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This paper presents a hydraulic analysis of unsteady flow due to a possible dam break of the Tribistovo reservoir located in the Municipality of Posušje, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Flood wave propagation is calculated and flood maps are derived for different dam break scenarios. The methodology adopted for the development of the flood wave propagation model is based on the use of available tools for collection, processing and graphical display of geospatial data and tools for hydrodynamic modeling of transient flow. The selected approach is conservative and results are, as a rule, the worst case scenarios. Flood areas are obtained on the basis of hydraulic calculations with the most unfavorable assumptions: maximum water level in the reservoir, maximum inflow in the reservoir (with the return period of T = 10 000 years), instantaneous/gradual and total dam break, all of which result in extreme flooding. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Continuously raising awareness of the issue of climate change helps to better understand it, but there is very little or no implementation of activities to mitigate the effects in practice. Therefore, it is important to collect data, perform analyses and studies in order to improve the existing situation. The paper provides an overview of the current condition caused by climate change with a focus on water resources in Bosnia and Herzegovina, possible consequences in the future and measures recommended to be applied as a means to minimize the negative effects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The first part of the survey covers the history of the Austro-Hungarian "Air Base", "Aviation Park no. 4" and "Reserve Squadron 11", which were stationed in Mostar between 1913 and 1918. The airfield of Mostar-Rodoč, evaluated as early as in 1912, was one of the oldest in the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. The Imperial and Royal Army Air Service used it for basic pilot training in World War I. The second part is an expertise for the salvage, conservation and restoration of the four still existing Austro-Hungarian hangars at the former Mostar-Rodoč airfield in view of protection of historical monuments. Erected in 1917/18, these hangars are the oldest witnesses of aviation in Bosnia and Hercegovina. Because of their genuine and very efficient construction, they should be preserved as unique examples of technical and engineering architecture. One hangar of exactly the same type, restored in 2013 in Krakow, is now part of Poland's cultural heritage. Structural calculations have shown that these Austro-Hungarian hangars comply with modern EU building regulations. All used documents and plans from the Austrian State Archives/War Archives (ÖStA/KA) in Vienna are still unpublished. The paper is therefore the first scientific analysis of Austro-Hungarian aviation and its architecture in Bosnia and Hercegovina. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The first part of the survey covers the history of the Austro-Hungarian "Air Base", "Aviation Park no. 4" and "Reserve Squadron 11", which were stationed in Mostar between 1913 and 1918. The airfield of Mostar-Rodoč, evaluated as early as in 1912, was one of the oldest in the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. The Imperial and Royal Army Air Service used it for basic pilot training in World War I. The second part is an expertise for the salvage, conservation and restoration of the four still existing Austro-Hungarian hangars at the former Mostar-Rodoč airfield in view of protection of historical monuments. Erected in 1917/18, these hangars are the oldest witnesses of aviation in Bosnia and Hercegovina. Because of their genuine and very efficient construction, they should be preserved as unique examples of technical and engineering architecture. One hangar of exactly the same type, restored in 2013 in Krakow, is now part of Poland's cultural heritage. Structural calculations have shown that these Austro-Hungarian hangars comply with modern EU building regulations. All used documents and plans from the Austrian State Archives/War Archives (ÖStA/KA) in Vienna are still unpublished. The paper is therefore the first scientific analysis of Austro-Hungarian aviation and its architecture in Bosnia and Hercegovina. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the introducton part of this paper a review of available architectural stones in Herzegovina and South-West Bosnia regions are presented. In the central part of the paper the results of tests of architectural stone during more than 16 years of work of the "IGHMostar" Ltd. Mostar, are presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the introducton part of this paper a review of available architectural stones in Herzegovina and South-West Bosnia regions are presented. In the central part of the paper the results of tests of architectural stone during more than 16 years of work of the "IGHMostar" Ltd. Mostar, are presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The legal status of mining resources, or mineral raw materials, method and conditions of the management of mineral raw materials, protection, mining works, occupational safety measures, suspension of works and permanent cessation of mining operations, technical documentation and design, mine surveying and mining plans, inspection supervision, protection and arrangement of space, penal provisions and other issues related to management of mineral resources are regulated by the Law on Mining (Official Gazette of the Federation of B&H No. 26/10). This law defines that mineral raw materials are non-renewable and renewable natural resources that are impossible to directly or indirectly economically exploit. Management of mineral raw materials includes all procedures and actions necessary for (optimum) exploitation and use of mineral raw materials. The right of exploitation of mineral resources is acquired based on the approval for exploitation and based on permits in accordance with the Law on Mining. Rules on the content and method of preparation of Mineral Resources Management Strategy (Official Gazette of the Federation of B&H No. 31/2012) were adopted on the basis of the Law on Mining. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The process of formation of calcareous sinter is often related to karst areas, or areas covered by limestone and dolomite deposits. Such an area is the Dinaric Alps, which cover a large part of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The widely known waterfalls and cascades on the Trebizat - Mlade River, formed by geological and tectonic processes, provided the precondition for formation of waterfalls. Through parallel and subsequent processes of formation of calcareous sinter, they have been shaping the waterfalls. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Waters are declared the public good in the Federation of BiH. As such, they are under protection of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Federation of BiH, counties/cantons and local government units (towns/cities and municipalities). These are surface inland waters and groundwaters, which also include coastal sea waters and transitional waters. Drafting of the Water Management Strategy is planned by the Law on Waters of the Federation of BiH ("Official Gazette of FBiH", No. 70/06) and it is the basic long-term planning document for the water sector in the BiH Federation that defines water management policy. The content of the Water Management Strategy is also defined by the Law on Waters, with the following essential items: assessment of the situation in the field of water management, objectives and directions of water protection, protection from damaging effects of waters, priorities for achieving water management objectives, assessment of necessary funds for implementation of the program and deadlines for achieving water management objectives, necessary actions for achieving obligations from international agreements relating to water management. The future legal, institutional and economic framework of operation of the water management sector in the BiH Federation, as well as the framework of operation for use of waters, protection of waters and protection from damaging effects of waters are determined by defining the objectives and measures for achieving them. In accordance with the Law on Waters, the Water Management Strategy is part of the Environmental Protection Strategy. The methodology of preparation of the Water Management Strategy assumed that its goals and measures are compatible and in a harmonious relation with objectives of the Environmental Protection Strategy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Water supply operators in BiH operate at losses, due to the low prices set by the local authorities and high costs of water supply services incurred by operators. Losses of operators are uncommon even unusual for countries in transition, except for Albania. It means that water supply operators are not regulated properly. As such, they are not attractive to private sector participation. The BiH authorities should raise the issue of measuring the efficiency of water supply operators and appropriate regulation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]