The study of the recent scientific achievements in the field of modern civil engineering and particularly structural engineering and earthquake engineering with engineering seismology as key disciplines represents the main prerequisite for adequate practical improvement and permanent development of several main and/or essential industrial sectors.
The earthquakes represent today the most serious and the largest natural catastrophes. The annual average loss of human lives amounted to several tens of thousands according to the existing statistic data from the XX century. In most of the cases, the extraordinarily huge losses of material property has caused heavy economic and social impact on entire countries and regions.
From the stated reasons, in all the seismically vulnerable countries and regions in Europe and the World, it is necessary to undertake urgent and adequate measures for the purpose of minimizing the consequences of seismic effects in future. One of the most effective approaches is undertaking of national scientifically based integral technical and organizational measures for minimizing of both direct and indirect losses due to future earthquakes.
To successfully effectuate the integral national strategy for minimization of earthquake consequences, the first, i.e., the main step is proper education of staff through organization of post-graduate master studies in specific fields as are modern structural and earthquake engineering, engineering seismology, geotechnical engineering, ecology and alike.
To successfully effectuate the integral national strategy for minimization of earthquake consequences, the first, i.e., the main step is proper education of staff through in specific fields as are modern structural and earthquake engineering, engineering seismology, geotechnical engineering, ecology and alike.
The main purpose of the post-graduate master studies held at IZIIS is education of adequate staff in the specific scientific fields. The master studies at IZIIS have a tradition of over 40 years.
COVERED SCIENTIFIC FIELDS AND ACADEMIC TITLES
1. Structural engineering and seismic design
Upon completion of the master studies in this scientific field, the candidates will acquire the academic title of: Master of technical sciences in the scientific field of Structural Engineering and Seismic Design.
2. Earthquake Engineering
Upon completion of the master studies in this scientific field, the candidates will acquire the academic title of: Master of technical sciences in the scientific field of Earthquake Engineering
TIME DURATION OF THE STUDIES
To enable successful harmonization of the time duration of the post graduate master studies organized by IZIIS with the education criteria contained in the Bologna Declaration, it is anticipated that the master studies last three semesters. The first two semesters are anticipated for attendance and passing of examinations in the anticipated subjects (obligatory and optional), whereas the last (the third) semester is anticipated for elaboration of an independent master thesis in accordance with the previously selected topic.
ENROLLMENT CONDITIONS
Candidates to be enrolled in the post graduate master studies should fulfill the following conditions: (1) They should have a completed corresponding degree of previous professional training (high education) and should fulfill the other conditions defined in the announced competition; (2) Appropriate degree of previous professional training is considered completed high education with a duration of three to five years, i.e., acquired academic title of “Bachelor”, i.e., the candidate should have 240 equivalent credits acquired through previous education; (3) If the candidate has less credits from the candidate’s previous study for Bachelor degree, it is necessary that the candidate passes examinations per additional subjects in order to achieve a sufficient number of credits according to the recommendation given by the IZIIS’ Commission for Post-graduate Master and Doctoral Studies (as a body responsible for education) through a resolution made by the Academic Council; (4) If the candidate has achieved more than the prescribed credits, the candidate could be exempted from passing certain subjects or corresponding parts of subjects upon the candidate’s request and according to the same procedure (resolution made by the Academic Council upon recommendation given by the Commission for Master and Doctoral Studies); (5) Due to the differences in previous education of candidates coming from different faculties from the home country and abroad, the necessary conditions for enrollment of each candidate are evaluated and defined by the IZIIS’ Commission for Post-graduate Master and Doctoral Studies responsible for education.
SELECTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF CANDIDATES
In accordance with the above conditions, selection of candidates is done and confirmed by an official resolution made by the IZIIS’ Academic Council within 20 days from the date of expiry of the term for application. The IZIIS’ Academic Council makes decisions about enrollment of each additionally applied candidate.
The candidates are informed in writing about being selected and accepted for the studies. At the same time, each candidate is individually informed about the specific conditions under which the candidate has been enrolled in the IZIIS’ master studies.
