This paper deals with the analysis of preservation policies for historical city cores in two culturally and historically significant cities in Serbia - Novi Pazar and Novi Sad. The preservation of these urban areas is crucial for maintaining the cultural identity and historical continuity of both cities, as well as promoting their multicultural her...

By Merisa Tarhaniš

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

In the city of Skopje there are many existing residential buildings which have been subjected to lateral and vertical extensions. This research paper questions the role of urban planning in the practice of adding surface area and additional floors to existing residential buildings, while considering the concept of sustainable urban development. Th...

By Kefajet Edip

When temperatures of geothermal resource are high enough, i.e. exceeding 150 degrees Celsius, one can engage into electricity production from geothermal. In some cases, lower fluid temperatures are used in so called Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) or Kalina cycle to generate electricity. This complex mechanical process makes use of turbines which utili...

By Aleksandar Jovanović

External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS) are widely utilized to increase the energy efficiency of buildings by minimizing heat loss through exterior walls. However, when improperly installed, thermal bridges are formed, significantly decreasing the overall thermal performance of the façade system. This study aims to identify ins...

By Dušan Ranđelović, Miomir Vasov, Dragan Kostić, Danka Kostadinović, Dragana Dimitrijević-Jovanović

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

Flexural strength capacity of the concrete beams depends on different variables such as compressive strength of the concrete, type of the reinforcement used, amount of the reinforcement and cross section of the beam. The flexural strength is expressed as Modulus of Rupture, and it is determined according to ASTM C 293 (center-point-loading). This r...

By Adrijana Savić, Iva Despotović

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

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