Advances and Trends in Engineering Sciences and Technologies II Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Engineering Sciences and Technologies, 29 June - 1 July 2016, High Tatras Mountains, Tatranské Matliare, Slovak Republic

These are the proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Engineering Sciences and Technologies (ESaT 2016), held from 29th of June until the 1st of July 2016 in the scenic High Tatras Mountains, Tatranské Matliare, Slovak Republic. After the successful implementation and excellent feedback of the first international conference ESaT 2015, ESaT 2016 was organized under the auspices of the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Technical University of Košice, Slovak Republic in collaboration with the University of Miskolc, Hungary. The conference focused on a wide spectrum of topics and subject areas in civil engineering sciences. The proceedings bringing new and original advances and trends in various fields of engineering sciences and technologies that accost a wide range of academics, scientists, researchers and professionals from universities and practice. The authors of the articles originate from different countries around the world guaranteeing the importance, topicality, quality and level of presented results.

Part A: Computer simulation and modeling, Mechanics and dynamics, and Reliability and durability of structures Drift design approach for steel tall buildings according to Eurocode C. Amaddeo, K. Taskin & T. Orhan Weldability estimation of steels for hot work by the CCT diagrams D. Arsic, V. Lazic, R.R. Nikolic & B. Hadzima Resistance of flat slabs by different applications of concentrated load T. Augustin & L. Fillo Parameters of various timber-concrete composite connection systems V. Bajzecerova & J. Kanocz Plastic resistance of IPE-section to interaction of bending internal forces My,Ed, Vz,Ed and torsion internal forces BEd, T?,Ed and Tt,Ed I.J. Balaž, Mi. Kovac, T.J. Živner & Y.P. Kolekova Plastic resistance of H-section to interaction of bending moment My,Ed and bimoment BEd I.J. Balaž, Mi. Kovac, T.J. Živner & Y.P. Kolekova Experimental investigations of glass plates L. Balcierak, J. Brodniansky Sr., T. Klas, V. Duchon, J. Brodniansky & O. Katona The reliability of slender concrete columns subjected to a loss of stability V. Benko, T. Gucky & A. Valašik The cracking of prestressed girders influenced by decreased bond of tendons V. Borzovic, K. Gajdošova, M. Pecnik & J. Laco EUGLI imperfection method for columns with varying cross-sectional parameters – numerical solution J. Brodniansky, L. Balcierak, V. Duchon & O. Katona Analysis of passive and active Levy cable dome P. Cauner & V. Urban Application of system identification on a steel footbridge across the Little Danube River M. Fabry, R. Aroch & I. Liptak Non-linear analysis of concrete slender columns L. Fillo, V. Knapcova & M. Cuhak Numerical solution for rotational stiffness of RHS tubular joints M. Garifullin, N. Vatin, T. Jokinen & M. Heinisuo Overall imperfection method for beam-columns G. Hajdu & F. Papp Punching resistance of column basis J. Halvonik, J. Hanzel & L. Majtanova Identifying the causes of failure using Bayesian networks M. Holicky Risk-based target reliability M. Holicky Experimental analysis of a composite steel-concrete slab A. Hrušovska & Š. Gramblicka Reduction of computational operations in the DOProC method P. Janas, M. Krejsa & V. Krejsa Optimum design of a cellular shell structure of a belt-conveyor bridge |K. Jarmai & J. Farkas Analysis of stress inside the sandwich composite structure D. Jiroutova Resistance of timber structures exposed to fire Z. Kamenicka & M. Botlo Local buckling of rectangular steel tubes filled with concrete R. Kanishchev & V. Kvocak Experimental study of a four-point bending test on CLT deep beams O. Katona, T. Klas, V. Duchon, J. Brodniansky, L. Balcierak & J. Sandanus Aerodynamic analysis and improvements of a solar car V. Kiricci, A.O. Celik, C. Insel & E. Guner Evaluation of fibre-reinforced polymer perfobond rib shear connector resistance tests L. Kolpasky & P. Ryjacek In plane buckling of frames with laced built-up members Mi. Kovac, Zs. Vanik & M. Magura Contact model of the fibre-matrix debonding coupling the interface damage and friction J. Kšinan & R. Vodicka Strain of elements reinforced by GFRP at elevated temperatures Š. Kušnir & S. Priganc Design and realization of composite timber-concrete beams V. Kvocak & M. Al Ali An investigation of glued connections with acrylate adhesives K. Machalicka, M. Vokac & M. Eliašova The maximum punching shear resistance of flat slabs L. Majtanova, J. Hanzel & J. Halvonik Verification of experiment of vacuum loading on slab J. Melcher, M. Karmazinova, J. Krsik & J. Krivakova Constitutive equations for selected rheological models in linear viscoelasticity M. Minarova & J. Sumec Simulation modeling in pipeline safety assessment L.V. Muravyeva Analysis of secondary effects due to prestressing at continuous concrete beams at ultimate limit state P. Pazma, J. Halvonik & V. Borzovic Adaptive tensegrity module: Description of