SELECTION OF TOPIC, MENTOR AND DEFENSE OF MASTER THESIS
For each enrolled candidate, the Academic Council of IZIIS makes a resolution by which it appoints mentor and accepts theme of the master thesis.
REALIZATION OF THE TEACHING PROCESS
Depending on the number and the composition of applied candidates, the educational process can be carried out in three ways as follows:
(1) through group lectures in a classroom;
(2) through individual teaching or mentorship, and
(3) through other modern type of distance learning as are video conferences, Internet and alike.
The subjects of the post-graduate master studies are attended and passed in the course of the first two semesters. Generally, the anticipated subjects per majors are divided into two groups which are the following:
(1) Obligatory subjects (Group-1)
(2) Optional subjects (Group-2)
The lecturing process within these studies is continuously carried out in English language.
CURRICULA
The curriculum of each scientific field (major) in which the post-graduate master studies are organized at IZIIS is defined separately, respecting the basic principle of duration of the studies to a total of 3 semestres and the condition that the necessary number of credits acquired by the candidate through passing the examinations be at least 60, in line with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
The final curriculum for each scientific field in which IZIIS organizes post-graduate master studies is defined by the IZIIS’ Academic Council.
For each major of master studies organized by IZIIS, the curricula per subjects and contents have been harmonized with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
NECESSARY NUMBER OF CREDITS
The student of the IZIIS’ post-graduate master studies leading to the academic degree of master of technical sciences must sign on and pass all the obligatory subjects anticipated with the curriculum and a certain number of optional subjects in order to acquire a total amount of minimum 60 credits from passed examinations. With the elaboration and public defense of the master thesis, the candidate acquires additional 30 credits. In accordance with the above presented criteria, in order to acquire the academic degree of master of technical sciences at IZIIS, the student must acquire a total amount of at least 90 credits.
FINANCING OF THE MASTER STUDIES
The amount of the financial resources for attendance and accomplishment of the master studies at IZIIS is defined based on a resolution made by the IZIIS’ Council for each concrete academic year. Generally, IZIIS is interested in accepting students from all the continents. Starting with this main principle, the necessary financial resources have been optimized and reduced to a realistic level for the purpose of enabling enrollment of students from as greater number of world countries of different economic development as possible.
POSSIBILITY FOR CONTINUATION OF STUDIES TO ACQUIRING OF THE ACADEMIC DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF TECHNICAL SCIENCES
The prescribed regular time duration of the IZIIS’ master studies is three semesters. In addition, a suitable continuity of education as an exceptionally attractive benefit for the candidates enrolled in the IZIIS’ master studies has also been provided. Namely, the students who will successfully accomplish the IZIIS’ master studies acquire the right to continue their education directly through studies leading to the academic degree of doctor of technical sciences. The process of education of the candidates for the degree of doctor of technical sciences has also been optimized and lasts a total of three (3) years. There is a separate programme for education of the candidates towards acquiring the academic degree of doctor of technical sciences.
