NATIONAL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS
Diploma in Naval Architecture and Marine
Engineering, July 1975
Aug. 1989 - Jan. 1994
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNO-
LOGY
S.M. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering,
February 1978
S.M. in Mechanical Engineering, February 1978
Ph.D. in Ocean Engineering, May 1981
Febr. 1994 - Professor and Director of Shipbuilding Technology
Laboratory, School of Naval Architecture and Marine
Engineering, National Technical University of Athens
Associate Professor and Director of Shipbuilding
Technology Laboratory, Department of Naval
Architecture and Marine Engineering, National
Technical University of Athens
Nov. 1985 - Aug. 1989 Assistant Professor of Shipbuilding Technology,
Department of Naval Architecture and Marine
Engineering, National Technical University of Athens
July 1985 - Technical consultant to various companies and government agencies in Greece
Jan. 1984 - July 1985
Sept. 1982 - Dec. 1983
Military Service at the Hellenic Navy
Research Engineer, Department of Ocean
Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
May 1981 - Aug. 1982 Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of
Ocean Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of
Technology
Sept. 1978 - Dec. 1983 Consultant to various companies and government agencies in the U.S.A.
Sept. 1975 - May 1981 Research and Teaching Assistant, Department of
Ocean Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of
Technology
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Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
American Welding Society
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Society for Experimental Mechanics
National Association of Corrosion Engineers
British Society for Strain Measurements
Technical Chamber of Greece
Hellenic Institute of Welding Technology
Hellenic Institute of Marine Technology
Hellenic Society of Composite Materials
Hellenic Society for Non Destructive Testing
Hellenic Metallurgical Society
Member, Presidential Committee on the Future of Research in Greece, under the auspices of the President of the Hellenic Republic, 2007-2008.
Member, Hellenic Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (HQAA), 2006-
2010.
Member, Committee for University Education of the National Educational Board,
2005-2009.
Head, School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, National Technical
University of Athens, 2003-2005.
Chairman, Division of Marine Structures, School of Naval Architecture and Marine
Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 2001-2003.
Secretary General, Hellenic Institute of Marine Technology, 2002-2004.
Managing Director, Marine Development and Technology Company S.A., 1998-2001
Head, Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, National Technical
University of Athens, 1995-1997.
Deputy Head, Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, National
Technical University of Athens, 1991-1993.
Deputy Chairman, Research Committee, National Technical University of Athens,
1998-2004.
Chairman, Educational Council, Department of Naval Architecture and Marine
Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 1987-1998.
Member, Educational Council, Department of Naval Architecture and Marine
Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 1998-2000.
Member, Library Committee, National Technical University of Athens, 1992-1994.
Vice-Chairman, Library Committee, National Technical University of Athens, 1995-
2001.
Member, Educational Council, National Technical University of Athens, 1994-1998.
Member, Editorial Board of the N.T.U.A. Journal Pyrforos, 1992-1995.
Chairman, Hellenic Academic Libraries Link (HEAL Link), 1996-2010.
Member, High Level Expert Group on Measurements and Testing (HLEG on M&T),
European Commission, 1999-2003.
Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Marine Structures, 1993-2000
Correspondent for Greece, International Ship and Offshore Structures Congress,
1988-2003.
Member, Committee III.3 - Material and Fabrication Factors, International Ship and
Offshore Structures Congress, 1988-1994 and 2006-2009.
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Chairman, Committee V.1 - Quality Assurance for Marine Structures, International
Ship and Offshore Structures Congress, 1994-1996.
Reviewer of International Journals, Conferences and Research Programs:
Welding Journal Research Supplement, Strain, Journal of Materials Processing
Technology (ASME), Journal of Marine Structures, Computers and Structures,
Engineering Fracture Mechanics, Journal of Materials Processing, Strain, Technika
Chronika, COMP’90 Symposium on “Developments in Advanced Composites”,
IMAEM 90 Congress, ISOPE’91, ISOPE’92, ISOPE’93, ISOPE’94, ISOPE’95,
ISOPE’96, ISOPE’97, ISOPE’98, International Conference on “Nautical Construction with Composite Materials”, ICCM-9, First Joint Belgian-Hellenic Conference on Non
Destructive Testing, OMAEM’98, IMAM 2002, IMAM 2005, IMAM 2007, IMDC ’03,
ECCM 11, Hellenic General Secretariat of Research and Development, Hellenic
Ministry of Education, M.I.T. Sea Grant Program, NATO Collaborative Research
Grants.
Member, International Scientific Committee and International Organizing Committee,
COMP’90 Symposium on “Developments in Advanced Composites”, held in
Patras, Greece, 1989-1990.
Member, Scientific Committee, IMAEM 90 Congress, held in Athens, Greece, 1989-
1990.
Member, International Scientific Committee, International Conference on “Nautical
Construction with Composite Materials”, held in Paris, December 1992.
Member, International Scientific Committee, International Conference on Composite
Materials, ICCM-9, held in Madrid, Spain, June 1993.
Member, International Scientific Committee, International Maritime Association of
Mediterranean Congresses, IMAM’95, Dubrovnic, IMAM’97, Istanbul, and
IMAM 2002, Rethymno, Greece.
Member, International Organizing Committee for ISOPE’91, ISOPE’92 ISOPE’93,
ISOPE’94, ISOPE’95, ISOPE’96, ISOPE’97 and ISOPE’98, 1990 – 1998.
Member, Organizing Committee for “Investing in Europe’s Human Research
Potential”, Heraklion, Crete, Greece, 4-7 October 2000.
Member, Scientific Committee, International Conference on Shipping: Technology and Environment, Piraeus, Greece, 10-12 September 2001.
Member, International Committee, Charpy Centenary Conference – CCC2001,
Poitiers, France, 3-5 October 2001.
Member, International Organizing Committee, European Conference “Towards an
Integrated Infrastructure for Measurements”, Warsaw, Poland, 18-19 June
2002.
Member, International Scientific Committee and Local Organizing Committee, Eighth
International Marine Design Conference, IMDC’03, Athens, May 2003.
Member, International Scientific Committee, 5 th
International Symposium on
Advanced Composites, COMP’03, Corfu, Greece, May 2003.
Chairman, 3 rd
International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Non-
Destructive Testing, Thessaloniki, Greece, May 2003.
Member, Local Organizing Committee, 11 th
European Conference on Composite
Materials, ECCM 11, Rhodes, Greece, May-June 2004.
Chairman, 2 nd
Panhellenic Conference of Metals, National Technical University of
Athens, 25-26 November 2004.
Member, International Scientific Committee, COMP’07, Corfu, Greece, May 2007.
Member, Conference Executive Committee, The International Conference on
Structural Analysis of Advanced Materials (ICSAM 2007), Patras, Greece,
September 2007.
President, Hellenic Institute of Welding Technology, 1990-2000.
National Representative, International Institute of Welding, 1991-2000.
Chairman, Technical Committee 71 “Welding”, Hellenic Standardization Organization
(ELOT), 1993-2000.
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Member, Registro Italiano Navale, Greek Committee, 1991-2002.
Member, Scientific Committee of Hellenic Register of Shipping, 2001-
Member, Scientific Committee for Naval Architecture, Technical Chamber of Greece,
1997-2006.
(1) Technical consultant to HELLENIC SHIPYARDS regarding the vibration problems of the reefer ships constructed on behalf of the Soviet Union.
(2) Study for the organization of a new shipyard for constructing FRP ships, on behalf of COMACO S.A.
(3) Technical consultant to the MARINE DEVELOPMENT And TECHNOLOGY
COMPANY S.A. towards developing new rules and regulations for floating marinas.
(4) Technical consultant to TOULIEL S.A. for the construction of floating swimming pools.
(5) Technical consultant to THALASSA S.A. for the construction of a new type of open sea aquacultures.
(6) Technical consultant to HELLENIC REGISTER OF SHIPPING towards developing new rules and regulations for the construction of seagoing vessels.
(7) Technical consultant to ELEFSIS SHIPYARDS towards the development of its ISO 9000 Quality Assurance System.
(8) Technical consultant to ERNST AND YOUNG towards the establishment of the true cost of a tanker’s refurbishment.
(9) Technical consultant to the HELLENIC BANK FOR INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT (ETBA) S.A. for the industrial development of the Astakos area.
(10) Technical consultant to the RESEARCH AND SYNTHESIS architectural company regarding the development of the Perama shipbuilding and ship repair zone.
(11) Technical consultant to the Legal Offices of GR. TIMAGENNIS regarding the cases of sunken ships.
(12) Technical consultant to the consortium of companies AKTOR S.A. – ATHENA
S.A. – THEMELIODOMI S.A. towards solving welding problems during the construction of the Calatrava roof at the Olympic Stadium.
(13) Technical consultant to LAURA Z shipping company regarding the problems encountered during the docking of a ship.
(14) Technical consultant to TÜV HELLAS S.A. regarding welding problems in cranes.
(15) Technical consultant to NEORION SHIPYARDS S.A. regarding the refurbishment of a floating dock dolphin.
(16) Technical consultant to Det Norske Veritas regarding the issue of increased corrosion in double hull tankers.
(1) Masubuchi, K., Papazoglou, V.J. and Nishida, M., “Prediction of Distortion and Residual Stresses in Welded Structures in Aluminum Alloys”, Jn of the
Light Metal Welding and Construction, Vol. 15 (4), 1977, pp. 167-181.
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(2) Papazoglou, V.J. and Masubuchi, K., “Analysis and Control of Distortion in
Welded Aluminum Structures”, Welding Journal, Vol. 57 (9), 1978, pp. 251s-
262s.
(3) Masubuchi, K. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Analysis and Control of Distortion in
Welded Aluminum Structures”, Transactions S.N.A.M.E., Vol. 86, 1978, pp.
77-100.
(4) Masubuchi, K. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Current Trends in Welding
Technology”, in Proceedings, 1st Cairo Univ. Conference on Mechanical
Design and Production, Cairo, Egypt, Dec. 1979, Vol. 1, pp. N11.1-N11.10.
(5) Papazoglou, V.J., “New Directions in Welding Research and Developments”,
Closing Summary of an International Conference, M.I.T., Oct. 1979.
(6) Masubuchi, K. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Thermal Strains and Residual Stresses in Heavy HY-130 Butt Welds”, in Proceedings, 1980 Fall Meeting of the
SESA, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Oct. 1980, pp. 19-23.
(7) Imakita, A., Papazoglou, V.J. and Masubuchi, K., “Annotated Bibliography on
Numerical Analysis of Stresses, Strains and Other Effects due to Welding”, in
Proceedings, Annual Conference of the International Institute of Welding,
Document I.I.W. X-996-81, July 1981.
