ADS-Curriculum

The core of the courses comes from the Structural Engineering Department of the School of Civil Engineering of NTUA in collaboration with the Geotechnical Department of the same School and with the partnership of the School of Applied Mathematics and Physical Sciences, of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the School of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering of NTUA.

In order to obtain the Postgraduate Diploma, students must attend and be successfully examined at 10 courses, five (5) in the winter and five (5) in the spring semester, as well as develop a Postgraduate Thesis.

Of these ten (10) courses, four (4) must be from the elective direction, three (3) must be from the Geotechnical course category, and three (3) from the Analysis course category.

	COURSE	INSTRUCTORS	SCHOOL	SEMESTER	HOURS	ECTS
101	Advanced Concrete Technology (not available in academic year 2024-2025)	E. Badogiannis	CV	Winter	3	6
102	Design Models for Aseismic Repair and Strengthening	E. Vintzilaiou	CV	Winter	3	6
103	Design of Steel Buildings	D. Vamvatsikos, I. Vayas	CV	Winter	3	6
104	Recent Advances in RC Design Models	E. Vougioukas, M. Kotsovos	CV	Winter	3	6
105	Reliability of Structures	C. Trezos	CV	Winter	3	6
106	Steel Structures for Marine Applications	Ch. Gantes, P. Thanopoulos	CV	Winter	3	6
107	Advanced Mechanics of Mansory	E. Vintzilaiou	CV	Spring	3	6
108	Design of Cable and Membrane Structures	Ch. Gantes	CV	Spring	3	6
109	Design of Technical Projects II	J. Ermopoulos	CV	Spring	3	6
110	Information Systems in Construction Management (not available in academic year 2024-2025)	J-P. Pantouvakis	CV	Spring	3	6
111	Engineering Materials	G. Fourlaris	MMM	Spring	3	6

	COURSE	INSTRUCTORS	SCHOOL	SEMESTER	HOURS	ECTS
201	Nonlinear Analysis of Frame Structures and Applications in Seismic Engineering	Μ. Fragiadakis, S. Diamantopoulos	CV	Winter	3	6
202	Novel Methods for Seismic Isolation and Response Control of Structures	A. Sextos	CV	Winter	3	6
203	Signal Processing in Earthquake Engineering	Μ. Fragiadakis	CV	Winter	3	6
204	Engineering Seismology	D. Vamvatsikos, A. Sextos, O. Ktenidou	CV	Spring	3	6
205	Experimental Earthquake Engineering	Ch. Mouzakis	CV	Spring	3	6
206	Pathology and Design of Structures under Seismic Actions	C. Spyrakos	CV	Spring	3	6
207	Special Topics in Earthquake Engineering (not available in academic year 2024-2025)	C. Spyrakos, I. Psycharis	CV	Spring	3	6
208	Structural Intervention on Cultural Heritage Structures	Μ. Fragiadakis, C. Spyrakos, I. Psycharis, E. Toumpakari	CV	Spring	3	6

	COURSE	INSTRUCTORS	SCHOOL	SEMESTER	HOURS	ECTS
301	Computational Geomechanics	A. Zervos	CV	Winter	3	6
302	Geotechnical Engineering in Design of Structures	V. Georgiannou, A. Zervos	CV	Winter	3	6
303	Ground Investigation Methods	V. Marinos, Ch. Saroglou, A. Antoniou	CV	Winter	3	6
304	Computational Methods in the Analysis of Underground Structures	M. Kavvadas	CV	Spring	3	6
305	Seismic Design of Surface and Underground Geotechnical Structures	A. Papadimitriou, G. Bouckovalas	CV	Spring	3	6

	COURSE	INSTRUCTORS	SCHOOL	SEMESTER	HOURS	ECTS
401	Advanced Plastic Analysis of Framed Structures	K. Spiliopoulos	CV	Winter	3	6
402	Advanced Structural Dynamics	S. Triantafyllou	CV	Winter	3	6
403	Applied Structural Analysis of Framed and Shell Structures	E. Sapountzakis, K. Kapasakalis	CV	Winter	3	6
404	Design of Technical Projects I	E. Sapountzakis, L. Stavridis, K. Kapasakalis	CV	Winter	3	6
405	Theory of Shells	V. Koumousis	CV	Winter	3	6
406	Mechanics of a Continuous Medium	A. Giannakopoulos, P. Gourgiotis	AMPS	Winter	3	6
407	Machine Learning	G. Stamou, A. Voulodimos, P. Tzouveli	E&CE	Winter	3	6
408	Boundary Elements	G. Tsiatas	CV	Spring	3	6
409	Load-carrying Behavior and Design of Structural Systems	L. Stavridis	CV	Spring	3	6
410	Non Linear Finite Analysis of Structures	V. Papadopoulos, K. Spiliopoulos	CV	Spring	3	6
411	Stochastic Finite Elements	V. Papadopoulos	CV	Spring	3	6
412	Structural Optimization	N. Lagaros, S. Triantafyllou, V. Koumousis	CV	Spring	3	6
413	Applied Elasticity	P. Gourgiotis	AMPS	Spring	3	6
414	Plasticity and Fracture of Materials	A. Giannakopoulos	AMPS	Spring	3	6

	COURSE	INSTRUCTORS	SCHOOL	SEMESTER	HOURS	ECTS
501	Communication Skills for Engineers	G. Togia	Joint	Winter	2	3
502	European and Greek Technical Law	E. Tzanini	Joint	Spring	2	3

101. Advanced Concrete Technology

Introduction : Concrete materials, Cement, types and production methods. Selection of the cement. Aggregates properties and their influence on concrete performance. Water, additive materials, admixtures. Fresh concrete. Strength (Compressive, tensile) resistance to cyclic loading, fatigue, strength under uniaxial, biaxial and triaxial loading. Factors affecting the strength of concrete. Durability of concrete and design, Corrosion of reinforcement, Service life of RC structures. Shrinkange, Elasticity, Creep. High performance concrete. Mixing, transportation, casting, compaction, curing. Special concretes. In lab and in situ quality control. Concrete standards and regulations.

