This paper presents the principles and outcomes of a specific methodology conceived as a teaching tool at the Faculty of Civil Engineering in Subotica. The methodology is designed to support students in developing a deeper understanding of spatial relations, applicable across all phases of architectural design education. The methodological framewo...

By Milena Grbić, Olivera Dulić

The paper deals with the analysis of open spaces in newly built apartments in Serbia. The research was conducted as a case study of selected examples of newly built or under-construction apartments in the city of Niš. Considering the trends in residential construction from the post-socialist period to the present day, as well as the investor...

By Hristina Krstić, Branislava Stoiljković, Nataša Petković

A large amount of aggressive ions, especially sulfate ions, is present in the soil and groundwater as well as in marine environment, which could lead to the deterioration of underground and offshore concrete structures in those areas. In the last few decades, the problem of the sulfate attack on building materials and structures has attracted consi...

By Vesna Bulatović, Tiana Milović, Jovana Bojković

This article examines the cantilever method for constructing bridge superstructures and highlights the lack of specific accuracy requirements in Bulgarian regulations for this technique. The study defines the necessary accuracy for building bridge superstructures using the cantilever concreting and assembly methods and calculates the precision requ...

By Ani Stefanova

The research area of the methods for integral renovation of the existing architectural stock is a consequence of weak seismic resistance and poor energy performances of these buildings. Most of the existing buildings in Serbia consist of masonry buildings, which had been built before the first comprehensive seismic design code in the SFRY, that was...

By Jelena Savić, Aleksandra Cilić, Jelena Stevanović, Miloš Nedeljković

Natural lighting is a key factor in the organisation of residential space, influencing visual comfort, psychological well-being, and energy efficiency. This paper analyses spatial configurations of apartments in Serbia, focusing on the retreat of residential rooms, particularly kitchens, into interior zones lacking direct access to natural light. D...

By Đorđe Alfirević, Sanja Simonović Alfirević, Sanja Nikolić

Piles, as a type of deep foundations, are primarily intended to accept the vertical load from the superstructure; however, under certain circumstances, they are also exposed to significant lateral loads. This is the case with retaining structures, bridge piers, transmission line poles, chimneys, tall buildings, dock facilities, oil platforms, etc. ...

By Andrija Vlašković, Zoran Bonić, Nikola Romić

Circulation within urban spaces refers to how people move through environments, and it plays a vital role in the design of pedestrian-friendly areas. The concept of circulation in architecture and urbanism is frequently equated with communication, as it enables the easy movement and connection between various elements of the urban landscape. Unders...

By Tanja Mitrovic

Lifting equipment must be in accordance with safety standards that require conditions or the adoption or use of one or more practices, means, methods, operations, or processes that are necessary or appropriate to ensure safe and healthy workplaces. As a result, to guarantee the free flow of technical products, the European Commission proposed to th...

By Željana Kužet, Dejan Lukić, Vladimir Mučenski

Contemporary challenges in monitoring and preserving civil and infrastructure structures require the application of intelligent, digitally supported systems. This paper presents the possibilities and benefits of applying Industry 4.0 concepts in the field of geotechnical and geodetic structural monitoring, with a particular focus on sensor networks...

By Ankica Milinkovic, Sanja Tucikešić, Tanja Đukanović, Kornelija Klječanin