(8) Masubuchi, K. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Automation in Underwater Welding”, in
Proceedings, BOSS’82 Conference, Hemisphere Publishing Co., New York,
1982, Vol. 2, pp. 756-766.
(9) Papazoglou, V.J. et al., “Residual Stresses due to Welding: Computer-Aided
Analysis of their Formation and Consequences”, Transactions S.N.A.M.E.,
Vol. 90, 1982, pp. 365-390.
(10) Papazoglou V.J. and Masubuchi, K., “Numerical Analysis of Thermal
Stresses during Welding Including Phase Transformation Effects”, Trans.
ASME, Jn of Press. Vessel Technology, Vol. 104, Aug. 1982, pp. 198-203.
(11) Papazoglou, V.J. and Tsouvalis, N., “Towards Computer-Aided Design of
FRP Hulls”, in Proceedings, IVth I.M.A.E.M. Conference, Varna, Bulgaria,
1987, Vol. 2, pp. 45.1-45.7.
(12) Papazoglou, V.J., “Welding as Part of a CAD/CAM System”, in Proceedings,
ESPRIT CIM - Europe Workshop on Automation and Robotics in
Manufacturing and CIM in Shipbuilding and Allied Industries, Bilbao, Spain,
June 1987.
(13) Sanoudos, J. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Optimum Design of Columns Using A.I.
Techniques”, in Marine and Offshore Computer Applications (T.S. Murthy,
J.C. Dern and G.J. Goodrich, eds.), Springer Verlag, Berlin, 1988, pp. 647-
660.
(14) Vassiliou, P. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Corrosion of the Brazed Joint between
Cu90Ni10Fe Pipes”, in Proceedings, 7th Int’l. Congress on Marine Corrosion
and Fouling, Valencia, Spain, Nov. 1988.
(15) Mavrakos, S., Papazoglou, V.J. and Triantafyllou, M., “An Investigation into the Feasibility of Deep Water Anchoring Systems”, in Proceedings, Offshore
Mechanics & Arctic Engineering Conference, The Hague, Netherlands, 1989,
Vol. 1, pp. 683-689.
(16) Mavrakos, S., Neos, L., Papazoglou, V.J. and Triantafyllou, M., “Systematic
Evaluation of the Effect of Submerged Buoys Size and Location on Deep
Water Mooring Dynamics”, in Proceedings, PRADS’89 Symposium, Varna,
Bulgaria, October 1989, Vol. 3, pp. 105.1-105.8.
(17) Papazoglou, V.J., Mavrakos, S. and Triantafyllou, M., “Nonlinear Cable
Response and Model Testing in Water”, Journal of Sound and Vibration, Vol.
140 (1), 1990, pp. 103-115.
(18) Papazoglou, V.J., Sanoudos, J.V. and Tsouvalis, N.G., “Methodologies for the Structural Analysis and Design of F.R.P. Hulls”, in Proceedings, 5th
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IMAEM International Congress on Marine Technology, Athens, May 1990, pp.
184-188.
(19) Katsaounis, G.M. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Methodologies for the Prediction of
Free Hull Girder Vibrations”, in Proceedings, 5th IMAEM International
Congress on Marine Technology, Athens, May 1990, pp. 106-109.
(20) Papazoglou, V.J. and Kalogerakis, J.M., “Solving Welding Distortion in
Flexible Automated Welding Systems - A Strategy for Implementation”, in
Proceedings, 5th IMAEM International Congress on Marine Technology,
Athens, May 1990, pp. 444-449.
(21) Papazoglou, V.J., Mavrakos, S.A., Triantafyllou, M.S. and Brando, P., “A
Scaling Procedure for Mooring Experiments”, in Proceedings, 1st European
Offshore Mech. Symposium, Trondheim, Norway, 20-21 August 1990, pp.
490-498.
(22) Tsouvalis, N.G. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Bending of Bimodulus Specially
Orthotropic Laminated Plates”, in Advanced Composites in Emerging
Technologies (S.A. Paipetis, T.P. Philippidis, eds.), AMATEC Publs., Patras,
Greece, 1991, pp. 507-523.
(23) Papazoglou, V.J. and Sanoudos, J.V., “Introducing Structural Reliability
Concepts into Laminate Analysis”, in Advanced Composites in Emerging
Technologies (S.A. Paipetis, T.P. Philippidis, eds.), AMATEC Publs., Patras,
Greece, 1991, pp. 559-573.
(24) Papazoglou, V.J. and Tsouvalis, N.G., “Mechanical Behavior of Bimodulus
Laminated Plates”, Composite Structures, Vol. 17 (1), 1991, pp. 1-22.
(25) Mavrakos, S.A., Papazoglou, V.J., Triantafyllou, M.S. and Brando, P.,
“Experimental and Numerical Study on the Effect of Buoys on Deep Water
Mooring Dynamics”, in Proceedings, 1st International Offshore and Polar
Engineering Conference, Edinburg, U.K., 11-15 August 1991, Vol. II, pp. 243-
251.
(26) Papazoglou, V.J., Katsaounis, G.M. and Papaioannou, J.D., “Elastic Static
Analysis of Chain Links in Tension and Bending”, International Journal of
Offshore and Polar Engineering, Vol. 1 (4), Dec. 1991, pp. 317-323.
(27) Tsouvalis, N.G. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Design Curves for Specially
Orthotropic Laminated Plates under Combined In-Plane Loading”,
Transactions S.N.A.M..E., Vol. 99, 1991, pp. 377-403.
(28) Tsouvalis, N. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Theories of the Bending and Static
Buckling of Laminated Anisotropic Rectangular Plates: A Survey”, in Phase
Interactions in Composite Materials (S.A. Paipetis and G.G. Papanicolaou, eds.), Omega Scientific, Oxon, 1992, pp. 439-446.
(29) Gounaris, G. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Three-Dimensional Effects on the
Natural Vibrations of Uniform Timoshenko and Ship-Like Beams in Fluid”,
Computers and Structures, Vol. 42 (5), 1992, pp. 769-779.
(30) Papazoglou, V.J., Tsouvalis, N.G. and Kyriakopoulos, G.D., “Buckling of
Unsymmetric Laminates under Linearly Varying Biaxial, In-Plane Loads,
Combined with Shear”, Composite Structures, Vol. 20 (3), 1992, pp. 155-163.
(31) Gounaris, G., Papazoglou, V.J. and Dentsoras, A.J., “Damage Tolerance of
Vibrating Rectangular Cracked Beams in Water”, in Proceedings, 3rd
National Congress on Mechanics, Athens, 27-29 June 1992, Vol. 1, pp. 468-
475.
(32) Papazoglou, V.J., “Computer Codes for the Analysis and Design of
Composite Marine Structures: Problems and Perspectives”, in Proceedings,
Nautical Construction with Composite Materials Int’l. Conference, IFREMER,
Paris, 1992, pp. 135-145.
(33) Tsouvalis, N.G. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Large Deflection Response of Simply
Supported Laminates Subjected to Lateral Time Dependent Loads”, in
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Proceedings, 9th Int’l. Conference on Composite Materials, ICCM-9, (A.
Miravete, ed.), Madrid, Spain, 1993, Vol. III, pp. 183-190.
(34) Mavrakos, S.A., Chatjigeorgiou, J. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Use of Buoys for
Dynamic Tension Reduction in Deep Water Mooring Applications”, in
Proceedings, BOSS’94 Conference, Pergamon Press, Boston, July 12-15,
1994, Vol. 2, pp. 417-426.
(36) Gounaris, G.D. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Numerical Structural Analysis of
Timoshenko Beams in Waves”, in Proceedings, VII IMAM Congress,
Dubrovnik, Croatia, April 1995, pp. 778-787.
(37) Dimou, D.N. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Structural Design of Sailing Boats: A
Case Study”, in Proceedings, PRADS ‘95 Symposium, Seoul, Korea Sept.
1995, pp. 2.970-2.981.
(38) Dimou, D.N., Papazoglou, V.J. and Tsouvalis, N.G. “A Parametric Study on
Alternative Stiffening Arrangements for the 470 Sailing Dinghy”, in High
Technology Composites in Modern Applications (S.A. Paipetis and A.G.
Youtsos, eds.), Corfu, 1995, pp. 266-272.
(39) Tsouvalis, N.G. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Large Deflection Dynamic Response of Composite Laminated Plates under In-Plane Loads”, Composite
Structures, Vol. 33 (4), 1995, pp. 237-252.
(40) Papazoglou, V.J., Tsouvalis, N.G. and Lazaridis, A. “A Non-Destructive
Evaluation of the Material Properties of a Composite Laminated Plate”,
Applied Composite Materials, Vol. 3, 1996, pp. 321-334.
(41) Mavrakos, S.A., Papazoglou, V.J., Triantafyllou, M.S. and Chatjigeorgiou, J.,
“Deep Water Mooring Dynamics”, Marine Structures, Vol. 9, 1996, pp. 181-
209.
(42) Papazoglou, V.J. and Tsouvalis, N.G., “Large Deflection Dynamic Response of Composite Laminated Plates Under Lateral Loads”, Marine Structures, Vol.
9, 1996, pp. 825-848.
(43) Papazoglou, V.J., “Welding Standards: The European Scene”, in
Proceedings, New Horizons in Welding Fabrication, M.I.T., Boston,
September 1996, Paper 3-2.
(44) Papazoglou, V.J. et al, “Riser Re-Entry in Deep Water through Positioning from the Top: A New Closed-Loop Control Method”, in Proceedings, The
Strategic Importance of Oil and Gas Technology, Edinburgh, November 1996,
Vol. 2, pp. 920-949.
(45) Loukakis, T., Bardis, L., Ioannidis, J., Papazoglou, V. et al, “A Computer
Aided Ship Design System”, Technika Chronika, Scientific Journal of the
Technical Chamber of Greece, 17 (1), 1997, pp. 31-49.
(46) Gounaris G.D. and Papazoglou, V.J., “A Direct Numerical Analysis of
Forward Moving Timoshenko Beams in Waves including Non-Linear
Structural Damping Effects”, in Proceedings, IMAM’97 Congress, Istanbul,
November 1997.
(47) Gounaris, G.D., Papazoglou, V.J. and Anifantis, N.K., “Application of the Fail-
Safe Criterion to Ship-Like Structures Moving Forward in Waves Including
Nonlinear Damping Effects”, in Proceedings, 5 th
National Congress on
Mechanics, Ioannina, August 1998, Vol. 1, pp. 322-329.