Instructor: E. Badogiannis

Assistant: K. Tsivolas, A. Feretzakis

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102. Design Models for Aseismic Repair and Strengthening

Short historical review / Inspection / Measurements / Assessment of available bearing capacity/ The logic of the intervention-categories and criteria/ Design actions and partial safety factors/ Constitutive laws of force transfer mechanisms across interfaces (Triaxial compression, Friction, Pullout, Dowel action)/Shear capacity of interfaces/ The target of redesign (performance levels and critical behavior values)/Available plastic rotation/ Theory and redesign applications (using steel or FRPs): Increase of bending capacity/increase of shear capacity/inadequate overlap length/increase of local ductility/infill shear walls/new shear walls.

Instructor: E. Vintzilaiou

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103. Design of Steel Buildings

Design of singly story steel buildings,

Dissipative Structural systems for Seismic Resistance,

Loads on Buildings

Instructors: D. Vamvatsikos, I. Vayas

Assistants: G. Dougka, Ch. Lachanas

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104. Recent Advances in RC Design Models

Concrete behaviour: Strength, stress-strain behaviour under short-term loading, cracking, failure mechanism.

Behaviour of structural concrete elements: Modes of failure, causes of failure, physical model of element behaviour.

Design of structural concrete elements: Compressive force path method, earthquake-resistant design, application of the method for the design of beams, columns, structural walls, slabs, frames, etc.

Instructors: E. Vougioukas, M. Kotsovos

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105. Reliability of Structures

Introduction, probabilistic vs deterministic design of structures. Basic notions on probabilities. Central limit theorem. Distributions. Estimation of parameters. Maximum likelihood. Transformations. Regression analysis. Return period. Monte Carlo simulation (independent and correlated variables). Probabilistic models of resistances. Probabilistic models of actions (wind, snow, earthquake, self-weight). Combination of actions. Time varying actions, fatigue. Stochastic processes. Probability of failure, Level II method. Safety index. Reliability of serial and parallel systems. Bayes theorem, updating prior information reliability of existing structures. Code format, partial safety factors. Probabilistic design of special structures. Conformity criteria.

Instructor: C. Trezos

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106. Steel Structures for Marine Applications

The course consists of three parts.

The course introducing the students to issues pertaining to the behavior, analysis and design of marine and offshore structures, with emphasis on steel structures.

The course covers issues of configuration of structural systems for various types of steel structures for marine applications (jetties for loading/unloading, offshore platforms, offshore wind turbines), optimum member sections, types of connections between members, relation between selection of structural system and method of erection, numerical modeling issues (software selection, types of elements, mesh density, modeling of connections), analysis methods (static vs. dynamic, linear vs. nonlinear, interpretation of results), dimensioning (concept of limit state design verifications, design criteria, failure criteria, member verifications, buckling lengths, connection verifications,fatigue), construction drawings (general layout, assembly, part and erection drawings).

Instructors: Ch. Gantes, P. Thanopoulos

Assistant: S. Gkatzogiannnis

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107. Advanced Mechanics of Masonry

Technology of old and modern masonry.

Behaviour of masonry in compression, in tension, in shear

(Out-of-plane) Buckling and bending of plain, confined and reinforced masonry

The Mechanics of tie-beams (timber or RC)

Behaviour of interfaces within masonry. Mechanisms of load transfer (friction between mortar and stone or brick, pullout/push-in, dowel action)

Methods of analysis of masonry structures

In situ assessment of mechanical properties of historic masonry

Pathology of masonry structures

Assessment of residual properties of masonry

Intervention materials and techniques

Design and redesign models for masonry

Instructor: E. Vintzilaiou

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108. Design of Cable and Membrane Structures

The course introducing the students to issues pertaining to the behavior, analysis and design of tension structures.

The objectives of the course are multiple: (a) to understand the peculiarities of behavior and analysis of such structures, due to their lack of compressive, shear and bending stiffness, and their resulting flexibility to transverse loads, which leads them to nonlinear behavior, (b) to present their significant advantages for covering large spans, either in roofs or in bridges, (c) to address technological issues regarding their materials of construction, connections, the importance and ways of application of pretension and the erection methods, and (d) to be introduced to design methods of structures including cables and membranes: individual cables, guyed towers, suspended and cable-stayed bridges, cable roofs, cable nets, prestressed and air-supported membranes.

Instructor: Ch. Gantes

Assistant: S. Gkatzogiannnis

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109. Design of Technical Projects II

Planning of development projects. Procedures for design, construction, and supervision. Total quality and environmental planning. Bridge axis alignment, selection, and arrangement of spans. Structural morphology and systems of concrete and steel bridges. Design actions in highway, railway, and pedestrian bridges. Cable suspended bridges, aerodynamic considerations. Special topics on steel bridges (Orthotropic deck, Fatigue etc.). Bearing and expansion joints. Design of bridge piers and abutments, protection against scouring. Design methods of concrete bridges (slab bridges, T-beam girders, box girders). Aseismic design of bridges. Design for environmental effects. Modern construction methods.

