Research Areas
Conducting a research study on vulnerability assessment of old historical structures in Albania and the compliance with modern standards. As Albania is located in an active seismic region, there is a risk against earthquakes. The main aim is to predict the structural response and identify the possible damage patterns by identifying the characteristic material properties and other mechanical parameters. Conducting a research study on retrofitting techniques and strategies for old masonry buildings in order to meet the requirements for modern standards. The main aim is to improve the structural response by adding additional reinforcing elements which would extend the working life of these buildings.
Members of the group: Dr. Enea Mustararaj, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huseyin Bilgin, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Miriam Ndini, M. Sc Armando Demaj. Res. Assist. Marsed Leti
Mustafaraj, E. and Yardim, Y. (2017). In-plane Shear Strengthening of Unreinforced Masonry Walls Using GFRP Jacketing. Periodica Polytechnica Civil Engineering, [S.l.], 2017. ISSN 1587-3773. doi: doi.org/10.3311/PPci.11311 .
Mustafaraj, E. and Yardim, Y. (2017). Review of Strengthening Techniques and Mechanical Testing for Unreinforced Masonry. MATTER: International Journal of Science and Technology, 3(2), 33-50.
Mustafaraj, E. and Yardim, Y. (2016) Determination of structural behavior of an unreinforced masonry Clock Tower using FEM analysis. American Journal of Engineering Research (AJER), 5(1), 100-104, ISSN (e): 2320-0847.
Mustafaraj, E. and Saliko, D. (2016) Structural optimization of a reinforced concrete building. American Journal of Engineering Research (AJER), 5(1), 73-79 ISSN (e): 2320-0847.
Mustafaraj, E., and Yardim, Y. (2013). “Strengthening and Restoration of Historical Structures—Mirahor Ilyas Beg Mosque in Korça” - Enea Mustafaraj, Yavuz Yardim. Journal of Literature and Art Studies, ISSN 2159-5836, Vol. 3, No. 12, 809-818.
Yardim, Y., and Mustafaraj, E., (2013). “Effects of soil settlement and deformed geometry on a historical structure” -, Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, 15, 1051-1059, 2015. doi:10.5194/nhess-15-1051-2015.
Yardim, Y., and Mustafaraj, E., (2012). "Structural Assessment and Restoration of the Leaden Mosque in Berat, Albania", KSU. Journal of Engineering Sciences, 15(2).
Mustafaraj, E., and Yardim, Y. (2016). “External shear strengthening of unreinforced masonry panels using ferrocement jacketing” - XVI International Scientific Conference VSU'2016, 9-10 June 2016, Sofia, Bulgaria.
Mustafaraj, E., and Yardim, Y. (2016). “Usage of ferrocement jacketing for strengthening of damaged unreinforced masonry (URM) walls” 3rd International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, 3-BCCCE 2016, 19-21 May 2016, Tirana, Albania.
Mustafaraj, E., and Yardim, Y. (2014). “Structural Assessment of Preza Clock Tower, Albania” - ICESA 2014-International Civil Engineering & Architecture Symposium for Academicians 2014, 17-20 May 2014, Side, Turkey.
Barushi, K., and Mustafaraj, E., (2013). “A case study on structural assessment and restoration of King Zog's villa in Durres, Albania”. 2-BCCCE 2013, 23-25 May, Epoka University, Albania.
Rexhaj, G., and Mustafaraj, E., (2013). “Conditional assessment of Kiri Bridge in Shkoder, Albania”. 2-BCCCE 2013, 23-25 May, Epoka University, Albania.
Mustafaraj, E. (2013). “Structural assessment of historical buildings: a case study of five Ottoman Mosques in Albania”. 2-BCCCE 2013, 23-25 May, Epoka University, Albania
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Mustafaraj, E., and Yardim, Y. (2013). “Repair and Strengthening of Historical Structures: Naziresha’s Mosque in Elbasan”. 3rd Annual International Conference on Civil Engineering, 10-13 June 2013, Athens, Greece.
Keci, J., and Mustafaraj, E., (2013). “Practices, Barriers and Challenges of Risk Management Implementation in Albanian Construction Industry”. 3rd Annual International Conference on Civil Engineering, 10-13 June 2013, Athens, Greece.
Yardim, Y., and Mustafaraj, E., (2013). “Geometric imperfection effect on historical building under earthquake load”. Vienna Congress on Recent Advances in Earthquake Engineering and
Structural Dynamics 2013 (VEESD 2013), C. Adam, R. Heuer, W. Lenhardt & C. Schranz (eds), 28-30 August 2013, Vienna, Austria.
Yardim, Y. and Mustafaraj, E. (2015). Chapter 17 “Selected Assessment and Retrofitting Application Techniques for Historical Unreinforced Masonry Buildings” In book: Seismic Assessment and Rehabilitation of Historic Structures,
Publisher: IGI Global, Editors: Panagiotis G. Asteris, Vagelis Plevris.
Keci, J. and Mustafaraj, E. (2015). Chapter 13 “Practices, Barriers and Challenges of Risk Management Implementation in Albanian Construction Industry” In book: Urban Planning and Civil Engineering, Edited by Virginia P. Sisiopiku Ossama E. Ramadan, Athens Institute for Education & Research (ATINER).
Mustafaraj E, Gjonaj, I., and Ponari, K. (2015): "SIGURIA NE PUNE" Manual per punen ne kantier. 02/2015; Dita 2000, ISBN: 978-9928-187-17-8.
Mustafaraj, E. (2014). “Assessment of Historical Structures, A case study of five Ottoman Mosques in Albania”, LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-659-21414-1, March 13, 2014
Turku, M. (2017). “Comparison of structural performance of unreinforced and reinforced walls made of full-size and half-size bricks” MSc thesis, Epoka University, Tirana, Albania.
Allushi, R. (2017). “A case study on risk assessment of two buildings in Albania using Fault Tree analysis” MSc thesis, Epoka University, Tirana, Albania.
