J. Marneris & Associates is a leading Greek structural engineering consultancy firm with over 25 years of experience. It provides services for various types of buildings and infrastructure projects, including concrete structures, steel structures, and infrastructure works. The firm prides itself on working closely with architects and taking an efficient, collaborative approach. It is an expert in seismic design and has developed a proprietary retrofitting methodology. J. Marneris & Associates has significant experience working on projects for public and private sector clients in Greece and other countries.
J. Marneris & Associates is a leading Greek structural engineering consultancy firm with over 25 years of experience. It provides services for various types of buildings and infrastructure projects, including concrete structures, steel structures, and infrastructure works. The firm prides itself on working closely with architects and taking an efficient, collaborative approach. It is an expert in seismic design and has developed a proprietary retrofitting methodology. J. Marneris & Associates has significant experience working on projects for public and private sector clients in Greece and other countries.
J. Marneris & Associates is a leading Greek structural engineering consultancy firm with over 25 years of experience. It provides services for various types of buildings and infrastructure projects, including concrete structures, steel structures, and infrastructure works. The firm prides itself on working closely with architects and taking an efficient, collaborative approach. It is an expert in seismic design and has developed a proprietary retrofitting methodology. J. Marneris & Associates has significant experience working on projects for public and private sector clients in Greece and other countries.
J. Marneris & Associates is a leading Greek structural engineering consultancy firm with over 25 years of experience. It provides services for various types of buildings and infrastructure projects, including concrete structures, steel structures, and infrastructure works. The firm prides itself on working closely with architects and taking an efficient, collaborative approach. It is an expert in seismic design and has developed a proprietary retrofitting methodology. J. Marneris & Associates has significant experience working on projects for public and private sector clients in Greece and other countries.
STRUCTURAL CONSULTANTS LTD ISO 9001:2008 TUV www.marneris.gr J. MARNERIS & ASSOCIATES STRUCTURAL CONSULTANTS LTD www.marneris.gr 4 Perikleous str. N. Psichiko 154.51 Athens Greece tel. 0030 210 6721212 fax 0030 210 6743508 info@marneris.gr CONTENTS 1. WHO WE ARE 2. WHAT WE DO 3. CLIENTS 4. AREAS OF CONCENTRATION A. Buildings & Infrastructure I. Concrete Structures II. Steel Structures III. Infrastructure B. Retrotting C. Advisory Work 5. CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGIES a. Seismic Protection b. The JM & A proprietary PARSANT Retrot Methodology 6. COMPANY CREDENTIALS Leading Greek Structural Consultancy Over the past 25 years JM&A has established itself as one of the leading structural engineering consultancies in Greece. Prominent Greek and international architects, responsible for high-prole and challenging projects, have turned to JM&A for solutions which are both high-quality and cost-efective as well as inventive, practical and above all reliable. The architects preferred Consultancy JM&A takes a particular pride in providing the architect with a broad range of conventional and inventive solutions to best meet client requirements. Where the contractor calls for modications to the original design JM&A is there to support the architect in meeting critical time constraints. WHO WE ARE J. MARNERIS & ASSOCIATES An efcient multi-disciplinary delivery team Unlike some other multi-disciplinary consultancies the quality of overall design is in no way compromised by any insistence on exclusively employing in-house expertise. JM&A will always meet the brief in the most efective manner possible, calling on a roster of outside experts and has indeed established a lengthy and proven track record in such collaboration in order to ofer the client a maximised and fully co-ordinated proposal and thus a keen competitive edge. Cutting edge design JM&A has the in-depth structural engineering expertise to produce the cutting edge design demanded by the architect in combining ge- ometry and materials. Buildings undertaken to date range from hospitals and shopping malls to state of the art retrots (upgrades), which breathe new life into old hospitals, schools, ho- tels or other buildings, both public and private, where uninterrupted functionality is required. WHO WE ARE J. MARNERIS & ASSOCIATES Advanced seismic design As the Mediterranean area is seismically active, seismic design is a prerequisite of most JM&A projects. Cost-efective design for both new and existing building retrots is based on linear / non-linear dynamic analysis. JM&A special- izes in the latest technological developments for seismic isolation (base isolators, tune mass dampers etc) in order to achieve zero tolerance of cracking on the interior decoration of sensitive structures (theatres, hospitals etc); uninterrupted functionality of recovery-criti- cal strategic structures such as hospitals. Seismic isolation was not unknown to the an- cient Greeks: the Parthenon was indeed the predecessor of todays seismically isolated buildings, having a thin layer of sand in its foundations emulating a seismic isolator.