Instructor: J. Ermopoulos

Assistant: J. Sigalas

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110. Information Systems in Construction Management

Overview of information systems in construction management. Review of construction management as an information processing system (techniques, procedures, Books of Knowledge (BoKs), Contract types). Review of time scheduling methodologies (MPM, linear methods, simulation, critical chain, monte carlo), Use of commercial systems (Primavera, MS-Project, Excel, 4D systems). Information Systems Analysis and Design Techniques (Data bases, Systems Analysis, Systems Design). IT & telecommunications applications in construction management (PDA's, wearable computers, wireless & satellite networks, project websites, e-site, e-construction, document control systems).

Instructor: J-P. Pantouvakis

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111. Engineering Materials

Classes of materials: Metals and alloys, ceramics, polymers and composite materials. Technological evolution and trends, properties and cost comparison, main applications.

Structure-properties relationships: Nature of chemical bonding, crystal structure and imperfections, dislocations. Solidification of metals. Mechanical properties and their dependence on the microstructure. Hardness, tensile strength, ductility, toughness, strain hardening, recovery and recrystallization. Fracture mechanisms, elements of fractography. Impact strength, transition from ductile to brittle fracture.

Other properties: Fatigue and fretting fatigue. Creep. Wear resistance. Corrosion and high temperature oxidation. Protection against corrosion (coatings, anodic and cathodic protection).

Study of some common alloys: Iron and steel, cast iron, aluminium and light alloys, copper alloys.

Production and processing methods and their relation to mechanical properties: Casting, hot and cold forming, powder metallurgy. Defects, inclusions, texture and anisotropy.

Welding: Welding methods, welding joints, welding defects and non destructive methods.

Construction steels: Plain carbon and low-alloy steels. High elastic limit steels, dual phase steels, controlled rolling and microalloyed steels. Stainless steels. Steels for low temperature applications.

Reinforced concrete steels: Types and relevant mechanical properties. Resistance to high temperatures. Weldability and welding techniques.

Instructor: G. Fourlaris

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201. Nonlinear Analysis of Frame Structures and Applications in Seismic Engineering

1st Part: Introduction – algorithms for solving non-linear problems

Introduction and types of non-linear problems,

Introduction to algorithms for solving non-linear problems (full and modified Newton-Raphson method, method failures),

Non-linear methods for exceeding limit points (pure incremental solution, displacement control, arc-length),

Solvers and structure of a non-linear analysis code.

2nd Part: Geometric non-linearity

Geometrically non-linear mesh element

Kinematic relations of a beam in the plane (corotational theory)

Geometrically non-linear beam element

Application to solving buckling problems of structures.

3rd Part: Introduction to material non-linearity

Introduction to non-linear simulations for the inelastic analysis of structures

Comparison of the step-by-step method with the Newton-Raphson method

Uniaxial constitutive laws in terms of stress-strains (σ-ε): (a) bilinear s-e relation, (b) kinematic, isotropic and mixed hardening, (c) constitutive relations for steel and concrete

Phenomenological simulations in terms of torque-rotation (M-φ) (Clough-Johnston, Takeda models, stiffness and strength reduction)

Cross-sectional analysis: (a) moment-axial interaction plots, (b) curvature moment plots

Lumped plasticity

Fiber elements displacement & force elements

Spatial frames - torsion

Simulation of shear

Simulation of diaphragm

4th unit: Non-linear dynamic analysis and applications

The Newmark method for nonlinear dynamic problems

The mass matrix (lumped, consistent mass matrix)

Formulation of damping matrix (The problem of spurious moments in the case of models of concentrated plasticity).

Convergence and accuracy of non-linear dynamic problems

Non-linear dynamic analysis using seismic records.

Instructors: Μ. Fragiadakis, S. Diamantopoulos

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202. Novel Methods for Seismic Isolation and Response Control of Structures

1. Introduction to seismic isolation (recap from UG course)

Development of Seismic Isolation Worldwide. Theoretical Basis of Seismic Isolation. Seismic response of Seismic Isolated Hospitals during the Feb. 6th, 2023 Turkey earthquake sequence.

2. Isolation System Components (recap from UG course)

Mechanical Characteristics and Numerical Modeling of Isolators. Advanced FEM aspects. Software example: Seismostruct
3. Code Provisions for Seismic Isolation.

Review of new generation North America, Asian and European Seismic Codes.

4. Ground Motion Selection for Seismically Isolated systems

Design Earthquake Ground Motion Selection and Scaling for SI
5. Design of a new SI building
Worked Example: Stavros Niarchos Foundation complex (Library and Opera buildings)
6. Design of a SI bridge
Worked example: Egnatia Highway overpass
7. Redesign and seismic upgrade of existing R/C buildings with SI.
Worked example: Multi-storey R/C building including cost/benefit comparison with conventional redesign
8. Redesign and seismic upgrade of existing URM buildings with SI.
Worked Example: Rehabilitation of the Theological School of Chalki using multiple layer SI
9. Geotechnical and Low-Cost Seismic Isolation methods for low-income regions.

Worked Example: A school building in Nepal founded on PVC-sand-PVC sliding foundation system

10. In class tutorial

11. Novel control methods
Novel passive, semi-active, active and hybrid mass dampers for buildings in seismic regions. Limitations of control systems.
12. Coupled seismic isolation and control systems
Coupled systems of geotechnical seismic isolation and active damping. Case study: Rion-Antirion bridge
13. Use of TMDs in seismic regions
Tuned mass damper inerter systems for control of buildings subjected to earthquake ground motions. Challenges and limitations.

