of teacher beliefs will be discussed along with a proposed theoretical framework defining the interconnected factors contributing to teacher beliefs and behaviour towards educational technology. Recommendations for effective approaches to technology-directed language teacher development will be summarized along with recommendations on further research required.
Constructing a Data-Driven Learning Tool with Recycled Learner Data
Authors: Heift Trude , Caws Catherine
Published: January 2015

This paper discusses a data-driven learning (DDL) tool, which consists of a learner corpus for L2 learners of German. The learner corpus, in addition to submissions from ongoing current users, has been constructed from millions of submissions from a variety of activity types of approximately 5000 learners who used the E-Tutor CALL system over a period of five years. By following a cyclical process of development, implementation, and evaluation, adapted from the ADDIE model, E-Tutor helped us not only to inform language teaching pedagogy and to provide system enhancements generated by the outcomes of vast data collections, but also to expand an existing learning environment (e.g., Tutorial CALL) to include DDL. The article discusses the cyclical process of collecting and recycling learner data by also focusing on the design features of the DDL tool of E-Tutor within the ADDIE framework and providing data on student usage.
Logistics of a Building Company: Specifics and Methods of Logistics System Management
Authors: Pletneva Nataliya , Koshcheyev Vadim
Published: January 2015

The article reveals the specifics of logistics in operation of a building enterprise, which specifics determine the most essential means by which logistics influences a building enterprise’s efficiency. Depending on the types of influence several logistics strategies have been proposed for this kind of work. A sequence has been elaborated of how to tackle the principal tasks in a building company. Simultaneously, their essence has been shown and the methods of addressing the said tasks have been structured. Relevant techniques have been devised for controlling operational and managerial logistics processes at a building enterprise with employment of a balanced indicator system format. For managing operative logistics activities in the system of key logistics indicators, accounting is proposed for fulfilled, current and prospective orders for logistics servicing of the building process. Considered are different options of resolving the problem of integrating the management of inter-functional and inter-organizational logistics coordination with a format of the balanced indicator system.
Estimation of Economic Efficiency in Selection of Mast Hoist Equipment, Based on Technical Characteristics
Authors: Alzhanova Raushan , Romanov Kirill , Akhatuly Alisher , Grigorev Pavel
Published: January 2015

This paper presents an economic comparison of using two different types of lifting. As an example we consider object with 15-storey and 25-storey building. Calculation of operating costs and purchase or rent, including all technical specifications for each of lifts in 15-storey and 25-storey buildings. Comparative analysis results show advantage of purchasing or renting of equipment
Azerbaijan Hamam, the History and Restoration Specifics
Authors: Goryunov Vasiliy , Namazov Murad , Murgul Vera , Vatin Nikolay
Published: January 2015

The article deals with a research survey and restoration regarding hamams – traditional Azerbaijan pieces of architecture. Hamams are the bath facilities which came into existence in Azerbaijan everyday life starting from the medieval ages. The history of the hamam architecture and classification of hamams are described in this article. The role of hamams in the structure of the populated area development has been analyzed herein. An issue of restoration and construction of hamams has been also considered, as well as main problems relating to reconstruction and updating of these constructions have been analyzed.
Investigation of Natural Hazards: Theoretical and Practical Models
Authors: Kreiniuk Mark , Belyaev Nikolay
Published: January 2015

Different types of methods needed to determinate risk of natural hazards on the field for different types of hazards. Avalanche and rockfall act the same, get acceleration from gravity depend on slope. It mostly often that they both possible in mountain region around the earth. But behavior of this processes is different and consequences are also different. To predict rockfalls and avalanches we have to create method which can be compared with reality. Compare model versus reality possible in areas with many years of observations. So we can use thisa model to simulate behavior of rockfalls and avalanches in not studied areas.
Architectural Renovation of Quarter in Mannheim, Germany
Authors: Petrichenko Mikhail , Rakova Xeniya Mikhailovna , Vyatkin Maxim , Musorina Tatyana , Kuznetsova Darya
Published: January 2015