Innovative and cost-efective restoration of ageing structures JM&A has had extensive involvement in retro- tting (upgrading) existing structures, mainly in order to achieve compliance with todays demanding seismic codes. This has led to the development of our patent proprietary meth- odology (PARSANT) which was rst presented at the 14 th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering in Beijing in 2008. This low-cost innovative methodology makes it possible to upgrade a building without inter- rupting activity, thus providing a cost-efective alternative to hitherto unavoidable demolition. This methodology has been incorporated in the stringent Greek Codes of Practice for ret- rots of existing structures. OurKeyStrengths An ethical corporate philosophy A closely-knit team of highly experienced structural designers Familiarity with US and European Codes Design output of the highest standard, including exhaustively detailed drawings Prompt and fexible response to changing requirements emerging in the course of a project 1. SHOPPING MALL: PIRAEUS HELIOS PLAZA PIRAEUS 2010 A shopping mall with a gondola shaped steel structure proposed at the top, supported by inclined steel columns at the perimeter form- ing a birds nest. Four oors and four un- derground levels comprise a total area of 71.000m2. Precast hollow pre-stressed slabs used extensively. Challenging aspect: Due to poor soil condi- tions and high water level, a slurry wall sys- tem was prescribed during the excavation, complemented by a pile-raft foundation system. Architects: CHAPMAN & TAYLOR LTD, London WHAT WE DO J. MARNERIS & ASSOCIATES WHAT WE DO J. MARNERIS & ASSOCIATES 2. OFFICE HEADQUARTERS: BAYER HELLAS ATHENS 2002 A 4 oor building -with 2 basements serving as a parking lot- comprising a total area of 17.000 m 2 , in Athens (Maroussi area). Between the two separate parts of the con- crete buildings structure, a light steel structure is erected that is pinned at one side and free to sway at the other. Challenging aspect: provisional anchored piles system prescribed during excavations. Architects K. KYRIAKIDES & ASSOCIATES SA Athens WHAT WE DO J. MARNERIS & ASSOCIATES 3. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATION COMPLEX: (ITCC) RIYADH SAUDI ARABIA 2012 Seventeen buildings comprising a total gross area of about 420.000m 2 . Performed Tasks: Design of all steel structures ( total area of 10.000m 2 ) Checking and correction of concrete struc- tures (circa 2.500 elements) Advisory services: preparation of 11 reports handling construction discrepancies from the original design, and demonstrating full compliance with the US Codes. Contractor: J&P JOANNOU & PARASKEVAIDES (SAUDI ARABIA) LTD WHAT WE DO J. MARNERIS & ASSOCIATES 4. SCHOOL: ARSAKIO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IOANINA 2003 Classrooms made of reinforced concrete, with multipurpose rooms made of steel and com- posite members: Total area 5.500 m2. Challenging aspect: elaborate details in the steel structures dictated by the elegant ar- chitectural design, and the requirement for a curved steel roof. Architects DOMOS SA J. LEONTOPOULOS Athens WHAT WE DO J. MARNERIS & ASSOCIATES 5. ATHENS METRO: ST. ANTONIOS METRO STATION, ATHENS 2003 Sustainable design, with a total area of about 33.500 m 2 split in three levels. Top slab simul- taneously serving as a highway bridge. Challenging aspect: temporary anchored piled walls going down to a depth of 20 m. Contractor J.V. AKTOR SA X.I. KALOGRITSAS SA CLIENTS PUBLIC SECTOR J. MARNERIS & ASSOCIATES GREEK MINISTRIES Ministry of Aegean Ministry of Agriculture Ministry of Culture Ministry of Defence Ministry of Health Ministry of Environment and Public Works Ministry of External Afairs EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS Aegean University Arsakio (School Foundation) Athens University British Council, Athens Chania Polytechnic Thrace University GREEK PUBLIC UTILITY COMPANIES Athens Metro (Attiko Metro SA) Public Power Corporation (DEH) Real Estate Organisation (KED) Social Security System (IKA) MUNICIPALITIES Athens Chania-Crete Heraklion-Crete GREEK MILITARY General Staf of Greek Air Forces General Staf of Greek Armed Forces General Staf of Greek Naval Forces HOSPITALS Greek Ministry of Health & The Association for Children with Cancer Greek Public Hospitals Administration (DEPANOM) Psychiatric Hospital of Attica MISCELLANEOUS