Program Doctoral Studies

(1)

Republic of Macedonia

Ss Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje

Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology,

UKIM IZIIS

Proposed Project for Modifications and Amendment of the

SYLLABUS of DOCTORAL STUDIES (third cycle)

AT THE SS CYRIL AND METHODIUS UNIVERSITY, Skopje

Scientific Field – Technical Sciences

Field – Earthquake Engineering

The proposal is submitted by: Institute of Earthquake Engineering and

Engineering Seismology, IZIIS

Pepared by:

Director,

Prof. Dr. Golubka Necevska-Cvetanovska

Prof. Dr. Mihail Garevski

Prof. Dr. Veronika Sendova

(2)

FOREWORD

The syllabus of doctoral studies in the earthquake engineering field has been

elaborated in accordance with:

• The Rulebook on Doctoral Studies of the SS Cyril and Methodius University;

• The Statute of the SS Cyril and Methodius University;

• The Law on High Education of the Republic of Macedonia, and,

• The Law on Scientific-Research in the Republic of Macedonia.

(3)

FOREWORD...1

TABLE OF CONTENTS ...2

1. INTRODUCTION ...3

2. GENERAL ...4

2.1. Proposing Institution, Title and Duration of Syllabus ...4

2.2. Terms of Enrollment...4

3. SYLLABUS ...5

3.1. Distribution of Credits...6

3.2. Teaching...7

3.3. Supervisor ...8

3.4. Theme for Doctoral Dissertation ...8

3.5. Scientific Title ...9

3.6. Financing of Doctoral Studies ...9

4. RATIONALE TO THE SYLLABUS...9

Appendix 1: List of Subjects and Teaching Staff ... A1-1

List A: Generic Subjects ... A1-7

List B: Subjects in the Scientific Field, the Field of Research and

Specific Subjects ... A1-18

Appendix 2: List of Potential Mentors ... A2-1

(4)

1.INTRODUCTION

Earthquakes represent natural phenomena, whose effect upon the entire asocial

processes and economic system is most frequently catastrophic. The losses can

be direct, expressed through loss of human lives and number of ruined

structures, or indirect, expressed in the form of disruptions in the functioning of

modern technological and infrastructure systems. According to available data,

8815 earthquakes were recorded in the period 1900 - 2002, amounting to

10.21% of the total natural catastrophes that took place in that period.

Considering the fact that the Balkan region is known as a region of high seismic

activity, the reduction of the seismic risk not only represents a national but a

regional problem, as well. Multidisciplinary activities aimed at reduction of the

seismic risk are therefore necessary for the purpose of protecting human lives,

technological and infrastructure systems as well as other properties and

reducing the physical and the economic losses for the social-economic system.

Having in mind the fact that earthquake engineering is a relatively recent

scientific discipline that has been developed for the last few decades, all the

countries should make efforts toward training of staff in this professional field.

Engineers play a crucial role in the efforts made toward prevention and

mitigation of earthquake consequences. They are responsible for the

development of technical regulations for design and construction of seismically

resistant structures as well as creation of conditions for their application in

practice.

Hence, one of the most efficient and, at the same time, the cheapest measure

for protection against catastrophic effects of earthquakes is the high level of

education of professionals and a corresponding transfer of knowledge in this

field to the younger university (academic) staff.

Since its establishment (1965) until today, the Institute of Earthquake

Engineering and Engineering Seismology (IZIIS) has been focusing much of its

efforts on education of staff in the special disciplines in the field of earthquake

engineering and engineering seismology. For more than 40 years, as an active

member of the SS Cyril and Methodius University, IZIIS has been working on

continuous education of candidates from the home country and abroad leading

to master and doctoral degree in technical sciences, i.e., in the scientific fields

that are connected with development and advancement of the modern

technology for control and reduction of the seismic risk through improvement of

structural systems of engineering structures.

The post-graduate studies have always been international and the teaching

process has been permanently carried out in English language and with

participation of eminent world renowned professors in individual fields.

Such activities have established IZIIS as an international recognizable and

renowned institution in the field of education and training of young academic staff

and professionals in the field of earthquake engineering and engineering

seismology (www.iziis.edu.mk).

(5)

Presented further is the syllabus of the studies in technical sciences –

earthquake engineering field whose main purpose is creation of staff of the

highest academic level in this field that will be capable of independent original

scientific research and will be able to develop new technologies for control and

reduction of the seismic risk with the ultimate goal of increasing the seismic

safety and welfare of their own country.

2. GENERAL

2.1. Proposing Institution, Title and Duration of Syllabus

At the SS Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Institute of Earthquake

Engineering and Engineering Seismology (IZIIS), Skopje (hereinafter referred to

as UKIM –IZIIS), academic doctoral studies in technical sciences -

earthquake engineering field are organized.

The doctoral studies at UKIM – IZIIS are organized and realized in line with the

rules of the European Credit Transfer System.

The doctoral studies are organized by the School for Doctoral Studies at the SS

Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje and are realized by UKIM – IZIIS,

Skopje.

The composition and the mode of work of the bodies of the School of Doctoral

Studies are regulated by the Rulebook on Doctoral Studies of the SS Cyril and

Methodius University.

The doctoral studies at UKIM – IZIIS last three years, i.e., 6 (six) semesters.

2.2. Terms of Enrollment

The enrollment in the doctoral studies is based on a competition announced by

the SS Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje.

According to the earthquake engineering syllabus, the title to enrollment in

doctoral studies is given to persons, who have accomplished a corresponding

syllabus and fulfil the criteria defined in the UKIM’s Rulebook on Doctoral

Studies as follows:

• Accomplished II cycle of studies harmonized with the European Credit

Transfer System;

• Accomplished post-graduate studies according to syllabi existing prior to

the introduction of the European Credit Transfer system for which 60 credits

for training in research and education are acknowledged;

• Acquired professional expertise according to syllabi for regulated

professions, with award of at least 300 ECTS credits;

(6)

• Knowledge of one of the world wide languages. Evidence on knowledge of

a world wide language represents a certificate awarded by the Philological

Faculty “Blaze Konevski” or an international certificate or diploma on

previously acquired education in the corresponding world wide language.