(48) Katsaounis, G.M. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Torsional Buckling of Vertical
Risers”, in Proceedings, 9 th
International and Polar Engineering Conference
(ISOPE 1999), Brest, France, Vol. II, pp. 248-254.
(49) Tsouvalis, N.G., Zafeiratou, A.A. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Parametric Study of
Composite Cylinders under Hydrostatic Load: Effect of End Closure and Lay-
Up”, in Proceedings, 4 th
International Colloquium on Computation of Shells &
Spatial Structures (IASS-IACM 2000), Chania, Greece, June 2000 (in CD-
ROM).
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(50) Tsouvalis, N.G., Zafeiratou, A.A., Papazoglou, V.J., Stevenson, P, Tooren-
Antonelli, V. van, and Nederveen, P.J., “Transition Ring Design for an
Autonomous Underwater Vehicle”, in Proceedings, 4 th
International
Colloquium on Computation of Shells & Spatial Structures (IASS-IACM 2000),
Chania, Greece, June 2000 (in CD-ROM).
(51) Gounaris, G.D., Papazoglou, V.J. and Anifantis, N.K., “Dynamics of Fractured
Timoshenko Beams Moving in Wavy Fluids”, Computers & Structures, Vol.
79, 2001, pp. 431-439.
(52) Tsouvalis, N.G., Zafeiratou, A.A., Papazoglou, V.J., Gabrielides, N. and
Kaklis, P., “Numerical Modeling of Composite Laminated Cylinders in
Compression using a Novel Imperfections Modeling Method”, Composites,
Part B: Engineering, Vol. 32, 2001, pp. 387-399.
(53) Gounaris, G.D., Papazoglou, V.J. and Anifantis, N.K., “Inverse Problem of
Structural Damping in Timoshenko Beams moving in Wavy Fluids”, in
Proceedings, ASME-Greek Section 1 st
National Conference on Recent
Advances in Mechanical Engineering, Paper No AGN1/P070, Sept. 17-20,
2001.
(54) Chionopoulos, S., Spathis, D., Pantelis, D. and Papazoglou, V.J., “A Study on the GMAW Butt Welding of Shipbuilding Aluminum Alloy Plates”, in
Proceedings, 1 st
Pan Hellenic Conference on Metallic Materials, Volos, 29-30
November 2001, pp.76-81.
(55) Karalis, D., Pantelis, D. and Papazoglou, V.J., “A Study on the Butt Welding of Plates made of Shipbuilding Grade A and Grade CK45 Steels”, in
Proceedings, 1 st
Pan Hellenic Conference on Metallic Materials, Volos, 29-30
November 2001, pp.82-87.
(56) Gounaris, G.D., Papazoglou, V.J. and Anifantis, N.K., “Inverse Problem of
Added Mass Sectional Coefficients in Timoshenko Beams in Fluids Excited by Alternating Forces”, in Proceedings IMAM 2002 Congress, Rethymno, 13-
17 May 2002 (CD-ROM).
(57) Tsouvalis, N.G., Zafeiratou, A.A. and Papazoglou, V.J., “The Effect of
Geometric Imperfections on the Buckling Behavior of Composite Laminated
Cylinders under External Hydrostatic Pressure”, Composites, Part B:
Engineering, Vol. 34, 2003, pp.217-226.
(58) Tsouvalis, N.G., Chauchot, P., Livingstone, F., Papazoglou, V.J., van Tooren-
Antonelli, V. and Williams, J., “Structural Design of Deep Water Composite
Pressure Housings - Material Selection and Modeling Guidelines”, in
Proceedings of the 8 th
International Marine Design Conference, IMDC’03,
Athens, 5-8 May 2003 (CD-ROM).
(59) Papazoglou, V.J., “The Need for Numerical / NDT Hybrid Approaches for
Solving Problems in Real Structures: Two Case Studies”, Opening Lecture,
3 rd
International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Non-Destructive
Testing, Thessaloniki, Greece, 26-28 May 2003.
(60) Tsouvalis, N.G. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Design Buckling Curves for Clamped
Orthotropic Laminated Plates”, in Proceedings of the 11 th
European
Conference on Composite Materials (ECCM 11), May 31 – June 3, 2004 (CD-
ROM); Advanced Composite Letters, Vol. 13, No. 5, 2004, pp. 227-235.
(61) Papazoglou, V.J. et al, “Lightweight Composite Pressure Housings for Mid-
Water and Benthic Applications”, in Proceedings of the 11 th
European
Conference on Composite Materials (ECCM 11), May 31 – June 3, 2004 (CD-
ROM).
(62) Karalis, D., Papazoglou, V.J. and Pantelis, D.I., “Thermomechanical
Response of Ck45 SMAW Welded Plates”, in Proceedings, 2 nd
Pan Hellenic
Conference on Metallic Materials, Athens, 25-26 November 2004, pp. 201-
206.
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(63) Chionopoulos, S., Pantelis, D.I. and Papazoglou, V.J., “A Study on the
GMAW Butt Welding of Shipbuilding Aluminum Alloy Large Plates”, in
Proceedings, 2 nd
Pan Hellenic Conference on Metallic Materials, Athens, 25-
26 November 2004, pp. 485-490.
(64) Karalis, D.G., Pantelis, D.I. and Papazoglou, V.J., “On the Experimental
Investigation and Numerical Study of Welding of Aluminum Alloys 7000 using
Concentrated Solar Energy”, Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, Vol. 86,
2005, pp. 145-163.
(65) Papazoglou, V.J., “New Developments in Laser Welding in Shipbuilding”, presented at the SNAME Greek Section, January 13, 2005.
(66) Tsiourva, D., Dimaratos, L.I., Pantelis, D.I. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Corrosion
Behaviour of Shipbuilding High Strength Steel Welds employing
Electrochemical Methods”, in Proceedings, 12 th
International Congress of
IMAM “Maritime Transportation and Exploitation of Ocean and Coastal
Resources”, Lisbon, Portugal, 26-30 September 2005, Taylor & Francis,
London, 2005, pp. 543-548.
(67) Badoyannis, E., Zisimatou, A. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Procedures for Testing
Composite Materials using Ultrasonics”, in Proceedings, 5 th
National
Congress of the Hellenic Society for Nondestructive Testing, Athens, 18-19
November 2005 (CD-ROM).
(68) Galanis, P.K. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Crack Propagation in Naval Aluminum
Panels”, in Experimental Analysis of Nano and Engineering Materials and
Structures, Proceedings of the 13 th
International Conference on Experimental
Mechanics (ICEM13) (E.E. Gdoutos ed.), Alexandroupolis, Greece, July 1-6,
2007; Springer, 2007, p.207.
(69) Badoyannis, E., Tsiourva, D., Papazoglou, V.J., Pantelis, D and Tsouvalis,
N., “A Study of Corrosion and its Effect on the Mechanical Behaviour of
Shipbuilding AH36 Steel Welds”, presented at the Pythagoras Conference on
Scientific Research at NTUA, Plomari, Lesvos, July 5-8, 2007.
(70) Tsouvalis, N., Papazoglou, V.J. and Myrisiotis, L., “Use of Composite Patch
Reinforcements on Steel Ship Structures”, presented at the Pythagoras
Conference on Scientific Research at NTUA, Plomari, Lesvos, July 5-8, 2007.
(71) Tsouvalis, N.G., Mirisiotis, L.S. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Fatigue Behaviour of
Composite Patch Reinforced Steel Plates”, in Proceedings of the International
Conference on Structural Analysis of Advanced Materials (ICSAM 2007),
Patras, Greece, September 2-6, 2007 (CD-ROM).
(72) Badoyannis, E., Tsiourva, D., Papazoglou, V.J., Pantelis, D.I. and Tsouvalis,
N.G., “Corrosion and its Effects on the Mechanical Properties of AH36 Steel
Welds”, in Proceedings of the IMAM 2007 Conference, Varna, Bulgaria,
September 2-6, 2007, Taylor & Francis, London, 2007, pp. 141-151.
(73) Galanis, P.K., Papazoglou, V.J. and Wierzbicki, T., “Crack Propagation in
Stiffened Panels”, in Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on
Collision and Grounding of Ships (ICCGS2007), Hamburg, Germany,
September 9-12, 2007, Schiffbautechnische Gesellschaft e.V., pp. 163-169.
(74) Kyriakongonas, A.P., Chionopoulos, S.K., Papazoglou, V.J. and Pantelis,
D.I., “A Study of FCAW Butt Welds of Austenitic Stainless Steel AISI 316L
Plates”, in Proceedings of the 3 rd
Pan Hellenic Conference on Metallic
Materials, Patras, Greece, 6-7 December, 2007.
(75) Badoyannis, E., Tsiourva, D., Matzoukis, K., Loutzis, G., Papazoglou, V.J., and Pantelis, D.I., “Effects of Corrosion on the Mechanical Properties of
AH36 Steel Welds and their Study using Ultrasonic Techniques”, in
Proceedings of the 3 rd
Pan Hellenic Conference on Metallic Materials, Patras,
Greece, 6-7 December, 2007.
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(76) Galanis, P.K. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Effect of Stiffening Configurations on
Fracture of Aluminum Structures”, Strain, 2008, doi: 10.1111/j.1475-
1305.2008.00426.x.
(77) Karalis, D.G., Papazoglou, V.J. and Pantelis, D.I., “The Accurate Prediction of the Thermal Response of Welded Structures based on the Finite Element
Method: Myth or Reality?”, in S. Pantelakis, C. Rodopoulos (eds.),
Engineering against Fracture: Proceedings of the 1st Conference, Springer
Science + Business Media B.V., 2009, pp. 523-539.
(78) Galanis, K.P., Wierzbicki, T. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Application of a Fracture
Methodology for Studying the Mechanics that Govern Failure of Aluminum
Structures”, in S. Pantelakis, C. Rodopoulos (eds.), Engineering against
Fracture: Proceedings of the 1st Conference, Springer Science + Business
Media B.V., 2009, pp. 543-559.
(79) Chionopoulos, S.K., Sarafoglou, Ch.I., Pantelis, D.I. and Papazoglou, V.J.,
"Effect of Tool Pin and Welding Parameters on Friction Stir Welded (FSW)
Marine Aluminum Alloys", in Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference
on Manufacturing Engineering (ICMEN), Chalkidiki, 1-3 October 2008, pp.
307-316.
