EXAMINING THE TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLE VALUES IN THE ADAPTIVE REUSE OF KHANS IN THE HISTORIC CITY
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
Comparative analysis of ASTM C1202 and SRPS EN 12390-18 testing methods for assessing chloride ion penetration in concrete supplemented with recycled CRT glass as cementitious material
Durability is crucial for reinforced concrete, directly influencing the service life of structures. The presence of aggressive agents, especially chloride ions, significantly impacts durability. This study investigates the differences between ASTM C1202 and SRPS EN 12390-18 standards in concrete supplemented with recycled CRT glass as cementitious ...
By Dušan Grdić, Nenad Ristić, Zoran Grdić, Gordana Topličić - Ćurčić, Snezana Djoric-Veljkovic, Mehmet Emiroglu, Dejan Krstić
DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF A RECYCLE CENTER FOR RECYCLE CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE
Recycling of construction and demolition waste (C&DW) provides new raw materials, reducing the use of natural resources and the amount of waste for disposal. The aim of this work is to increase the recycling rate of C&DW by building a recycling yard with a mobile plant, with minimal negative environmental impacts. Primary separation at sour...
By Ivan Stojković, Predrag Stanković, Milica Trpkova
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF FIBER REINFORCED SHOTCRETE
In recent years, the use of fiber-reinforced concrete has increased significantly, with significant progress being made in terms of quality and application techniques. Due to its advantage in improving certain material properties, fiber-reinforced shotcrete is widely used in tunnel construction, airport runways, slope protection, and in mining tunn...
By Sead Abazi, Bulent Suloodja
RISK ASSESSMENT OF GREEN BUILDING PROJECTS WITH GREY CLUSTER METHOD
With the rise of green building projects in the construction industry, questions of risks in project implementation have become increasingly prominent. The green building industry showcases new design concepts, material applications, innovations in green technologies, energy efficiency and carbon dioxide emission reduction. This study adopts the gr...
By Jelena Andrić, Qiming Zhao
AHP method for risk assessment of theater projects
The construction industry experiences many issues, including high interest rates for project loans, difficulties from carbon dioxide emissions and global warming. Since the number of theatre projects is rising, risk management of theatre-style buildings has become important. This research investigates how to successfully manage risk using the Analy...
By Jelena Andrić, Boya Yang
Enhancing the Learning Environment and Users’ Experience in Architectural Education at Nile University of Nigeria
As architecture education requires more dynamic, collaborative, and technologically linked environments, many Nigerian institutions continue to rely on traditional pedagogical models and ineffective physical infrastructure, limiting innovation and engagement. This study seeks to critically examine and improve the learning environment and user exper...
By Ekeme Angela OTEMEATA, Oluwafemi Kehinde Akande, Ezinne Orjiako
Improving the physical and mechanical properties of clayey soil by adding waste material fly ash and stone flour
Stabilization of clayey soil with an inadequate physical and mechanical properties in its natural state represents one of the actual challenges in contemporary geotechnical engineering. Among numerous stabilization techniques, chemical stabilization stands out as an effective technique for stabilizing clayey soils. By applying this technique, vario...
By Nemanja Marinković, Elefterija Zlatanović, Vlatko Sheshov, Kemal Edip, Zoran Bonić, Nikola Romić, Julijana Bojadjieva, Dejan Ivanovski, Toni Kitanovski
ANALYSIS OF THE BEHAVIOR OF LATERALLY LOADED PILE–SOIL SYSTEM
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
Exploring management models of public open space in residential neighbourhoods: implications for Serbia’s regulatory framework
Public open spaces (POS) in residential areas are vital components of urban environments, contributing to quality of life, environmental sustainability, and social inclusion. Effective management models are crucial for ensuring POS are well-maintained, accessible, and responsive to community needs. This paper examines three prominent organisa...
By Milica Ljubenović, Jelena Đekić, Milena Dinić Branković, Milica Igić