Prior to the beginning of each academic year, the Council in charge of the

syllabus may also prescribe additional criteria for the enrollment of students in

this syllabus.

The candidate to apply for the Competition shall submit the following:

• Filled out application form with indication of the selected syllabus for

which the candidate applies;

• Motivation letter with indication of the field of research and proposal of a

supervisor from the list of supervisors;

• Brief

CV;

• Evidences on fulfillment of the enrollment terms defined in the present

Rulebook;

• Other documentation requested with the Competition.

The entire documentation shall be submitted as a photocopy, while the originals

shall be submitted for inspection only. The procedure and the mode of

enrollment of the candidates in the syllabus are regulated with the Rulebook on

Doctoral Studies of the SS Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje.

3. SYLLABUS

The doctoral studies consist of:

• Training for research;

• Elaboration of doctoral dissertation.

Training for Research includes:

1) Attendance of subjects for acquiring knowledge on the methodology of

research and generic knowledge, selected from the wider list of offered

subjects (3 subjects are selected from list A, given in Appendix 1).

2) Subjects in the field, subjects in the field of research, specific subjects in

the narrower field (these can be organized on a mentorship basis, as well)

– (subjects from list B, given in Appendix 1).

3) Doctoral seminars

The elaboration of the doctoral dissertation involves:

1) Preparation of theses – original research to be done by the candidate;

2) Application for theses and their defense;

(7)

4) Submittal of progress reports;

5) Evaluation of the dissertation;

6) Public defense of the dissertation.

The candidate shall select the subjects from the list of subjects within the

syllabus in agreement with the supervisor.

3.1. Distribution of Credits

The total number of credits is 180 and they are distributed as follows:

30 credits for general generic knowledge, workshops and seminars within the

frames of the School for Doctoral Studies, 30 credits for the subjects in the

considered field, subjects in the field of research, specific subjects in the

narrower field and 120 credits for the elaborated doctoral dissertation.

(1) Distribution of credits for general generic knowledge, workshops

and seminars within the frames of the School for Doctoral Studies

(total achieved credits – 30)

• For attendance of the subjects for acquiring knowledge on methodology of

research and acquiring generic knowledge selected from the wider list of

offered subjects (List A given in Appendix 1)

4 credits x 3 subjects = 12 credits

• For participation in annual conferences (for three years)

-writing of annual report

1 credit x 3 year s = 3 credits

-Presentation of results from research

1 credit x 3 years = 3 credits

• For participation in status- seminar

-Writing of biannual report

1 credit x 3 years = 3 credits

-Presentation of results from research

1 credit x 3 years = 3 credits

• For research practice

2 credits x 3 years = 6 credits

(Cooperation with water power economy and business community, workshops,

short trainings and other scientific research activities)

TOTAL:

30 credits

(2) Distribution of credits per subjects in the field, subjects in the field

of research, specific subjects in the narrower field (achieved total 30

credits from the list of subjects B)

• Subjects in the field (List B given in Appendix 1)

• Subjects in the field of research (List B given in Appendix 1)

• Specific subjects in the narrower field (these can also be organized on a

mentorship basis) (List B given in Appendix 1).

(8)

(3)

Total number of credits for doctoral dissertation (research –

achieved total 120 credits)

The List of Subjects (List A and List B) and teaching staff is given in Appendix 1

of the Syllabus.

3.2. Teaching

The teaching process is carried out in English language.

The literature for teaching and scientific-research work is in English language.

The lecturing process at the doctoral studies is organized in two main forms:

• Group teaching and

• Individual teaching (teaching based on mentorship)

The group teaching represents the main form of doctoral studies and can be

organized for all the subjects except for the mentor subjects, whereas the least

number of students is 5.

The scope of the subject and the number of credits awarded does not depend on

whether the subject is taught as organized group teaching or through individual

teaching.

The selected subjects are entered in the corresponding student file and student’s

booklet of the individual student.

The payment of the tuition fee and the enrollment in the semester is the

prerequisite for taking examinations in the selected subjects in each semester.

Substitution of selected subjects is only possible by submittal of an application

for substitution of the subject, by payment of a compensation defined with a

special act.

The resolution on substitution of selected subjects is passed by the Council in

charge of the syllabus.

Lecturers from other universities from the country and abroad and persons

involved in the country’s economy and the economy of other countries may take

part in the realization of the doctoral studies under conditions defined with the

law, the Statute of the University and the UKIM’s Rulebook on Doctoral Studies.

A lecturer may teach three subjects at the most at the doctoral studies

throughout an academic year. In the case some subject is divided between two

or a number of lecturers, such subject will be proportionally computed in the

quota of each lecturer.

A student of doctoral studies may attend and take examination in three subjects

(at the most) taught by a single lecturer.

(9)

Within 6 years, starting from the day of beginning of the semester in which the

student was enrolled in the doctoral studies, the student is obligated to pass all

the examinations and fulfill all the obligations defined in the syllabus, apply for a

doctoral dissertation and defend the doctoral dissertation. This term may be

extended in line with the UKIM’s Rulebook on Doctoral Studies.

The time schedule of the teaching process, the mode of performance of the

teaching process, the conditions for progress in the course of the studies, the

mode of checking of the knowledge, the examination terms, the entering of the

subjects in the students’ booklet are defined by the Council in charge of the

UKIM-IZIIS’ syllabus, prior to the beginning of each academic year.

3.3. Supervisor

The supervisor represents member of the Council in charge of the UKIM-IZIIS’

syllabus. The stated supervisors in the list of potential supervisors given in

Appendix 2 of the syllabus fulfill the criteria pursuant to the Rulebook on Doctoral

Studies at the SS Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje and the resolution

made by the Scientific Council of UKIM – IZIIS.

A lecturer, who fulfills the conditions to be a supervisor, cannot be supervisor of

more than 2 candidates enrolled through the same competition, i.e., he/she

cannot be supervisor of more than 5 candidates at the same time.

The selection and possible replacement of the supervisor is carried out in

accordance with the UKIM’s Rulebook on Doctoral Studies.