(80) Kyriakongonas, A.P. and Papazoglou, V.J., “3D Numerical Modeling of
Austenitic Stainless Steel 316L Multipass Butt Welding and Comparison with
Experimental Results”, 2nd International Conference on Marine Structures,
Lisbon, 16-18 March 2009.
(81) Karalis, D.G., Papazoglou, V.J. and Pantelis, D.I., “Mechanical Response of
Thin SMAW Arc Welded Structures: Experimental and Numerical
Investigation”, Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, 51, 2009, pp. 87-
94.
(82) Kyriakongonas, A.P. and Papazoglou, V.J., “3D Numerical Modeling of
Austenitic Stainless Steel 316L Butt Welding and Comparison with
Experimental Results”, 13th International Congress of the International
Maritime Association of the Mediterranean, IMAM 2009, Istanbul, 12 - 15
October 2009.
(83) Chionopoulos, S.K., Pantelis, D.I., Papazoglou, V.J. and Daniolos, N.M.,
“Influence of Process Variables and Tool’s Design on Friction Stir Welding
(FSW) of Marine Aluminum Alloys” 13th International Congress of the
International Maritime Association of the Mediterranean, IMAM 2009,,
Istanbul, 12 - 15 October 2009.
(84) Galanis, K.P., Wierzbicki, T. and Papazoglou, V.J., “An experimental approach for fracture of aluminum panels used in shipbuilding”, Theoretical
and Applied Fracture Mechanics (accepted for publication).
(85) Katsaounis, G. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Large Displacement and Rotation nonlinear dynamic analysis of submerged flexible slender structures”, to be presented at the 9th International Conference on Hydrodynamics, October
11-15, 2009 Shanghai, China.
(86) Kyriakongonas, A.P., Papazoglou, V.J. and Pantelis, D.I., “Complete
Investigation of Austenitic Stainless Steel Multi-pass Welding”, Ships and
Offshore Structures (submitted for publication).
(87) Gounaris, G.D., Papazoglou, V.J. and Anifantis, N.K., “Inverse Vibration
Problem of the Floating Timoshenko Beam”, Computers and Structures
(submitted for publication).
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1.
2.
3.
4.
Papazoglou, V.J., “Computer Programs for the One-Dimensional Analysis of
Thermal Stresses and Metal Movement During Welding”, Report to the Office of Naval Research from M.I.T., prepared under contract No. N00014-75-C-
0469, January 1977.
Papazoglou, V.J. and Masubuchi, K., “Development of Analytical and
Empirical Systems for Parametric Studies of Design and Fabrication of
Welded Structures”, Final report to the Office of Naval Research from M.I.T., prepared under contract No. N00014-75-C-0469, November 1977.
Coneybear, G.W., Papazoglou, V.J. and Masubuchi, K., “Thermal Stresses during Welding Zircalloy Plates”, Report to Babcock and Wilcox, March 1978.
Papazoglou, V.J. and Masubuchi, K., “Study of Residual Stresses and
Distortion in Structural Weldments in High-Strength Steels”, Technical
Progress Report to the Office of Naval Research from M.I.T., prepared under
5.
6.
7. contract No. N00014-75-C-0469, November 1979.
Papazoglou, V.J. and Masubuchi, K., “Study of Residual Stresses and
Distortion in Structural Weldments in High-Strength Steels”, Second
Technical Progress Report to the Office of Naval Research from M.I.T., prepared under contract No. N00014-75-C-0469, November 1980.
Masubuchi, K., and Papazoglou, V.J., “Assessment of Potential for Field
Welding as a Method for Repairing Rail Fatigue Defects”, Final Report to the
Transportation Systems Center, U.S. Department of Transportation, June
1981.
Papazoglou, V.J. and Masubuchi, K., “Study of Residual Stresses and
Distortion in Structural Weldments in High-Strength Steels”, Third Technical
Progress Report to the Office of Naval Research from M.I.T., prepared under
8.
9. contract No. N00014-75-C-0469, November 1981
Imakita, A., Papazoglou, V.J. and Masubuchi, K., “Consolidated Manual of
One-Dimensional Computer Programs for Analyzing Heat Flow, Transient
Strains, Residual Stresses, and Distortion in Weldments”, Report to the
Office of Naval Research from M.I.T., prepared under Contract No. N00014-
75-C-0469, July 1982.
Agapakis, I.E., Papazoglou, V.J., Imakita, A. and Masubuchi, K., “Study of
Residual Stresses and Distortion in Structural Weldments in High-Strength
Steels”, Final Report to the Office of Naval Research from M.I.T., prepared under contract No. N00014-75-C-0469, November 1982.
10. Masubuchi, K. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Weld Repair of Rail Transverse
Defects”, Final Report to the Transportation Systems Center, U.S.
Department of Transportation, November 1982.
11. Papazoglou, V.J., “Hydrogen Induced Cracking: An Assessment of Current
Knowledge and Future Research Needs”, Report to the Naval Ocean
Systems Center from M.I.T., prepared under contract No. N00014-79-H-
0049-7N01, July 1983 (also issued as M.I.T. Dept. of Ocean Engineering
Report No. 83-12).
12. Klimowski, R.R., Papazoglou, V.J. and Masubuchi, K., “Analysis of
Manufacturing Processes of Large Anchor Chains: Phase II - Development of
Strategies for Improving the Reliability of Welded Chains”, Final Report to the
Naval Sea Systems Command from M.I.T., prepared under Sea Grant
Contract No. NA81AA-D-0069, August 1983.
13. Masubuchi, K., Papazoglou, V.J., Gustin, H. and Schloerb, D., “Development of Fully Automatic and Integrated (“Instamatic”) Welding Systems for Marine
Applications”, M.I.T. Sea Grant Report No. MITSG 84-11, February 1984.
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14. Papazoglou, V.J., “Structural Response of Open and Studded Chain Links
Under Tensile Loading: Linear Elastic and Plastic Collapse Analyses”, M.I.T.
Department of Ocean Engineering Report.
15. Papazoglou, V.J., Agapakis, J.E., Imamura, K., Biederka, J., Debiccari, A., and Masubuchi, K., “Quality Improvement of Welding Fabrication by Analysis,
Sensing and Control in Real Time”, Technical Progress Report to the Naval
Ocean Systems from M.I.T., prepared under contract No. N00014-79-H-
0049-7N01, December 1983.
16. Papazoglou, V.J., “Critical Assessment of the Bids for the Noise and Vibration
Study for the New Hellenic Navy Troop and Vehicle Carriers” (in Greek),
Technical Report to the Hellenic Navy, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory,
Report No. STL 001-F-86, February 1986.
17. Papazoglou, V.J., “Static Analysis of the Main Deck of the New Hellenic Navy
Troop and Vehicle Carriers” (in Greek), Technical Report to the Hellenic
Navy, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL 002-F-86, May
1986.
18. Papazoglou, V.J. and Tsouvalis, N.G., “Analysis of the Static Strength of a
G.R.P. Planing Hull” (in Greek), Technical Report to Olympic Marine S.A.,
Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL 003-F-86, Sept. 1986.
19. Papazoglou, V.J., “Drop Tests for Inflatable Boats” (in Greek), Technical
Report to Elefsis Shipyards S.A., Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report
No. STL 004-F-88, March 1988.
20. Mavrakos, S., Papazoglou, V.J. and Triantafyllou, M.S., “Feasibility Study for
Deep Water Anchoring Systems”, Series of three Interim Reports and Final
Report to the Hydrocarbon Division, Energy Directorate, C.E.C. from
N.T.U.A., Project No. TH06027/86, July 1987, January 1988, July 1988 and
February 1989.
21. Papazoglou, V.J., Politis, G. and Katsaounis, G., “Development of Computer
Programs for the Investigation of Ship Hull Vibrations” (in Greek), Technical
Report to the Hellenic Navy, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No.
STL 006-F-88, Dec. 1988.
22. Papazoglou, V.J. and Glekas, Y.P., “A Contribution Towards Investigating the
Causes of Failure of the Helicopter Hangar Door of the Destroyer
MIAOULIS”, Final Report No. STL 007-F-89, February 1989.
23. Spyridakis, M., Asorakos, S., Mavrakos, S., Papazoglou, V. and Trezos, K.,
“Specifications for the Design of Floating Marinas-Phase A” (in Greek),
Technical Report to the Hellenic Tourist Organization from MAR.TE.DEC.
S.A. and N.T.U.A., March 1989.
24. Papazoglou, V.J. and Katsaounis, G., “A Contribution Towards Lowering the
Vibration and Noise Levels of the New Hellenic Navy Troop and Vehicle
Carriers” (in Laboratory, Report No. STL 008-I-89, March 1989.
25. Papazoglou, V.J. and Papaioannou, J., “Development of Fast Computer
Algorithms for Determining Welding Distortion” (in Greek), Technical Report to the Hellenic General Secretariat of Research and Development,
Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL 009-F-89, March 1989.
26. Caridis, P. and Papazoglou, V., “Hellenic Navy Offshore Patrol Vessels-
Preliminary Design Study of Midship Section Scantlings”, Technical Report to
Hellenic Shipyards Co., Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL
011-F-89, July 1989.
27. Papazoglou, V.J. and Caridis, P.A., “M/V NAYA - Ingress of Water off
Sokotra on 9th July 1987”, Technical Report to Mayfair (Hellas) Co.,
Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL 012-F-89, October
1989.
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28. Papazoglou, V.J., “Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems”, Chapter 9 of I.S.S.C. 1991 Committee III.3 Report, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory,
Report No. STL 018-P-90, Dec. 1990.
29. Papazoglou, V.J., Bellos, J. and Katsaounis, G., “Noise and Vibration Study for the Hellenic Navy Offshore Patrol Vessels - Preliminary Free Hull Girder
Vibrations”, Technical Report to Hellenic Shipyards Co., Shipbuilding
Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL 019-I-91, April 1991.
30. Brando, P., Mavrakos, S., Papazoglou, V. and Triantafyllou, M., “Use of
Buoys to Reduce Static and Dynamic Tension in Deep Water Mooring Lines:
A Pilot Study”, Series of three Interim Reports and Final Report to the
Hydrocarbon Division, Energy Directorate, C.E.C., Project No. TH 06046/88,
July 1989, February 1990, August 1990 and April 1991.
31. Papazoglou, V.J. and Katsaounis, G., “Noise and Vibration Study for the
Hellenic Navy Offshore Patrol Vessels - Mast Free Vibrations”, Technical
Report to Hellenic Shipyards Co., Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory,
Report No. STL 020-I-91, July 1991.
