Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the Scientific Conference Week of Science in SPbSPU - Civil Engineering (SPbWOSCE 2014), December 3-4, 2014, Saint-Petersburg, Russia. The 233 papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Buildings and Structures; Chapter 2: Foundations, Underground Structures; Chapter 3: Hydraulic Engineering Works; Chapter 4: Building Materials and Products; Chapter 5: Applied Mechanics in Material Science, Static and Dynamic Loads of Structures and Facilities; Chapter 6: Organization and Planning of Construction Works; Chapter 7: Architecture and Urban Planning; Chapter 8: Air, Gas and Water Research in Area of Civil Engineering; Chapter 9: Energy Efficiency, Green Buildings and Sustainable Development; Chapter 10: Education and Training in Area of Civil Engineering

Table of Contents:
Preface and Scientific Committee Chapter 1: Buildings and Structures The Brickwork Joints Effect on the Thermotechnical Uniformity of the Exterior Walls from Gas-Concrete Blocks Calculation Method of Justification of Technical Actions for Prevention of Ice Dams Formation on Buildings with a Pitched Roof Fire Resistance of Non-Crack Resistant Flexural Reinforced Concrete Elements Heat and Mass Transfer in Low-Temperature Insulation in Moisture Conditions Comparison of Different Types of Transparent Structures for High-Rise Buildings with a Fully Glazed Facade Prodrome in Experimental Investigation the Thermal Shielding Systems in Enclosure Structures Improvement of the Double Skin Facades Reduced Thermal Resistance of a Two-Layer Wall Construction Unsteady Temperature Condition of the Enclosure Structure Unsteady Airway as an Effective Method of the Ice Melting Prevention on the Building’s Roof Humidity Conditions of Enclosing Structure with Silicate Brick Veneer and Variable Air Gap Characteristic and Application of Facade System ‘Polialpan’ The Glass Ventilated Facades – Research of an Air Gap The Results of Experimental Determination of Air Output and Velocity of Flow in Double Skin Facades Improving Technology of Constructing Pre-Fabricated Buildings in the Conditions of Northern Regions Construction of Temporary Accommodation Camp and Selection of Optimal Type of Building Analysis of the Masonry Structure Calculation with Vertical Ring Beams According to European Standards Program- and Goal-Oriented Approach to Organization of Monitoring Deformations of Buildings and Structures Constitutive Relationships of Concrete and Reinforcing Steel under High Temperatures Objective Estimation of the Use of Windproof and Weatherproof Membranes in Double Skin Facades Fire Safeguards of “Plastbau” Construction The Research of the Effect of Basalt Wool on the Acoustic Isolation of the Floating Floor Performance Evaluation of High-Rise Complex Construction Depending on Building Site Placement Using ANN in Process of Seismic Damage Prediction for Residential Buildings Experimental Testing of Retaining Walls of Precast Elements Chapter 2: Foundations, Underground Structures Specific Features of Calculating Underground Structures Erected with Use of Freezing Method Calculation of Retaining Walls with Anchoring at Different Levels The Comparison of Pile Load Capacity Based on the Results of Analytical Calculations and Static Tests Accuracy Appraisal of Pile Simulation by Elastic Linkage Some Aspects of Maintaining Inclined Tunnel Escalators in St. Petersburg Effectiveness of Soil Reinforcement Based on Complex Ash-Cement Bonder Stress-Deformation State in the Rock Massif (Illustrated with the Example of Macedonia) Improving Technological Processes for Borehole Drilling in Construction Using Vibration Impact Chapter 3: Hydraulic Engineering Works Loads from Ice Ridge Keels – Analytical vs. Numerical Coastal Ice Investigation on the Site of Further Bridge Construction - Sveagruva, Svalbard, Norway Using of Ice for Constructing Islands in the Arctic Conditions Problems Concerning Gravel Islands Constructing and Exploitation in the Arctic Conditions Comprehensive Settlement of the Gravitational Drilling Platform on the Seismic Action Engineering Properties of Sea Ice Ridges in the Barents Sea in 2012-2014 Years for Evaluation of Ice Loads on Offshore Structures Ice Regime for Basins and Pumped-Storage