3.4. Theme for Doctoral Dissertation

Upon the accomplishment of the first phase (training for research – achieved

minimum 12 credits) and given that all the anticipated examinations have been

passed (achieved 30 credits), the candidate shall apply for a theme for doctoral

dissertation at the Council for Doctoral Studies. The candidates, who are

acknowledged 60 credits from training for research and education, shall apply for

a theme for doctoral dissertation upon the accomplishment of the first semester

at the earliest.

The doctoral dissertation represents an original and independent scientific work

that, according to the methodology of its elaboration and level of contribution to

science, is appropriate for concluding that the candidate is capable to work as an

independent scientific researcher.

The mode of application for the theme and the evaluation of the selected

doctoral dissertation are regulated with the Rulebook on Doctoral Studies at the

SS Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje. The Council of the Syllabus may

also pass additional criteria for application, evaluation and defense of doctoral

dissertations.

(10)

Upon the effectuated procedure for defense of the doctoral dissertation, the

resolution made may read: the candidate has successfully defended the doctoral

dissertation or the candidate has not defended the doctoral dissertation.

3.5. Scientific title

The student who has successfully defended the doctoral dissertation is awarded

the scientific degree of doctor of technical sciences in the field of earthquake

engineering.

3.6. Financing of Doctoral Studies

The issues referring to coverage of the expenses for the realization of the

doctoral studies are regulated by a special act of the SS Cyril and Methodius

University, Skopje.

4. RATIONALE TO THE SYLLABUS

IZIIS is located in Skopje, on the foothills of Vodno mountain, in a

research-educational centre equipped with laboratories. Out of the total developed area,

about 2500 m2 are covered by laboratories, while 750 m2 represent premises for

education and training consisting of a modern library, classrooms and computer

center.

IZIIS has five laboratories that are used for development of experimental

methods and techniques for investigation of the behaviour of structures under

the effect of different types of static and dynamic loads.

Dynamic Testing Laboratory - The strategic role in this laboratory is given to

the two-componental seismic shaking table, which is used for dynamic testing of

structures, equipment, substructures, etc. The laboratory is also equipped with

two smaller shaking tables, equipment for quasi-static testing of materials,

elements, substructures and structures as well as a system for acquisition and

processing of data.

Geophysical Laboratory – This laboratory is intended for special field

measurements in the field of engineering seismology and geophysics as are

investigations by use of seismic refraction, reflection and tomography,

measurement of microtremors and geoelectric resistance.

Laboratory for Dynamics of Soils -This laboratory provides data on the

dynamic characteristics of soils necessary for definition of the dynamic strength

and stability, the soil liquefaction potential and the soil – structure interaction. In

cooperation with the other IZIIS’ laboratories, tests on large scale models as well

as other specific tests in the field of dynamics of soils and foundation are carried

out in this laboratory.

(11)

Strong Motion Laboratory – This laboratory enables maintenance of the

national strong motion instrument network, acquisition, processing and archiving

of recorded data on strong earthquakes as well as maintenance of instruments

installed on structures of capital importance for the country and the region.

Mobile Laboratory for Non-destructive Tests and Measurement of

Vibrations – This laboratory enables measurement of natural frequencies and

vibrations of actual structures and models through techniques of ambient and

forced vibrations and identification of structural systems with quality and quantity

of built-in materials.

(12)

Syllabus of Doctoral Studies

Earthquake Engineering

APPENDIX 1

(13)

SYLLABUS OF DOCTORAL STUDIES

- EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING -

List A – GENERIC SUBJECTS

Code of

subject

Lecture

hours

Subject

Number

of

ECTS

credits

Lecturers

DS

Scientific-Research Methodology

4 Offered by the UKIM's School of Doctoral

Studies

DS

Course on Scientific-Research Ethics

4 Offered by the UKIM's School of Doctoral

Studies

DS

Management of Scientific-Research Project and

Writing Scientific-Research Papers

4 offered by the UKIM’s School of Doctoral

Studies

DS-ZI-101 20

Project Planning and Management

4 Prof. Dr. Mihail Garevski

DS-ZI-102 20

Contemporary Computer Tools in Structural and

Continuum Analysis

4 Prof. Dr. Viktor Hristovski

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Violeta Mircevska

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Roberta Apostolska

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vlatko Sesov

DS-ZI-103 20

Advanced Programming Environment For

Effective Engineering Education And Innovative

Research

4 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zoran Rakicevic

DS-ZI-104 20

Fundamentals of Earthquake Engineering and

Engineering Seismology

4 Prof. Dr. Mihail Garevski

Prof. Dr. Golupka Necevska-Cvetanovska

Prof. Dr. Zoran Milutinovic

Prof. Dr. Snezana Stamatovska

DS-ZI-105 20

Introduction to MATLAB and its Application for

Engineering Analysis

4 Dr. Katerina Manova, senior scientific

collaborator

DS-ZI-106 20

Acquisition, Processing and Interpretation of

Experimental Data

4 Prof. Dr. Ljubomir Taskov

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lidija Krstevska

Prof. Dr. Snezana Stamatovska

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zoran Rakicevic

(14)

A1-3

SYLLABUS OF DOCTORAL STUDIES

- EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING -

List B - SUBJECTS IN THE SCIENTIFFIC FIELD

Code of

subject

Lecture

hours

Subject

Number

of

ECTS

credits

Lecturers

DS-ZI-201 30

Dynamics of Structures on Earthquake

Engineering

5 Prof. Dr. Ljubomir Taskov

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lidija Krstevska

DS-ZI-202 30

Analysis of Structures

5 Prof. Dr. Danilo Ristic

Prof. Dr. Viktor Hristovski

DS-ZI-203

30 Advanced Engineering Materials

5 Prof. Dr. Veronika Sendova

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Roberta Apostolska

Dr. Biserka Dimiskovska, senior scientific

collaborator

DS-ZI-204 30

Earthquake Resistant Design of Building

Structures-General Pinciples

5 Prof. Dr. Golupka Necevska-Cvetanovska

Prof. Dr. Zivko Bozinovski

DS-ZI-205 30

Engineering Seismology

5 Assist. Prof. Dragi Dojcinovski

Prof. Dr. Snezana Stamatovska

DS-ZI-206

30 Soil and Foundation Dynamics

5 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vlatko Sesov

Prof. Dr. Mihail Garevski

DS-ZI-207 30

Seismo-Geologic Research

5 Dr. Gavril Mirakovski

Dr. Dusko Aleksovski

Dr. Katerina Manova

(15)