The article presents a renovation project of a residential area: Mannheim, Germany. The plot size is 6.4 hectares. It includes Glückstein-park area adjacent to the historic buildings, as well as the south - eastern part of the quarter Glückstein. Territory selected for the design, located opposite the railway station. This area has the highest priority in the planning of the city, as it connects the neighborhood Lindenhof district and the city center. The project includes a number of design features that incorporate the social and economic aspects. The main expected result of the renovation is a well-designed a unique energy efficiency, functional and expressive architectural complex that serves a residential area. Architecture new objects fit into this area. Urban space located near the quarter was designed. The proposed preferred embodiment, more comfort improvement throughout, including a high level of landscaping.
Landscape Urbanism of Riverside Territories: Humanization Strategy
Authors: Nefedov Valeriy , Stiglitz Margarita
Published: January 2015

Present situation with riverside territories planning in many Russian cities, particularly in bigger scale in St. Petersburg and Moscow, might be characterized as quite problematic. Main reason for this situation is related with constantly increasing transport pressure, in fact noticeably reducing pedestrian accessibility because of riverside territories dense occupation by transit roads network. Instead forming ecologically balanced blue-green infrastructure for sustainable development providing, many big cities in Russia are losing riverside areas for population direct contact with the most attractive parts of urban landscape. Contemporary international experience is permanently presenting wide diapason of riverside territories management concepts realization and their humanly orientated strategies of adaptation for population sufficient using. Among the most topical aspects of riverside territories essential transformation such as optimally balanced pedestrian, bicycle and transport infrastructure creation, functions and landscape logical integration, widening of leisure activities infrastructure, water communications development and regeneration of riverside ecosystems could be marked.
Orientational Reaction as a Way of Adjusting to Space
Authors: Alihodzic Jasarovic Ema , Alihodzic Rifat , Murgul Vera , Vatin Nikolay
Published: January 2015

In order to have a proper impression of a city, observer needs to move and participate in the city’s life. One of the most important functions of the image of our surroundings is to enable orientation and guidance of movement towards a certain goal. Urban structures that are reflected through disposition and appearance of streets, through a specific landscape arrangement, and ultimately through specific dimensioning and shaping of architecture, can often help to create a place that is easy to read. The increase in vividness of a space enables easier visual identification as well as orientation in space. That type of visual stimulation is expressed through orientation reaction, which stimulates easier adjustment of the subject to a certain space. Perception is defined as the level of sensitivity to visual stimuli in space, which are often connected to the level of interest of the subject. This research aims to identify the role of reference points in terms of the subject’s movement and orientation in the process of understanding both the unknown and the known surroundings.
Efficiency of Implementation of Spatial Development Strategies on the Case of Business Zones in Slovenia
Authors: Fikfak Alenka , Čok Gregor
Published: January 2015

During the period of transition after the independence, Slovenia faced many challenges brought about by the liberal free market, among others in spatial planning. National spatial development legislation and profession steadily adapted to this process, by changing the existing practice of spatial development planning in line with the new development baselines and objectives. The paper focuses on the survey of planning trends and the difficulties encountered by Slovenia in the implementation of development strategies, as shown in the example of business zones.
Architectural Tectonics as a “Living Pattern” of Building Structures
Authors: Zavarichin Svetozar , Temnov Wladimir
Published: January 2015

The paper considers tectonics, one of the main means of architectural composition. Analysis is made of different approaches to this notion. It is established as the main version in the understanding of architectural tectonics as a plastic image of tension distribution in a constructive system of a concrete object. Considered at this viewing angle are specific forms of the tectonic expression of different constructive systems and epochs, from antiquity to modern times. A typology of tectonic systems is presented. Singled out are graphic, naturally authentic, “natural”, false and neutral tectonic systems. Emphasized is the secondary character of the task of achieving the tectonic imagery in most of the historic epochs. Accentuated is the start-up condition of forming a tectonically expressive architectural form, the anthropologic nature of the ancient architectural creative endeavors. A conclusion is made on completion of the centuries-long era of development of historic systems of tectonic imagery and on transition to the era of “natural” tectonics without pre-established imagery. Forecast is given for development of non-tectonic architectural structures approaching, in terms of principles of formation, a large-scale design or sculptural plastics.
The Sustainable Strategy of Obsolete Building Conversion to Residential Uses
Authors: Živković Milica , Tanić Milan , Kondić Slaviša , Nikolić Vojislav , Vatin Nikolay , Murgul Vera
Published: January 2015