32. Caridis, P. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Noise and Vibration Study for the Hellenic
Navy Offshore Patrol Vessels - Structural Design for Weapon Loadings”,
Technical Report to Hellenic Shipyards Co., Shipbuilding Technology
Laboratory, Report No. STL 021-I-91, October 1991.
33. Caridis, P. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Noise and Vibration Study for the Hellenic
Navy Offshore Patrol Vessels - Structural Design for Weapon Loadings”,
Technical Report to Hellenic Shipyards Co., Shipbuilding Technology
Laboratory, Report No. STL 022-I-91, October 1991.
34. Papazoglou, V.J. and Katsaounis, G., “Noise and Vibration Study for the
Hellenic Navy Offshore Patrol Vessels - Rudder Free Vibrations”, Technical
Report to Hellenic Shipyards Co., Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory,
Report No. STL 023-I-91, October 1991.
35. Papazoglou, V.J. and Katsaounis, G., “Noise and Vibration Study for the
Hellenic Navy Offshore patrol Vessels - Strut Free Vibrations”, Technical
Report to Hellenic Shipyards co., Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report
No. STL 024-I-91, October 1991.
36. Mavrakos, S.A., Asorakos, S., Papazoglou, V.J. and Loukakis, T.A.,
“Feasibility Study for the Development of Floating Swimming Pools” (in
Greek), Final Technical Report to Touliel S.A., November 1991.
37. Papazoglou, V.J., “Development of Technoeconomic Criteria and
Specifications for Fishing Vessels for Medium Fisheries in Greece - Part A:
Investigation of Candidate Materials and their Impact on the Vessels’ Weight and Cost” (in Greek), Final Technical Report to the Fisheries Directorate,
Ministry of Agriculture, Greece, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory Report
No. STL 025-F-91, November 1991.
38. Papazoglou, V.J., Mavrakos, S.A. and Triantafyllou, M.S., “Deep Water
Subsea System Servicing through the Surface: A Technology Transfer”, 1st
Technical Progress Report to the Energy Directorate, C.E.C., Shipbuilding
Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL 026-I-92, January 1992.
39. Papazoglou, V.J. and Katsaounis, G., “Noise and Vibration Study for the
Hellenic Navy Offshore Patrol Vessels - Rudder Forced Vibrations”, Technical
Report to Hellenic Shipyards Co., Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory,
Report No. STL 027-I-92, March 1992.
40. Papazoglou, V.J. and Katsaounis, G., “Noise and Vibration Study for the
Hellenic Navy Offshore Patrol Vessels - Strut Forced Vibrations”, Technical
Report to Hellenic Shipyards Co., Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory,
Report No. STL 028-I-92, March 1992.
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41. Papazoglou, V.J. and Katsaounis, G., “Noise and Vibration Study for the
Hellenic Navy Offshore Patrol Vessels - Free Hull girder Vibrations using 3D
FEM”, Technical Report to Hellenic Shipyards Co., Shipbuilding Technology
Laboratory, Report No. STL 029-I-92, May 1992.
42. Papazoglou, V.J. and Katsaounis, G., “Noise and Vibration Study for the
Hellenic Navy Offshore Patrol Vessels - Forced Hull Girder Vibrations using
3D FEM” Technical Report to Hellenic Shipyards Co., Shipbuilding
Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL 030-I-92, May 1992.
43. Papazoglou, V.J. and Katsaounis, G., “Noise and Vibration Study for the
Hellenic Navy Offshore Patrol Vessels - Ship Mast Forced Vibration Study”,
Technical Report to Hellenic Shipyards co., Shipbuilding Technology
Laboratory, Report No. STL 031-I-92, May 1992.
44. Papazoglou, V.J., Mavrakos, S.A. and Triantafyllou, M.S., “Deep Water
Subsea System Servicing through the Surface: A Technology Transfer”, 2nd
Technical Progress Report to the Energy Directorate, C.E.C., Shipbuilding
Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL 032-I-92, July 1992.
45. Prifti, A and Papazoglou, V.J., “Sizing of Fillet Welds according to
Classification Society Rules - A comparative Study”, Technical Report to
Hellenic Register of Shipping co., Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory,
Report No. STL 033-F-93, May 1993.
46. Papazoglou, V.J., “HELLASPIQ: Hellenic Automation Systems for
Productivity and Improved Quality”, Technical Report to ELANET S.A.,
Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL 035-F-93, June 1993.
48. Papazoglou, V.J., Mavrakos, S.A. and Triantafyllou, M.S., “Deep Water
Subsea System Servicing through the Surface: A Technology Transfer”, 3rd
Technical Progress Report to the Energy Directorate, C.E.C., Shipbuilding
Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL 036-I-93, July 1993.
49. Papazoglou, V.J., “HELLASPIQ: Hellenic Automation Systems for
Productivity and Improved Quality”, Second Technical Report to ELANET
S.A., Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL 037-I-93, October
1993.
50. Papazoglou, V.J. and Anastasiadis, J.S., “Advanced Systems Research for
Unmanned Autonomous Underwater Vehicles” First Annual Technical Report to the CEC under contract No. MAS2-CT92-0028, Shipbuilding Technology
Laboratory, Report No. STL 038-I-93, November 1993.
51. Tsouvalis, N.G. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Development and Adaptation of
Computer Programs for Strength Calculations” (in Greek), Final Technical
Report for the Research Program Development of a CAD System for
Medium-Sized Vessels under Contract No. MOPPIT/19, Shipbuilding
Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL 039-F-93, December 1993.
52. Mavrakos, S.A., Asorakos, S., Papazoglou, V.J. and Loukakis, T.A.,
“Development and Design of a New Concept for Open Sea Fish Farming” (in
Greek), Final Technical Report to THALASSA S.A., Shipbuilding Technology
Laboratory, Report No. STL 040-F-94, January 1994.
53. Papazoglou, V.J., “Rules for the construction and Classification of Steel Ships
- Part 2: Materials and Welding”, Final Technical Report to the Hellenic
Register of Shipping, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL
041-F-94, February 1994.
54. Katsaounis, G., Tsouvalis, N.G. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Noise and Vibration
Study for the new Hellenic Navy Landing Ships - Report on Vibration
Measurements”, Technical Report to Elefsis Shipyards co., Shipbuilding
Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL 042-F-94, March 1994.
55. Papazoglou, V.J., Prifti, A. and Landras, C., “A Study for the Retrofitting of
Floating Docks No. 2 and No. 7 of the Salamis Naval Dockyards” (3 volumes,
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in Greek), Final Technical Report to the Hellenic Naval command,
Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL 043-F-94, March 1994.
56. Papazoglou, V.J. and Anastasiadis, J.S., “Advanced Systems Research for
Unmanned Autonomous Underwater Vehicles”, Technical Report to the CEC under Contract No. MAS2-CT92-0028, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory,
Report No. STL 044-I-94, April 1994.
57. Papazoglou, V.J. Mavrakos, S.A., Triantafyllou, M.S. and Hover, F.S., “Deep
Water Subsea System Servicing through the Surface: A technology
Transfer”, Final Technical Report to the Energy Directorate, C.E.C.,
Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL 045-F-94, May 1994.
58. Papazoglou, V.J., Tsouvalis, N.G. and Dimou, D.M., “Investigation into
Upgrading of the Syncrolift Capabilities at Icnut-Tulcea Shipyards S.A. for
Salamis Hulls No. 211 and No. 212”, Interim Technical Report to Salamis
Shipyards International Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL
046-I-94, July 1994.
59. Tsouvalis, N.G. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Material properties for the EXAS and
TENAX Epoxy Composite Systems”, Technical Progress Report to the CEC under Contract No. MAS2-CT92-0028, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory,
Report No. STL 047-F-94, November 1994.
60. Papazoglou, V.J., “HELLASPIQ: Hellenic Automation Systems for
Productivity and Improved Quality”, Final Technical Report to ELANET S.A.,
Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL 049-F-94, November
1994.
61. Papazoglou, V.J. and Tsouvalis, N.G., “Finite Element Buckling Analysis of the EXAS Small Scale Cylinder 4236”, Technical Progress Report to the CEC under Contract No. MAS2-CT92-0028, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory,
Report No. STL 050-F-95, September 1995.
62. Papazoglou, V.J. and Tsouvalis, N.G., “Proposal for Benchmark Numerical and/or Analytical Studies”, Technical Progress Report to the CEC under
Contract No. BE-7550, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL
051-F-95, April 1995.
63. Tsouvalis, N.G. and Papazoglou, V.J., “NTUA Contribution to the Sub-Task
3.1 Benchmark Study”, Technical Progress Report to the CEC under Contract
No. BE-7550, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL 053-F-96,
April 1996.
64. Tsouvalis, N.G., Papazoglou, V.J. and Psiakis, J, “Comparative Study of All
Sub-Task 3.1 Benchmark Study Results”, Technical Progress Report to the
CEC under Contract No. BE-7550, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory,
Report No. STL 054-F-96, April 1996.
65. Tsouvalis, N.G. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Finite Element Buckling Analysis of the Half-Scale Pressure Hull”, Technical Progress Report to the CEC under
Contract No. MAS2-CT92-0028, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report
No. STL 055-F-95, November 1995.
66. Papazoglou, V.J. and Tsouvalis, N.G., “Proposal for the Second Round of
Benchmark Studies”, Technical Progress Report to the CEC under Contract
No. BE-7550, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL 056-F-96,
July 1996.
67. Tsouvalis, N.G. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Structural Scantlings for High Speed
Crafts”, Technical Report to Hellenic Register of Shipping, Shipbuilding
Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL 057-F-96, July 1996.
68. Papazoglou, V.J. and Tsouvalis, N.G., “Strength Analysis and Specifications for the Structural Modifications of LAMBRO-OLYMPIC L65/74 Vessels” (in
Greek), Technical Report to the Customs Directorate, Ministry of Finance,
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Greece, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL 059-F-96,
August 1996.
69. Papazoglou, V.J., Tsouvalis, N.G. and Dimou, D.N., “Strength Analysis and
Specifications for the Structural Modifications of OLYMPIC D44 Vessels” (in
Greek), Technical Report to the Customs Directorate, Ministry of Finance,
Greece, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL 062-F-96,
October 1996.
70. Papazoglou, V.J. and Tsouvalis, N.G., “NTUA Contribution to the Second
Round of Benchmark Studies”, Technical Progress Report to the CEC under
Contract No. BE-7550, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL
063-F-97, March 1997.