SYLLABUS OF DOCTORAL STUDIES

- EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING -

List B (continuance) SUBJECTS IN THE FIELD OF RESEARCH

Code of

subject

Lecture

hours

Subject

Number

of

ECTS

credits

Lecturers

DS-ZI-301 30

Experimental

Mechanics

5 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lidija Krstevska

Prof. Dr. Ljubomir Taskov

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zoran Rakicevic

DS-ZI-302 30

Finite Element Analysis

5 Prof. Dr. Viktor Hristovski

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Violeta Mircevska

DS-ZI-303 30

Aseismic Design of Reinforced Concrete, Steel

and Masonry Structures

5 Prof. Dr. Golupka Necevska-Cvetanovska

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Roberta Apostolska

Prof. Dr. Veronika Sendova

DS-ZI-304

30 Seismic Risk and Vulnerability Analysis

5 Prof. Dr. Zoran Milutinovic

DS-ZI-305 30

Planning and Design of Transportation Systems

and Other Infrastructure Systems in Seismic

Regions

5 Prof. Dr. Daninlo Ristic

Prof. Dr. Vlado Micov

DS-ZI-306 30

Aseismic Design of Dams

5 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Violeta Mircevska

Prof. Dr. Mihail Garevski

DS-ZI-307 30

Design and Analysis of Structures with Seismic

Isolation and Passive Energy Dissipation Systems

5 Prof. Dr. Mihail Garevski

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zoran Rakicevic

DS-ZI-308 30

Strong Earthquakes Seismology and Seismic

Microzoning

5 Assist. Prof. Dragi Dojcinovski

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vlatko Sesov

Prof. Dr. Zoran Milutinovic

DS-ZI-309 30

Management of Urban Disasters and

Strategic Planning

5 Prof. Dr. Zoran Milutinovic

Prof. Dr. Mihail Garevski

(16)

A1-5

SYLLABUS OF DOCTORAL STUDIES

- EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING -

List B (continuance) – SPECIFIC SUBJECTS

Code of

subject

Lecture

hours

Subject

Number

of

ECTS

credits

Lecturers

DS-ZI-401 30

Seismic Resistance of Existing

Reinforced Concrete Building Structures

5 Prof. Dr. Golupka Necevska-Cvetanovska

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Roberta Apostolska

DS-ZI-402 30 Seismic Stability of Existing Masonry Buildings

5 Prof. Dr. Veronika Sendova

Prof. Dr. Zivko Bozinovski

DS-ZI-403 30

Precast and Prefabricated RC Structures

5 Prof. Dr. Zivko Bozinovski

Prof. Dr. Golupka Necevska-Cvetanovska

DS-ZI-404 30

Structural Control

5 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zoran Rakicevic

Prof. Dr. Mihail Garevski

DS-ZI-405 30 Foundation Engineering, Soil Structure Interaction

5 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vlatko Sesov

Prof. Dr. Mihail Garevski

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Violeta Mircevska

DS-ZI-406

30 Reliability of Structures

5 Prof. Dr. Snezana Stamatovska

DS-ZI-407 30

Repair and Strengthening of Structures

5 Prof. Dr. Zivko Bozinovski

Prof. Dr. Veronika Sendova

Prof. Dr. Golupka Necevska-Cvetanovska

DS-ZI-408 30

Repair and Strengthening of Engineering

Structures

5 Prof. Dr. Vlado Micov

Prof. Dr. Viktor Hristovski

Prof. Dr. Daninlo Ristic

(17)

SYLLABUS OF DOCTORAL STUDIES

- EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING -

List B (continuance) – SPECIFIC SUBJECTS

Code of

subject

Lecture

hours

Subject

Number

of

ECTS

credits

Lecturers

DS-ZI-409 30

Protection of Historic Buildings and Monuments

Due to Man-made and Natural Disasters

5 Prof. Dr. Veronika Sendova

Prof. Dr. Zivko Bozinovski

DS-ZI-410 30

Boundary

Element

Method

5 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Violeta Mircevska

Prof. Dr. Viktor Hristovski

DS-ZI-411

30 Technology for Protection of Environment

5 Dr. Biserka Dimiskovska, senior scientific

collaborator

Prof. Dr. Mihail Garevski

DS-ZI-412

30 Seismic Stability of Steel Structures

5 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Roberta Apostolska

Prof. Dr. Golupka Necevska-Cvetanovska

Prof. Dr. Vlado Micov

DS-ZI-413 30

Rock

Mechanics

5 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Violeta Mircevska

Prof. Dr. Mihail Garevski

DS-ZI-414 30

Advanced Displacement Based Seismic Design

Methodologies

5 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Roberta Apostolska

Prof. Dr. Golupka Necevska-Cvetanovska

(18)

Syllabus of Doctoral Studies

Earthquake Engineering

(19)

Subject:

PROJECT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

Code of subject Status of subject

Semester

Number of ECTS

credits

Lecture hours

DS-ZI-101 Optional

I

5

20

Doctoral studies in the field of: Technical Sciences Syllabus: Earthquake Engineering

Name and surname of professors:

Principal lecturer in the subject:

Prof. Dr. Mihail GAREVSKI

Other lecturers:

‐/‐

Contents of the subject:

Presently, there is an increasing need for project planning and management in all spheres of human

life. The projects are becoming increasingly complex and complicated imposing the need for training of

staff to deal with this issue in future. Project planning and management is equally necessary in the

practice of construction of complex structures or structures requiring big investments. Application of

knowledge and planning of projects is necessary even in the case of carrying out big scientific‐research

and educative projects (large scale local and international projects). The contents proposed per this

subject is as follows:

− Project Management Environment;

− Project organization;

− Planning and managing of human and other resources;

− Financial planning and managing of projects;

− Project verification;

− Project communications;

− Computer applications in project design.