Canadian Embassy, Athens Greek Orthodox Church, Crete CHANIA POLYTECHNIC J. MARNERIS & ASSOCIATES BANKS Agricultural Bank of Greece Commercial Bank of Greece EFG Eurobank SA Piraeus Industrial Bank SA (VIPETVA) GREEK / FOREIGN CORPORATES BAYER Hellas Helios Plaza Center Hondos Center SA Ionia Publications SA LIDL Hellas UNILEVER Hellas WURTH Hellas SA CLIENTS PRIVATE SECTOR CONTRACTORS A. Kapetanides SA J&P Joannou & Paraskevaides (Saudi Arabia) LTD J.V. GEK-Terna SA J.V. JP-Avax SA Vioter SA DEVELOPERS Bitsos Development SA Ektasis Development SA Hatsios Estate Development SA P. I. Zouganelis Development SA AGRICULTURAL BANKS ATHENS IT CENTRE SHIPPING CO OFFICES IN ATHENS J. MARNERIS & ASSOCIATES A. Buildings & Infrastructure I. CONCRETE STRUCTURES a. Non-Industrial Administrative buildings Air terminals Banks Conference halls Garages Hospitals Hotels Houses IT centers Military buildings Museums Ofce buildings Schools Shopping centers Theaters Universities b. Industrial Hydroelectric Stations Industrial Complexes Sanitary Facilities Silos Tanks & Reservoirs Warehouses Workshops PRECAST STRUCTURES Architectural faade elements Hotel Bungalows Houses Military Projects Schools AREAS OF CONCENTRATION J. MARNERIS & ASSOCIATES AREAS OF CONCENTRATION A. Buildings & Infrastructure I. CONCRETE STRUCTURES J. MARNERIS & ASSOCIATES A. Buildings & Infrastructure II. STEEL STRUCTURES Conference halls Hangars Stadiums and Athletic halls Storage buildings Theaters AREAS OF CONCENTRATION J. MARNERIS & ASSOCIATES A. Buildings & Infrastructure III. INFRASTRUCTURES AREAS OF CONCENTRATION Anchored piled retaining walls Metro stations Multi span river-crossing Bridges J. MARNERIS & ASSOCIATES AREAS OF CONCENTRATION Highway Bridges Tunnels Cut & Cover Method A. Buildings & Infrastructure III. INFRASTRUCTURES J. MARNERIS & ASSOCIATES B. Retrotting Rather than demolish and rebuild, Retrotting enables the replacement of an ageing struc- ture fast, at a low cost, and with no interruption to its daily functions. The original framing structure may be even strengthened and be able to comply with stricter seismic codes, and higher loading conditions (eg. through addition of oors, or changes of use). Administrative buildings Garages Hospitals Houses Military buildings Ofce buildings Prisons Schools AREAS OF CONCENTRATION Retrot Work comprises: Assessment of existing structure Laboratory testing to assess strength of existing structural elements Repairs of the load bearing structure elements Local and overall strengthening of the structure Project management and supervision services are ofered for all PARSANT applications J. MARNERIS & ASSOCIATES Where deemed necessary the patented proprietary PARSANT methodology is utilized: RETROFITTED BUILDING EMPLOYING THE PARSANT METHODOLOGY Disruption of a buildings function is avoided through the introduction of additional pin connected anti- seismic panels on the outside perimeter of a building. RENOVATION AND UPGRADING OF A MILITARY HOSPITAL In order to prolong the life of this old hospital (9.600 m 2 , typical RC frame with masonry walls) a critical issue had to be addressed: the reduction of the longitudinal side of the building that was excessively long. To this end two expansion joints were introduced. Project Owner GREEK ARMED FORCES (General Staf) B. Retrotting J. MARNERIS & ASSOCIATES providing advice on challenging structural design issues JM&As excellent reputation is the source of a constant ow of Assignments in connection with complex/ challenging non- traditional structural design issues. This ensures that JM&A is kept up-to-date with emerging requirements in the construction industry. participation in international design competitions for Greek projects On numerous occasions, JM&A s co-operation is being sought by Architects & Designers of international acclaim in bidding for important Greek projects. auditing original structural design & implemented design Owners of major projects normally JM&A long standing public sector customers - appoint JM&A at times to act as their auditor of the submitted Structural Consultants design work. Equally, a Contractor may appoint JM&A to conrm that discrepancies between the original and the implemented design, are in compliance with the applicable Code. AREAS OF CONCENTRATION CORFU OPERA THEATER TEAM4 BDP MUENCHEN GMBH NEW ACROPOLIS MUSEUM VASQUEZ-ALVAREZ & OVE ARUP SA SALONICA