Instructor: A. Sextos

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203. Signal Processing in Earthquake Engineering

The course discusses methods for processing structural response signals.

1) Introduction to signal theory. Autocorrelation and crosscorrelation.

2) Analysis in the frequency domain, Fourier transform, Power spectrum.

3) Dynamic response of systems/structures.

4) Signal processing (filtering, baseline correction, spectral leakage, windowing).

5) Transfer function.

6) FRF (frequency Response Function).

7) Properties of signal recording devices (sensors).

8) Short Time Fourier Transform (STFT).

9) The Frequency Domain Decomposition method.

10) Wavelet analysis (Continuous Wavelet Transform).

Instructor: Μ. Fragiadakis

Assistants: Z. Ahmet, H. Gianni

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204. Engineering Seismology

The lesson of Engineering Seismology presents the following subjects dealing with the estimation of earthquake hazard and loss assessment.

Presentation of regional seismicity, fault description and earthquake source mechanism.

Characteristics and effects of near field ground motions.

New generation attenuation relationships.

Evaluation of seismic hazard.

Site effects on ground motion.

Artificial accelerograms and simulation of near field pulses.

Selection of seismic records for design.

Review of earthquake loss assessment methods.

Presentation of loss assessment HAZUS methodology.

Displacement based loss assessment methods.

Instructors: D. Vamvatsikos, A. Sextos, O. Ktenidou

Assistants: A. Gerontati, K. Mastrodimou

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205. Experimental Earthquake Engineering

Instructor: Ch. Mouzakis

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206. Pathology and Design of Structures under Seismic Actions

Typical damage to structures from earthquakes and their interpretation. Correlating them with the seismic motion-excitation and the characteristics of the structure. Analysis of the function of the basic structural elements and structural members according to the materials composed of. Correlation of the function of these elements with damping and stiffness. Influence of the position and function of the various members on the final seismic behavior of the structures. Criteria for selecting position, type and operation of the various structural members. Simulation of structures, depending on the material, the function of the member and the geometry of the structure.

Instructor: C. Spyrakos

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207. Special Topics in Earthquake Engineering

Principles of seismic design of special structures (e.g. bridges, tanks, dams).

Criteria for the selection of the appropriate structural model.

Displacement based seismic design.

Dynamic soil-structure interaction / methods of analysis and applications.

Dynamic structure-water interaction / methods of analysis and applications to representative systems (dams, tanks).

Principles of seismic design of structures with base isolation / applications.

Seismic assessment of existing structures.

Retrofit and strengthening of structures / methods of analysis and applications.

Instructors: C. Spyrakos, I. Psycharis

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208. Structural Intervention on Cultural Heritage Structures

1. Masonry monuments (dry connection)

This type of monuments include classical-Hellenistic monuments (temples, towers, fortifications, etc.) as well as some prehistoric ones (the most emblematic vaulted tombs), Ottoman (minarets) or more recent ones (parts of monuments, e.g. porches, as well as burial monuments). This module spans 4-5 lessons and includes:

(a) Typology, structural analysis and routine pathology;

(b) Theoretical approach to structural behavior, methods of analysis, controls etc.,

(d) Examples of analyzes and interventions.

2. Masonry monuments (with mortars)

This type of monuments includes Roman, Byzantine, post-Byzantine, Ottoman and newer monuments. This module spans 6-7 lessons and includes:

(a) Typology of common and special structures, analysis, common pathology and reference to the principles and regulatory framework (materials and typical structures, causes and development of damage, categorization of structures, institutional framework and legislation),

(b) Methods of investigating an existing situation;

(c) Theoretical approach to structural behavior, simulation and analysis methods (masonry mechanics, simulation methods and linear analysis methods, inelastic static analysis, local mechanisms),

(d) Planning and dimensioning of interventions,

(e) Examples of analyzes and interventions.

3. Supporting lectures (1 or 2 lectures)

(a) Protection of monuments in practice, in the context of the Archaeological Service and the Ministry of the Interior: history of the protection, preservation and restoration of monuments in Greece,

(b) Building materials, materials of historical constructions and repair materials (reference to stones & bricks, emphasis on mortars & grouts): brief historical review, methods of analysis and characterization of materials, pathology, determination of repair and reinforcement material requirements (performances), design.

4. Guest speaker lecture

It will concern various relevant topics related to the protection of monuments, such as: archaeology, material science, modern methods of recording, security of museum exhibits, etc. In this way, students will obtain an overview on the expertise of other specialties involved in the protection of monuments and archaeological sites.

Instructors: Μ. Fragiadakis, C. Spyrakos, I. Psycharis, E. Toumpakari

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301. Computational Geomechanics

1. Introduction to plasticity. Yield function, plastic potential, loading/unloading.

2. The Tresca and von Mises models and their application in modelling undrained clay.

3. The Mohr-Coulomb and Drucker-Prager models, and their application in modelling drained soil behaviour.

4. Integration of the constitutive relations.

5. The concept of critical state. Modified Cam-Clay and its application in modelling soil behaviour.

6. Formulation and solution of seepage problems using finite element analysis.

7. Formulation and solution of transient, coupled pore pressure-deformation (consolidation) problems using finite element analysis.

