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  • Master Plan of Multiple Use of water resources in the watershed of Bistrica e Pejes 
    Sali Fazliu (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    The main objective of this paper is to present a preliminary planning of water resources development of Kosova, based on a master plan of multiple use of water resources of thecountry.In this century of crisis in water and ...
  • Experimental Investigation of the Dip Effect in Rectangular Channel 
    Mehmet Ardiclioglu; Epoka University; Jose Carlos de Araujo; Donald W. Knight; University of Birmingham (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Two different data sets (LDA, propeller) were used to observe the occurrence of the dip effectin rectangular open channel flow for aspect ratios 1.5  B/H  12. The measured andcalculated velocity distributions ...
  • Trans-Boundary Waters of Turkey and An Examination From The Legal Aspects: Syria Example 
    Fatma Tombul; Anadolu University; Mustafa Tombul; Anadolu University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Despite the fact that water resources are quite limited on earth, the rapid increase inpopulation, unconscious consumption, pollution, and, irregular urbanisation led to the consequence of water as a significant problem ...
  • Testing Flood Estimation Methods On Ancient Closed Conduits 
    Orhan Baykan; Pamukkale University; Ahmet Alkan; Dokuz Eylul University; Ulker Guner Bacanli; Pamukkale University; Nesrin Baykan; Pamukkale University; Unal Ozis; Dokuz Eylul University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Beside a large number of ancient tunnels in long-distance water conveyance systems toancient cities in Turkiye, five peculiar closed conduits, through which almost the entire discharge of water courses were flowing, are ...
  • Development of hydropower energy in two adjacent basins (northeast of turkey) 
    Adem Akpinar; Gumushane University; Murat Ihsan Komurcu; Karadeniz Technical University; Murat Kankal; Karadeniz Technical University; Hizir Onsoy; Karadeniz Technical University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    The main objective in doing the present study is to investigate the sustainable development ofhydropower plants in two adjacent basins being located in northeast of Turkey, which are the Coruhriver basin being the least ...
  • Double Decomposition Method for the Solution of Sediment Wave Equation 
    Gokmen Tayfur; Izmir Institute of Technology (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Transient sediment waves are solved by the double decomposition (DD) method. The method solves the parabolic partial differential equation by decomposing the solution function into summation of M number of components. The ...
  • Differential Quadrature Method For Solving Bed Load Sediment Transport 
    Birol Kaya; Dokuz Eylul University; Gokmen Tayfur; Izmir Institute of Technology; Gokmen Tayfur; Izmir Institute of Technology (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Sediment transport is crucial for designing, and operating hydraulic structures. Hence, itsprediction has forced researches to study it through experimental and mathematical modeling works. Mathematical modeling has gained ...
  • Regionalization Of Intensity - Duration - Frequency (IDF) curves in Albania 
    Alket KUMARAKU; Polytechnic University of Tirana; Lavdim OSMANAJ (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    The scope of this study is the creation of the IDF curves of the zones, in whichcontinuous rain measurements are missing, except of 24 - hour measurement throughpluviometer.So, there are elaborated the tables of rain' ...
  • Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Dam-Break Wave on a Single Building Situated Downstream 
    Selahattin Kocaman; Mustafa Kemal University; Hasan Guzel; Mustafa Kemal University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Dam-break flow may cause severe damages on land and population locateddownstream due to flush flooding. In addition to the complexity inherent in dam break flow,existence of buildings changes the rapidly varying flow pattern ...
  • Simulation of Density Flow in Dam Reservoirs Using Two Dimensional Mathematical Models 
    Fatih Unes; Mustafa Kemal University; Necati Agiralioglu; Istanbul Technical University; Mustafa Demirci; Mustafa Kemal University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Density inflow is modeled in two dimensions through a reservoir with sloping bottom. If an in flow of higher density enters ambient dam reservoir water, then it plunges below theambient water and then becomes density ...
  • Shoreline Dynamics And Preventive Measures At Southern Part Of Durresi Bay 
    Shkelqim Daja; Polytechnic University of Tirana; Cercis Durmishi; Polytechnic University of Tirana; Agim Sinojmeri; Polytechnic University of Tirana; Neritan Shkodrani; Polytechnic University of Tirana (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    One of the most important aspects of coastal management and planning programs thatneeds to be investigated is shoreline dynamics. Long-term coastal analysis uses historical datato identify the sectors along the coast where ...