LECTURERS:
Name |
Wider lecturing-scientific field |
Prof. Dr. Mihail GAREVSKI |
earthquake engineering, structural engineering, engineering structures and geotechnics. Lecturing subject since the last election: Seismic Design of Special Structures. |
Prof. Dr. Danilo RISTIC |
earthquake engineering, structural engineering, engineering structures and geotechnics. Lecturing subjects since the last election: Analysis of Structures; Planning and Design of Transportation Systems and Other Infrastructure Systems in Seismic Areas. |
Prof. Dr. Golubka NECEVSKA-CVETANOVSKA |
earthquake engineering, structural engineering, highrises, seismic design. Lecturing subject since the last election: Seismic Design of RC, Steel and Masonry Structures. |
Prof. Dr. Zoran MILUTINOVIC |
earthquake engineering, engineering seismology, analysis of vulnerability and management of catastrophes. Lecturing subjects since the last election: Seismic Risk and Vulnerability Analysis; Engineering Seismology. |
Prof. Dr. Ljubomir TASKOV |
earthquake engineering, structural engineering, experimental mechanics. Lecturing subject since the last election: Dynamics of Structures. |
Prof. Dr. Zivko BOZINOVSKI |
earthquake engineering, structural engineering, highrises. Lecturing subject since the last election: Repair and Strengthening of Structures. |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Snezana STAMATOVSKA |
cientific field: earthquake engineering, engineering seismology, reliability of structures. Lecturing subjects since the last election: Reliability of Structures. |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Veronika SENDOVA |
Wider lecturing-scientific field: earthquake engineering, structural engineering, highrises, engineering materials. Lecturing subject since the last election: Engineering Materials. |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Viktor HRISTOVSKI |
earthquake engineering, structural engineering, engineering structures and geotechnics. Lecturing subject since the last election: Finite Element Analysis. |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vlado MICOV |
earthquake engineering, structural engineering, engineering structures and geotechnics. Lecturing subject since the last election: Planning and Design of Transportation Systems and Other Infrastructure Systems in Seismically Prone Areas. |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zoran RAKICEVIC |
Wider lecturing-scientific field: earthquake engineering, structural engineering, experimental mechanics, control of structures. Lecturing subject since the last election: Controlled Behaviour of Structures. |
Assist. Prof. Dr. Lidija KRSTEVSKA |
earthquake engineering, structural engineering, experimental mechanics. Lecturing subject since the last election: Experimental Mechanics. |
Assist. Prof. Dr. Roberta PETRUSEVSKA |
earthquake engineering, structural engineering, highrises, seismic design. Lecturing subject since the last election: Seismic Design of RC, Steel and Masonry Structures. |
Assist. Prof. Dr. Violeta MIRCEVSKA |
earthquake engineering, structural engineering, engineering structures and geotechnics. Lecturing subject since the last election: Design of Dams. |
Assist. Prof. Dr. Goran TRENDAFILOSKI |
earthquake engineering, engineering seismology, analysis of vulnerability and management of catastrophes. Lecturing subject since the last election: Seismic Risk and Vulnerability Analysis. |
Assist. Prof. Dr. Vlatko SESOV |
earthquake engineering, structural engineering, engineering structures and geotechnics. Lecturing subject since the last election: Dynamics of Soil and Foundation. |
Assist. Prof. Dr. Dragi DOJCINOVSKI |
earthquake engineering, engineering seismology. Lecturing subjects since the last election: Engineering Seismology. |
Dr. Dusko ALEKSOVSKI, senior scientific collaborator |
earthquake engineering, engineering seismology, geophysics. |
Dr. Miodrag MANIC, scientific collaborator |
earthquake engineering, engineering seismology. |
Dr. Biserka DIMISKOVSKA, scientific collaborator |
earthquake engineering, engineering seismology, ecology. |
Dr. Katarina MANOVA |
engineering seismology, signal processing, computer technology. |
Dr. Gavril MIRAKOVSKI, senior scientific collaborator |
earthquake engineering, engineering seismology, geophysics. |
DESCRIPTION OF CURRICULUM PER OBLIGATORY AND OPTIONAL SUBJECTS WITHIN THE IZIIS’ MASTER STUDIES IN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING AND SEISMIC DESIGN (Programme-1):