Instructor: A. Zervos

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302. Geotechnical Engineering in Design of Structures

The topics of seepage, compression and consolidation are examined briefly and are related to engineering practice and to current research work. By using an extended case study of the Tower of Pisa as a theme, the concepts can be applied to different soils and the long-term settlement of soil can be assessed. The major challenges facing designers of multi-propped deep excavations, particularly in crowded urban areas are examined. Embedded retaining walls such as secant bored pile walls and diaphragm walls used in the construction of deep sections of retained cuttings and cut-and-cover tunnels in road schemes and excavations in urban cities are studied with emphasis on the stress transfer and deformation mechanisms around diaphragm walls. The study of retaining systems is extended to include reinforced soil retaining walls and/or steepened embankments, as a relatively new cost effective method of construction which reduces embankment width and land-take and is environmentally acceptable. The classic preliminary design methods, including Eurocode 7, are presented both for retaining walls and reinforced soil. By using case studies (e.g. Egnatia Motorway) the Codes of practice are applied through analytical programs. The earthquake loading is assessed for conventional retaining walls, reinforced soil walls and bridge abutments.

Instructors: V. Georgiannou, A. Zervos

Assistants: E. Pavlopoulou, A. Paganis

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303. Ground Investigation Methods

General principles and methods of ground investigation. Geological maps and sections. Interpretation of aerial photographs. Sampling drilling for geotechnical purposes, description of samples, preparation of geotechnical sections. In-situ tests for geotechnical purposes (cross-hole, permeability, standard penetration, static penetration, determination of in-situ stresses, direct shear, pressometer and dilatometer tests). Geotechnical monitoring methods for the design and construction of civil engineering works. Fundamentals of the geophysical methods (seismic, electrical and other) with applications in the design and construction of engineering projects.

Instructors: V. Marinos, Ch. Saroglou, A. Antoniou

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304. Computational Methods in the Analysis of Underground Structures

Elasto-plastic stress and deformation analysis around circular tunnels. Derivation of elasto-plastic convergence-confinement curves. Analysis of tunnel end-effects (Panet curves). Principles of numerical methods for the analysis of underground structures (modeling of the 3-D problem in 2-D) - rockmass loosening methods (methods of deconfinement and stiffness reduction). Numerical analyses of the excavation and temporary support (staged excavation, temporary support measures) using Finite Element programs (application using the computer program RS2). Analysis of the loading on the permanent support of tunnels. Analysis of face stability and face reinforcement techniques.

Instructor: Μ. Kavvadas

Assistants: D. Georgiou

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305. Seismic Design of Surface and Underground Geotechnical Structures

This post-graduate course has the following themes:

1. Introduction to Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering. Basic elements of engineering seismology, with emphasis on strong ground motion.

2. Single degree of freedom structural vibration with base excitation, elastic response spectra.

3. Seismic wave (P, S, Rayleigh, Love) propagation in homogeneous and inhomogeneous soil.

4. Seismic design of underground tunnels and pipelines against seismic waves and permanent ground displacements.

5. Soil amplification (or de-amplification) of seismic ground motion with analytical and numerical methods. Practice with dedicated software.

6. Seismic design of retaining walls with the Mononobe-Okabe method (pseudo-static design) and with Richards-Elms (allowable displacements),

7. Topography effects and seismic design of soil and rock slopes.

8. Liquefaction, with emphasis on assessment methods and on its effects on Civil Engineering works. Description of ground improvement methods and methods for mitigating the effects of liquefaction.

Instructors: A. Papadimitriou, G. Bouckovalas

Assistant: J. Tsiapas

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401. Advanced Plastic Analysis of Framed Structures

Introduction to the plastic design of structures. Redistribution of forces. Ductility. Relation with the Codes of Practice. Step-by-step 1st order elastoplastic analysis of frames. Principle of virtual work. Lower and upper bound theorems of plastic collapse. Safe moment distribution. Collapse mechanisms. Holonomic and non-holonomic behaviour. Mathematical programming. Kuhn-Tucker conditions. Linear programming. Simplex method. Mesh and nodal description. Static-kinematic duality. Flow rule. Stable materials. Rigid plastic behaviour. Alternative linear programs of limit analysis. Uniqueness of limit load. Automatic limit load evaluation. Optimal plastic design. Automatic optimal plastic design using linear programming. Variable loading. Alternating plasticity. Incremental collapse. Shakedown. Residual stress. Melan’s theorem. Mesh-unsafe shakedown linear program and automatic shakedown load evaluation. Relation between limit and shakedown load. Elastoplastic analysis with 2nd order effects. Large displacements. Geometric non-linear elasto-plastic stiffness matrix. Arc-length method. Comparison of limit loads with and without 2nd order effects. Merchant-Rankine formula. Inelastic dynamic analysis of MDOF systems. Seismic response of buildings. Ductility ratios. Pounding of buildings. Reference to approximate static methods (pushover, etc.). Practice with commercial packages (SAP, Abaqus, etc.).

Scope

The course aims to the in-depth understanding of the inelastic behaviour of framed structures since plasticity is the basis of all today’s Codes of Practice. Emphasis is also put on the mathematical framework and the computational techniques of plastic analysis. In this way the course addresses both the practicing engineer and the researcher.

Instructor: K. Spiliopoulos

Assistant: V. Tsotoulidi

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402. Advanced Structural Dynamics

Dynamic loads and dynamic models of structures. Methods of derivation of equations of motions for structural systems (Equilibrium of forces, principle of virtual displacements, Hamilton’s, principle, Langrage equations). Damping (viscous, Coulomb, structural). Discretization of continuous systems. Free and forced vibrations of SDOF systems. The finite element method for beam structures. (plane and space trusses and frames). Rigid bodies in elastic structures. Axial constraints. Free vibrations of MDOF systems. Modal damping, proportional damping. Numerical evaluation of eigenfrequencies and mode shapes. Partially restrained structures. Forced vibrations of MDOF systems. The method of modal superposition. Modal participation, static correction method. Reduction of degrees of freedom (kinematic constraints, Ritz vectors). Support excitation. Response spectrum analysis (ABSSUM, CQC, SRSS). Nonlinear response of structures Numerical solution of the equations of motion in time domain. Dynamic analysis of multi-storey buildings. Base isolation. Applications to civil engineering structures.