Changes in the existing urban structures that result in obsolescence and abandonment of buildings, open up the opportunities for an alternative use of the existing building fund which would be in line with the current needs and aspirations of today. Conversion of obsolete buildings to residential buildings might be an optimal solution for the social and demographic changes that continuously influence and intensify the demands for new housing. The paper points out the quality of this approach and explores the extent to which conversion of obsolete buildings for residential uses may be a valid tool in sustainable development strategy.
Driver's Reaction Time in Evaluation of the Road Capacity
Authors: Shevtsova Anastasiya , Novikov Ivan , Borovskoy Alexey
Published: January 2015

The paper gives an overview of researches of foreign scientists to change the driver's reaction time, depending on various road conditions, namely regarding the change of studied magnitude when using traffic-light signalization. Previously, the authors have carried out researches of capacity of road section with traffic light regulation, which allowed to establish the dependence of this parameter from the driver's reaction time. This paper proposes calculation of the road capacity using a variety values of the driver's reaction time derived from the analysis. The values obtained allow us to conclude that the inclusion of psychophysiological characteristics of drivers (such as reaction time) will affect both on road capacity and on the different methods of organization/reorganization of road networks sectors, which use the value of road capacity in their implementation.This article analyzes foreign researches devoted to changing the reaction time of drivers on the road conditions. Besides, the effect of changing the driver's reaction time on capacity of the road network sector with traffic-light control was considered.
GrimShaw Proposal for Tirana River Shore Regeneration: Survival of the Waterfront
Authors: Nepravishta Florian , Maliqari Andrea , Cuedari Ani
Published: January 2015

The study analyses the possible transformations of the Tirana river shore, foreseen by GrimShaw proposal, presented in the competition organized by the municipality for the master-plan of Tirana. Understanding and balancing different aspects of the project decisions in changing the vision of Tirana goes along with the emphasis of the desirable conditions of this specific riverside environment. The regeneration of the urban river waterfront is one of the main urban and design issues of our cities. It is seen as a potential for future urban transformations and attraction to investments, employment, industries, publicity, by focusing in a special case study: a self-made structure where people try to create their own model of living in the natural environment of Tirana. This descriptive and analytical work can serve to Albania's professionals on decision-making, but also to other cities of similar scale and nature of development as Tirana. The expectation of this research is to help the interest groups with a concern for waterfront regeneration, recreation and cultural heritage conservation, with this specific experience in the riverside planning and redevelopment of Tirana.
New Industrial Energy and Resource Saving Structural Solutions for Public Buildings
Authors: Klueva Natalia , Emelyanov Sergey , Kolchunov Vitaly , Bukhtiyarova Anastasia
Published: January 2015

The paper presents new structural solutions for industrial energy and resource saving structures of public buildings with predetermined level of structural safety. The basis of the solutions is pre-cast (with cast-in-place concrete) bearing structures of internal longitudinal and transverse bearing walls of panel members, interconnected floor slabs and exterior self-bearing walls supported on straight or curved L-girders with thermal insulation holes The stiffness of a building with proposed solutions is provided by all structural elements connected in a special way. The authors also present some results of experimental and theoretical studies, pilot design projects, real construction and feasibility assessment of public buildings with proposed solutions.
The Role of the State and Citizens to Improve Energy Efficiency
Authors: Gamayunova Olga , Vatin Nikolay
Published: January 2015