Facilities Hydropower Potential Estimations and Small Hydropower Plants Siting: Analysis of World Experience Multicriterion Optimization of Power Sites Location on the Watercourse Impact Wave on Port Mole in during Construction Experimental Study of Tsunami-Type Waves Impact on Soil near Foundation of Offshore Gravitational-Type Platforms The Influence of Tectonic Faults on a Stress-Strain State of a Large Concrete Dam Geotechnical Researches for Proving the Design Decisions for Reconstruction of the Dam on the Creek Pevek Characteristics of Bulk Carriers with Respect to the Developing Export Coal Terminals on the Far East of Russia Ensuring the Reliability of Earth Dams in Complex Hydrogeological Conditions Empirical-Statical-Dynamical (ESD) Methodology for Extrapolation of Rock Mass Properties for Construction of Tunnels Enhanced Mualem-Van Genuchten Approach for Estimating Relative Soil Hydraulic Conductivity Two-Component Incompressible Fluid Model for Simulating the Cohesive Soil Erosion Chapter 4: Building Materials and Products Local Data Flow Principles in Porosity of Materials Influence of Chemical Additives on Radiation Stability of Concrete - Theoretical Basis and Evaluation Method Heat Insulation Materials Based on Cenospheres Improving the Durability of Protective Materials Based on Inorganic Binders when Exposed to Short-Wave Radiation Application of Styrofoam in the Elements of Building Constructions Destruction of Monuments' Materials by Organic Acids – Micromycetes Metabolites Testing of the Mechanical Properties of Masonry Walls – Determination of Compressive Strength Effect of Air-Entraining Agent LHD on the Technological Properties of Concrete Mix Containing Superplasticizer S-3 An Impact of Carbon Nanostructured Additives on the Kinetics of Cement Hydration Thermal Cracking Resistance in Massive Concrete Structures in the Winter Building Period Comparison of European and Russian Technical Documentation for Structural Use of Concrete The Influence of Based on Polyalcohols Additive on the Cement Paste Shrinkage Property Changes of Thermal Insulation Material due to the Effects of Environmental Conditions Influence of Plasticizing and Siliceous Additives on the Strength Characteristics of Concrete The Influence of Precompression on Strength and Strain Properties of Concrete under the Effect of Elevated Temperatures Fiberglass Reinforcement for Concrete Fireproofing Cemented Fiber Vermiculite-Concrete Composites with Application Volcanic Ash Effect of Modifying Admixtures on the Cement System Hydration Kinetics Short-Time Creep of Concrete Kinetics of Hydration and Hardening Processes in Clinkerless Slag-Alkaline Binder Materials Dependence of Relative Decreasing in Strength by Rate of Strain for the New Rapid Method for Determination of Concrete Frost Resistance Development of the Nanomodified Filler for Asphalt Concrete Mixes Optimization of Provide Compositions Bitumen Emulsions, for Example the Cationic Emulsifier Salt Corrosion of Masonry Mortar Influence of Cladding Material on the Vapor Permeability of Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate (LECA) Concrete Use of Epoxy Fluoroplastic Coatings in Friction Pendulum Bearings Influence of Synthetic Fibers Dispersed Reinforced Concrete Analysis of Behavior of a Lattice Girder According to Theory of Plasticity with Link Elements Determination of the Critical Duration of the First Heating of Heavy Concrete by the Criterion of the Maximum Strength Reduction Influence of High-Porous Filling Materials and Mineral Fiber on Thermal and Fire Resistant Properties of Aerated Composites Special Aspects of Hydration Process of Microfine Cement Novice Methodology in Preserving Prestressed Cables by Injection of a Special Gel Theory and Practice of Functioning Machines for Vibratory Agitation Construction of Road Embankment with Waste Materials Chapter 5: Applied Mechanics in Material Science, Static and Dynamic Loads of Structures and Facilities Application of Continuum Damage Mechanics Approach for the Strength Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Constructions Application of Stepped Isothermal Method for Prediction the Creep Behavior of Extruded Polypropylene Geogrid Design of Lightweight Glass-Fibre-Reinforced Epoxy