In this paper, a retrospective of the construction solutions of the old Žeželj Bridge on the Danube in Novi Sad will be presented. It was built between 1957 and 1961 and was designed by academician Branko Žeželj, a civil engineer after whom the bridge was colloquially named. The bridge consists of two arches with spans of 211 and 165.5 meters, with...

By Dušan Kocić, Milan Gligorijević, Marjan Petrović, Nemanja Petrović

Reuse of vacant office buildings represents an increasingly common practice in many cities worldwide. There are numerous examnples of successful reuse, but on the other hand there are examples of reactivation attempts which were not realized even with significant investments. The reasons for unsuccessful attempts are usually found in the lack of un...

By Damjana Nedeljkovic, Lidija Djokic, Tatjana Jurenic

Deposited river sediment represents a mixture of fine clay, silt, and sand particles that accumulate at the bottom of aquatic ecosystems due to erosion of riverbanks and soil within the river basin, decomposition of plant and animal matter, as well as the accumulation of industrial and municipal waste. This process leads to large amounts of sedimen...

By Panta Krstić, Miloš Šešlija, Nikolina Ćirić, Sara Krsmanović

Growing demand for sustainable construction methods has led to increased interest in using environmentally friendly materials in foundation engineering. This paper explores the potential applications, advantages, and challenges of using sustainable materials in foundation construction. The aim of the study is to compare sustainable alternative mate...

By Andrija Vlašković, Rada Radulović, Mirjana Miletic, Jelena Vukićević Nešić

Bulgaria's industrial heritage, encompassing both tangible and intangible aspects, forms an integral part of the nation's historical legacy. However, the discourse surrounding this heritage remains divisive, primarily owing to two transformative events in its history: nationalization and privatization. Although its place in the current reality is o...

By Polina Savcheva

This paper deals with the analysis of the time series of GNSS coordinates from station SRJV00BIH and their connection with seismic activity along key faults in Bosnia and Herzegovina. By using data on a time series of GNSS coordinates, the possibility of detecting tectonic movements in the context of specific earthquakes that occurred on a certain ...

By Slađana Stanišić, Sanja Tucikešić, Slavko Vasiljević, Tanja Đukanović

Greening urban ruins represents an innovative approach to the revitalization of abandoned built structures. This process merges greenery with ruins or abandoned structures, creating synergy between natural and built elements of the space. The goal of greening ruins is not only ecological but also aesthetic, as it transforms neglected buildings into...

By Marija Pešikan, Jovana Petrović, Nadežda Stojanović, Mirjana Tešić, Nenad Stavretović, Aleksandar Lisica

Application of old shipping containers in the construction of different kinds of buildings is increasingly popular in the world and in our country as well. This is an economically and ecologically sustainable option. Containers, which were originally designed for transportation, after they have served their purpose, can be used to build modular bui...

By Aleksandra Cilić, Jelena Savić, Danijela Ðurić Mijović, Predrag Radomirović

Adaptive reuse is a significant strategy for the conservation and long-term sustainability of historical buildings like khans, which may become obsolete due to changing economic and social conditions. Traditionally serving as centers for trade, accommodation, and social interaction, khans carry the historical accumulation of their period and contri...

By Andreas Savvides, Despina Parpa

Evapotranspiration (ET) is a key process in hydrology, agriculture, and managing waterresources. It affects things like irrigation planning and climate research. In this study, we useda temperature-based variation of the Penman-Monteit (PMtl) equation and the Hargreaves(HARG) equation to compare with the standard Penman-Monteith (PM) method foresti...

By Rastislav Trajkovic, Marija Milićević