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The paper presents the analysis of German Adjectives’ derivational means, which intensify the meaning of quality, and which are compared with functional equivalents in Lithuanian. The intensification of quality is treated as the functional semantic category, implemented in various language levels. This semantics may be expressed morphologically, by lexical and syntactic means, as well as by stress and intonation. The German language has many first components of compound adjectives, representing the intensification of quality, such as: stock-, blitz-, hoch-, brand-, grund-, etc. The rendering function of this semantics is typical of German adjectives prefixes erz-, ur- as well as prefixes of foreign origin super-, ultra-, extra-, mega-, hyper-, top-. In the Lithuanian language, the intensifying meaning of quality is realized by syntactic compounds, while on the morphological level it can be conveyed by diminutive suffixes. The paper presents the comparison of German and Lithuanian quality intensification expression means in order to highlight typological similarities and differences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The waterproof quality of concrete structures prevents the penetration of water into the structures as the outflow of water through concrete dam. Water penetration can lead to the limitation or abolishment of the function of structures. Waterproof structures can be made in different construction methods, e.g. as a Black Tray, Brown Tray or White Tray. Each of these variants has its advantage and disadvantages, but the White Tray is preferred in this paper. In this construction method adequate measures are taken in order to prevent the formation of water-bearing cracks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the article the 20 years experience of the colloquiums on the application of the multiple criteria methods in construction which were organized by Lithuanian, Polish and German colleagues is analyzed. A total of 10 colloquiums were organized whose participants have published some tens of brooks and more than 200 of scientific articles. The most important scientific trends are examined in the paper and results achieved are analyzed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]