Forms of lecturing:

Lectures

Practicums

Numerical and graphic assignments

Use of software

Practicums in the Laboratory

Seminar

papers

Field lecturing

YES

‐/‐

YES

‐/‐

YES

‐/‐

Mode and checking of knowledge: Regular

attendance of lectures

Obligatory

assignments

Colloquia

Seminar

papers

Written examination

Oral examination

5%

‐/‐

30%

50%

15%

Literature:

Obligatory:

Prof. Dr. M. Garevski, Lecture Notes

Additional:

Selected books, publications and papers

(20)

Subject:

CONTEMPORARY COMPUTER TOOLS IN

STRUCTURAL AND CONTINUUM ANALYSIS

Code of subject Status of subject Semester Number of ECTS

credits Lecture hours

DS-ZI-102 Optional I 4 20

Principal lecturer in the subject:

Dr.Viktor Hristovski, Full Time Professor

Dr. Violeta Mircevska, Associate Professor

Dr. Roberta Apostolska, Associate Professor

Dr. Vlatko Sesov, Associate Professor

1. Introduction to using the original computer software FELISA/3M for linear and nonlinear

static and dynamic analysis of structures and continuums as well as proportioning of

RC and steel structures according to the MK regulations developed at IZIIS Skopje,

Windows and Linux versions.

2. Description of a series of original computer packages for design, proportioning and

analysis of RC cross-sections, analysis of dams, etc., useful for the engineering

practice, developed at IZIIS – Skopje.

3. Introduction to using commercial software PLAXIS for 2D site response analysis in time

domain as well as 1D and 2D analysis by conventional approach, in frequency domain,

for soil continua.

4. Introduction to using commercial software ANSYS and FLAC with the possibility of

incorporation of moduli programmed in the FORTRAN program language.

5. Introduction to application of commercial program packages SAP2000 intended for

static and dynamic analysis of structures and PERFORM-3D for nonlinear analysis and

evaluation of behavior of 3D structures.

Lectures Practicums Numerical and

graphic assignments Use of software

Practicums in the laboratory

Seminar

papers Field lecturing

Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No

Mode and checking of knowledge: Regular attendance of

lectures

Obligatory

assignments Colloquia

Seminar

papers Written examination Oral examination

5 % 5 % No 20 % 35 % 35 %

Literature:

Obligatory:

Manuals for computer programmes FELISA/3M, PLAXIS, ANSYS, FLAC, SAP2000, PERFORM-3D

(21)

Subject:

CONTEMPORARY COMPUTER TOOLS IN

STRUCTURAL AND CONTINUUM ANALYSIS

DS-ZI-102 Optional I 4 20

Principal lecturer in the subject:

Dr.Viktor Hristovski, Full Time Professor

Dr. Violeta Mircevska, Associate Professor

Dr. Roberta Apostolska, Associate Professor

Dr. Vlatko Sesov, Associate Professor

References referring to competence of the lecturers:

[1] Hristovski, V. and Noguchi, H., “FEM Progressive Failure Simulation of Reinforced Concrete

Members on Shear”, Japan Concrete Institute (JCI) Conference “Ecology – Concrete 2002”

Proceeding Vol. 24, 19-21 June 2002 in Tsukuba, Japan

[2] Hristovski, V. and Noguchi, H., “Comparative Study of FEM Based Reinforced Concrete Analytical

Models And Their Numerical Implementation: Software Package FELISA/3M”, first fib Congress -

“Concrete Structures in the 21st Century”, 13-19 October 2002, Osaka, Japan

[3] Hristovski, V. and Noguchi, H., “Discrete Modeling of Contact Zones Between RC Members With

Different Thickness", VSU 2003, 65 Anniversary International Conference, Proceedings, Vol. I, pp.

II-170-175, Sofia, Bulgaria, October 30-November 1, 2003

[1] Mircevska, V., Bickovski, V., Garevski M." A 3D Nonlinear Analysis of a Rock-Fill Dam Based on IZIIS Software”, ACTA GEOTECHICA SLOVENICA 2007/2 vol.

[2] Mircevska V, Bickovski V, Garevski M,”Some suggestions for generation of 3D model of dams that is used in the IZIIS-software, European Plaxis Users Meeting,Karlsruhe November 2009

[3] Mircevska V., Bickovski V., M. Garevski ,”Some comments about the safety coefficient”, European Plaxis Users Meeting, Karlsruhe November 2009

[1] Sesov Vlatko, Zeljko Zugic, Repair of landslide “Umka-Duboko” on motorway E-763 - seismic

performance assessment, International Conference on Performance-Based Design in Earthquake

Geotechnical Engineering — from case history to practice — IS-Tokyo2009, Japan

[2] Sesov Vlatko, Ikuo Towhata and Ramin Motamed, “Study on p-y curve for piles subjected to lateral flow of liquefied ground”, 4th International Conference on Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering Thessaloniki – Greece - June 25-28, 2007

[1] R.Apostolska, G. Necevska-Cvetanovska and V. Sendova, "Methodology for rehabilitation and seismic strengthening of St. Clement's Church, St. Panteleymon Plaoshnik - Ohrid ", Proc. of the 14WCEE, October 12-17, 2008, Beijing, China.

[2] R. P. Apostolska , Z. P. Bonev, D. Blagoev, E. Vasseva and G. Necevska-Cvetanovska, "Design seismic response evaluation for 2D frames and 3D wall systems with flexible foundation using capacity spectrum method ", Proc. of the International Symposium witin the COST C26 "Urban Habitat Constructions under Catastrophic Events", Malta, October 23-25, 2008.

(22)

Subject:

ADVANCED PROGRAMMING ENVIRONMENT FOR

EFFECTIVE ENGINEERING EDUCATION AND

INNOVATIVE RESEARCH

DS-ZI-103 Optional I 4 20

Prncipal lecturer in the subject: Associate Professor Dr. Zoran Rakicevic

Contents of the subject: National Instruments LabVIEW 1. What is LabVIEW?

Basic Fetures: Faster Programming; Hardware Integration; Advance Analysis; Multiple Targets and OS; Multiple Programming Approaches; Professional User Interfaces; Multicore Programming; Support and Services; Community.

