Start-up companies move the world and represent an engine for the development of society.There are several definitions of what a start-up company is,and depending on the period and the author,different definitions app...Start-up companies move the world and represent an engine for the development of society.There are several definitions of what a start-up company is,and depending on the period and the author,different definitions appear.But that’s why everyone agrees that for a company to be a start-up company,one of the key characteristics is that the company must be innovative and this is the crucial element for the company’s success.A key question that is the subject of this research paper:Is innovation a key factor for success of the start-ups in Croatia?The purpose of the research that was carried out in Croatia was to determine whether innovation is the key factor and element for the success of a start-up company.The main thesis of our research is to determine whether innovations represent a basic and crucial part for the success of every start-up company.The research was conducted through structured interviews with founders and co-owners of 14 Croatian start-up companies from all over Croatia operating in various industries.The results of the research showed that startups see the innovation is an integral part of the success of every start-up company,but it is not crucial and a basis for success,no matter how big and important that innovation is.The findings of the research suggest that while innovation is very important,it is not the sole determinant of success.The research highlights the importance of balanced approach that integrates innovation with other key elements to achieve sustainable growth and competitiveness in the global market.A large number of factors influence a start-up company to succeed in the global market and show significant success.At the same time,the research showed that innovations are of great importance for startups,but they are not the only determinant of success.展开更多
Civil construction has high demand for new procedures and technologies capable of generating better results in numerous situations throughout the process.Nowadays,cavities in urban areas are commonly used due to the i...Civil construction has high demand for new procedures and technologies capable of generating better results in numerous situations throughout the process.Nowadays,cavities in urban areas are commonly used due to the implantation of commercial and residential developments with more than two floors,seeking a better use of the nobler areas of the big cities.In geotechnical terms,the filling of these cavities,with the local soil,especially in the Federal District,lateritic soils,can represent additional efforts for the structures and foundations and lead to a compromise of the technical and functional performance of the same,compromising the efficiency and the economy of the enterprise.In this sense,this research evaluates the mechanical behavior of the mixtures,using GEO5 Software,Containment Design and Verification Modules,presenting an alternative to fill cavities in urban regions,with a mixture of material with lower specific density in relation to the soil Natural.Proctor Normal compression tests,simple direct shear saturation and sample expansibility were performed.The results showed a reduction of 38%in the strength of the reinforced concrete curtain,as well as a 25%reduction in maximum bending moments and 31%in maximum shear forces,and a reduction of about 32%in the displacements of the structure to the soil with addition of expanded vermiculite for tests obtained in the saturated condition.For the compositions of cement soil,expanded vermiculite soil and soil cement and expanded vermiculite,the deformations were of the order of 0.3%,0.4%and 0.2%,respectively.展开更多
文摘Start-up companies move the world and represent an engine for the development of society.There are several definitions of what a start-up company is,and depending on the period and the author,different definitions appear.But that’s why everyone agrees that for a company to be a start-up company,one of the key characteristics is that the company must be innovative and this is the crucial element for the company’s success.A key question that is the subject of this research paper:Is innovation a key factor for success of the start-ups in Croatia?The purpose of the research that was carried out in Croatia was to determine whether innovation is the key factor and element for the success of a start-up company.The main thesis of our research is to determine whether innovations represent a basic and crucial part for the success of every start-up company.The research was conducted through structured interviews with founders and co-owners of 14 Croatian start-up companies from all over Croatia operating in various industries.The results of the research showed that startups see the innovation is an integral part of the success of every start-up company,but it is not crucial and a basis for success,no matter how big and important that innovation is.The findings of the research suggest that while innovation is very important,it is not the sole determinant of success.The research highlights the importance of balanced approach that integrates innovation with other key elements to achieve sustainable growth and competitiveness in the global market.A large number of factors influence a start-up company to succeed in the global market and show significant success.At the same time,the research showed that innovations are of great importance for startups,but they are not the only determinant of success.
文摘Civil construction has high demand for new procedures and technologies capable of generating better results in numerous situations throughout the process.Nowadays,cavities in urban areas are commonly used due to the implantation of commercial and residential developments with more than two floors,seeking a better use of the nobler areas of the big cities.In geotechnical terms,the filling of these cavities,with the local soil,especially in the Federal District,lateritic soils,can represent additional efforts for the structures and foundations and lead to a compromise of the technical and functional performance of the same,compromising the efficiency and the economy of the enterprise.In this sense,this research evaluates the mechanical behavior of the mixtures,using GEO5 Software,Containment Design and Verification Modules,presenting an alternative to fill cavities in urban regions,with a mixture of material with lower specific density in relation to the soil Natural.Proctor Normal compression tests,simple direct shear saturation and sample expansibility were performed.The results showed a reduction of 38%in the strength of the reinforced concrete curtain,as well as a 25%reduction in maximum bending moments and 31%in maximum shear forces,and a reduction of about 32%in the displacements of the structure to the soil with addition of expanded vermiculite for tests obtained in the saturated condition.For the compositions of cement soil,expanded vermiculite soil and soil cement and expanded vermiculite,the deformations were of the order of 0.3%,0.4%and 0.2%,respectively.
