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Tomazevic, Miha was born on September 19, 1942 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Son of Blaz and Heda (Derganc) Tomazevic.
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In the last few decades, a considerable amount of experimental and analytical research on the seismic behaviour of masonry walls and buildings has been carried out. The investigations resulted in the development of methods for seismic analysis and design, as well as new technologies and construction systems. After many centuries of traditional use and decades of allowable stress design, clear concepts for limit state verification of masonry buildings under earthquake loading have recently been introduced in codes of practice.Although this book is not a review of the state-of-the-art of masonry structures in earthquake zones, an attempt has been made to balance the discussion on recent code requirements, state-of-the-art methods of earthquake-resistant design and the author's research work, in order to render the book useful for a broader application in design practice. An attempt has also been made to present, in a condensed but easy to understand way, all the information needed for earthquake-resistant design of masonry buildings constructed using traditional systems. The basic concepts of limit state verification are presented and equations for seismic resistance verification of masonry walls of all types of construction, (unreinforced, confined and reinforced) as well as masonry-infilled reinforced concrete frames, are addressed. A method for seismic resistance verification, compatible with recent code requirements, is also discussed. In all cases, experimental results are used to explain the proposed methods and equations.An important part of this book is dedicated to the discussion of the problems of repair, retrofit and rehabilitation of existing masonry buildings, including historical structures in urban centres. Methods of strengthening masonry walls as well as improving the structural integrity of existing buildings are described in detail. Wherever possible, experimental evidence regarding the effectiveness of the proposed strengthening methods is given.
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Tomazevic, Miha was born on September 19, 1942 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Son of Blaz and Heda (Derganc) Tomazevic.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University Ljubljana, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy in Technology Sciences, University Ljubljana, 1985. Master of Science in Earthquake Engineering, University Kiril & Metodij, Skopje, Macedonia, 1977.
Head section, Institute Testing and Research in Materials and Structures, Ljubljana, 1976-1988;
head department, Institute Testing and Research in Materials and Structures, Ljubljana, 1988-1994;
assistant director, head department, Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute, Ljubljana, 1994-1996;
director, Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute, Ljubljana, since 1996. Consultant Gruppo Interdisciplinare Centrale, Udine, Italy, 1977-1981. Member Federal Expert Common for evaluation of damage to buildings after earthquake of Montenegro, Yugoslavia, 1979-1981.
Member Yugoslav Bureau Studies working group for preparation of Yugoslav Seismic Code, 1979-1981. Member Yugoslav Bureau Studies working group for prepration of Yugoslav Code for repair and strenghtening of earthquake damaged buildings and revitalizaiton, 1982-1985. Member Commercial International Bank Commission W23-A subcommittee, 1982-1987.
Regional consultant United Nations Development Program/United Nations Industrial Development Organisation, Thessaloniki, Greece, 1983-1984;member Yugoslav Government Expert Mission to Ciudad de Mexico, 1985. Assoc.prof. earthquake engineering and masonry structures U. Ljubljana, 1986,professor, 1991. Visiting professor U. Trento, Italy, 1988.
Member Yugoslav Bureau Studies working group for preparation Yugoslav Code Masonry Structures, 1988-1991. Invited lecturer series of seminars Masonry Society and University Texas, Arlington, 1989. Visiting professor U. Chile, Santiago, 1991.
Member Commercial International Bank Commn.W23 for wall structures, since 1992. Member Mexican Government International Expert Commision on rehabilitation of Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral, 1992. Member technical com.for building structures, working group for reinforced-concrete and masonry structures, construction of buildings in seismic zones Slovenian Institute Studies and Metrology, since 1993.
Consultant The World Bank, Maharashtra Emergency Earthquake Reconstrn. Project, Bombay, 1994-1995. Chairman research county protection against natural and other disasters Ministry of Science and Technology, Republic of Slovenia, since 1995, member science and research titles electory committee, since 1995.
(In the last few decades, a considerable amount of experim...)
Member Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, Masonry Society (board directors 1994-1995, outstanding paper award 1993), Slovenian Academy Engineers, Society Civil Engineers Slovenia, Slovenian Association Earthquake Engineering, European Association Earthquake Engineering (executive committee since 1999).
Married Natasa Verdaj, April 23, 1969. 1 child, Jernej.