In many countries, reinforced concrete (RC) frames are widely utilized as the primary building structure. The infill is typically composed of traditional masonry (brick elements connected with mortar), commonly without isolation from the frame. It is noted that in engineering practice, seismic force calculations for RC frame buildings are often con...

By Anđelko Cumbo, Gordana Broćeta, Marina Latinović Krndija, Slobodan Šupić, Žarko Lazić

In the last few years there has been a significant progress in the adoption of technical regulations regarding recycled aggregate, which affects the facilitation and stimulation of its practical application. However, the new European regulations are still incomplete, and beside that, it is evident there is no harmonization between national standard...

By Vlastimir Radonjanin, Mirjana Malešev, Gordana Broćeta, Milka Grabež

Contemporary trends in the building development, which imply the preservation of the natural environment in terms of the proper disposal of natural resources, impose the exploited, recycled materials as an opportunity for sustainable solutions. This paper studies the technological processes and material resources of the production processes of aggr...

By Gordana Broćeta, Mirjana Malešev, Vlastimir Radonjanin