  • Investigation of Average Shear Stress in Natural Stream 
    Mehmet Ardiclioglu; Epoka University; Agim Selenica; Polytechnic University; Serkan Ozdin; Erciyes University; Alban Kuriqi; Epoka University; Onur Genc; ITU (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Average shear stress is an important parameter for prediction of sediment transport,bank protection and other river engineering problems in natural streams. For this purposevelocity measurements were taken on Kız&#3 ...
  • Experimental and Numerical Studies of Square Footing on Weak Clay Stabilized with Geosynthetics-Reinforced Granular Replacement 
    Ahmet Demir; Cukurova University; Mustafa Laman; Korkut Ata University; Murad Abu-Farsakh; Louisiana State University; Qiming Chen; Louisiana State University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    This paper presents experimentally and numerically the bearing capacity and settlementcharacteristics of shallow footings rested on geogrid reinforced crushed limestone over weakclay soil. The effects of thickness of the ...
  • Evaluation of Subgrade Modulus and Bearing Capacity with Large Scale Field Tests on Geogrid-Reinforced Granular Fill over Clay Soil 
    Ahmet Demir; Cukurova University; Mustafa Laman; Korkut Ata University; Murat Ornek; Mustafa Kemal University; Abdulazim Yildiz; Cukurova University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    This study aims at experimentally explaining the potential benefits of geogrid reinforcedsoil foundations using large scale field tests. A total of 8 large scale field tests were carriedout to evaluate the effects of ...
  • A Study About Effect Of Soil Model On Slope Under Vibration Load 
    Hamza Gullu; University of Gaziantep; Hanifi Canakci; University of Gaziantep; Recep Iyisan; Istanbul Technical University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    This paper presents the effect of soil material model on slope under vibration loading. Ahard consistency clay is assumed within an example slope profile with the height of 10m andangle 25 for the evaluations. The linear ...
  • Interface Friction Between Organic Soil and Construction Materials 
    Hanifi Canakci; University of Gaziantep; H.Erdem Yavuz; University of Gaziantep; Fatih Celik; University of Gaziantep; Hamza Gullu; University of Gaziantep (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    In this study, interface frictional resistance between organic soil and some of construction material was investigated. Construction materials used in this work are concrete,metal, and wood. Interface friction angle were ...
  • An Experimental Study on Cross-Shore Sediment Transport 
    Mustafa Demirci; Mustafa Kemal University; M. Sami Akoz; Cukurova University; Fatih Unes; Mustafa Kemal University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    The cross-shore sediment transport in a coastal region causes the important changes in beach morphological properties. The accurate estimation of the cross-shore sediment transport is important for the designing of the ...
  • Comparison of Probability Based Design and Eurocode 7 in Slope Stability Analysis 
    Laidon Zekaj; Epoka University; Ergys Anamali; Polytechnic University; Elvis Capo; Epoka University; Marin Xhemalaj; Polytechnic University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    Since it is recently noticed that probability methods are being a vital part of theengineering design, in this article are taken into account two different methods such asProbability Based Design (PBD) and Eurocode 7. Both ...
  • Investigation of the Size Effect at Different Geometries on Stress Distribution of Sandy Soils 
    Baki Bagriacik; Cukurova University; Mustafa Laman; Korkut Ata University (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    In this study, the induced vertical soil stress values occuring along with horizontal surfaces at predetermined depths of the shallow foundations on sandy soils were investigated by model tests. In the model tests pressure ...
  • The Impact of EC 7 in Axial Load Capacity Estimation of Pile Foundations 
    Alketa Ndoj; Polytechnic University of Tirana,; Ardita Malaj; Polytechnic University of Tirana,; Shpresa Gashi; Polytechnic University of Tirana,; Veronika Hajdari; Polytechnic University of Tirana, (International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 2013-07-15)
    The pile foundation is generally used in Albania. Until today their design is based onwhat it is called The Albanian Practice of Design. In these days, the implementation of theEurocode in the design, is considered very ...

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