Aesthetics as a philosophical discipline arose during the 18th century, while important aesthetic questions arose in its pre-philosophical period in antiquity. Separating aesthetic thoughts about architecture from the general development of philosophical aesthetics is still an unfinished task that few architects have tackled. One of the pioneers in...

By Irena Kuletin Ćulafić

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

A common characteristic of concrete as a material used in the construction of dams and the surrounding rock mass, on which such structures are typically founded, is the presence of voids within the material. Buoyancy, as the load exerted by water in the voids of the foundation medium and concrete that presses against the structure, must be reduced ...

By Dušan Stevanović, Nikola Mirković, Uroš Mirković

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

Airborne particulate matter, particularly PM10 represents a significant environmental and occupational health concern on construction sites. The research explores how different construction materials effects PM10 generation during handling activities. In the absence of field measurements, a simulation-based approach was applied using emission facto...

By Miljan Šunjević, Boris Obrovski, Vladimir Rajs, Sanja Dubljević, Nataša Elezović, Aleksandra Čavić

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

Visual elements in the design of architectural forms are crucial in shaping space and creating the final architectural composition. The shape and proportion of the object determine how the architectural form will fit into the environment and how users will perceive the space. The colors and materials used in construction can significantly influence...

By Sanja Spasić Đorđević, Vladan NIkolić, Sanja Janković Rakić, Olivera NIkolić, Jasmina Tamburić