SIGNIFICANT FACTORS OF IMPLEMENTING OPEN BUILDING SYSTEMS IN MALAYSIA
Changes in the built environment are inevitable due to diversity in human needs over time and it is suggested by scientists to consider flexibility and adaptability under concept of Open Building Systems (OBS) to mitigate impacts on environment and to satisfy the end-user. However, conventional methods are still common due to the lack of knowledge ...
By Mostafa Hosseini, Syahrizal Ibrahim Izni, Nobahar Sadeghifam Aidin, Rahnama Hamed
SIGNIFICANCE OF HARVEST RESIDUES IN SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF ARABLE LAND I. DECOMPOSITION OF HARVEST RESIDUES
Harvest residues are parts of cultivated plants that remain on the plot after harvest or grazing. Decomposition of plant residues by microorganisms involves two simultaneous processes: mineralization and humification of carbon compounds. Decomposition processes depend on the type of plant residues, edaphic factors and residue management factors. Ed...
By Novo Pržulj, Vesna Tunguz
THERMAL COMFORT OF UGLJEVIK TOWN FOR THE YEAR 2021 OBSERVED THROUGH THE BIOCLIMATIC INDEX WBGT
This paper researches thermal comfort of the town of Ugljevik in Bosnia and Herzegovina for the year 2021, by analyzing bioclimatic index Wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT). The analysis is a continuation of the research on the bioclimatic conditions of the area of Semberija plain and Majevica mountain, which has so far covered only the city of Bije...
By Dijana Đurić, Vanja Jakšić, Aleksandar Šelić, Ilija Vlajić
ADMINISTRATION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF TERRITORIES AS ONE OF THE APPROACHES FOR CREATING A BIOSPHERE-COMPATIBLE AND COMFORTABLE URBAN ENVIRONMENT
Topical issues of formation of sustainable urban environment were analyzed. In this work, the modern urban environment was considered in the form of an open dynamic system, where its state is determined by other specific laws based on the mutual influence of the components of the system taking into account external influences. The safe city environ...
By Olga Sotnikova, Elena Zhidko, Ekaterina Prokshits, Iana Zolotukhina
APPLICATION OF GAM MODEL TO PROTECTED AREAS OF THE NORTHWESTERN PART OF CENTRAL SERBIA
The research in this paper refers to the definition and scientific explanation of relevant indicators (indicators and sub-indicators) that effect on the development of geoheritage (Petnička cave, gorge of the river Gradac and Trešnjica, and Taor springs) and their placement on the tourism market. By applying the GAM model, it has been proven that g...
By Marija Perić, Slobodanka Stankov
ENHANCING THE INVESTMENT ATTRACTIVENESS AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE
Currently, the development of the country's economy is characterized by the trend of globalization, which is constantly developing, modernizing, acquiring new forms and features, which ultimately radically changed the way of the world economy. The task was set to analyze and propose options for improving the investment attractiveness and efficiency...
By Semen Podvalny, Iana Zolotukhina, Olga Sotnikova, Ekaterina Prokshits
THE MECHANISM OF THE EFFECTS OF INCREASING THE LENGTH OF THE PILES UNDER LATERAL LOADS IN SAND
In many projects, piles are designed and installed as the ultimate solution in foundation construction, load transition to the resistant subsurface layers, providing lateral resistance, and overcoming the poor performance of surface soils. Pile design should be done with respect to structural consideration, the load-carrying capacity of the surface...
By Karamjavan Abbas Firouzi, Hojjat Hashempour
ANALYSIS OF THE INFLUENCE OF FRESH ASPHALT MIXTURE TEMPERATURE ON ASPHALT COMPARISON DURING INSTALLATION
When building new roads in BiH, reconstruction or rehabilitation of existing roads, construction or replacement of asphalt layers is a mandatory part of construction works. The lifespan of the entire pavement structure depends on the quality of the final asphalt layers of the pavement structure. One of the most significant characteristics of the as...
By Zahid Bašić, Amir Džananović, Elmedin Tabaković
RECYCLING OF WASTE SLUDGE FROM WWTP “GORIĆ” VALJEVO USING THE PROCESS OF STABILIZATION AND SOLIDIFICATION
The efficiency of wastewater treatment is not only measured by the quality of treated wastewater, but also by the efficiency of treatment and permanent disposal of sludge that is separated. In addition to harmless, the sludge also contains hazardous substances that are released from wastewater during treatment. This work aims to obtain a neutral an...
By Zoranka Malešević, Milica Đeković-Šević, Mirjana Jovović
THERMAL COMFORT DEFINED BY UTCI FOR THE MONTH AUGUST OF 2017 IN THE CITY OF BIJELJINA
Knowledge of the thermal comfort of an area is of increasing importance when planning space, tourism, recreation and the health of the population that lives or is currently located there. Due to the great anthropogenic changes of nature, the temperature is rising, which is expressed especially in urban environments. The impact of temperature rise i...
By Dijana Đurić