Instructor: S. Triantafyllou

Assistants: N. Babouskos

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403. Applied Structural Analysis of Framed and Shell Structures

The displacement vector of a particle of a body. Components of strain of a particle of a body. Implications of the assumption of small deformation. Traction and components of stress acting on a plane of a particle of a body. Proof of the tensorial property of the components of stress. Properties of the strain and stress tensors. Components of displacements for a general rigid body motion of a particle. The compatibility equations. Equations of equilibrium. Stress-strain relations. Formulation and solution of boundary value problems using the linear theory of elasticity. The principle of Saint-Venant. Prismatic bodies subjected to pure tension. Prismatic bodies subjected to pure bending. Plane stain and plane stress problems in elasticity. Fundamental assumptions of the theories of mechanics of materials for line members. Internal actions on a cross-section of line members. The boundary value problems in the theories of mechanics of materials for line members. The boundary value problem for computing the axial component of translation and the internal force in a member made from an isotropic linearly elastic material subjected to axial centroidal forces and to a uniform change in temperature. The boundary value problem for computing the angle of twist and the internal torsional moment in members made from an isotropic linearly elastic material subjected to torsional moments. Primary and secondary warping functions. Warping normal stresses. The classical theory of beams. Solution of the boundary value problem for computing the transverse components of translation and the internal actions in prismatic beams made from isotropic linearly elastic material. The Timoshenko theory of beams. A displacement and a stress function solution to transverse shear loading of beams. Computation of the shearing components of stress in beams subjected to bending without twisting. Shear center. Theory of plates. Buckling of elastic structures. Nonlinear theory of elasticity.

Instructors: E. Sapountzakis, K. Kapasakalis

Assistant: I. Tsiptsis

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404. Design of Technical Projects I

Presentation of major bridge projects. Design principles, methods of construction. Design of bridges.

Static and dynamic models of bridge structures. Slab and continuous body structures.
Static and dynamic models of bridge structures. Slab and beam structures, box shaped bridges.

The grid model for the analysis of bridge structures.

Support of bridge structures and its modelling. Oblique and curved bridges.

Torsional parameters of elements for the analysis of framed structures.

Introduction to thin walled beams. Comparison between open and closed sections.

Analysis of warping due to torsion. Stress state due to the warping restrain.

The concept of bimoment and its relation to the stress state. The basic equation of torsional behavior and its practical treatment through the analogy with the laterally loaded tensioned beam.

Box-girder bridges. Rectilinear girders under eccentric traffic loading.

Stress-state due to the deformability of cross-section profile under eccentric loading.

Curved box-girders in bridge design. Determination of longitudinal bending and torsional state-of-stress. Lateral response of section walls.

Influence of prestressing on the curved girders of bridges. Reducing the torsional response through prestressing.

Instructors: E. Sapountzakis, L. Stavridis, K. Kapasakalis

Assistant: O. Sapountzaki

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405. Theory of shells

Introduction to shell structures. An historical overview. Basic elements of differential geometry. Space curves, parametric representation. Surfaces as grid of families of space curves. First fundamental form. Applications. Assumptions of thin shell theories. Stress resultants per unit length. Equilibrium Equations. The general initial and boundary value problem of theory of shells. Statical indeterminacy of the general problem. Membrane theory assumptions. Cylindrical shells. General solution for the statically determinate problem. Strains and displacements. Applications. Use of symbolic language i.e. Maple or Mathematica for the solution of cylindrical shells for various loading cases and support conditions. Membrane theory of conical shells. Equilibrium equations. General solution. Applications. Use of symbolic language i.e. Maple or Mathematica for the solution of conical shells for various loading cases and support conditions. Membrane theory of Shells of revolution. Equilibrium equations. General solution for axisymmetric loading cases. Spherical Shell. Hyperbolic shells. Applications for open or closed spherical shells. Shells of revolution for arbitrary loading. Fourier series solution, symmetric and antisymmetric cases. Differential geometry notion of curvature. Second fundamental form. Gauss-Godazzi conditions. Bending theory of cylindrical shells. Axisymmetric loading. Beam on elastic foundation type of solution. Donnell theory. Applications for cylindrical shells with different boundary conditions. Comparison with numerical solutions with finite element method. Design provisions of Eurocode 3 for steel thin shell structures.

Instructor: V. Koumousis

Assistant: K. L. Antoniadis

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406. Mechanics of a Continuous Medium

Tensor analysis. The Rayleigh transport theorem. The deformation gradient. The polar decomposition theorem. Rotations and stretches. Lagrangian and Eulerian description of deformation metrics. Mass conservation. Conservation of linear momentum. Conservation of angular momentum. The stress tensors: Cauchy, 1st and 2nd Piola-Kirchhoff. Objective deformation measures. The velocity gradient tensor. Decomposition to strain rate and spin. Principal stretches and principal directions. Invariants of symmetric tensors. Orthogonal tensors. Equilibrium equations and the Virtual Work theorem. Constitutive equations in elasticity and fluid mechanics. Anisotropy. Hyperelasticity. Internal constrains: incompressibility, inextensibility. The first thermodynamic theorem. The second thermodynamic theorem. Objective stress rates. Objective deformation rates. Mechanical power and work conjugate stresses and deformation tensors. Jump conditions and discontinuities. Problems of large deformation elasticity. Problems of fluid mechanics.