I-Beam for Structural Applications Modeling of Concrete Behavior under Compression Geometrically Nonlinear Rods Theory - Comparison of the Results Obtained by Cosserat-Timoshenko and Kirchhoff's Rod Theories The Effect of Weathering and Biological Exposure on the Tensile Properties of Nonwoven Geotextile Development and Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete Finite Element Modeling of Steel Pipeline Reconstruction Using Fiberglass Composite Material Two-Dimensional Surface Fatigue Crack Propagation and its Finite Element Simulation Simulation and Experimental Investigation of Deformation and Fracture of the Masonry Bending of Laminated Composite Plates A Posteriori Error Control at Numerical Solution of Plate Bending Problem Modeling Nonlinear Deformation and Destruction Masonry under Biaxial Stresses Part 1 – Masonry as Simulation Object Local Buckling of Cold-Formed Steel Members with Edge Stiffened Holes Strength Evaluation of a Linear Extended Structure on a Statically Inhomogeneous Foundation Advanced Method for Semi-Rigid Joints Design Prestressed Cladding Elements for Tensioned Structures Reticular-Stretched Thermo-Profile: Buckling of the Perforated Web as a Single Plate Optimization Models of Heat Treatment Process of Masonry in the Winter due to a Stationary Heating System Constructed Buildings Oil Production Complex Calculation of Combined Structure and Installation Roof Systems Taking into Account Structural Nonlinearity Factor Crack Resistance Criteria for Reinforced Concrete Beams with Corrosion Damage in Strength Resource Assessment Mathematical Analogy between Non-Uniform Torsion and Transverse Bending of Thin-Walled Open Section Beams Comparison of the Bearing Capacity of LST- Profile Depending on the Thickness of its Elements Strength and Stability of Arched Frame Structures Made of Brittle Material Friction of Rubber on the Concrete Surface Treated with a Remedy against Drying out The Typical Roof Structure Project Based on Trusses Made of Roll-Welded RHS Pipes Development The Computational Model of Spatial Formation of Cracks in Reinforced Concrete Constructions in Torsion with Bending Probable Errors of Dynamic Method at Conservative System Stability Analysis Justification of Using Delta-Functions in the Theory of Shells Featuring Irregularities Calculation on Formation of Longitudinal Cracks in Reinforced Concrete Structures Taking into Account Nonlinearity of Concrete Straining Modeling Nonlinear Deformation and Destruction Masonry under Biaxial Stresses Part 2 - Strength Criteria and Numerical Experiment Quadrilateral Finite Element for Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Floor Slabs and Foundation Plates The Optimal Control of the Elastic Stress State Using Boundary Loads The Analysis of Convergence of Finite Element Method for a Foundation Slab on the Bilinear Subgrade New Numerical Methods for Structural Mechanics Problems in Unbounded Domains Correct Formulation of the Stability Problem for Timoshenko Beam The Initial Boundary-Value Problem for a Mathematical Model for Granular Medium Elasto-Plastic Stability Analysis of the Frame Structures Using the Tangent Modulus Approach The Algorithm of Solving the Problem of Large Elastic-Plastic Deformation by FEM Deterministic and Probabilistic Approach of Capacity of the Elements of a Lattice Gird Multimodal Pushover Analysis for R.C. Bridges Complex Testing and Rehabilitation Measures of the Bridges (Example of Road Bridge Across the South Morava, Serbia) Preparation, Installation and Signal Processing of Strain Gauges in Bridge Load Testing Geodetic Measurement of Vertical Displacements (Illustrated with the Slovenian Viaduct) On Strength Reserve Assessment for Prismatic Folded Plate Roof Structures Finite Element Modeling of Porous Material Structure Represented by a Uniform Cubic Mesh Finite-Element Simulation of Progressive Cross-Section Ellipticity of Single Crystal Samples under Uniaxial Tension Experimental Investigation and Finite Element Simulation of Fracture Process of Polymer Composite Material with Short Carbon Fibers Fracture Analysis of Piezoceramic CT-Specimen for Different Types of Crack Face Boundary Conditions Thermal-Fatigue Analysis of Turbine Discs under Complex Thermo-Mechanical Loading