University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy (UACEG)

Reinforced concrete bridges

Seismic resistance of bridges

2011-2012г. UACEG
PhD of Building Structures
PhD thesis "Researches of modelling for analysis of bridges"
Supervisor : Prof, Dr. Eng Kostadin Topurov.

English
Русский

Design of structures of bridges and buildings

Assesment of bridges and buildings

Load test of bridges and buildings

Earthquake resistance of bridges

Integral bridges

Modeling for analysis of bridges

ANTISEISMIC RESISTANCE
MODELING FOR ANALYSIS

A PUBLICATIONS

[2].Nikolov, P., K.Topurov “Increasing the level of antiseismic resistance of an existing bridge".”Putishta”, iss.6/2000.
[1].Nikolov, P., K.Topurov “Analysis of the level of antiseismic resistance of an existing bridge".”Putishta”, iss.4/2000.

B CONFERENCE PAPERS

 [26] Vladimirov, E., P. Nikolov. Alternative solutions for the construction of transport infrastructure facilities with small spans. 2024 Yearbook of UACEG, Volume 57, Issue 2.

[25] Nikolov, P. Drainage of road bridges. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, Volume 1297, National transport infrastructure conference with international participation 05/10/2023 - 07/10/2023 Nessebar, Bulgaria

[24] Nikolov, P. "Regulations for the design of bridges in Bulgaria - an unaware necessity ". International jubilee conference "80 years of UACEG" November 9-11, 2022.

[23] Nikolov, P. "Dismantling of an old steel railway bridge near the village of Kalotina". International jubilee conference "80 years of UACEG" November 9-11, 2022.

[22] Vasilev, Pl., P. Nikolov "Behavior of a boxed reinforced concrete section with a wide compression zone under asymmetric loading" 2022. UASG Yearbook, Volume 55, Issue 3.

[21] Nikolov, P. "Replacement of an old steel railway overpass without traffic interruption". 7th International Conference on Road and Rail Infrastructure (CETRA 2022). 11-13 May 2022, Pula, Croatia.

[20] Brambarov, I., P. Hristov, P. Nikolov "Results of experimental research of elastomeric bearings type B" 2020 Yearbook of UASG - Volume 53, issue 3.

[19] Nikolov, P., K.Topurov "Specific aspects of the rehabilitation design of high viaducts in Bulgaria". MASE 18-th Internationale Simposium "Monitoring, assessment and design of structures". October, 2 - 5 , 2019. Ohrid, North Macedonia.

[18] Nikolov, P. "Some features of the geometric design of bridges". Fifth symposium on bridges "Maintenance, reconstruction and modernization of bridges" - UACEG 2019.

[17] Nikolov, P. "Clearances under overpasses". Fifth symposium on bridges "Maintenance, reconstruction and modernization of bridges" - UACEG 2019.

[16] Brambarov, I., P.Nikolov "Experimental study of elastomeric bearings type B" 2019. Annual of UACEG - Volume 52, Issue 3.

[15] Nikolov, P. "Guidelines for the content of the regulation for the design of bridges in Bulgaria" 2019. Annual of UACEG - Volume 52, Volume 3.

[14] Nikolov, P. "Replacement and repair of bearings in bridge structures". International jubilee scientific conference "75 years of UACEG" November 1 - 3, 2017

[13] Topurova, I., P. Nikolov , K.Topurov "Highway Viaduct Renovation". Procedia Engineering "Bridges in Danube Basin 2016 – New trends in bridge engineering

[12] Nikolov P. "Viaduct at km327+050 at "Struma"Highway -  designed in accordanse to Eurocodes". FOurth simposium of transportation facilities "Transportation facilities - key element of the infrastructure" - UACEG 2015г.

[11] Topurov, K., P.Nikolov, I.Topurova "Seismic resistance of the existing highway bridges in Bulgaria". The eight internetaional conference "Bridge in the Danube basin - New trends in Bridge engineering and efficient solutions for large and medium span bridges".Timisoara, 10.2013. Published by Springer

[10] Nikolov P. "Limitation of the translation for overpasses with integral abutments", International Jubilee Conference UACEG2012: Science & Practice

[9] Nikolov P. "Modeling of structural and non-structural elements of bridges", International Jubilee Conference UACEG2012: Science & Practice
[8] Topurov, K, P. Nikolov" Status of the seismic resistance of the bridges in Bulgaria", International Jubilee Conference UACEG2012: Science & Practice

[7].Nikolov P., K Topurov "Load test results and comparision with the theoretical models for three railway bridges". 7th International Conference on Bridges across the Danube 2010 "Theory and practice in bridge engineering". October 14-15.2010: Sofia, Bulgaria

[6].Nikolov, P "Allowable damages in elastomeric bearings, due to seismic action". Third simposium on bridges "Design and construction of bridges - theory and practice" - UACEG 2009.

[5].Nikolov, P "Comparative calculations of road bridge slab" - Second symposium on bridges "Codes in the field of bridges - status and perspectives" -UACEG 2006.

[4].Nikolov, P “Influence of the fatigue to the life-time of reinforced concrete road bridges” . First symposium on bridges “Research, strenghtening and retrofit of bridges” –UACEG 2005.

[3].Topurov, K, P. Nikolov, “Comparative earthquake analysis of bridge at km.48+500 from "Hemus" Highway. Jubilee scientific confference “60th anniversary UACEG”, 2002.

[2].Nikolov, P, K.Topurov “Earthquake Resistance of an Existing Bridge in Bulgaria”. 4th Internationale Conference on Bridges Across the Danube, Bratislava, 2001.
[1].Nikolov, P, K.Topurov "Increasing the level of antiseismic resistance of an existing bridge". Scientific-technical conference “Building structures” (Theory and practice), Veliko Turnovo 2000. CD