71. Papazoglou, V.J., Tsouvalis, N.G. and Dimou, D.N., “Strength Analysis and
Specifications for the Structural Modifications of ABEKING Vessels” (in
Greek), Technical Report to the Customs Directorate, Ministry of Finance,
Greece, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL 064-F-96,
November 1996.
72. Papazoglou, V.J. and Dimou, D.N., “Strength Analysis of the Mast Foundation for the Ocean-Research Vessel AIGAIO” (in Greek), Technical Report to
MARTEDEC S.A., Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL 065-
F-96, December 1996.
73. Papazoglou, V.J. and Tsouvalis, N.G., “Material Data Base and Relevant
Statistical Analysis Results”, Technical Progress Report to the CEC under
Contract No. BE-7550, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL
066-I-96, November 1996.
74. Papazoglou, V.J. and Tsouvalis, N.G., “Comparative Study of All Second
Round Benchmark Study Results”, Technical Progress Report to the CEC under Contract No. BE-7550, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report
No. STL 067-F-97, April 1997.
75. Papazoglou, V.J., Tsouvalis, N.G. and Prifti, A., “A Study for the Retrofitting of Floating Dock No. 3” (in Greek), Technical Report to the Hellenic Navy,
Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL 068-F-97, July 1997.
76. Papazoglou, V.J., Tsouvalis, N.G. and Zaphiratou, A.A., “Numerical
Simulation of IFR and IMP Buckling Tests - Evaluation of Results”, Technical
Progress Report to the CEC under Contract No. BE-7550, Shipbuilding
Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL 069-I-97, October 1997.
77. Papazoglou, V.J., Tsouvalis, N.G. and Zaphiratou, A.A., “Sensitivity and
Parametric Analyses for the CFRP and GRP Cylinders”, Technical Progress
Report to the CEC under Contract No. BE-7550, Shipbuilding Technology
Laboratory, Report No. STL 070-F-97, October 1997.
78. Papazoglou, V.J. and Pantelis, D., “Metallographic Study of Elements from the Boiler ‘BONO’ of ‘Thracian Paperworks S.A.’” (in Greek), Technical
Report to the ‘Thracian Paperworks S.A.’, Shipbuilding Technology
Laboratory, Report No. STL 071-F-98, May 1998.
79. Papazoglou, V.J. and Katsaounis, G. “Strength Analysis and Weight
Estimation for the Lengthening of the Hellenic Navy New Landing Ships” (in
Greek), Technical Report to the Hellenic Shipyards S.A., Shipbuilding
Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL 072-F-98, May 1998.
80. Papazoglou, V.J., Tsouvalis, N.G. and Zaphiratou, A.A., “Parametric Study of
Small Scale Composite Cylinders under Hydrostatic Load: Flat Rigid End-
Closures”, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL 073-F-98,
Rev. 1, November 1998.
81. Pantelis, D. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Investigation of Weldments in Boilers” (in
Greek), Technical Report to ELCO-Vagionis S.A., Shipbuilding Technology
Laboratory, Report No. STL-074-F-98, July 1998.
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82. Zaphiratou, A.A., Tsouvalis, N.G. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Parametric Study of
Small Scale Composite Cylinders under Hydrostatic Load: Composite
Domes”, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL 075-F-98,
Athens, November 1998.
83. Zaphiratou, A.A., Tsouvalis, N.G. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Numerical Study of
Large Creep Cylinder under Hydrostatic Load: Definition of Thickness”,
Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-076-F-98, Rev. 1,
Athens, July 1999.
84. Pantelis, D. and Papazoglou, V.J., "Material’s study of the intermediate element of the F-300 boiler" (in Greek), Technical Report to THERMANTIKI
S.A., Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-077-F-99, Athens,
February 1999.
85. Papazoglou, V.J., Tsouvalis, N.G. and Zaphiratou, A.A., “Appendix A of
Design Guidelines: Benchmark Studies”, Shipbuilding Technology
Laboratory, Report No. STL 078-F-99, January 1999.
86. Pantelis, D. and Papazoglou, V.J., "Measurements on inlet valves of Diesel engines" (in Greek), Technical Report to ERGON S.A., Shipbuilding
Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-079-F-99, Athens, March 1999.
87. Pantelis, D. and Papazoglou, V.J., "Measurements on cylinder liners of Diesel engines" (in Greek), Technical Report to ERGON S.A., Shipbuilding
Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-080-F-99, Athens, March 1999.
88. Pantelis, D. and Papazoglou, V.J., "Failure analysis of a Jeep Cherokee
Chrysler crankshaft" (in Greek), Technical Report to Α . ZACHARITSA,
Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-081-F-99, Athens, July
1999.
89. Pantelis, D. and Papazoglou, V.J., "Decarburization study and hardness measurements on Valve-Springs made of steel" (in Greek), Technical Report to AXON Ltd, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-082-F-99,
Athens, September 1999.
90. Pantelis, D., Vosniakos, G. and Papazoglou, V.J., "Study of Casting of metallic truck shoe of the tank ΤΟΜΠ Μ 113" (in Greek), Technical Report to
GENERAL STAFF OF THE GREEK ARMY, Shipbuilding Technology
Laboratory, Report No. STL-083-F-99, Athens, December 1999.
91. Zaphiratou, A.A., Tsouvalis, N.G. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Performance
Comparison of Pressure Housings Made of Different Materials”, Shipbuilding
Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-084-F-00, November 2000.
92. Dimou, D., Tsouvalis, N.G. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Development of Scantlings
Requirements for FRP High Speed Small Craft”, Shipbuilding Technology
Laboratory, Report No. STL-086-F-00, Athens, February 2000.
93. Zaphiratou, A.A., Tsouvalis, N.G. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Transition Ring
Design”, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-087-F-00,
March 2000.
94. Papazoglou, V.J., “Investigation on the Causes of a 16 mm Derrick Stops
Chain Failure”, Technical Report to Anangel Shipping Enterprises S.A.,
Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-089-F-00, July 2000.
95. Papazoglou, V.J., Pappas, D. and Chondromatidis A., “Diagnostic Study for
Estimating Occupational Hazards at Neorion Shipyards” (in Greek), Technical
Report to Neorion Shipyards, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report
No. STL-090-F-00, September 2000.
96. Papazoglou, V.J., Pappas, D. and Chondromatidis A., “Diagnostic Study for
Estimating Occupational Hazards at Elefsis Shipyards” (in Greek), Technical
Report to Elefsis Shipyards, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No.
STL-091-F-00, September 2000.
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97. Zaphiratou, A.A., Tsouvalis, N.G. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Numerical Analysis of Small Scale Composite Cylinders with Flat End Closures under Hydrostatic
Load”, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-092-F-00,
December 2000.
98. Zaphiratou, A.A., Tsouvalis, N.G. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Numerical Analysis of Demonstrator Composite Cylinder under Hydrostatic Load”, Shipbuilding
Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-093-F-00, December 2000.
99. Papazoglou, V.J., Pappas, D. and Chondromatidis A., “Existing Occupational
Health Risks at Neorion Shipyards” (in Greek), Technical Report to Neorion
Shipyards, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-094-F-00,
December 2000.
100. Papazoglou, V.J., Pappas, D. and Chondromatidis A., “Marking of Roads-
Corridors, of Traffic Zones and Risks at Neorion Shipyards” (in Greek),
Technical Report to Neorion Shipyards, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory,
Report No. STL-095-F-00, December 2000.
101. Papazoglou, V.J., Pappas, D. and Chondromatidis A., “Existing Occupational
Health Risks at Elefsis Shipyards” (in Greek), Technical Report to Elefsis
Shipyards, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-096-F-00,
December 2000.
102. Papazoglou, V.J., Pappas, D. and Chondromatidis A., “Subjective Estimation of Occupational Hazards at Elefsis Shipyards” (in Greek), Technical Report to
Elefsis Shipyards, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-097-
Ι -00, December 2000.
103. Papazoglou, V.J., Pappas, D. and Chondromatidis A., “Marking of Roads-
Corridors, of Traffic Zones and Risks at Elefsis Shipyards” (in Greek),
Technical Report to Elefsis Shipyards, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory,
Report No. STL-098-F-00, December 2000.
104. Papazoglou, V.J., “A Study on the Strength Limits of a Welded Beam” (in
Greek), Technical Report to the Hellenic Railway Organization S.A.,
Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-99-F-01, February
2001.
105. Papazoglou, V.J. and Tsouvalis, N.G., “Investigation through Measurements of the Stress State of the Main Beam Top Flange of the Elefsis Shipyards’
Gantry Crane Krupp 400T”, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No.
STL-101-I-01, Athens, April 2001.
106. Papazoglou, V.J., Pantelis, D. and Vosniakos G., “A Study towards Casting of a couple of Tracks for Personnel Carriage Μ 113” (in Greek), Technical
Report to the GENERAL STAFF OF THE GREEK ARMY, Shipbuilding
Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-105-F-01, May 2001.
107. Papazoglou, V.J. and Pantelis, D. “Metallurgical Study of Plates and
Fractography of the Propeller Base of F/B SAMINA EXPRESS” (in Greek),
Technical Report to the Aegean Court of Appeal, Shipbuilding Technology
Laboratory, Report No. STL-106-F-01, July 2001.
108. Papazoglou, V.J., Pantelis, D. and Kouloubi, N., “Failure Analysis of Elements of the Steam-Air Heat Exchanger Installed at Athens Brewery S.A.” (in
Greek), Technical Report to Athens Brewery S.A., Shipbuilding Technology
Laboratory, Report No STL-108-F-1, September 2001.
109. Papazoglou, V.J., Pappas, D. and Chondromatidis A., “Objective Estimation of Occupational Hazards at Neorion Shipyards and Recommendations” (in
Greek), Technical Report to Neorion Shipyards, Shipbuilding Technology
Laboratory, Report No. STL-110-F-01, October 2001.
110. Papazoglou, V.J. and Zakynthinou, A., “Subjective Estimation of Occupational
Hazards at Neorion Shipyards” (in Greek), Technical Report to Neorion
Shipyards, Report No. STL-111-F-01, October 2001.
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111. Papazoglou, V.J., Pappas, D. and Chondromatidis A., “Revised Marking of
Roads-Corridors, of Traffic Zones and Risks at Neorion Shipyards” (in
Greek), Technical Report to Neorion Shipyards, Shipbuilding Technology
Laboratory, Report No. STL-112-F-01, October 2001.
112. Papazoglou, V.J., Pappas, D. and Chondromatidis A., “Handbook of
Occupational Hazards for Neorion Shipyards” (in Greek), Technical Report to
Neorion Shipyards, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-
113-F-01, October 2001.