with Account of Plasticity and Creep Effects Comparison of Rate-Dependent Ferroelectroelastic Phenomenological Models for Prediction of PZT Creep Analysis of Track Gauge Widening in Curves with Small Radius Chapter 6: Organization and Planning of Construction Works Possibilities of Implementing Customer Relationship Management in the Function of Improving the Competitiveness of the Civil Engineering Sector Recourse Optimization of Construction on a Basis of the Frontal and Rhythmical Stream Renewal Methods of Construction Machinery According to Technical and Economic Indicators “Knowledge-Based Economics” in the Innovative Development of the Construction Sphere New Paradigm of Integrated Housing Development in the Metropolitan Area (Based on the Example of St. Petersburg) Time is the most Important Resource for Increasing Construction Efficiency Logistics of a Building Company: Specifics and Methods of Logistics System Management Quasi Float Time Revealing when Evaluating Construction Schedules Based on Discounting Method “Earned Value Management” for Timescale Controlling in Construction Projects Estimation of Economic Efficiency in Selection of Mast Hoist Equipment, Based on Technical Characteristics Scheduling of Cottage Settlement Building Residential Stock Management Based on Input-Output Balance Model Chapter 7: Architecture and Urban Planning Clustering of City Housing Facilities Based on Self-Organizing Maps Spatial and Technological Design Principles of Mountain Resort Hotels Revitalization as the Principle of Architectural Heritage Protection – Case Study of Serbia and Russia Azerbaijan Hamam, the History and Restoration Specifics William Richard Lethaby – Architecture, Mysticism and Myth Investigation of Natural Hazards: Theoretical and Practical Models Architectural Renovation of Quarter in Mannheim, Germany Formation of the Architecture of Developing Business Centers in Special Economic Zones with the Use of the Bio-Similar Modeling Principle Landscape Urbanism of Riverside Territories: Humanization Strategy Orientational Reaction as a Way of Adjusting to Space Efficiency of Implementation of Spatial Development Strategies on the Case of Business Zones in Slovenia Decentralization as a Cause of Spatial Segregation Houses New Live Build from 50s till 60s in Saint-Petersburg Daylight Factor Analysis for Different Types of Static Shading Devices: Case Study Location in Podgorica Redevelopment Project of Shuvalovsky Park Reconstruction of Apartment in the Meltzer’s Apartment House Architectural Tectonics as a “Living Pattern” of Building Structures Renovation of Multi-Apartment Building in Latvia Reconstruction of Courtyards in Historical Buildings of Saint-Petersburg – Ways to Improve Quality of Interior Space Evolution of Application of Neogothic Forms in the Russian Architecture of the XVIII-XIX Centuries The Sustainable Strategy of Obsolete Building Conversion to Residential Uses Optimizing Transport-Logistic Cluster Freight Flows of a Port Megacity on the Basis of GIS Driver's Reaction Time in Evaluation of the Road Capacity Origin-Destination Matrix as a Way to Create a Basic Algorithm for Simulation a Load of Transport Network About the Dynamic Model Formation of the Urban Livelihood System Compatible with the Biosphere Reforms of St. Petersburg Municipal Services Regulatory Bodies in the First Half of XIX Century GrimShaw Proposal for Tirana River Shore Regeneration: Survival of the Waterfront Analysis of Compatibility of Contemporary Residential Housing in Nis with Current Standards in the Republic of Serbia Chapter 8: Air, Gas and Water Research in Area of Civil Engineering Assessment of Certainty of Ventilation Processes Mathematical Modeling Modern Principles of Air Exchange Concept in Premises of Different Purpose Selection of Hot Water Supply Metering Devices for Residential Buildings Feasibility Study of the Absorption Chiller Integration Comparison of Air Conditioning Systems for Advanced Data Centers Economic Efficiency of Automated Individual Heating Substation (IHS) Numerical Flows Recovery Analysis for Trunkline Failures The Air Consumption Estimation of Convection Heaters with Natural Convection and Water Heat Carrier Modeling of Natural Gas Transportation and Distribution in