Provision of equitable access to available urban green spaces is one of the key elements for promoting environmental justice as well as well-being among the population in urban areas. This research introduces a spatial model for park-network extension in Niš, based on an analysis of accessibility focused on network-based methodologies and GI...

By Petar Vranic, Ivana Petkovski

The Ćelije Dam is located in the municipality of Kruševac, built on the Rasina River near the village of Ćelije, approximately 30 km upstream from Kruševac. The construction of the dam was completed in 1978. Ćelije Dam is an earthfill dam, with a height of 51.5 m and a horizontal crest at an elevation of 285 m above sea level. The nor...

By Uroš Mirković, Dušan Stevanović, Nikola Mirković

In this paper an investigation of marble powder (MP) as partial replacement for cement and marble waste (MW) as partial replacement for sand is presented. MP replaced the cement at the rate of 5%, 10% and 15% of cement by mass. MW was used as a replacement for sand at constant 50% replacement level. Control mixture was prepared without MP and MW. W...

By Azra Mahinic Vrce, Marko Cecez, Merima Salcin, Merima Sahinagic-Isovic

In this paper structural assessment of Partizan sports complex in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, is presented. The sports complex was damaged during 1993., and since then did not had significant rehabilitation activities. The complex is composed of three parts: main building,  sports ground and locker rooms. Main building and locker rooms are...

By Azra Mahinic Vrce, Merima Salcin, Marko Cecez, Merima Sahinagic-Isovic

The degradation of the rivers and river basins caused by natural and/or anthropogenic factors can be prevented or significantly reduced by taking restoration measures. To define the restoration measures, it is necessary to perform a hydrological analysis of the river basin as well as a hydraulic analysis of the watercourse in the river basin. In t...

By Violeta Gjeshovska, Bojan Ilioski, Simona Jankulovska

The free-edge effects are related to singular stress states at the interfaces between dissimilar layers in the vicinity of geometrical or mechanical discontinuities within the laminar composite. Stress concentration at free edges can further lead to delamination and a significant drop in stiffness, with fracture occurring at lower loads than expect...

By Milica Živković, Emilija Jočić, Miroslav Marjanović

The paper examines the main types of dormitories in Bulgaria: those for high-school students, university students and workers. The author’s classification is based on the differences in resident characteristics including age, educational degree, financial resources, duration of residence and other relevant factors. Despite certain similariti...

By Snezhina Georgieva

One of the innovative and promising approaches to the stabilization of fine-grained soils with low bearing capacity is electrokinetic treatment which can be integrated with other techniques to enhance soil properties. This method could involve applying a low direct current through electrodes inserted into the soil while simultaneously introducing s...

By Snežana Đoric-Veljkovic, Nemanja Marinković, Dragan Đordjevic, Branimir Stanković, Nebojša Davidović

The current trends in the construction industry show that sustainable materials are increasing instead of traditional construction materials. Since the construction industry is one of the largest consumers of energy and emitters of carbon dioxide, there is a need for more sustainable materials to be applied in construction. With the advanced techno...

By Jelena Andrić, Aleksandar Pujović

Recent studies emphasize the importance of energy efficiency in public buildings, with particular attention to school facilities. While much research focuses on enhancing the thermal performance of building envelopes, it is equally crucial to analyze the indoor environment, especially thermal comfort. Since classrooms are designed for younger popul...

By Milija Radović, Mirjana Miletić, Rada Radulović, Ružica Božović