113. Papazoglou, V.J., Pappas, D. and Chondromatidis A., “Objective Estimation of Occupational Hazards at Elefsis Shipyards and Recommendations” (in
Greek), Technical Report to Elefsis Shipyards, Shipbuilding Technology
Laboratory, Report No. STL-114-F-01, December 2001.
114. Papazoglou, V.J. and Zakynthinou, A., “Subjective Estimation of
Occupational Hazards at Elefsis Shipyards” (in Greek), Technical Report to
Elefsis Shipyards, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-116-
F-01, December 2001.
115. Papazoglou, V.J., Pappas, D. and Chondromatidis A., “Handbook of
Occupational Hazards for Elefsis Shipyards” (in Greek), Technical Report to
Neorion Shipyards, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-
117-F-01, December 2001.
116. Papazoglou, V.J. and Tsouvalis, N.G., “Technical Assessment on the Causes of Overthrow of Elefsis Shipyards 15T Crane” (in Greek), Technical Report to
Elefsis Shipyards, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-119-
F-01, November 2001.
117. Papazoglou, V.J., Pantelis, D.I. and Chionopoulos, S.K., “Failure Study of the
Aft Central Fairlead of the Passenger Ferry AIOLOS EXPRESS II” (in Greek),
Technical Report to the Paros Port Authority, Shipbuilding Technology
Laboratory, Report No. STL-124-F-02, May 2002.
118. Papazoglou, V.J. and Tsouvalis, N.G., “Examination of Discontinuity at the
Cross Beam Bottom Flange – Main Beam Junction of the Elefsis Shipyards’
400T Krupp Gantry Crane”, Report to Elefsis Shipyards, Shipbuilding
Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-129-F-02, January 2002.
119. Papazoglou, V.J., Dimou, D. and Tsouvalis, N.G., “Examination of
Discontinuities of the Longitudinal Stiffeners at the Cross Beam bottom
Flange of the Elefsis Shipyards’ 400T Krupp Gantry Crane”, Report to Elefsis
Shipyards, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-130-F-02,
July 2002.
120. Papazoglou V.J. and Tsouvalis, N.J., “Study of the Stress Levels after
Installation of two Doubler Plates at the Initial Connection Flange Areas of the
Main Beam of the Elefsis Shipyards’ 400T Krupp Gantry Crane”, Report to
Elefsis Shipyard, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-131-
F-02, August 2002.
121. Papazoglou V.J., Tsouvalis, N.G. and Katsaounis, G., “Strength Study of the
Pier Leg of the Elefsis Shipyards’ 400T Krupp Gantry Crane”, Report to
Elefsis Shipyards, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-132-
F-02, August 2002.
122. Papazoglou, V.J., Tsouvalis, N.G. and Dimou, D., “Strength Study of the cross-Beam of the Elefsis Shipyards’ 400T Krupp Gantry Crane” Report to
Elefsis Shipyard, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-133-
F-02, September 2002.
123. Papazoglou, V.J., «Special Testing on Metallic Parts of a Piston », Technical
Report to S. Melas, Naval Architect, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory,
Report No. STL-135-F-02, October 2002.
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124. Papazoglou, V.J., Pantelis, D.I. and Karalis, D.G., «Investigation of the
Failure of a Gas Bottle» Technical Report to the Lavrion Firefighting Agency,
Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL 138-F-03, February
2003.
125. Papazoglou, V.J. and Tsouvalis, N.G., “Explanatory Annotation of selected
Excerpts from the Video Taping of the Sunken Ship DEMETRA BEAUTY”,
Technical Report to the Law Office of Gr. J. Timagenis, Shipbuilding
Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-148-F-03, September 2003.
126. Papazoglou, V.J. and Tsouvalis, N.G., “Investigation of the reported Failure
Scenarios that led to the Sinking of DEMETRA BEAUTY”, Technical Report to the Law Office of Gr. J. Timagenis, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory,
Report No. STL-149-F-03, September 2003.
127. Papazoglou, V.J., Tsouvalis, N.G. and Dimou, D., “Strength Study of the
Long Travel Rails Buffers of the Elefsis Shipyards 400T Krupp Gantry Crane”,
Technical Report to Elefsis Shipyards, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory,
Report No. STL-155-F-03, November 2003.
128. Papazoglou, V.J., “Estimation of Occupational Hazards at Tzaneion General
Hospital” (in Greek), Technical Report to Tzaneion General Hospital,
Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-157-F-03, November
2003.
129. Papazoglou, V.J., “Safety and Health Guidelines for the Workers of the
Tzaneion General Hospital” (in Greek), Technical Report to Tzaneion General
Hospital, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-158-F-03,
November 2003.
130. Papazoglou, V.J., “Estimation of Occupational Hazards and Guidelines for
Safe Working Conditions for all Subcontractors of the Tzaneion General
Hospital” (in Greek), Technical Report to Tzaneion General Hospital,
Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-159-F-03, November
2003.
131. Papazoglou, V.J., “Educational Material for the Workers of Tzaneion General
Hospital on Occupational Safety and Health” (in Greek), Technical Report to
Tzaneion General Hospital, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No.
STL-160-F-03, November 2003.
132. Papazoglou, V.J., Tsouvalis, N.G., Venetsanos, D., “Cross-Beam of the
Elefsis Shipyards’ 400T Krupp Gantry Crane: Reinforcement of the Cable
Hole and Effect of Side Plating Cavities” Report to Elefsis Shipyards,
Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-162-F-04, February
2004.
133. Papazoglou, V.J., Tsouvalis, N.G. and Dimou, D., “Cross Beam of the Elefsis
Shipyards’ 400T Krupp Gantry Crane: Modifications at Points of
Misalignments of Top Plating Longitudinal Stiffeners”, Technical Report to
Elefsis Shipyards, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-163-
F-03, December 2003.
134. Papazoglou, V.J., “Index of Activities of the Shipbuilding Technology
Laboratory, 2001-2003” (in Greek), Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory,
Report No. STL-166-F-04, January 2004.
135. Dimou, D., Tsouvalis, N. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Elefsis Shipyards’ 400T
Krupp Gantry Crane: Effect of Counterweight”, Technical Report to Elefsis
Shipyards, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-167-F-04,
February 2004.
136. Papazoglou, V.J. and Tsouvalis, G., “ ΜΑ G/YAG Laser Welding Deformations and Temperatures Experimental Measurements”, Technical Report,
Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-172-F-04, April 2004.
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137. Servis, D. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Strength and Vibration Characteristics
Assessment of Main Mast of Combattante IIB Class FPBs”, Technical Report to Elefsis Shipyards, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-
173-F-04, May 2004.
138. Papazoglou, V.J. and Tsouvalis, G., “Eywitness Report on the Boat Laura Z”,
Technical Report to Laura Z Maritime S.A., Shipbuilding Technology
Laboratory, Report No. STL-174-F-04, June 2004.
139. Papazoglou, V.J., Pantelis, D.I. and Vosniakos, G.C., “Evaluation of the
Behaviour of the Caterpillars of the Armoured Vehicle Type TOMP M113”,
Technical Report to the General Army Headquarters, Shipbuilding
Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-178-F-04, November 2004.
140. Tsouvalis, G. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Elefsis Shipyards’ 400T Krupp Gantry
Crane: Effect of Thickness Reductions at the Cross Beam”, Technical Report to Elefsis Shipyards, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-
179-F-04, December 2004.
141. Papazoglou, V.J. and Pantelis, D.I., “Failure of the Base of a Concrete
Pump”, Technical Report to Τ ÜV Hellas, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory,
Report No. STL-192-F-05, March 2005.
142. Tsouvalis, N.G. and Papazoglou, V.J., «Elefsis Shipyards’ 400 Krupp Gantry
Crane: Main Beam Bottom Flange Strengthening”, Technical Report to
Elefsis Shipyards, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-193-
F-05, April 2005.
143. Papazoglou, V.J., Pantelis, D.I. and Tsiourva, D., “Preliminary Investigation of the Corroded Steel Pipe Daminio – Machaira Heraklion, Crete”, Technical
Report to Τ ÜV Hellas, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-
195-F-05, July 2005.
144. Papazoglou, V.J., “Autopsy Report for the Failure of the Support Base on the
Platform Rotating Tower of a Concrete Pump”, Technical Report to Τ ÜV
Hellas, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-197-F-05,
September 2005.
145. Tsouvalis, N.G. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Elefsis Shipyards’ 400T Krupp Gantry
Crane: Structural Tests of November 2005”, Technical Report to Elefsis
Shipyards, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-203-F-05,
December 2005.
146. Papazoglou, V.J. and Tsouvalis, N.G., “Elefsis Shipyards’ 400T Krupp Gantry
Crane: Periodic Investigation Schedule”, Technical Report to Elefsis
Shipyards, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-215-F-06,
July 2006.
147. Varvarigos, P., Dimou, D., Tsouvalis, N.G. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Study of the Longitudinal Strength of the Ro-Ro Passenger Ship HALKYON-100”, report to GSRT within the framework of the Transportation-Shipping
Programme, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-216-F-06,
September 2006.
148. Varvarigos, P., Dimou, D., Tsouvalis, N.G. and Papazoglou, V.J., “Study of the Local Strength of the Car Deck of the Ro-Ro Passenger Ship HALKYON-
100”, report to GSRT within the framework of the Transportation-Shipping
Programme, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory, Report No. STL-217-F-06,
September 2006.
149. Papazoglou, V.J., Pantelis, D.I. and Karalis, D.G., "Study of Abrasion of the
Telescopic Hydraulic Cylinder of Type EAOSS-X Cargo Trains (Part Β΄ )",
Technical Report to Elefsis Shipyards S.A., Shipbuilding Technology
Laboratory, Report No. 257-F-08, March 2008.
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(1) “Development of Analytical and Empirical Systems for Parametric Studies of
Design and Fabrication of Welded Structures”, sponsored by the Office of
Naval Research, U.S.A., 1975-1977 (researcher).
(2) “Study of Residual Stresses and Distortion in Structural Weldments in High-
Strength Steels”, sponsored by the Office of Naval Research, U.S.A., 1977 -
1982 (researcher).
(3) “Development of Fully Automatic and Integrated, Instamatic, Welding
Systems for Marine Applications”, sponsored by the Sea Grant Program,
U.S.A., 1980-1982 (researcher).
(4) “Underwater Welding and Cutting by Remote Manipulation Techniques”, sponsored by the Sea Grant Program, U.S.A., 1982-1984 (associate investigator).
