Over the past two decades, laboratory tests have suggested that fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) bars can replace steel bars as internal reinforcement in concrete structures, especially those are subjected to aggressive environments.FRP bars has potential for replacing steel bars as these material are corrosion-resistant and have high tensile strengt
INVESTIGATION OF THE PARAMETERS OF RAILWAY STATIONS USING PETRI NETS
Purpose.The work is aimed to determine the rational parameters of a railway station based on the simulation modeling of its functioning process, presented by the Petri net in QPNet using the proposed methodology of technical and economic comparison of equipment options.Methodology.The authors presented a methodology for formalizing the functioning
Non-insurability of punitive damages in Argentina
In Argentina, punitive damages have been regulated by the Consumer Protection Law since 2008.The majority of legal scholars believe that insurance for punitive damages is barred by the Argentinean Insurance Law.However, the traditional position of the Economic Analysis of Law is that the state should not prohibit this type of insurance.Therefore, t