Subject/ Code/ Contents of the subject |
ECTS credits |
Lecture hours |
Principal lecturer |
Other lecturers: |
DYNAMICS OF STRUCTURES
SE&SD-101 |
6 |
30 |
Prof.Dr. Ljubomir Taskov |
Assist. Prof. Dr. Lidija Krstevska |
1. Single-degree-of freedom systems:
1.1. Equations of motion, definition of problem and methods of solution
1.2. Free vibrations
1.3. Response to harmonic, periodic, random and impulse excitations
1.4. Numerical evaluation of dynamic response
1.5. Seismic response of linear and nonlinear systems
1.6. Generalized single-degree-of-freedom systems.
2. Multi-degree-of-fredom systems:
2.1. Equations of motion, definition of problem and methods of solution
2.2. Free vibrations, damping in structures
2.3. Dynamic analysis and response of linear systems
2.4. Seismic analysis of linear systems
2.5. Reduction of degrees-of-freedom
2.6. Numerical evaluation of dynamic response
2.7. Systems with distributed mass and elasticity.
3. Seismic response and design of multi-storey buildings:
3.1. Seismic response of linear elastic buildings
3.2. Seismic response of inelastic buildings
3.3. Seismic dynamics of base-isolated buildings
3.4. Dynamics of structures in seismic codes for buildings |
Subject/ Code/ Contents of the subject |
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Lecture hours |
Principal lecturer |
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ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURES
SE&SD-102 |
6 |
30 |
Prof.Dr.Danilo Ristic |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Viktor Hristovski |
Introduction to structural analysis: classification of loads and structural problems. Theory of advanced matrix structural analysis: theory of elasticity, virtual work principles, energy theorems. Direct stiffness (displacement) method: elements and structure stiffness formulation, solution methods. Flexibility (force) method: concept and applicability. Application of computers: solution strategies, basic linear static and dynamic analysis procedures. Theory of large deflections and stability analysis. Introduction to the theory of analysis of nonlinear structures: fundamentals of plastic analysis of structures. Plastic hinge. Elastic-plastic analysis of beams and frames. Basic principles of analysis of boundary conditions. Influence of axial forces and interaction with bending moments. Fundamentals of FEM application in formulation of models for static analysis. Fundamentals of FEM application in formulation of models for dynamic analysis. General methods for solving dynamic problems: general equation of motion, methods for step by step numerical integration, numerical methods for dynamic equilibrium iterations. Strategies and methods for static and dynamic analysis of large nonlinear systems: methods for computation of initial dynamic characteristics (solution of eigen value and eigen vector). Introduction to static and dynamic analysis of special structures: analysis of complex systems under combined loads, analysis of seismically isolated structures, analysis of structures with energy dissipation and vibration control elements. Introduction to advanced techniques for numerical analysis and computer programming, development of specialized computer software and its practical application for experimental and design purposes, application of modern computer software for scientific and design purposes.
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ENGINEERING MATERIALS
SE&SD-103 |
6 |
30 |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Veronika Sendova |
Assist. Prof. Dr. Roberta Apostolska |
Introduction to materials science;
Atomic structure and inter-atomic bonding;
Failure, fatigue and creep of materials;
Structure and mechanical properties of metals, ceramics, polymers and composite materials.
Construction Materials:
Cement and concrete materials: characteristics, behaviour and stress-strain relationship for monotonic, cyclic and dynamic loading; advanced concrete, (light-weight concrete, high strength concrete, fiber reinforced concrete, high performance concrete etc.)
Reinforcing and structural steel: material properties, different types of materials and reinforcing steel, stress-strain relationships for monotonic, reversed and dynamic loading.
Masonry: properties of masonry, types of masonry blocks, types of mortar, types of masonry structures.
Wood: structure and properties of wood, wood as construction material, wood products, types of wood structures.
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GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN OF STRUCTURES
SE&SD-104 |
6 |
30 |
Prof. Dr. Golubka Necevska Cvetanovska |
Prof. Dr. Zivko Bozinovski |
Principles of boundary conditions:
Philosophy of design: design process, fundamentals of design; Boundary conditions and ultimate usabilility conditions; characteristics and design values of strength and loads, partial safety factors.
Main structural concepts:
Design loads acting upon structures (dead loads, life loads, seismic forces, wind forces and other loads); design loads acting upon elements. Combinations of design loads; design of bearing elements of structures. Capacity design philosophy.
Behaviour of concrete (non-confined and confined) under effect of different loads; behaviour of steel under effect of different loads. Nonlinear behaviour of reinforced-concrete elements – interaction diagram M-N.
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Subject/ Contents of the subject |
ECTS credits |
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EXPERIMENTAL MECHANICS
SE&SD-105 |
6 |
30 |
Assist. Prof. Dr. Lidija Krstevska |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zoran Rakicevic |
Introduction to experimental mechanics; physical modeling in structural engineering.
