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Experimental and theoretical properties of amino acids as building blocks of peptides and proteins have been extensively researched. Each such method assigns a number to each amino acid, and one such assignment is called amino-acid scale. Their usage in bioinformatics to explain and predict behaviour of peptides and proteins is of essential value. The number of such scales is very large. There are more than a hundred scales related just to hydrophobicity. A large number of scales can be a computational burden for algorithms that try to define peptide descriptors combining several of these scales. Hence, it is of interest to construct a smaller, but still representative set of scales. Here, we present software that does this. We test it on the set of scales using a database constructed by Kawashima and collaborators and show that it is possible to significantly reduce the number of scales observed without losing much of the information. An algorithm is implemented in C#. As a result, we provide a smaller database that might be a very useful tool for the analyses and construction of new peptides. Another interesting application of this database would be to compare the artificial intelligence construction of peptides having as an input the complete Kawashima database and this reduced one. Obtaining in both cases similar results would give much credibility to the constructs of such AI algorithms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper is a continuation of the research on the influence of different modeling of the subgrade reaction coefficient on the selected static system. This paper analyzes the behavior of a two-story reinforced concrete frame for different foundation dimensions and different values of the subgrade reaction coefficient. It presents an overview of values of these coefficients, which represent the stiffness of Winkler springs with respect to the specific geometry of shallow foundations. The values are different depending on the author, and the average value was used as relevant for comparison. Results of the numerical analysis for an individual reinforced concrete two-story frame were obtained using the SE_Calc and Tower 8 programs. After obtaining the results for each individual frame, they were combined and analyzed [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper presents a brief overview of fractals and some possible applications of fractal geometry in architecture and civil engineering. The interest in this mathematical discipline has been steadily growing since the end of the 20th century, due to the fascinating beauty of fractals as well as the generally accepted perception that many shapes in nature, if not all, are irregular and rugged, or chaotic (nature is fractal). Fractal geometry, in contrast to Euclidean geometry, offers considerably better methods for describing natural objects, and thereby for achieving harmony with nature, or harmony between clear precision and chaotic imperfection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper presents a brief overview of fractals and some possible applications of fractal geometry in architecture and civil engineering. The interest in this mathematical discipline has been steadily growing since the end of the 20th century, due to the fascinating beauty of fractals as well as the generally accepted perception that many shapes in nature, if not all, are irregular and rugged, or chaotic (nature is fractal). Fractal geometry, in contrast to Euclidean geometry, offers considerably better methods for describing natural objects, and thereby for achieving harmony with nature, or harmony between clear precision and chaotic imperfection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Due to its specificity, the reconstruction of the stone-built masonry facilities in Herzegovina was made by a smaller number of construction companies. The reason for this is primarily reflected in the small number of skilled labour and the availability of specific tools. One of the companies that has been particularly prominent in this field is the company DZG "Građevinar Fajić" d.o.o. headquartered in Mostar, and which is evidenced by numerous objects made by them. Due to the limited number of pages in this paper, only some examples of traditional tools used by this company for stone processing will be mentioned in order to encourage other authors to investigate this phenomena in the area of Herzegovina. Finally, an example of a recently constructed simplest walled stone building is cited. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In numerical modeling of structures, it is necessary to model the soil on which the structures rest. This soil simulation is performed through the Winkler springs model. In the simplest case of shallow foundations, this is done through the coefficient of soil reaction. Since a large number of authors have dealt with this topic, for the needs of a more reliable modeling, the SE_Calc software solution has been developed. The subgrade reaction is calculated on the templates of several authors in order to graphically display their relationships. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In numerical modeling of structures, it is necessary to model the soil on which the structures rest. This soil simulation is performed through the Winkler springs model. In the simplest case of shallow foundations, this is done through the coefficient of soil reaction. Since a large number of authors have dealt with this topic, for the needs of a more reliable modeling, the SE_Calc software solution has been developed. The subgrade reaction is calculated on the templates of several authors in order to graphically display their relationships. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper gives a review regarding the problem solving of the graph partitioning problem, for some graph G = (V, E). Since this is a problem belonging to the NP-Hard class, strategies from heuristic domain were chosen for solving such a problem. For this purpose, a software module was created in the Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 software package. The implemented module programmatically (heuristics) will find the sub-optimal solutions, but also finding of the correct optimum for MBCP problem of user's graph in reasonable time is not rare. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper provides an analysis of settlement of foundation plates using finite difference method, and is designed in the aim to prove how this method, implemented in our Matlab program code, will give results similar to those obtained with the finite element method, and to show that plate’ settlements are less dependent on the change of modulus of soil reaction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this article we will give a small introduction to the discrete mathematics and its application in network analysis. Because of limitations regarding this article (extended summary) and because we are aware that the scientific study of networks, such as computer networks, biological networks, and social networks, is an interdisciplinary field that combines ideas from mathematics, physics, biology, computer science, the social sciences, and many other areas, we will try to describe some basic types of networks studied by present-day science as well as some techniques used to determine their structure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this paper is to show the influence of the subgrade reaction coefficient modelling on the simple 3D frame subjected to horizontal symmetrical static load. Since the work represents a continuation of the research on this topic, it was decided that the construction, in this case too, was built on the square foundations on granular soil. Different values of subgrade reaction coefficient obtained for the square foundation are the consequence of using different expressions defined by individual authors. Thus, one diagram shows each author's relation between the width of the foundations and the value of the subgrade reaction coefficient. The response of the characteristic structural framework additionally loaded with horizontal static force is then described further in the paper. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this paper is to show the influence of the subgrade reaction coefficient modelling on the simple 3D frame subjected to horizontal symmetrical static load. Since the work represents a continuation of the research on this topic, it was decided that the construction, in this case too, was built on the square foundations on granular soil. Different values of subgrade reaction coefficient obtained for the square foundation are the consequence of using different expressions defined by individual authors. Thus, one diagram shows each author's relation between the width of the foundations and the value of the subgrade reaction coefficient. The response of the characteristic structural framework additionally loaded with horizontal static force is then described further in the paper. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Glass structures have been increasingly utilised in modern constructions for decades with load-bearing walls or facades as the most common elements. This trend can be also observed in the development of structural systems, production facilities and processing methods for glass. The article is an introduction to the topic of glass used structurally. It provides basic material properties and types of commonly used glasses. The work also reviews briefly the current standardization for glass in Europe. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Glass structures have been increasingly utilised in modern constructions for decades with load-bearing walls or facades as the most common elements. This trend can be also observed in the development of structural systems, production facilities and processing methods for glass. The article is an introduction to the topic of glass used structurally. It provides basic material properties and types of commonly used glasses. The work also reviews briefly the current standardization for glass in Europe. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]