(5) “Analysis of Manufacturing Processes of Large Anchor Chains - Phase II:
Development of Strategies for Improving the Reliability of Anchor Chains”, sponsored by the Naval Sea Systems Command, U.S.A., 1982-1983
(researcher).
(6) “Quality Improvement of Welding Fabrication by Analysis, Sensing and
Control in Real Time”, sponsored by the Naval Ocean Systems Center,
U.S.A., 1982-1985 (associate investigator).
(7) “Improvement of Fusion Welding through Modeling, Measurement and Real -
Time Control”, sponsored by the U.S.A. Department of Energy, 1983-1985
(associate investigator).
(8) “Rational Strength Calculations of the Bottom Plating of G.R.P. Planing boats”, sponsored by Olympic Marine S.A., Greece, 1985 - 1986 (principal investigator).
(9) “Fast Computer Algorithms for Calculating Distortion due to Welding in Steel
Structures”, sponsored by the General Secretariat of Research and
Technology, Greece, 1986-1988 (principal investigator).
(10) “Development of Computer Algorithms for Predicting Ship Hull Vibrations”, sponsored by the Hellenic Naval Command, 1987-1988 (principal investigator)
(11) “Feasibility Study for Deep Water Anchoring Systems”, sponsored by the
Hydrocarbon Division, Energy Directorate, C.E.C., 1986-1988 (co-principal investigator).
(12) “A Contribution towards Reducing the Vibration and Noise Levels in the New
Hellenic Navy Landing Ships”, sponsored by the Hellenic Naval Command,
1988-1992 (principal investigator).
(13) “Development of a Numerical Procedure Capable of Analyzing Thin Flat
Plating under Generalized Dynamic Loading Conditions”, sponsored by the
National Technical University’s Research Fund, 1988-1989 (co-principal investigator).
(14) “A Contribution towards Investigating the Causes of Failure of the Helicopter
Hangar Door of the Destroyer MIAOULIS”, sponsored by the Hellenic Naval
Command, 1988-1989 (principal investigator).
(15) “Use of Buoys to Reduce Static and Dynamic Tension in Deep Water
Mooring Lines: A Pilot Study”, sponsored by the Hydrocarbon Division,
Energy Directorate, C.E.C., 1988-1990 (co-principal investigator).
(16) “An Investigation into the Causes of Ingress of Water in M/V NAYA”, sponsored by Mayfair (Hellas) Ltd., 1989 (principal investigator).
(17) “Preliminary Structural Design of the New Hellenic Navy Offshore Patrol
Vessels”, sponsored by Hellenic Shipyards S.A., 1989 (co-principal investigator).
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(18) “Development of an Expert Welding System”, sponsored by MIRTEC S.A.,
1990-1993 (principal investigator).
(19) “Development of Technoeconomic Criteria and Specifications for Fishing
Vessels for Medium Fisheries in Greece”, sponsored by the Fisheries
Directorate, Ministry of Agriculture, Greece, 1988-1991 (partner).
(20) “Noise and Vibration Study for the Hellenic Navy Offshore Patrol Vessels”, sponsored by Hellenic Shipyards S.A. 1991-1993 (principal investigator).
(21) “Deep Water Subsea System Servicing through the Surface: A Technology
Transfer”, sponsored by the Energy Directorate (THERMIE Programme),
C.E.C., 1991-1994 (co-principal investigator).
(22) “Development of a new concept for Open Sea Fish Farming”, sponsored by
Thalassa S.A., 1991-1993 (partner).
(23) “Feasibility Study for the Development of Floating Swimming Pools”, sponsored by Touliel S.A., 1991-1992 (partner).
(24) “Development of New Classification Society Rules for Steel Vessels”, sponsored by the Hellenic Register of Shipping, 1991-1993 (partner).
(25) “Development of a CAD System for Medium-Sized Vessels”, sponsored by the C.E.C. (MOPIT Program), 1992-1993 (partner).
(27) “Advanced Systems Research for Unmanned Autonomous Underwater
Vehicles (AUVs)”, sponsored by the C.E.C. (MAST-II Program), 1992-1995
(partner).
(28) “A Contribution towards Retrofitting the Naval Dockyards”, sponsored by the
Hellenic Naval command, 1993-1994 (principal investigator).
(29) “HELLASPIQ: Hellenic Automation Systems for Productivity and Improved
Quality”, sponsored by ELANET S.A., 1993-1994 (partner).
(30) “Improvement of a Non-Destructive Method for the Identification of the Elastic
Properties of Anisotropic Plates Using Modal Analysis”, sponsored by
IFREMER, 1992-1994 (principal investigator).
(31) “Development and Validation of Design Criteria for Composite Shell
Structures”, sponsored by the C.E.C. (Brite-EuRam Program), 1994-1998
(principal investigator).
(32) “Development of New Methods in Shipbuilding Technology”, sponsored by computing time expenses in EC projects, 1995-2000 (principal investigator).
(33) “Structural Design and Technical Specifications for the Structural Alterations on OLYMPIC D-44 and ABEKING type Hulls”, sponsored by the Economics
Ministry, 1996-1997 (principal investigator).
(34) “Modernization of the Central Library of the National Technical University of
Athens”, sponsored by the Ministry of Education (European Union Structural
Funds), 1996-1999 (principal investigator).
(35) “Networking of the Central Libraries of Greek Institutions of Higher
Education”, sponsored by the Ministry of Education (European Union
Structural Funds), 1996-1999 (principal investigator).
(36) “A Study for the Construction of a new Well on Floating Dry-dock No. 3”, sponsored by the Hellenic Navy, 1996-1997 (principal investigator).
(37) “Characterization and Control of Thick Composite Structures (CCTCS)”, sponsored by the E.C. (Thematic Network, Standards, Measurement and
Testing Program), 1997-98 (principal investigator).
(38) “Composite Marine Propellers (COMARPROP)”, sponsored by the E.C.
(Brite-EuRam Program), 1997-2000 (co-principal investigator).
(39) “Lightweight Composite Pressure Housings for Mid-Water and Benthic
Applications”, sponsored by the E.C. (MAST III Program), 1997-2000
(principal investigator).
(40) “Development of Rules for the Design and Construction of High Speed Small
Crafts from Glass Reinforced Plastics”, sponsored by the Greek General
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Secretariat for Research and Development, 1998-2000 (principal investigator).
(41) “Studies in Shipbuilding Technology”, sponsored by various private companies, 1997-2003 (principal investigator).
(42) “Specialized Services to the Public Sector”, sponsored by various agencies and companies of the public sector, 1998-2003 (principal investigator).
(43) “Assessment of Health and Occupational Hazards in Shipyards”, sponsored by Elefsis and Neorion Shipyards, 2000-2002 (principal investigator).
(44) “Shipbuilding Low Cost, Versatile and Safe Welding by YAG Laser
Application (ShipYAG)”, sponsored by the E.C. (‘Competitive and Sustainable
Growth” Program), 2000-2003 (principal investigator).
(45) “Development of Digital Services at NTUA’s Library – ARIADNE”, sponsored by the Ministry of Education (European Union Structural Funds), 2000-2006
(principal investigator).
(46) “Development of Digital Cooperation among all Higher Educational
Institutions in Greece”, sponsored by the Ministry of Education (European
Union Structural Funds), 2000-2006 (principal investigator).
(47) “New Methods for the Production of New Technology Fast Ferries for the
Greek Seas”, sponsored by GSRT within the framework of PEPER
Programme, 2001-2001 (principal investigator).
(48) “Assessment of Occupational Hazards in the Piraeus General Hospital
TZANEION”, sponsored by the Piraeus General Hospital TZANEION, 2003
(principal investigator).
(49) “Innovative Methods for Producing Parts for Internal Combustion Engines”, sponsored by GSRT within the framework of PRAKSE Programme, 2003-
2004 (partner).
(50) “Development of an Integrated Methodology for the Design of Ro-Ro-
Passenger Ships and Application to the Design of a Feeder Ro-Ro-
Passenger Ship for the needs of Greek Short Sea Shipping”, sponsored by
GSRT within the framework of the Transportation-Shipping Programme,
2003-2006 (partner).
(51) “MARSTRUCT – Network of Excellence on Marine Structures”, sponsored by the E.C. (6 th
Framework Programme), 2003-2007 (principal investigator).
(52) “Development of Policies for Covering Occupational Health Hazards in the
European Union and Greece, with emphasis on Heavy and Unhealthy
Occupations”, sponsored by the Labor Institute, General Confederation of
Greek Workers, 2004-2005 (principal investigator).
(53) “A Study of the Corrosion of Shipbuilding High Strength Steel Welds and its
Consequences on the Reliability of Marine Structures”, sponsored by the
Greek Ministry of Education within the framework of the PYTHAGORAS
Programme, 2004-2006 (principal investigator).
(54) “Asia Link – Knowledge Transfer on Ship Design, Production and Operation”, sponsored by the E.C., 2004-2007 (partner).
(55) “Specialized Services to the Private Sector”, sponsored by various private companies, 2004-2008 (principal investigator).
(56) “Specialized Services to the Public Sector”, sponsored by various agencies and companies of the public sector, 2004-2008 (principal investigator).
(57) “Development of the Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory”, various sponsors,
2004-2008 (principal investigator).
(58) “NATURALHY – Preparing for the Hydrogen Economy by Using the Existing
Natural Gas System as a Catalyst”, sponsored by the European Commission
(6 th
Framework Programme), 2004-2007 (partner).
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(59) “Study of brazing and soldering”, sponsored by the Hellenic Center for
Jewelry within the framework of the European Programme EUREKA –
BraSold, 2004-2006 (partner).
(60) “Adoption of Mechanisms and Life Learning Programs from the SMEs-
Certification of Training Packages and Recognition of Acquired Knowledge In the Sectors of Information Technology and Technical Professions (get trained)”, sponsored by the Hellenic Ministry of Labour within the Framework of the European Programme EQUAL, 2005-2007 (principal investigator).
(61) “SuSy – Surfacing System for Ship Recovery”, sponsored by the European
Commission (7 th
Framework Programme), 2009-2012 (principal investigator).
(62) “Co-Patch – Composite Patch Repair for Marine and Civil Engineering
Infrastructure Applications”, sponsored by the European Commission (7 th
Framework Programme), 2009-2012 (partner).
(63) “MOSES - Innovative continuum Multiplex Optical Sensors hull stress monitoring system, supporting shipping safety and Enhancing the control capability over structural Ship integrity”, sponsored by the European
Commission (7 th
Framework Programme), 2009-2011 (partner).
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