Theory of physical models: dimensional analysis - Buckingham's theorem, examples; types of physical models, true-replica, adequate and distorted. Linear models; nonlinear models. Characteristics of materials for models (s-e, n, r, x); strain rate effect, simulation of time-dependent effects, size effect, ductility, fabrication. Materials for physical models; plastics, epoxy resins, metals and alloys, micro concrete, gypsum and gypsum-sand mixtures, reinforcement simulation. Modeling of reinforced-concrete, masonry and steel structures – examples.
Seismic shaking tables. Characteristics of shaking tables; size, material, mass, kinematic properties, overturning moment, foundation, displacement, velocity and acceleration. Field of usage. Degrees of freedom. Control of motion. Examples.
Pseudo-dynamic testing of models. Reaction walls.
Quasi-static testing of elements, ensembles and structures. Definition, field of application and identified quantities; P-D; M-F; s-e; stiffness and deformability, ductility and energy dissipation. Equipment. Quasi-static testing procedure. Loading histories. Controlled quantities. Examples of quasi-static testing: wall systems, frame structures, systems with shear walls, steel systems.
Full-scale testing of structures. Needs and objective of tests; testing methods; forced vibration testing: theory, equipment, procedure, identified characteristics; Ambient vibration method: theory, equipment, testing procedure and identified quantities. Applicative software for data processing. Examples.
Instrumentation of structures and models – principles and application. Gauges. Static and dynamic characteristics of gauges. Load transducers, accelerometers, displacement transducers, strain gauges. Wheatstone bridge; measurement of axial force, moment. Acquisition of data.
8. Analysis of experimental data. Errors in experimental testing of models of structures. Statistic analysis. Probabilistic analysis. Method of data fitting. Least square method.
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GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
SE&SD-106 |
6 |
30 |
Assist. Prof. Dr. Vlatko Sesov |
Assist. Prof. Dr. Violeta Mircevska |
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I. Nature and composition of soils
Soil formations and soil deposits
Phase relations
Classification of soil
II. Stress and Strain
Drainage conditions
Anisotropy
Apparata for testing of soil
Stress-strain relationships
Theory of critical conditions
III. Geotechnical structures
Earth retaining structures
Diaphragm walls
Slope stability analysis
Shallow foundation
Pile foundation
IV. Performances and functioning of structures
Deformation of soil and structures
Methods of analysis
Proportioning of foundation
Laterally loaded pile foundation
Deformation due to construction excavation |
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FUNDAMENTALS OF EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING SEISMOLOGY
SE&SD-107 |
6 |
30 |
Prof. Dr. Mihail Garevski |
Prof. Dr. Golubka N. Cvetanovska
Prof. Dr. Danilo Ristic
Prof. Dr. Zoran Milutinovic |
Introduction to engineering seismology: seismicity; earthquake faults and waves; earthquake records and response spectra;
Single degree of freedom systems: equations of motion, problem statement and solution methods; numerical evaluation of dynamic response; response of linear systems to earthquakes;
Multi degree of freedom systems: equations of motion, problem statement and solution methods; free vibration, damping in the structure; response of linear systems; analysis of seismic response of linear systems
Earthquake response of multi-story buildings: earthquake response of linear elastic buildings; structural dynamics in building codes; seismic equivalent static forces; time-history response analysis; response spectrum analysis; building codes concept.
Industrial buildings: seismic design of industrial buildings: mathematical models, seismic response analysis, application of codes; diagnosis of conditions of existing industrial buildings, expert analyses; repair and strengthening of industrial buildings: analytical modelling, as built design, realization, verification; seismic instrumentation of industrial buildings; analysis of seismic vulnerability of industrial buildings; maintenance and functioning.
Learning from past earthquakes - damages to different structures during recent earthquakes. Behaviour of structures under earthquake and dynamic loads.
Basic principles of earthquake resistant design of building structures and safety criteria: methodology and approach to seismic design of structures.
Philosophy of capacity design: (main features, illustrative analogy, capacity design of structures, illustrative example).
