In July 2001 the 70-year-old German „Rabattgesetz“ that prevented negotiations in retail business has been abolished. During the abolition process consumeras well as retailer pressure groups claimed that significant damages for their clients were to be expected. Using game theoretic modelling this paper discusses which economic consequences could arise from the amendment. It shows that none of ...

Extending the analysis of the evolution of pore humidity and carbonation presented in a preceding paper by Ferretti and Baz ̆ant, this paper analyzes the redistribution in time of vertical normal stresses across the multiple-leaf wall of ancient towers, using the example of collapsed Pavia Tower. It is shown that stress redistribution due to nonuniform shrinkage and nonuniform creep across the w...

Preserving cultural heritage and historic sites is an important problem. These sites are subject to erosion, vandalism, and as long-lived artifacts, they have gone through many phases of construction, damage and repair. It is important to keep an accurate record of these sites using 3-D model building technology as they currently are, so preservationists can track changes, foresee structural pr...

The Grand Bazaar was constructed, there have been significant changes in shopping practices. Particularly the spread of Global trade boosted opening new centres, high-street department stores and malls. Despite all these habits, still continues to be an actively used area; it has never lost its customer interest socially vivid atmosphere. This research explores reasons why not social dynamism o...