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    The effect of wind on extensive lightweight vegetated roofs
    (EDP Sciences, 2024-07-16) Sukopová, Dagmar; Mohapl, Martin
    Nowadays, Lightweight vegetated roofs are becoming increasingly popular due to their light weight, low maintenance and water consumption. Even though they are mostly extensive greenery (staghorn bushes, mosses, etc.) they can provide urban areas with a few benefits. In particular, they can make an important contribution to improving the urban microclimate and reducing the negative urban heat island effect. They also contribute to the conservation of biodiversity by providing alternative refuges for a range of animals. However, due to their light weight, these lightweight systems may not withstand adverse weather conditions well, especially at the beginning of their construction. Wind resistance can cause them to erode and wind erosion of the growing medium can occur, especially when the root network is not yet sufficiently anchored in the vegetation system. Roof sections may be rotated, displaced, or even overturned, especially in the outer parts of the roof. The effects of wind action can also be influenced by the slope of Lightweight roofs. Roofs with a pitch of less than 30° may be subject to stronger wind suction effects. Existing research shows that, for example, roofs with a pitch greater than 35° have better resistance to wind pressure. This paper discusses different variants of existing solutions to the given problem.
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    Performance of Selected Polyurethane Joint Sealants in Concrete Structures
    (EDP Sciences, 2018-01-22) Nečasová, Barbora; Liška, Pavel; Šlanhof, Jiří
    Often underestimated and neglected, joint sealants in concrete structures play an important role in protecting the structure against its premature deterioration. The focus of the presented paper lays upon the issue of sealing of joints in concrete structures. Concrete is one of the most difficult materials to seal since there are always small particles of dust and the material itself. In this paper, the joint will be viewed as traditional expansion joint. Two representatives of flexible one component polyurethane sealants were selected. The main reason for this selection was that conventional repair materials are usually very rigid and easily incline towards the formation of cracks and gaps. The aim of this paper is not only to verify the suitability of selected materials but also to demonstrate that polyurethane sealants might be a better and long-lasting solution for filling of joints and patching of cracks within concrete structures.
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    Advantages and disadvantages of modular construction, including environmental impacts
    (IOP Publishing, 2021-09-03) Kurková, Dita
    Similar to other fields, the construction industry tends to constantly evolve. There is an increasing demand for the construction of new buildings regarding the speed of the construction process, economy, and minimization of the negative effects on the environment, i.e. sustainability. These requirements can be met by using prefabrication for this construction. Modular construction represents one of the prefabrication technologies that is becoming increasingly popular worldwide. The topic of this article is the use of modular construction, even from the sustainability point of view. There is a basic overview of modular construction, its history in the construction field, an overview of the materials used, and the possibilities of its implementation. Furthermore, this article provides an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of modular construction. The advantages are listed in terms of quality, economy, time, and ecology as well as in terms of construction flexibility and work safety, both during production and assembly on the construction site. The disadvantages of modular construction discussed in this article are the complicated transportation of modules, demanding coordination of production and construction, the requirement for detailed construction planning, and the non-acceptance of this construction technology by the general, and sometimes professional public. This article also deals with the comparison of modular construction technology with conventional construction technologies. It points out the possibility of reusing materials from disassembled modular buildings. It also points out the ways to control and mitigate the impact of modular construction on the environment throughout the life cycle of modular building. Only after a thorough analysis of these aspects of modular construction, is it possible to explore other ways to further increase the efficiency of this technology in all directions and also to make even better use of its environmental impact minimization potential.
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    Wooden Facade and Determination of Strength of Bonded Timber Joints
    (EDIS - Publishing Institution of the University of Zilina, 2014-12-01) Nečasová, Barbora; Liška, Pavel; Šlanhof, Jiří
    A research case focused on vented wooden façade system with bonded joints is presented in this paper. The potential of bonded joints is studied and described in more detail and verified through experimental measurements. For the purpose of tests spruce timber profiles were chosen for the load bearing substructure and Wooden plastic composite façade sheeting for the cladding. Three types of industrial adhesives intended for structural bonding were selected. The article is focused on the preparation as well as on the subsequent experimental verification of substructure bonding retention to the cladding. The adhesive bonds were tested both in tension as well as in shear at a temperature of (293.15+/-3) K and a relative humidity of (55+/-10) %. The test results proved the fact that bonded joints are more than suitable alternative to the mechanical joints. During the tests appeared some differences in stability and failure behaviour between the adhesive systems as well as within the sheeting material. Additionally, the suitability of selected group of adhesives in combination with wooden plastic cladding material as well as with the timber substructure was confirmed.
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    Multi-Criteria Optimization of Mechanized Earth Processes and Its Impact on Economic and Environmental Sustainability
    (MDPI, 2021-12-22) Gašparík, Jozef; Motyčka, Vít; Šťastný, Patrik; Szalayová, Sylvia
    The optimization of mechanized construction processes has a very important impact on economic and environmental sustainability. Our analyses evaluate key factors that affect the quality, environment, and economics of mechanized earth processes. This paper also presents approaches in this area in Slovakia and abroad, and existing mathematical models for the optimal design of earthmoving machinery. The main goals of our paper are the proposal of a method of machine selection for excavation including a multi-criteria optimization method with software support and application and verification of this method in a model example. A total of nine scientific methods applied in our paper are analyzed. The key results of the research work in terms of the set goals are given in the Conclusion, where the key research results are summarized. The results of the research work presented in the paper have a direct impact on economic and environmental sustainability, which can be achieved already in the phase of construction preparation. Applications of information technologies in multi-criteria optimization of the selection of construction machines for earth processes enables their use in the BIM (building information modeling) model.