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Building a waste management system requires considering many aspects for the assessment of its functioning. The transition from a linear system to a circular economy requires taking into account not only technological but also economic and social factors. The waste management system in Krakow is a comprehensive solution that considers all factors a...
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On 22 February 2018, the Act on electromobility and alternative fuels came into force (Journal of Laws of 2018, item 317). This legal Act sets out the rules for the development and operation of infrastructure for the use of alternative fuels, which is closely related to the development of electromobility. The Act (2011/C81E/17) regulates and define...
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The paper is devoted to important issues of perspective modern directions and methods of organizing public space in hospitals. The innovative world design experience of the newest hospitals is considered, in which places of communication for people were organized in a non-traditional way and received a more functionally intense form. The following ...
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The paper is dedicated to the study and visual reconstruction of the Old Arcade – the first commercial structure of its kind for the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, which was irrevocably lost during WWII. Its peculiar architecture reflected specifics of the place and way of citizens’ life. Its seven decades-long popularity and success as a commercial co...
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The paper discusses ways to implement in Ukraine one of the important tasks of the sustainable development strategy - minimization and rational use of waste. The concept of a circular economy is analyzed in terms of using the material and energy potential of waste on the example of countries with high Gross National Income (GNI) per capita (Finland...
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Properties of concrete are affected by its fabrication process such as preparation, mixing, placing, finishing and curing. Since curing process is the ultimate stage of the fresh state of concrete before it is put into service, it is of great significance that is needed to be strictly handled. In the present study, steel fiber reinforced concrete w...
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The paper aims is to present the situation of the Polish creative sector offices environment against the background of European examples. The research material was developed on the basis of literature, survey and statistical research. Significant differences between Polish and foreign office buildings have been identified in the scope of workspace ...
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In the ethanolamine (MEA) solution, during the absorption and desorption of CO2 undesired compounds are produced as a result of degradation of an amine. Degradation not only reduces the absorption capacity of the solution but also leads to many operational problems. Furthermore, measuring of the degradation products is of great importance in terms ...
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The search for new solutions for identification, identity and individuality in the hotel industry has led to creation of hotels in buildings, the original function of which has been exhausted. Such an approach to modern adaptation of degraded objects is important both for their effective use and for successful development of urban environment. Hote...
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Fracture mechanics of concrete is a complex matter still thoroughly researched from different angles. It is not an easy task to describe fracture process in concrete, as there are many factors affecting crack development and propagation. Practical applications of fracture mechanics could allow engineers to design concrete structures more effectivel...