Low Pressure Gas Pipelines Characteristic Property of Adsorption Cleaning of Recirculated Air for Heat Chambers for Electric Testing of Electronic Devices Inspecting and Monitoring the Technical Condition of Sewage Collectors One-Sludge Denitri-Nitrification System Application in Reconstruction of Biological Treatment Stations in Russian Federation Innovative Environment Friendly Refurbishment Technologies for Water Supply and Sewage Systems of Sugar Factories Water Quality Improvement by Additional Filtering through Sorption Loading Modified by Fullerenes Designing Filtraring Equipment Forwater Wells of the Municipal Water Intakes in the City of Kursk Determination of Wastewater Purification Index under Joint Action of Several Pollution Sources in Marine Water Areas Experimental Modeling and Electrochemical Analysis of Salted Oily Wastewaters Energy Performance of Particle Settling in Cyclones Chapter 9: Energy Efficiency, Green Buildings and Sustainable Development Thermal Comfort and Energy Performance Assessment for Residential Building in Temperate Continental Climate The Influence of the Thermal-Insulating Properties of External Enclosure Structures on the Energy and Opportunity Costs Energy-Efficient Multi-Comfort Group of Buildings in Svetlorechenskiy Estate Increase the Energy Efficiency of the Multi-Story Apartment Building The Increase of the Thermal Shielding Level for a Residence Building of 1-528 KP Series Development of Energy-Saving Measures for the Multi-Story Apartment Buildings Study of Operation of Power-Generating Devices of Gaseous Fuels Combustion New Industrial Energy and Resource Saving Structural Solutions for Public Buildings Renewable Sources in Passive SIP-House Rating Energy Efficiency and Sustainability of Buildings by International Standards Results of Multi Comfort Building Designing Increasing the Wind Turbine Power Using Aerodynamics Shape of the Building Energy Efficient Solutions of Power Supply in North Regions Sustainable City Development: Implementation Practices in Riga Thermal Insulation Features of Residential Historical Buildings in the Case of Saint-Petersburg Energy Efficiency of Single-Family Houses in Serbia and Montenegro: Strategy for Upgrading the Performance of Existing Stock The Role of the State and Citizens to Improve Energy Efficiency Estimation of Industrial Wastewaters Treatment Efficiency by Biotesting Energy-Efficient Modernization of the Nobel’s Mansion in Saint Petersburg: Solar Energy Supply Potential Energy-Plus House for the Climatic Conditions of Macedonia Impact of Thermal Insulation and Type of Windows on Energy Demand of Buildings with Passive House Standard Climate Changes in the Light of Relation between Highly Developed Countries and the Rest of the World Definition of Climatic Parameters for Calculation of Energy Performance of Buildings Structural Design of Energy Efficient Buildings Using Multi-Objective BB-BC Algorithm Passive Solar Heating: Its Role in Architectural Shaping The Study of Humidity Conditions of the Outer Walls of a “Passive House” for the Climatic Conditions of Serbia, City Nis Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings: Optimal Cost of Minimum Energy Requirements Heat Balance Method Application in Building Energy Performance Simulation The Architectural Concept of the Building with Low Energy Consumption Analysis of Micro CHP Potential in Latvia Laboratory Experiments on the Measurement of the Greenhouse Gases Concentration at the Water-Air Interface by Using a Floating Gas Box Method Model Calculation of Energy Carriers Expenses on the Basis of Biogas in System Reformer - Fuel Cell for Autonomous Power Supply Systems Chapter 10: Education and Training in Area of Civil Engineering Distance Learning System Moodle for Training of Specialists in the Field of Civil Engineering Autodesk Revit - Key to Successful Training of Highly Qualified Civil Engineers The Benefits of Authorized Training Center Autodesk for Higher Education Institutions An Update Procedure of Basic Education Programmes in St. Petersburg Polytechnic University Results of the Admission Campaign: Which is the Future Specialist in the Field of Civil Engineering? The Role of the Future Civil Engineers' Motivation in the Foreign Language Learning