an adaptation process P. Platko & S. Kmet Dynamic identification of composite beam pedestrian bridges G. Poprawa, M. Salamak & P. Klikowicz Evaluation’s methods of the seismic stability of buildings and structures in the Gaza Strip D. Rashid, E.S. Kolosov, N.B. Kolosova & T.N. Soldatenko Verification of reinforced concrete slab model using MSC Patran/Marc V.A. Smirnov Searching for optimally corrected shape of a chosen tensegrity system M. Spisak & S. Kmet Composite timber-concrete floor of a family house L. Surovec & M. Slivansky Experimental investigation of the effects of tensile force on the characteristics of turbulence downstream of a novel active grid N. Szaszak, P. Bencs & Sz. Szabo Crack initiation in concrete specimens based on alkali-activated binders H. Šimonova, L. Topolar, I. Havlikova, I. Rozsypalova, B. Kucharczykova, Z. Keršner & V. Bilek Jr. A finite element algorithm of cables on pulleys H. Štekbauer & I. Nemec Modeling of the airflow in the small-scale model of ventilated air channel L. Tazky & A. Sedlakova Reduction of ceiling vibrations by stiffness modification of a load-bearing structure M. Tomko, R. Soltys & I. Demjan The acoustic non-destructive methods and their application to stress situation construction materials L. Topolar, L. Pazdera, K. Timcakova & D. Štefkova University BIM distance learning course for secondary school students K. Usanova & N. Vatin The numerical analysis of deteriorated steel elements reinforced with CFRP J. Vujtech, P. Ryjacek & M. Vovesny Basic features of aggregate-matrix-interface fracture of concrete: Pilot modelling M. Vyhlidal, H. Šimonova, V. Vesely, Z. Keršner, J. Klusak & L. Malikova Part B: Buildings and structures, Construction technology and management, Environmental engineering, Heating, ventilation and air condition, Materials and technologies, and Water supply and drainage Diagnostics to determine the cause of occurrence of cracks on ETICSN. Antošova, M. Dubek & M. Petro Verification of the technology choice repairs ETICS N. Antošova, M. Dubek & M. Petro Technical measurement of the green roof in a winter season R. Balaž & S. Toth Assessment of ground water infiltration to the basement garage spaces R. Balaž & S. Toth Monitoring the effectiveness of sorbent materials for removing selected metals from water R. Biela, T. Kucera & J. Konecny Technology of waterproofing membranes based on mPVC for flat roof M. Božik, M. Ivanko, A. Meciar & M. Petro Importance of aerodynamic quantification in the determination of heat losses in buildings I. Bullova New methods of optimizing building maintenance Z. Cucikova, M. Hanko, V. Somorova & R. Matušek The inclusion of a water feature to the interior and its impact on internal microclimate K. Cakyova & Z. Vranayova A human induced landslide in the centre of a town W. Dabrowki, M. Zielina & J. Bak Implementing effective Supply Chain Management (SCM) strategies N. Daneshjo, M. Kravec, A.A. Samer & J. Krivosudska Detecting fibers in the cross sections of steel fiber-reinforced concrete M. Dubek, P. Makyš, M. Petro & P. Briatka Waste water treatment in North Moravia and Silesia, from the past to the present T. Dvorsky, V. Vaclavik & P. Hluštik Model house with modifiable disposition J. Gašparik, J. Piatka, P. Šimko, M. Šmotlak & P. Orosi Optimizing method of building machine group selection implemented into soil processes with software support J. Gašparik, S. Szalayova, Z. Hulinova, L. Paulovicova & V. Laco Spatio-temporal analysis of soil properties for the eastern border of the European Union E. Glowienka, K. Michalowska & A. Pekala Use of the program SWMM to simulate rainfall runoff from urbanized areas P. Hluštik, M. Utersky, V. Vaclavik & T. Dvorsky Causes and impacts of dropping water consumption on a wastewater treatment plant P. Hluštik, V. Vaclavik & T. Dvorsky Effectiveness of costs incurred for labor protection Z. Hu

Mohamad Al Ali is Head of the Department of Steel and Timber Structures, Faculty of Civil Engineering at the Technical University of Kosice, Slovakia. He has a MSc and PhD degree. His research activities are oriented to the issues of welded and thin-walled structures. He was the principal investigator of the successfully completed national projects VEGA 1/0673/10 and VEGA 1/0582/13, and member of research teams in other national and international projects carried out in the frame of the Faculty and the University. Mohamad is the author and coauthor of over 85 publications. Peter Platko is member of educational and research team of the Civil Engineering FacultyTechnical University of Kosice, Slovakia. He has a MSc and PhD degree, and his research activities are oriented to the issues of cables and tensegrity structures. He is a member of research teams of national and international projects carried out in the frame of the Faculty and the University. Peter has authored and coauthored over 70 publications; two of them is in CC and 5 are in the indexed databases. He is the head of the Organizing Committees of many national and international conferences and seminars and editor of more than 20 proceedings of mentioned activities.