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GHANA
BUILDING AND ROAD RESEARCH INSTITUTE (BRRI)
University P.O. Box 40
Kumasi
CONTAC[: M. D. Gidigasu, Director
MISSION: National building research institute supporting the building and road design and
construction industries.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research in the design and planning of buildings, building and road
construction, materials, soil mechanics and foundations, structural systems, concrete and
masonry products, transportation and traffic planning; disseminates information.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Government and fees for services.
PUBLICATIONS: Quarterly newsletter, research reports, brochures, annual reports, and
bibliographies.
GREECE
ARISTOTLE THESSALONIKI UNIVERSITY,
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING,
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING,
DIVISION OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Thessaloniki
CONTACT: G. Penelis, Division Director
MISSION: To provide education and civil engineering research.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research in static and dynamic analysis of structures, reinforced
concrete, materials testing, and earthquake engineering.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: University.
PUBLICATIONS: Research reports, conference papers, and professional journals.
NATIONAL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS,
DEPARTMENT OF THEORETICAL AND APPLIED MECHANICS
5 Heroes of Polytechnion Avenue
Athens (624)
CONTACT: P. S. Theocaris, Director
MISSION: Advanced education and research services to the building community.
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civil engineering