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INTRODUCTION TO MATLAB AND ITS APPLICATION IN ENGINEERING ANALYSES
SE&SD-108 |
6 |
30 |
Dr. Katarina Manova, Scientific Collaborator |
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Introduction to MATLAB and its application in solving problems in the domain of engineering and applied mathematics.
MATLAB starting; some useful commands: syntax, main operators, numbers and formats.
Use of MATLAB in linear algebra: vectors and vector operations in MATLAB; main operations with matrices in MATLAB, determinants, inverse and transposed matrices, special matrices; characteristic values and characteristic vectors of matrices (eigenvalues and eigenvectors of matrices); solving of systems of linear equations; application in linear algebra.
Numerical analyses with MATLAB: MATLAB functions; roots of polynoms; zero functions; interpolations; numerical integrations and derivations.
Use of graphics in MATLAB: 2-dimensional graphics, main drawings, multiplots, subplots; 3-dimensional graphics, plotting of three-dimensional structures and surfaces. Flow-control instructions in MATLAB: for loop; while loop, if statement.
Programming in MATLAB: mimeographed notes and functional programmes.
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REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES
SE&SD-201 |
6 |
30 |
Prof. Dr. Golubka Necevska Cvetanovska |
Assist. Prof. Dr. Roberta Apostolska |
Introduction: characteristics of concrete and reinforcing steel as materials; behaviour of concrete and steel under the effect of monotonous and cyclic loads; analysis of ultimate states and behaviour of reinforced concrete elements under bending, shear, axial load and torsion.
Confinement, bending, connection and anchorage effects; effect upon reinforced concrete elements and structures; design of reinforced concrete structures, philosophy of design, design according to different regulations. Design of reinforced concrete elements (beams, slabs, columns and shear walls); proportioning and preparation of details for reinforced-concrete structures by taking into account vertical and horizontal loads.
Definition of strength and ductility capacity of building elements and structures.
Methodology for assessment of resistance of reinforced concrete structures exposed to different loads.
Requirements related to analysis, design and preparation of details for reinforced concrete structures according to the regulations.
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APPLICATION OF FEM IN ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURES
SE&SD-202 |
6 |
30 |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Viktor Hristovski |
Prof. Dr. Danilo Ristic |
Introduction to FEM;
Weighted-integral and weak formulations: need for weighted-integral forms, derivation of the weak form for a given differential equation, variational methods of approximation, the Rayleigh-Ritz method;
Finite elements of an elastic continuum: basic relations within an element, generalizations to the whole region, displacement approach as a minimization of total potential energy.
Plane stress and plane strain;
Axisymmetric stress analysis: plane strain as a special case of axisymmetry;
Three-dimensional stress analysis;
Shape functions: standard and hierarchical concept, standard shape functions, rectangular elements – serendipity family, triangular elements, area coordinates for triangles, three-dimensional rectangular prisms;
Mapped elements and numerical integration: parametric curvilinear coordinates, transformations, numerical integration;
Patch test for element validation: convergence requirements, the simple patch test (forms a and b) – necessary condition for convergence, generalized patch test (test c), example with a bar element;
Implementation of iso-parametric elements into computer code: introduction, preparation of input file, FORTRAN code, interpretation of results obtained by FEM analysis.
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PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS
SE&SD-203 |
6 |
30 |
Prof. Dr. Mihail Garevski |
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Today, the necessity of planning and management of projects is imposed in all the activities of human life. The projects are becoming increasingly complex wherefore there is a need of training of staff, who will deal with this problem in future. Planning and management of projects is needed also when constructing complex structures or structures requiring big investments. Knowledge in planning of projects is necessary even when big scientific-research and educative projects (local and international large scale projects) are to be carried out. The contents proposed for this subject are the following:
Project Management Environment
Project Organization
Planning and Management of Human and Other Resources
Financial Planning and Managing of Project
Project Control
Project Communications
Computer Applications in Project Design
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STEEL, MASONRY AND TIMBER STRUCTURES
SE&SD-204 |
6 |
30 |
Assist. Prof. Dr. Roberta Apostolska |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Veronika Sendova |
Steel structures:
Characteristic of steel as construction material; design philosophy and formats; classification of cross-sections. Tensile elements; compressed elements; flexural elements; combined bending; axial load and torsion; frames; joints; plastic hinges; secondary problems in design.