Energy saving and energy efficiency of the economy announced among the main Russian national priorities. However, the problem of energy saving and energy efficiency is relevant to many countries. The article describes the main directions of state policy in the field of energy efficiency, as well as the possibilities of saving energy at home. Special place is given to educational programs in the field of energy efficiency and energy saving.
Passive Solar Heating: Its Role in Architectural Shaping
Authors: Murgul Vera , Komatina Dragan , Nikolić Vojislav , Vatin Nikolay
Published: January 2015

A notion ‘passive solar building design’ has been arisen so far. In fact, it means heat flows management using architectural shaping. Architectural shaping is based on logic of heat flows generation and movement. Nowadays, an architectural form has no direct relation to a structure as close as it used to be before. Ways and means of energy supply step forward and become a significant forming factor.It has been analyzed herein how solar energy as an environmental factor affects architectural shaping and design.
Autodesk Revit - Key to Successful Training of Highly Qualified Civil Engineers
Authors: Zolotova Julia , Vatin Nikolai , Tuchkevich Eugenia , Rechinsky Alexandr
Published: January 2015

Nowdays step by step all companies are moving to BIM technology. It forms one of the main demands of the labour market, influencing the principles of specialist`s preparation in the construction industry higher education institutions. Knowledge of the latest BIM systems is the main. The leader among programs in field of industrial and civil construction is Autodesk Revit. The aim of this work is an overview of Autodesk Revit and evidence of the importance of Autodesk Revit in the training of professionals in the building industry on the example of students` works.
Calculation of Retaining Walls with Anchoring at Different Levels
Authors: Melentev Alexey , Korovkin Vladimir
Published: January 2015

Shows the proposed method for the calculation of mirroring duhaney retaining wall. This method is through the use of multiple design schemes can more accurately determine the lateral pressure on the wall, given compliance supports. In this case, the bending moment diagram in the wall and supports efforts depend on the variable diagrams of lateral pressure on the wall associated with the position of the line relative to its elastic neutral axis. Given the uncertainty about the quantities displacement of supports, it is proposed to take into account the upper limit of the voltage equal to the appearance of the yield plateau in the anchor rod. In this case, the plastic yielding of the anchor rod to limit effort in it, due to the redistribution of stresses to the other rod. Practical recommendations for the optimal production of works in the construction of continuous dvuhankerny walls.
The Comparison of Pile Load Capacity Based on the Results of Analytical Calculations and Static Tests
Authors: Badanin Andrey , Melnikov Victor , Filippova Darya
Published: January 2015

The article discusses the causes of discrepancies in the values of the pile load capacity based on the results of calculations made on the basis of existing regulations and the pile load capacity after static load test on the construction site. A brief overview of the causes of discrepancies in analytical and practical values ​​of pile load capacity is provided in the article. The possible ways to solve this problem are suggested, namely, the development of the methods of analytical calculations of pile load capacity and the improvement of embedding technical processes. There is an example of such a discrepancy in the construction of a residential complex in Saint-Petersburg presented in the article. It was found that the variation in the results is not caused by the imperfections in the method of calculations, but by the infringements of construction technology. The article provides recommendations to minimize the discrepancies between the calculated and actual values of pile load capacity.
Accuracy Appraisal of Pile Simulation by Elastic Linkage
Authors: Lalin Vladimir , Zimin Sergei , Trusova Anna , Nachkina Polina
Published: January 2015

This article presents the accuracy of foundation calculation of slab-use SCAD model using finite rigidity linkages. Two design schemes contain foundation on pile is considered in plane elastic problem. The analysis of obtained stress values in the foundation allows to make a conclusion on the calculation accuracy in pile models using finite rigidity linkages and the feasibility of such a simplification of the calculation of pile foundations.
Heat and Mass Transfer in Low-Temperature Insulation in Moisture Conditions
Authors: Polonnikov Vyacheslav , Habibulin Artem
Published: January 2015

The results of numerical simulation of heat and mass transfer in a low-temperature insulation in conditions of insulation freezing, a moisture migration to the front of phase transition and a condensation forming on an outer contour of interaction were obtained. Values of heat leakage were established.
Loads from Ice Ridge Keels – Analytical vs. Numerical
Authors: Vakulenko Aleksei M. , Bolshev Alexander S.
Published: January 2015