2. How Can I Use NI LabVIEW?

Application: LabVIEW for Acquiring Data and Processing Signals; LabVIEW for Controlling Instruments; LabVIEW for Automating Test and Validation Systems; LabVIEW for Measuring and Controlling Industrial Systems; LabVIEW for Designing Embedded Systems; LabVIEW for Teaching and Research

3. NI LabVIEW Product Family

Add-On Modules and Toolkits: Embedded Design; Control Design and Simulation; Image and Signal Processing; Industrial Monitoring and Control; Report Generation and Data Storage.

Lectures Practicums _{graphic assignments}Numerical and _softwareUse of _{the Laboratory}Practicums in Seminar _papers Field lecturing

yes yes yes yes

attendance of lectures assignments Obligatory Colloquia Seminar papers Written examination Oral examination

yes yes yes

Literature: Recommended:

Bishop, R. H. 2010. Learning with LabVIEW 2009. Prentice Hall Bishop, R. H. 2010. LabVIEW 2009 Student Edition. Prentice Hall

Bitter, R., T. Mohiuddin, and M. Nawrocki. 2007. LabVIEW Advanced Programming Techniques, Second Edition. CRC Press LLC Taylor & Francis Group.

Blume, P. A. 2007. The LabVIEW Style Book. Pearson Education, Inc.

Essick, J. 2008. Hands-on introduction to LabVIEW for scientists and engineers. Oxford University Press. Johnson, G. W., and R. Jennings. 2006. LabVIEW Graphical Programming, Fourth edition. McGraw-Hill Larsen, R. 2010. LabVIEW for Engineers. Prentice Hall

Ponce-Cruz, P., Ramírez-Figueroa, F. D. 2009. Intelligent Control Systems with LabVIEW. Springer

Travis, J., and J. Kring. 2006. LabVIEW for Everyone: Graphical Programming Made Easy and Fun. Prentice Hall. Engineering Education Resources with LabVIEW –ni.com/academic; ni.com/news

(23)

Subject:

ADVANCED PROGRAMMING ENVIRONMENT FOR

EFFECTIVE ENGINEERING EDUCATION AND

INNOVATIVE RESEARCH

Principal lecturer in the subject: Associate Professor Dr. Zoran Rakicevic

Associate Professor Dr. Zoran Rakicevic

Head of Dynamic Testing Laboratory, since 2006

18 years working experience in the Dynamic Testing Laboratory (Dynlab) at IZIIS, where the main hardware for acquisition of experimental data is from National Instruments, Inc, USA. The software for data acquisition, signal procesing anad analysis, system identification, control and simulation has been developed by Dynalb staff using LabVIEW. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zoran Rakicevic has active engagement in the delopment of the software for signal processing and system indetification using LabVIEW. He has been used LabVIEW and additional modules and toolkits for the last 6 years.

Rakicevic, Z., (with collaborators) (2008): Shaking Table Testing of Wienerberger Unreinforced Masonry Models Without and With Antiseismic Devices, IZIIS Report 2008-32.

Rakicevic Z., Zlateska, A., Jurukovski D. (2009): Shaking Table Effectiveness Testing of GERB PDD (Prestressed Damping Device) Control System (2009), IZIIS Report 2009-40.

Rakicevic Z. & Mateski, V. (2009): SEISMIC QUALIFICATION by Time History Shaking Table Testing of Combined Instrument Transformer VAU–420 Manufactured by KONČAR Instrument transformers Inc., IZIIS Report 2009-59.

(24)

Subject:

FUNDAMENTALS OF EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING AND

ENGINEERING SEISMOLOGY

Code of subject Status of subject

Semester

Number of ECTS

credits

Lecture hours

DS-ZI-104

Optional

I

4

20

Principal lecturer in the subject: Prof. Dr. Mihail GAREVSKI

Other lecturers: Prof. Dr. Golubka N. CVETANOVSKA

Prof. Dr. Zoran MILUTINOVIC

Prof. Dr. Snezana STAMATOVSKA

Seismic hazard, characteristics and consequences of seismic effects: Seismicity of the World and

Macedonia, characteristics and consequences of seismic effects (parameters, wave types, potential chain of collateral hazards, characteristics of earthquake damage to structures, infrastructure and urban‐social systems), review of significant earthquakes.

Concept of integral protection against seismic effects: Subject and main objectives of seismology and

earthquake engineering, definition and control of seismic risk, topical concepts of seismic risk management (physical and urban planning, seismic protection of systems, compounds and structures).

Engineering aspects of seismic protection of structures: Seismic protection and mitigation of seismic

risk (legislative frame, regulations), seismic protection and regulations (concepts, genesis, structure), recent approaches to planning and design of seismically resistant structures (main assumptions, economic aspects of threats, criteria and structural aspects of seismic design, deterministic design strategies, “performance based design” of structures) instrumentation and monitoring of structures.

Seismological aspects of protection of structures: Regional seismicity, zoning and microzoning,

regional seismicity and regulations, principles and criteria of protection (main factors and segments of general seismic safety, acceptable seismic risk, seismic design events and seismic design parameters, economic effects of seismic protection), seismological and engineering monitoring and quantification of seismicity.

Seismology, earthquake engineering and earthquake disaster management: Programme aspects and

strategies, priority actions and tasks, current trends and posed challenges, legal frame, ethical aspects of earthquake engineering and integral seismic protection.

Lectures Practicums _{graphic assignments}Numerical and _softwareUse of _{the Laboratory}Practicums in Seminar _papers Field lecturing

YES ‐/‐ ‐/‐ ‐/‐ ‐/‐ YES ‐/‐

Mode and checking of knowledge:

Regular

attendance of lectures assignmentsObligatory Colloquia Seminar papers Written examination Oral examination

10% ‐/‐ ‐/‐ 50% 20% 20%

Literature: Obligatory: Subject Lecturer’s Lecture Notes

(25)

Subject: Introduction to Matlab and its application for engineering analysis

credits Lectures hours

DS-ZI-105 Optional I 4 20

Doctoral studies in the field of: Technical sciences Syllabus : Earthquake Engineering

Principal lecturer in the subject: d-r Katarina MANOVA, dipl.ing.el.

Other lecturers:

The course provides focussed introduction to Matlab and its application to problem solving in engineering and applied mathematics.