Instructors: A. Giannakopoulos, P. Gourgiotis

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407. Machine Learning
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Instructors: G. Stamou, A. Voulodimos, P. Tzouveli

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408. Boundary Elements

Introduction. Boundary Elements and Finite Elements. Historical development of the BEM. Preliminary Mathematical Concepts. The Gauss-Green theorem. The divergence theorem of Gauss. Green’s second identity. The Dirac delta function. The BEM for Potential Problems in Two Dimensions. Fundamental solution. The direct BEM for the Laplace and the Poisson equation. Transformation of the domain integrals to boundary integrals. The BEM for potential problems in anisotropic bodies. Numerical Implementation of the ΒΕΜ. The BEM with constant boundary elements. The Dual Reciprocity Method for Poisson’s equation. Computer program for solving the Laplace equation with constant boundary elements. Domains with multiple boundaries. The method of subdomains. Boundary Element Technology. Linear elements. Higher order elements. Near-singular integrals. Applications. Torsion of non-circular bars. Deflection of elastic membranes. Bending of simply supported plates. Heat transfer problems. Fluid flow problems. The BEM for Two-Dimensional Elastostatic Problems. Equations of plane elasticity. Betti’s reciprocal identity. Fundamental solution. Integral representation of the solution. Boundary integral equations. Numerical solution of the boundary integral equations. Body forces. Computer program for solving the plane elastostatic problem with constant boundary elements. Applications.

Instructor: G. Tsiatas

Assistant: N. Babouskos

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409. Load-carrying Behavior and Design of Structural Systems

Structural behavior and design of steel and reinforced concrete beams

Structural behavior and design of prestressed concrete beams.The treatment of prestressing

Structural behavior of one-story and multistory frames. Gravity loads, Horizontal loads, Lateral stiffness. Juxtaposition of shearing and bending behavior.

The influence of deformations on the structural behavior of beams (Second order theory)

The influence of deformations on the structural behavior of frames (Second order theory)

Structural behavior and design of arches and arch-beam systems

Load-carrying behavior and design of cable prestressed structures

Main characteristics of the structural behavior of grids

Specific topics on the structural action, behavior and design of reinforced and prestressed concrete slabs

Instructor: L. Stavridis

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410. Non Linear Finite Analysis of Structures

Issues of continuum mechanics and basic tensor analysis. Introduction to nonlinear analysis. Incremental equations of motion, Green Lagrange strain tensor. Cauchy stress tensor, Piola Kirchhoff stresses, Incremental total and updated Lagrangian formulations. Principle of Virtual work in a non-linear setting. Linearization of non-linear equations of motion and incremental - iterative solution methods. Newton-Raphson algorithm. Path following techniques. Arc-Length. Geometric Non linearity. Finite element method for geometric non – linear problems: Truss and Cable elements, Plane Strain and plane stress elements, Three-dimensional solid elements, Structural elements: beam and general shell elements. Material nonlinearity. Problem statement. Elastoplastic problem in one dimension. Isotropic and Kinematic Hardening. J2 Plasticity. Deviatoric stress. Deviatoric strain. Yield surface. Von Mises & Tresca Yield criteria. Drucker’s postulate. Maximum dissipation principle. Associated and non-associated flow rules. Perfect plasticity. Radial return algorithm. Algorithms for isotropic, kinematic and combined hardening. Algorithmic tangent operator. Finite element method for materially nonlinear problems. Implementation using MSOLVE and Commercial Software.

Instructors: V. Papadopoulos, K. Spiliopoulos

Assistants: S. Pirialakos, I. Kapogiannis, V. Tsotoulidi

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411. Stochastic Finite Elements

Scope: The course aims at the investigation of the effect of uncertain parameters (material and geometric properties, loading) on structural response variability.

Introduction: Random variables, cumulative distribution function, probability density function, statistical moments (mean value, variance, skewness and kurtosis), covariance. Stochastic processes and fields: Definition, stationary stochastic processes, ergodicity, analysis in the frequency domain-Fourier transform: autocorrelation and spectral density functions, Gaussian stochastic processes. Representation/discretization of stochastic processes and fields using (i) Point discretization methods: midpoint, integration and nodal point methods (ii) Average discretization methods: local average and weighted integral methods (iii) Spectral representation method: simulation of stationary Gaussian stochastic processes and fields. Formulation and solution of the stochastic problem: Stochastic virtual work principle, formulation of the stochastic stiffness matrix using the local average and weighted integral methods, solution by Taylor, Neumann series expansion and by Monte Carlo simulation. Applications: Computer applications on framed structures and 2D elasticity problems: investigation of the effect of several stochastic field parameters (probability distribution, correlation length and autocorrelation function) on structural response variability.

Instructor: V. Papadopoulos

Assistants: I. Kalogeris, S. Pirialakos

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412. Structural Optimization

Basic concepts. Design variables, objectives and constraints. Optimal sizing, shape and topology design problems for skeletal and 2D structures. Continuous and discrete optimal design problems. Methods of mathematical programming. Linear programming problem, simplex method and interior point methods. Nonlinear programming. Approximate methods of solution. Duality principle. Optimality criteria methods, fully stresses design and redesign formulas. Applications with Excel, Fortran and Matlab. Sensitivity analysis, approximate methods. Accuracy and reliability of sensitivity analysis methods. Sensitivity analysis of skeletal and 2D structures analyzed with the finite element method. Direct method of sensitivity analysis. Adjoint method. Applications by using the finite element method computer program NASTRAN. Discrete optimization problems. Some basic problems of integer programming. Dynamic programming, simple applications. Genetic algorithms- evolutionary optimization algorithms. Applications to structural design problems.