Masonry structures:
Introduction: (masonry as the oldest building material); principles of architectural and structural concepts of building configuration: building configuration, dimensions, height, number of stories, distribution of walls; masonry materials and structural systems: masonry units, mortars, concrete infill, reinforcing steel, plain, confined and reinforced masonry; seismic design assumptions and procedures: basic principles of design and analysis of masonry structures, analysis and design of structural walls; foundations, floor structures, ties and roofs. Nonstructural elements.
Timber structures:
Introduction: characteristics of timber as a building material. Design (design of tensile elements, columns, design for combined load, design of joints). Substructures (trusses and wall diaphragms); serviceability period.
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PRESTRESSED AND PRECAST CONCRETE STRUCTURES
SE&SD-205 |
6 |
30 |
Prof. Dr. Zivko Bozinovski |
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Prestressed structures
Introduction; ways of prestressing; losses during prestressing; materials; computation of prestressed concrete structures; statically indeterminated systems; friction effects; computation according to ultimate state of bearing capacity; partially prestressed concrete; behaviour of prestressed structures under the effect of cyclic loads; use of prestressed concrete in seismically active regions; example.
Precast structures
Introduction; review and analysis of more important analytical and experimental investigations of large panel systems; proportioning of elements of precast RC large panel systems; analysis of vertical wall panels up to ultimate states of strength, rigidity and deformability; nonlinear dynamic response of prefabricated reinforced concrete large panel systems exposed to dynamic – seismic effects; design procedure for analysis of stable and economical precast reinforced concrete large panel systems in seismically active regions; example.
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BRIDGES, TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS
SE&SD-206 |
6 |
30 |
Prof. Dr. Danilo Ristic |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vlado Micov |
Fundamentals of design of bridge structures: conceptual design (preliminary and final design); bridge loads and distribution of loads, load combinations; history of advanced analysis and modeling of bridge structures; recent experimental studies of bridge components. Superstructure design for reinforced concrete bridges; prestressed concrete bridges, suspended bridges; cable-stayed bridges; stone and timber bridges; movable bridges; floating bridges; railroad bridges; expansion joints. Innovative design; advanced modeling and analysis procedures. Substructure design: design of bridge bearings, bridge piers and columns, bridge towers, pier-beam connections, pier–footing design, abutments and retaining structures. Geotechnical surveys, shallow foundation, deep foundation; construction and maintenance of bridges. Expert analysis of bridges: classification of bridges, general design guidelines, section capacity analysis, formulation of recent mathematical models for analysis of integral bridges. Repair and strengthening of bridges; bridge information system, damage identification, prioritization methods, repair and strengthening criteria, diagnosis of conditions of structures for revitalization. Monitoring of conditions of structures, testing of foundation soil, seismic instrumentation of bridges, maintenance of bridges.
Design of transportation systems and lifelines. Design parameters, soil instability (landslides, rockfalls, etc.). Damage assessment, effects from exploitation, failure of soil along alignments and specific structural systems, classification of damage and damage potential. Water supply systems, gas pipelines, power supply systems, telecommunication systems, transportation systems, waste disposal systems, design of specific structures, pipelines, underground structures; code requirements.
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DAMS AND SPECIAL STRUCTURES
SE&SD-207 |
6 |
30 |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Violeta Mircevska |
Prof. Dr. Mihail Garevski |
1. Seismic design of gravity and arch dams. Seismic behavior of dams and types of damages due to occurred earthquakes. Definition of main and additional loads due to seismic effect, hydrodynamic pressure and inertial forces. Mathematical modeling by including dam-soil-reservoir interaction, concepts and methods of analysis. Definition of main parameters of the mathematical model, mass stiffness, damping. Analysis of discontinuities, i.e., structural and perimeter expansion joints. Definition of parameters of contact elements. Field tests and analysis of natural vibrations. Linear and nonlinear stress-strain state. Stability criteria. Instructions for improvement of seismic safety in dam design.