I. Introduction to Matlab

Getting started with Matlab: Some useful commands; Syntax; Basic operators, numbers and formats. Using Matlab in linear algebra: Vectors and vector operations in Matlab; Basic matrix operations in Matlab, determinants, inverse and transpose of matrices, special matrices; Eigenvalues and eigenvectors of matrices;

Numerical Analysis with Matlab: Matlab functions; Interpolations; Solving systems of linear equations; Solving of nonlinear functions and equations; Numerical integrations and differentiations; Ordinary differential equations.

Matlab graphics: 2-D graphics, basic plots, multiplots, subplots; 3-D graphics, plotting three-dimensional objects and surfaces.

Flow-control statements in Matlab: for loop; while loop; if statement Programming in Matlab: Scripts and function m-files

II. Application in field of student's interest Forms of lecturing:

Lectures Practicums _{graphic assignments}Numerical and _softwareUse of _{the laboratory}Practicums in Seminar _papers Field lecturing

yes yes yes yes Yes yes /

20% 30% 50% 50%

Literature:

Obligatory: "MATLAB Primer" , Kermit Sigmon

"An Introduction to MATLAB", David F. Griffiths

“An introduction to numerical linear algebra”, Charles G. Cullen, 1994, selected chapters

“Numerical mathematics and computing”; Ward Cheney, David Kincaid, 1999, selected chapters Additional: Instructive materiels prepared by the IZIIS’s lecturer

(26)

Subject: Introduction to Matlab and its application for engineering analysis

credits Lectures hours

Doctoral studies in the field of: Technical sciences Syllabus : Earthquake Engineering

Principal lecturer in the subject: d-r Katarina MANOVA, dipl.ing.el.

Other lecturers:

1. Evaluation of efficiency of ALSC floating-sliding base-isolation system based on shake table test and floor response spectra, Ljubomir Tashkov, Katarina Manova, Lidija Krstevska and Mihail Garevski

Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, DOI 10.1007/s10518-009-9158-x, Springer, 2009 2. An Introduction to Matlab, Katarina Manova

3. An Introduction to Applied Linear Algebra, Katarina Manova 4. Numerical analysis with Matlab, Katarina Manova

Conferences:

1. Evaluation of Floor Response Spectra based on ambient vibration measurements, Tashkov Lj., Krstevska L., Manova K., Gocevski V. and Garevski M., The 9th US National and 10th Canadian Conference on Earthquake Engineering, July 25 to 29, 2010, Toronto, Canada

2. Advanced Method for solving of HDP, V Mircevska, V.Bickovski, K.Manova, Third International Conference GNP 2010, Zabljak, Montenegro, 2010

3. Modfication of the HS Model developed in PLAXIS, V Mircevska, V.Bickovski, K.Manova, Third International Conference GNP 2010, Zabljak, Montenegro, 2010

4. Determination of epicentral area attributes based on seismogram processing, K. Manova, L.Pekevski

First European Conference on Earthquake Engineering and Seismology, 2006 ECEES, Geneve, Switzerland

5. “Time-frequency transforms for seismic signal classification” Manova K. Jordanovski Lj. Kon-Popovska M. International Conference on Earthquake Engineering EE-21C, Ohrid, 2005

(27)

Subject:

Acquisition, processing and interpretation of

experimental data

Prncipal lecturer in the subject: Prof. D-r Ljubomir Tashkov

Other lecturers: Prof. D-r Snezana Stamatovska

Assoc. Prof. D-r Lidija Krstevska Assoc. Prof. D-r Zoran Rakicevic Contents of the subject:

Part 1 Computer program for processing and graphic presentation of experimental results from dynamic testing- software package ARTeMIS.

1. ARTeMIS Testor- Program for geometry generation and application of the experimental data at discrete points; Preparation and organization of the data for analysis; Importing of the data from experimental measurements; connection of the informations from particular data sets and definition of the degree of freedom (test planning); visual control of the time histories (displacements, velocities and accelerations); Data organizing for export to main program for analysis ARTeMIS Extractor.

2. ARTeMIS Extractor – Program fro data processing of dynamic response of the structure. Identification of the mode shapes from the experimental response of the structure (working conditions, ambient vibration, shake-table tests, earthquake response, explosions etc.)

Methodology and tools: Direct transfer of the measuring data; definition of Spectral Density Functions; Peak-Picking of the dominant frequencies; graphic animation of the mode shapes; presentation of operational mode in time domain; damping determination; examples

Part 2 Computer program for strong motion data processing- Software package for processing of the accelerograms from the happened earthquakes STANPROC by which are defined: non-corrected data, corrected data (instrumental correction and base-line correction) calculation of response spectra and Fourier amplitude spectra. All results are calculated numerically and could be presented numerically and graphically. Exercises: processing of the accelerograms.

Part 3- Computer program for data processing obtained from the shake-table tests

National Instruments DIAdem is interactive program for searching and management of the technical data, mathematical and graphical interactive analysis, and presentation of the data in the reports obtained by acquisition of the signals from the tests end/or generated by other simulations. DIAdem is designed to help researchers to make right decisions and to satisfy the requirements and parameters in experimental investigations and data analysis, which for their side require fast access to large number of data, consistent presentation and visualization of the data. DIAdem offers special combination of the tools which are created to satisfy the requirements of the technicians, engineers and scientists. It offers fast and simple data search and identification of their correlation. The possibility for adjustment of the tools and their automatition through the scripts, allow to drastically reducing of the evaluation time.