MILITARY HOSPITAL ARCOPLAN AG, Switzerland C. Advisory Work a. Seismic Protection Seismic engineering design capability involving Base isolation and Passive Energy dissipation through Dampers/ Tune Mass Dampers (pro- cured from / designed In co-operation with reputable International manufacturers): BASE ISOLATION OF BUILDINGS Rubber bearings installed in a buildings foundations isolate the above ground part of the building from any ground movement, thus greatly reducing the magnitude of seismic forces impacting the building. The resulting marginally increased construction cost ( by circa 5%) ensures that damages that may be normally seen in non- structural elements during an earthquake, are entirely avoided irrespective of an earthquakes magnitude. CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGIES J. MARNERIS & ASSOCIATES ANTI-SEISMIC DAMPERS These are passive seismic energy absorbing devices, in- stalled directly into a buildings framing system (Fig. 1), or inserted in the diagonal members of a PARSANT panel (Fig. 2, please see section b. that follows). They are sophis- ticated devices - usually of the uid viscous or friction type- and may absorb up to 40% of the seismic energy, thus relieving the existing structure by an equal energy amount. The structural analysis of such structures normally employs non-linear methods through the use of specialized Software. TUNE MASS DAMPERS These are independent oscillators, usually mounted on the top level of buildings. During an earthquake, by swinging in the opposite direction to that of the existing framing structure, Tune Mass Dampers achieve a considerable reduction in seismic forces and deections. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGIES J. MARNERIS & ASSOCIATES b. The JM&A proprietary PARSANT Retrot Methodology* Subject methodology was awarded a pat- ent in 2004, and was rst presented inter- nationally in the 14th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering in Beijing, China (October 2008). The Methodology has been incorporated in the Greek Codes for Strengthening / Repairing existing buildings since 2008. Strong steel panels are placed around a buildings out- side perimeter and are rigidly connected to its existing framing system. Dampers may be incorporated along the diagonal members of the panels for seismic energy ab- sorption purposes. PARSANT is low cost, requires short construction time and does not have an impact on a buildings internal daily function. Applications of the method include repairs of damaged buildings, renovation of buildings, new oor additions, and possibly increased loading assumptions. *FOR A DETAILED POWER POINT PRESENTATION OF THE PARSANT PLEASE SEE FOLLOWING LINK: www.marneris.gr/Parsant/PRESENTATION.ppt The History J Marneris & Associates (JM &A) was founded 25 years ago by John Marneris, M. Sc. Structural Engineering (1976, Distinction). The founder, in the 10 year preceding period, had acquired signicant international ex- perience: rst working for the International Consulting rm FRANC BA- SIL INC (both in Athens and in Saudi Arabia), and subsequently for the highly respected Greek Consulting rm AMTE SA of Professor S. Angeli- dis (Athens). The Team JM & As long serving and closely knit team of Qualied Structural engi- neers have a combined working experience of over 130 years (of which over 100 years within JM & A), and are supported by 3 Assistant Struc- tural engineers/ Draughts men. ORGANIZATION CHART COMPANY CREDENTIALS J. MARNERIS & ASSOCIATES COMPANY CREDENTIALS J. MARNERIS & ASSOCIATES The Design Work completed to date Structural Designs for over 200 building / infrastructure projects (for both the Private and the Public Sector) comprising enclosed space of over 800,000 sq m. have been completed todate. (A comprehensive Project Inventory is available upon request). The Software Specialist engineering Software comprises well documented and tested computer programs such as AUTOCAD, STAAD- PRO, SOFISTIK, ETABS, as well as in-house developed programs to cater for the various Design Codes. JM & A is: ISO 9001:2008 (TUV Nord Group) certied Structural Engineering Consultancy licensed for - Highest Complexity Projects in Greece (Registered Grade E Company) - NATO Projects (Registered with the Greek Ministry of Defense) fully conversant with American and European Design Codes. fully operational in Greek, English, and French