2. Seismic design of dams constructed of local materials. Seismic behavior of dams exposed to earthquakes. Comments on statistic data on typical damage due to occurred earthquakes. Mathematical modeling by application of linear and nonlinear mathematical models. Effect of variation of pore pressure upon dam stability. Dynamic response of dams. Characteristics of natural vibrations, effect of the geomechanical characteristics of the present materials upon dynamic response. Effect of dam-reservoir-foundation interaction. Effect of dam geometry upon stress-strain state. Stability criteria. Instructions for improvement of seismic stability of dams.
3. Special attention is paid to mathematical modeling of 2D and 3D models by application of finite elements, boundary elements and contact elements. Application of computer programmes in dam analysis.
4. Seismic behaviour of special structures and types of damage due to occurred earthquakes. Analysis of seismic behaviour of special structures exposed to earthquakes.
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MANAGEMENT OF URBAN CATASTROPHES AND STRATEGIC PLANNING
SE&SD-208 |
6 |
30 |
Prof. Dr. Zoran Milutinovic |
Assist. Prof. Dr. Goran Trendafiloski |
Contemporary natural and man-made disasters: socio-economic and political significance of disasters: traditional and new threats, geography of disasters, modern loss factors. The most important aspects. Disaster threat and general effects. Outlines of individual disasters, process of defining the disaster threat and use of information on disaster threat. Causal factors of disasters: poverty, population growth, urbanization, degradation of environment. Lack of awareness and information. Wars and civil unrests. Phases of disaster: disasters with fast and slow genesis. Characteristics of individual hazards and disasters: earthquakes, tsunamis, tropical cyclones, floods, droughts, environmental pollution, deforestation, epidemics, chemical and industrial accidents. Importance of disasters: research and evaluation, warning and warning systems, preparedness plans, format, process and critical spheres of management.
Planning, economic and societal aspects of management of disaster risks: earthquake disaster management: planning for mitigation of seismic risk, strategies for managing earthquake losses, reduction of earthquake consequences. Main aspects of urban disaster management: disasters and national development, legislation, disaster management cycle, main activities, resources, international aid, leadership, organization, planning, utilization of resources. Long term measures: prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, logistics. Major factors of post disaster impact, post-disaster recovery, post-disaster balance, support to disaster management, training, public awareness. UN programmes for mitigation of disaster consequences: International Decade (IDNDR), International Strategy (ISDR), Yokohama Strategy and Huogo Framework Document.
GIS technology for disaster and emergency management: Introduction, current state-of-the-art, data inventory, data attributing and matching, development and structuring of layers, analysis, thematic mapping, generation of results, decision making; traditional versus dynamic decision support systems, new technologies for monitoring and disaster risk management.
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DESIGN BY APPLICATION OF EUROCODE 8
SE&SD-209 |
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Prof. Dr. Mihail Garevski |
Prof. Dr. Golubka N. Cvetanovska Prof. Dr. Danilo Ristic Prof. Dr. Zoran Milutinovic |
Main concept of design of structures by application of EUROCODE 8
Principles and design rules;
Fundamental requrements and structural „performance“ requirements;
Soil conditions and seismic effects;
Design of seismically resistant buildings (main principles, analysis of structures, verification of seismic safety);
Specific requirements (regulations) for reinforced-concrete buildings (definitions, design concepts, design rules for specific elements and details);
Specific requirements for steel buildings (definitions, design concepts, specific design rules for different structural elements and details);
Specific requirements for composite structures constructed of steel and concrete (definitions, specific design requirements for different structural elements and structural details);
Specific requirements for timber structures (main requirements and design rules);
Specific requirements for masonry structures (main requirements and design rules);
Base isolation of structures (definitions and specific design requirements);
Practical recommendations for application of Eurocode 8 in design practice.
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