On Simplified Approaches of Seismic Analysis of Tunnels
Overview of current progress in the field of seismic regulations for the design of tunnel structures revealed that, despite significant progress in research work on seismic analysis of tunnels over the past few decades, however, a deficiency of systematic and precisely defined rules for the seismic design of tunnels still exists even in the most de...
By Elefterija Zlatanović, Zoran Bonić, Nemanja Marinković, Nikola Romić
Tectonic Geodesy as a Supplement Data in Seismology
Geodesy and its high precision are important instruments for the study of active tectonics and the presentation of the movement of solid parts of the earth. Deformations caused by earthquakes represent essential information for defining seismogenic zones. Precise measurements must be made on the wall of the fault itself or the system of connected a...
By Tanja Đukanović, Sanja Tucikešić, Snježana Cvijić Amulić
Numerical Modeling of Tunnel Excavation and Support Using the Deconfinement Method for Static and Seismic Conditions
In this paper, an analysis of the phase construction of a tunnel with support in static and seismic conditions is made. The PLAXIS 2D software package was used for the problem's numerical modelling. A parametric analysis of the excavation using the deconfinement method (1-ß) was made on an actual tunnel with support in the excavation phase an...
By Zlatko Zafirovski, Bojan Susinov, Sead Abazi, Ivona Nedevska Trajkova, Riste Ristov, Vasko Gacevski, Mihaela Daniloska, Angela Naumceska
The Effect of Masonry Infill Model Selection on the Seismic Response of Reinforced Concrete Frame Structures
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
The Room as a Starting Point in Architectural Design: Childhood Memory and the Formation of Spatial Understanding
This paper portrays the room as the fundamental beginning of architecture, exploring how our earliest spatial memories shape the way we perceive and understand architectural space. Drawing on Louis Kahn's philosophical reflections on the room as architecture's elemental unit, the insights of Peter Zumthor and other architects on childhood memories,...
By Jelena Stanković Aćić, Diana Stupar
A Study on the Bond Between Basalt Composite Reinforcement and Concrete
Based on experimental and theoretical research, the stress-deformation state of the bond between Georgian-origin basalt composite reinforcement and concrete was studied. The bonding mechanism between basalt composite reinforcement and different classes of concrete was revealed, along with the stress-deformation state of structures reinforced with b...
By Tamaz Khmelidze, Gela Kipiani, Vladimer Kikadze
The Impact of Navigation Strategies on Spatial Memory Formation in Virtual Architectural Spaces
This study investigates how navigation strategies in virtual environments affect spatial memory formation and environmental understanding. As navigation plays a fundamental role in how people experience and interpret space, especially in enclosed architectural spaces, exploring the cognitive processes behind movement and orientation remains crucial...
By Dajana Papaz, Maja Ilić
Origami-Inspired Kinetic Facades: Approaches, Materials, and Technologies
The traditional role of the façade, historically centered on providing protection against environmental conditions and reducing CO₂ emissions, has been significantly redefined through advances in software technologies and material sciences. These developments have led to the emergence of the façade system as a structurally independent...
By Irma Orsić - Princip, Amira Salihbegović, Slađana Miljanović, Amela Šljivić
The Complexity of Urban Infill: Case Studies of Three Apartment Buildings
The process of infill within the built environment represents a fundamental and increasingly indispensable approach to sustainable societal and environmental development. Although rooted in past practices and experiences of modern urbanization, its methodological frameworks must be continuously reinterpreted in response to climate change and contem...
By Elša Turkušić Jurić, Haris Bradić
Assessing the Energy Renovation Impact on Public Building Performance: A Case Study of The Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics in Banja Luka
Buildings in Bosnia and Herzegovina are among the largest energy consumers, and deep energy renovation is a key pathway to reducing consumption and costs. This paper presents a case study of an educational building in Banja Luka, renovated in 2016 through envelope improvements and optimization of the heating system. Energy bills from 2013–201...
By Slobodan Peulić, Darija Gajić, Goran Trbić