Action of ice ridge keel on vertical structures is studied by means of analytical and numerical methods. The analytical method involves keel load calculations using Russian and European recommendations provided in SP 38.13330.2012 and ISO/FDIS 19906 respectively. The numerical method involves finite element calculation. It is demonstrated that numerical methods can provide an important insight into ridges keels behavior. The numerical and analytical results obtained using Russian recommendations for vertical structures are in a good agreement.
Problems Concerning Gravel Islands Constructing and Exploitation in the Arctic Conditions
Authors: Efimova Valeriya , Shkhinek Karl , Belyaev Nikolay
Published: January 2015

Drilling operations conducted from artificial islands are both feasible and economical in shallow waters. Accumulated experience in the construction and operation of artificial gravel islands are analysed. Capital protection of island’ slopes against the action of ice and waves are considered.
Experimental Study of Tsunami-Type Waves Impact on Soil near Foundation of Offshore Gravitational-Type Platforms
Authors: Belyaev Nikolay Dmitrievich , Lebedev Vladimir Valintinovich , Mishina Anastasy Valerjevna , Nudner Igor Sergeevich , Semenov Konstantin Konstantinovich , Schemelinin Dmitry Igorevich
Published: January 2015

The need to study the problem of seabed local scour near offshore platforms has arisen in Russian Federation in connection with the activation of oil and gas production from fields located in coastal areas of seas (in accordance with the Energy Strategy for the period up to 2030, approved by the Government of the Russian Federation on November 13, 2009, No1715-p). Operation of offshore platforms is characterized by a number of features: shallow water areas; severe storm conditions; large transverse dimensions of structures that cause waves diffraction; the variety of used structure forms; the way of platform mounting on the seabed. During platform operation in the shallow waters, its basement soil is under an intense impact of sea waves, currents, as well as jets from engine of coming and berthing ships. The structure disturbs the natural wave flow. Near the platform, flow velocity increases, there are vortexes breakaway from platform corner edges. Scour holes appear and progress near platform foundation. Their location and measure depend on the parameters of external impacts, on the water depth, on the shape and dimensions of the foundation block.
The Influence of Tectonic Faults on a Stress-Strain State of a Large Concrete Dam
Authors: Le-Zakharov Sergey , Tseitlin Boris
Published: January 2015

The article offers a method, how to estimate the influence of tectonic fault displacements in the foundation of the dam on its stress-strain state, strength and stability. The technique involves analysis of ground-based observation data, processing of radar satellite images and computational research. Diagnostic indicators of neotectonic movements impact are developed with the use of ground-based monitoring data. Small baseline interferometry method is tested as a method of evaluation of recent tectonic activity in the area. The impact, which tectonic fault displacements have on the stress-strain state of a concrete dam, are researched using computational methods. Response of the control equipment in this case is also estimated.
Geotechnical Researches for Proving the Design Decisions for Reconstruction of the Dam on the Creek Pevek
Authors: Kotlov Oleg , Kondratenko Pavel , Sokolova Olga
Published: January 2015

This paper describes the complex of geotechnical researches realized for the reconstruction of the gydroscheme on the creek Pevek. The estimation of the hydraulic facilities‘s state was realized on the base of researches from different years. The last complex of geotechnical surveys was conducted by authors in 2012 and include cryogenic, geophysical, geodesic and others geotechnical researches.
Heat Insulation Materials Based on Cenospheres
Authors: Baidzhanov Dzhumageldy , Nuguzhinov Zhmagul , Fedorchenko Vladimir , Divak Lyudmilla
Published: January 2015

In the conditions of the modern industry, manufacturing the main materials and products is more estimated in the parameters characterizing the quantity of the formed waste. A progressive tendency in material-intensive branches is transformation of industrial wastes into the raw materials suitable for industrial use. It refers completely to the ashes of thermal power stations (TPS) and state district power stations (SDPS).