Laboratory Investigation on Dynamic Complex Modulus of FRPU Composite.

Civil engineering structures are subject to both static and dynamic loadings. This applies especially to buildings in seismic areas as well as bridges, viaducts, and road and railway structures loaded with road or rail traffic. One of the solutions used to repair and strengthen such structures in the event of emergency damage are fibre-reinforced polyurethanes (FRPUs).

Recycled Polyester Geosynthetic Influence on Improvement of Road and Railway Subgrade Bearing Capacity- Laboratory Investigations.

After years of using geosynthetics in civil engineering and infrastructure construction, it has recently become necessary to consider the possibility of recycling and reusing these materials. This paper presents the results of laboratory tests of the effect of recycled geogrid on the bearing capacity of soils using a CBR test. A polyester geosynthetic was selected for testing due to its high resistance to biodegradation and wide application.

The Effect of Fatigue Test on the Mechanical Properties of the Cellular Polyurethane Mats Used in Tram and Railway Tracks.

The use of modern synthetic materials is an important element in the development of railway tracks. Their use is a response to the growing requirements regarding the durability of structures and environmental protection against traffic noise and vibrations. In this paper, the results of the laboratory tests of selected mechanical properties of cellular polyurethane (PUR) mats which are applied in tram and railway tracks are presented in this study.

Application of Digital Image Correlation (DIC) Method for Road Material Testing.

The theoretical part of the paper presents the framework of the digital image correlation (DIC) method as well as its advantages and limitations. The DIC technique that can be used in static and fatigue tests is a non-contact, non-interferometric optical method for measuring the surface deformation of structural elements, and material samples. In the experimental part of the paper, the implementation of the DIC method for the selected laboratory tests of building materials is described.