Romuald Szelag

Dr. Romuald Szelag

Department of Geotechnics and Structural Mechanics, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering, Bialystok University of Technology, PL-15351 Bialystok, Poland
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Academic Career Length

12Years (2015-Present)

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28 April 2024 in Engineering Failure Analysis
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ASAldona Skotnicka-Siepsiak
Aldona Skotnicka-Siepsiak
Joanna Agnieszka PawłowiczJoanna Agnieszka Pawłowicz
Joanna Agnieszka Pawłowicz
RSRomuald Szelag
Romuald Szelag
Janusz Ryszard KrentowskiJanusz Ryszard Krentowski
Janusz Ryszard Krentowski
Carles SerratCarles Serrat
Carles Serrat

1 October 2017 in IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering
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The process of implementation of the reconstruction of buildings is often associated with the need to adapt them to increased loads. In the restricted access to the archive project documentation it is necessary to use technical solutions to obtain a fairly short period of time necessary to implement the technical parameters of such processes. Dissemination of BIM in the design process can also be used effectively in the processes of identification of existing facilities for the implementation of the work of strengthening or adapting objects to the increased load requirements. Obtained in the process of research and macroscopic data is then used in the processes of numerical processing aimed at developing a numerical model reflects the actual parameters of the structure of the existing structure and, therefore, allows a better look at the object and the execution of the process to strengthen future. This article will identify possibilities for the use of BIM in processes of identification technology buildings and structures and indicated the necessary data to be obtained during the preliminary work. Introduced in model solutions enable the use of multi-criteria analysis of the choice of the most optimal solutions in terms of costs or expenditures of time during the process of construction. Taking the above work by building a numerical model of the object allows every step of verification by authorized person inventoried solutions and enables tracking and changes in the situation of those found derogations in relation to the parameters established at the primary stage. In the event of significant deviations, there is the possibility of rapid changes to the completed process of calculation and presentation of alternative solutions. Availability software using BIM technology is increasingly common here knowledge of the implementation of such solutions will become in a short time, the standard for most objects or engineering structures. The use of modern solutions using the described processes will be discussed on the example of an industrial facility where there was a need for installation of new equipment and adapt it to the technical parameters.

30 March 2024 in Inżynieria Bezpieczeństwa Obiektów Antropogenicznych
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JPJoanna P. Pawłowicz
Joanna P. Pawłowicz
ASAldona Skotnicka-Siepsiak
Aldona Skotnicka-Siepsiak
JOJerzy Obolewicz
Jerzy Obolewicz
ABAdam Jerzy Baryłka
Adam Jerzy Baryłka
Climate change introduces the need to look at new issues in the safe operation of engineering structures, [1, 2]. Analysis for the past decade has shown the significance of the weather changes taking place and the effects in the form of periodic long heat waves causing heating of external surfaces combined with solar radiation can cause significant structural impacts. Intense rainfall causing increased penetration of water into the ground also proves to be an important issue in terms of the proper condition of foundation zones. Performed studies have shown that in unfavorable conditions can lead to defects in the foundation zones of steel tanks.

24 February 2019 in IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering
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In the analysis process enabling the renovation of existing facilities, the use of BIM technology becomes more and more common. It results from the increasingly widespread dissemination of IT solutions, which can be successfully used in situations where it is necessary to implement new concepts of using objects, but also when it is necessary to quickly adapt the structure to different load conditions. At the time of making the decision to implement the reconstruction of buildings, it may turn out that the use of BIM technology to create a full digital model will be one of the better-used investment funds in correlation with the effect of final solutions. In the work, research was undertaken to determine in which types of objects measurable effects can be obtained from the use of new technology. This is extremely important when making the decision about the need to incur additional expenses to perform the necessary macroscopic research and sometimes outlets of the existing structure in a manner adequate to the possibility of later use in the process of creating a numerical model. A different issue is the undoubted usefulness in obtaining new opportunities when used for historic buildings, whose period of use should practically be unlimited. The article will specify the possibilities of using BIM in the processes of building identification and construction structures, as well as the necessary data to be obtained during the preparatory works. Model solutions will be discussed, enabling the use of multi-criteria analysis of the selection of the most optimal solutions during the renovation process. Performing the above work by building a numerical model of the facility allows at each stage of verification by authorized persons inventoried solutions and enables tracking and changes in the situation of identified exceptions in relation to parameters determined at the initial stage. The work will be summarized by the results of the conducted analyzes with an indication of the utilitarian aspects of the completed research.

6 February 2026 in Sustainability
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ASAldona Skotnicka-Siepsiak
Aldona Skotnicka-Siepsiak
Joanna Gil-MastalerczykJoanna Gil-Mastalerczyk
Joanna Gil-Mastalerczyk
Piotr KnyziakPiotr Knyziak
Piotr Knyziak
MMMonika Mackiewicz
Monika Mackiewicz
RSRomuald Szelag
Romuald Szelag
MBMichał Bednarczyk
Michał Bednarczyk
Climate change increasingly affects the sustainability and reliability of urban water and wastewater infrastructure. This study analyzes the relationship between climatic variables and the frequency of failures in water and sewage networks in northeastern Poland, using operational data from the Mrągowo system (2020–2023) and meteorological records from 1966 to 2023. Statistical analyses and trend assessments were employed to identify climate-related failure patterns and infrastructure vulnerabilities. Climatic parameters—including temperature extremes, precipitation, snow cover, and sunshine duration—were analyzed in relation to infrastructure reliability. The results indicate rising temperatures, reduced snowfall, and altered precipitation regimes. Although extreme cold corresponded with increased sewage network failures, no significant association was found for high temperatures. Precipitation and snow cover showed weak correlations, except during heavy rainfall events. The study highlights the need to integrate climate resilience into water infrastructure management through preventive maintenance, smart monitoring, and nature-based solutions. Findings contribute to sustainable urban development strategies by demonstrating how climate variability directly affects service reliability. By identifying climate-sensitive failure thresholds, the study supports sustainable infrastructure management by enabling risk-informed adaptation strategies that reduce service disruptions, resource losses, and environmental impacts. This case study offers methodological insights and empirical evidence that may support the assessment of climate-related vulnerability of water and wastewater infrastructure in similar urban contexts.