Instructors: N. Lagaros, S. Triantafyllou, V. Koumousis

Assistant: A. Stamos

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413. Applied Elasticity

Elements of Tensor Analysis. Traction. Stress Tensor. Balance Laws. Equations of Motion and Equations of Equilibrium. Symmetry of Stress Tensor. Strains and Rotations. Equations of Compatibility. Constitutive Elasticity Equations. Strain Energy. Generalized Hooke’s Law. Anisotropy – Isotropy. Navier-Cauchy Equations and Beltrami-Michell Equations. Boundary Conditions. Boundary Value Problems. Two-Dimensional Problems. Plane Strain and Plane Stress. Airy’s Stress Function. Exact Theory of Torsion. Prandtl’s Stress Function. Stress-Concentration Problems. Williams’ Technique. Self-Similar Problems. Flamant-Boussinesq and Kelvin Problems. Contact Problems. Energy Theorems and Methods. Uniqueness Theorem. Principle of Superposition. Rayleigh-Ritz Method. Several Generalizations. Elasticity and Thermodynamics. Wave Propagation. Viscoelasticity. Thermoelasticity. Elements of Fracture Mechanics. Griffith’s Theory – Applications in the Design of Structures.

Instructor: P. Gourgiotis

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414. Plasticity and Fracture of Materials

A. Plasticity of Materials

A.1 Introduction

A.2 Limit analysis - reminders

A.3 Absolutely solid-perfect plastic body

A.4 Elastoplastic analysis

A.5 Rate effects

A.6 Special issues

A.7 Thermodynamics

A.9 Large plastic deformation and rotation

A.8 Cyclic plasticity and low cycle fatigue

B. Breakage of Materials

B.1 Small and large cracks

B.2 Crack analysis with linear elasticity

B.3 Analysis of cracks with nonlinear elasticity and plasticity

B.4 Diffuse micro-cracking and damage parameter

Instructor: A. Giannakopoulos

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501. Communication Skills for Engineers

This course is designed to enhance students’ knowledge of written and oral communication skills in an engineering context. The course will help students to properly structure and write their course assignments and dissertation. In particular, students will learn how to manage and evaluate relevant and reliable sources, cite sources appropriately in their written material, write abstracts and reports concisely and meaningfully, write critical literature reviews and critically analyse key issues in engineering topics both in a written and an oral format. This course is interdisciplinary, and is mainly based on the use of case studies addressing a number of topical engineering issues (e.g. sustainability, engineering failure analysis, engineering ethics, energy transition, etc.). By engaging with these case studies, students will not only refine their communication skills, but also deepen their understanding of specialised engineering terminology while gaining valuable insights into the principal challenges faced today.

Instructor: G. Togia

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502. European and Greek Technical Law

The aim of this course is to bring young engineers in touch with concepts of Law that affect their working fields. The course aims to help them understand and be able to resolve issues that arise during the drafting of public/private project contracts and the relevant licensing procedures. In addition, it aims to provide students with general knowledge of legal rules and how to interpret them, as well as to make them familiar with the way of operation and delivery of justice and the concept of judicial reasoning. Within the complexity of their fields, the young engineers should be able to understand basic concepts of Public and Technical Law and to gain some familiarity with Public Works contracts, Maritime Law, and the Law of the Sea, as well as with the particularities of the tax environment across the EU, within which they will pursue a career. International and European Law are also taught aiming to provide the young engineers with broad knowledge on energy related investments, on issues regarding the transit and the cross-border energy transport, on how the EU institutions operate and last but quite crucial, on how the EU energy and environmental Law and Policy are being shaped and developed. Finally, Energy Law is taught, and students are introduced to the field of Energy Law and in particular: the evolution of the energy sector historically, the concept of energy security, the environmental and energy strategies of the European Union. Under that prism, students are also introduced to the operation of the Target Model, the tendency for the digitalization of Energy and the problems in contractualization of purchase and sale transactions, as well as to the evolution of the Renewable Energy Sources sector and to the Licensing Process of energy and environmental projects.

Instructor: E. Tzanini

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Analysis and Design of Structures
Curriculum

Direction A
Structural Engineering

Direction B
Analysis and Design of Earthquake Resistant Structure

Geotechnical courses

Analysis courses

A. Structural Engineering

Selection of 4 courses in case the specific direction has been chosen.

B. Analysis and Design of Earthquake Resistant Structure

Selection of 4 courses in case the specific direction has been chosen.

Geotechnical courses

Selection of 3 courses.

Analysis courses

Selection of 3 courses.

Joint Elective courses

Τhey do not count towards the Diploma grade- they are included in the Diploma supplement.

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Links

Analysis and Design of Structures Curriculum

Direction AStructural Engineering

Direction BAnalysis and Design of Earthquake Resistant Structure

Geotechnical courses

Analysis courses

A. Structural Engineering

Selection of 4 courses in case the specific direction has been chosen.

B. Analysis and Design of Earthquake Resistant Structure

Selection of 4 courses in case the specific direction has been chosen.

Geotechnical courses

Selection of 3 courses.

Analysis courses

Selection of 3 courses.

Joint Elective courses

Τhey do not count towards the Diploma grade- they are included in the Diploma supplement.

Address

Contacts

Links

Analysis and Design of Structures
Curriculum

Direction A
Structural Engineering

Direction B
Analysis and Design of Earthquake Resistant Structure