Lectures Practicums _{graphic assignments}Numerical and _softwareUse of Practicums in the _Laboratory Seminar _papers Field lecturing

yes yes yes yes yes yes yes

yes yes yes yes yes yes

Literature: Obligatory: manuals

(28)

Subject:

Acquisition, processing and interpretation of

experimental data

Prncipal lecturer in the subject: Prof. D-r Ljubomir Tashkov

Other lecturers: Prof. D-r Snezana Stamatovska

Assoc. Prof. D-r Lidija Krstevska Assoc. Prof. D-r Zoran Rakicevic References referring to competence of the lecturers:

Prof. D-r Ljubomir Tashkov

LJ. Taskov, L. Krstevska, "Evaluation of dynamic behaviour of Finland Embassy at Algiers based on forced vibration tests after strengthening by DC-90 system", Report IZIIS 2007-15

1. Lj. Taskov, L.Krstevska, "In situ testing of President Palace in Baku, Azerbejdzan, by ambient vibration measurements", IZIIS Report 2007-44

2. LJ. Tashkov, L. Krstevska, K. Manova, "Experimental in-situ testing of NPP Gentilly-2 by ambient vibration method - Phase 1 and 2", Final Reports IZIIS 2008- 56/2 and 2008-57/2 Assoc. Prof. D-r Lidija Krstevska

1. L. Krstevska, M. Kustura and Lj. Tashkov Experimental In-Situ Testing Of Reconsructed Old Bridge In Mostar , paper ID 12-01-0243, Proceedings of the The 14th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering ,October 12-17, 2008, Beijing, China

2. L. Krstevska, LJ. Tashkov, G. Altay, F. Aras, "Ambient vibration measurements of Beylerbeyi Palace in Istanbul", PROHITECH FP6 Project , Report of WP7: Experimental analysis - 2008

3. Lidija Krstevska, Ljubomir Tashkov, Vladimir Gocevski and Mihail Garevski, "Experimental and analytical investigation of seismic stability of masonry walls at Beauharnois powerhouse", Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, Published online: 28 July 2009

Prof. D-r Snezana Stamatovska

1. Stamatovska S., M.Nastev&D. Petrovski, “Uniform Hazard Spectra”, First European Conference of Earthquake Engineering and Seismology, Geneva, Switzerland, 3-8 September 2006, Paper No. 235.

2. Garevski M.& S.Stamatovska, “Seismic Input for Base Isolated Structures”, 10-th World Seminar on Seismic Isolation, Energy Dissipation and Active Control of Structures, Istanbul, May 2007. 3. Snezana Stamatovska, “Models of ground motion for local earthquakes”, Proceeedings, book

1, Second international Simposium Construction-Science-Practice(GNP 2008), Zabljak, 03-07 March, 2008, p.p.469-474.

Assoc. Prof. D-r Zoran Rakicevic

1. Shaking Table Effectiveness Testing of GERB PDD (Prestressed Damping Device) Control System (2009), IZIIS Report 2009-40

2. Shaking Table Testing of Wienerberger Two Storey Masonry Models without and with Antiseismic Devices (2009), IZIIS Report 2009-41, Investor: Wienerberger AG, Austria

3. Seismic qualification by Time History Shaking Table Testing of Oil-Immersed Current Transformer AGU-525, Manufactured by KONČAR Instrument transformers Inc. (2009), IZIIS Report 2009-42

(29)

Syllabus of Doctoral Studies

Earthquake Engineering

LIST B – SUBJECTS in the SCIENTIFIC FIELD,

in the FIELD OF RESEARCH and SPECIFIC SUBJECTS

(30)

Subject:

Dynamics of Structures on Earthquake

Engineering

DS-ZI-201 Optional II 5 30

Prncipal lecturer in the subject: Prof.Dr.Ljubomir Tashkov

Other lecturers: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lidija Krstevska

Equation of motion, problem formulation and solution methods: free vibrations, damping, dynamic analysis and response of linear systems; concept of response spectrum; response spectrum characteristics; earthquake response of non-elastic systems; yielding effect; ductility demand; constant ductility spectrum; designed yielding strength and deformation; non-elastic response spectra; planar systems with translatory, torzional and rotational movement of the ground; buildings with non-symmetric plan; excitation of multy-support systems; earthquake analysis of linear systems: analysis by time histories, modal analysis, modal equation; multistory buildings with symmetric plan; response spectrum based analysis: peak modal analysis; modal combination rules; multistory buildings with symmetric plan: response spectrum procedure analysis; multistory buildings with nonsymmetrical plan: response spectrum procedure analysis; earthquake response and design of multistory buildings: earthquake response of linear elastic buildings; earthquake response of non-elastic buildings; earthquake dynamics of base-isolated systems; dynamics of structures in seismic building codes.

Lectures Practicums _{graphic assignments}Numerical and _softwareUse of _{the Laboratory}Practicums in Seminar _papers Field lecturing

yes yes yes yes no yes no

yes yes no yes yes yes

Literature:

Obligatory:

A. Chopra: Dynamics of Structures,1995

Additional: papers.software, video materials

(31)

Subject:

Dynamics of Structures on Earthquake

Engineering

DS-ZI-201 Optional II 5 30

Prncipal lecturer in the subject: Prof.Dr.Ljubomir Tashkov

Other lecturers: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lidija Krstevska

References referring to competence of the lecturers: Prof.Dr.Ljubomir Tashkov

1. Lj. Taskov, L. Krstevska, B. Temelkoska, "Experimental evaluation of dynamic behaviour of pipeline systems of thermal power plants exposed to seismic loads", International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics (IJSSD), Vol.8, No. 2 (2008) 339-355, June 2008

2. Lj. Tashkov, G. Kokalanov, L. Krstevska, M. Aleksovska “Project PROHITECH- Seismic upgrading of Byzantine church by reversible innovative base isolation ALSC floating-sliding system”, WP12 final report, IZIIS, August 2008

3. Lj. Tashkov, K. Manova, L. Krstevska and M. Garevski, "Evaluation of efficiency of ALSC floating-sliding base-isolation system based on shake table test and floor response spectra", Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, Publisher: Springer, Netherlands, (Published online: 21 September 2009)

Prof. Dr. Lidija Krstevska

1. Krstevska, L. and Rakicevic, Z. (2007): Measuring of Level of Vibrations in Groupe 35 At Beauharnois Powerhouse in Working Conditions, IZIIS Report 2007-16

2. Lj. Taskov, L. Krstevska, B. Temelkoska, "Experimental evaluation of dynamic behaviour of pipeline systems of thermal power plants exposed to seismic loads", International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics (IJSSD), Vol.8, No. 2 (2008) 339-355, June 2008

3. L. Krstevska, Q. Taskov, "Experimental testing of dynamic characteristics of the structures- experience of resent investigations”, 13-teen International Simpozium MASE, Ohrid, 14-17 Oktobar 2009, pp. 635-640