Lecture “Experiences and lessons from the recent earthquake in Kefalonia”

Under the title “Experiences and lessons from the recent earthquake in Kefalonia” the School of Architecture, Land & Environmental Sciences of the Neapolis University in Cyprus, organized a lecture on the May 16, 2014. The speaker was Professor Konstantinos Spyrakos Earthquake Engineering EMP and Director of the Laboratory for Earthquake Engineering. A greeting messages was made by Michael Letos, President of the Council of the Neapolis University, while the coordination was undertaken by Dr. John Bellos, Assistant Professor of Structural design & Manufacturing Technology in the University.

Professor Spyrakos stated that Based on the measurement, that can be interpreted the behaviour of structures based on two main vibrations, and the strong aftershocks. He also made recommendations for improving the behaviour of structures against earthquake. Also, Prof. Spyrakos noted the differences that emerge between the repair operations for the design earthquake. Dr. Bellos said “Tackling earthquakes requires the enormous disposal of resources that can critically affect the economy of a place. Indeed, this problem does not affect the rich countries of Central and Northern Europe because, precisely, they are not facing severe earthquakes. Mr. Leptos noted that “The elegant, practical, economical, safe house, structured environment friendly by using advanced technology and modern building materials, are the foremost and our primary concern. The Neapolis University in Cyprus beyond the programs of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, will soon expand its activity with new educational programs relating to engineering science, such as Civil Engineering studies, Surveying Engineering, Town Planning and others.