Rope Systems Laboratory

Giorgi Nozadze

Head of Laboratory, Chief Researcher

7, E. Mindeli Str.

Phone.:+(995 32) 2326991;

E-mail:g.nozadze@mining.org.ge; g_nozadze@yahoo.com

DATE OF BIRTH:

09/11/1962

EDUCATION:

1984 - I.Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, physics

SCIENTIFIC DEGREE (RANK):

PhD

Professional experience record:

1985 - up to date - G.Tsulukidze Mining Institute

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS:
  • Ropeway transport;
  • Computer design and analysis of sparse cable-rod structures;
  • Automation and remote control;
  • Alternative energy sources, energy efficiency and possibilities of use;
  • CONTINUUM modeling;
  • Modeling and analysis of fires;
  • Modeling solid bodies using the finite element method.
Selected publications:
  • Calculation of low-power self-propelled ropeway drive. Mining Journal, N1(46), Tbilisi, 2023. pp.21-26 (co-authors: D.Dzigvashvili, L.Leluashvili, R.Maisuradze, T.Kobidze, T.Guruli);
  • Cable protective barriers and their rational use in Georgian road. Mining Journal, N1(45), Tbilisi, 2022. pp.70-74 (co-author: D.Pataraia, T.Kobidze, D.Dzigvashvili, R.Maisuradze, G.Akhvlediani);
  • Georgian modern park of ropeway and analysis of European safety experience. Mining Journal, N1(44), Tbilisi, 2021. pp.68-74 (co-author: D.Pataraia, T.Kobidze, R.Maisuradze, L.Tavlalashvili, G.Akhvlediani);

  • A system of transformable crosspieces to block harmful combustion product propagation in tunnels. Web-page “Association for Science”, 2020 (Co-authors: O. Lanchava, N. Ilias, S.M. Radu, M.Jangidze);

  • Critical velocity analysis for safety management in case of tunnel fire. MATEC Web of Conferences 305, 00023 (2020), SESAM 2019, 

    2020, No 305, p. 7. (Co-author: O.Lanchava) https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202030500023 

  • ”Numerical simulation of air flow in short metro ventilation shafts caused by a piston effect”. https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202030500050, MATEC Web of Conferences 305, 00050, # 305, p. 7. (2020) (Co-authors: O. Lanchava, N. Ilias); 

  • Estimation of Physical Properties of Rocks for Metro Ventilation. BULLETIN OF THE GEORGIAN NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 2019 vol. 13, no. 3, pp. 24-29 (Co-author: O.Lanchava); http://science.org.ge/bnas/vol-13-3.html
  • FDS MODELLING OF THE PISTON EFFECT IN SUBWAY TUNNELS. Environmental Engineering and Management Journal April 2019, Vol. 18, No. 4, pp. 317-325 (Co-authors: N. Ilias, O.Lanchava, S.M. Radu, R.I. Moraru, Z. Khokerashvili, N. Arudashvili); http://www.eemj.eu  

  • Numerical Analysis of the Air Flows Induced by Piston Effect in Subway Tunnels. BULLETIN OF THE GEORGIAN NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 2019 vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 38-44 (Co-author: O.Lanchava); http://science.org.ge/bnas/vol-13-1.html 

  • Heat and hygroscopic mass exchange modeling for safety management in tunnels of metro. 8th International Multidisciplinary Symposium, Universitaria SIMPRO 2018 (Co-authors: N. Ilias, O.Lanchava, S.Mihai Radu);
  • Piston effect analysis for the metro ventilation. The 10th International Multidisciplinary Symposium "Engineering Computational Technology 2018-ECT 2018" Barcelona, Spain (Co-author: O.Lanchava)                                     
     https://elsevier.conference-services.net/viewsecurePDF.asp?conferenceID=4228&abstractID=1035597
  • Dynamics of spread of fire-related harmful factors in metro tunnels during a forced stoppage of the metro train. 8th international multidisciplinary scientific symposium UNIVERSITARIA SIMPRO 2018, 11-13 october 2018, PETROSANI, ROMANIA. Conference proceedings, pp.33-39;
  • Modeling and analysis of space reflector antenna taking into conisderation extreme remperature of environment and other impacts. Proceedings - 3rd International Conference "Advanced Lightweight Structures and Reflector antennas", 19-21 sept. 2018, Tbilisi, Georgia. pp. 213-220, ISBN978-9941-8-0511-0 (Co-authors: E.Medzmariashvili, D.Pataraia, R.Maisuradze, G.Baliashvili, K.Chkhikvadze, E.Tsotseria, G.Purtseladze)
  • On the evaluation of air flows caused by a piston effect in subway tunnels. Mining Journal, N2(39), Tbilisi, 2017. pp.45-52 (co-author: O.Lanchava);
  • Numerical modeling of ventilation flow distribution in subway tunnels with considering of the piston effect. Proceedings of 9th international conference contemporary problems of architecture and construction. 2017, Batumi, Georgia. pp.390-393 (co-authors: O.Lanchava, Z.Khokerashvili);
  • To determination of ventilation air of the metro of Tbilisi by thermal factor. Mining Journal, N1(38), Tbilisi, 2017. pp.95-99 (co-authors: O.Lanchava,  N.Arudashvili, Z.Khokerashvili);
  • Prospects of development of cable cars in Georgia and security issues related to the European. Mining Journal, N2(37), Tbilisi, 2016. pp.44-49 (co-authors: D.Pataraia, A. Kartvelishvili, E.Tsotseria, R. Maisuradze);
  • The natural aerodynamic observation results of the Chakvi-Makhinjauri road tunnels. Mining Journal, N1(36), Tbilisi, 2016. pp.63-68 (co-authors: O.Lanchava, L.Bochorishvili, N.Arudashvili);
  • Numerical modelling of fires in road tunnels with longitudinal ventilation system.“7th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Symposium”, Universitaria SIMPRO 2016, „Sustainabe Development THROUGH QUALITY ANDINNOVATION in ENGINEERING and RESEARCH, Petrosani, Romania, 2016, pp.85-88 (co-authors: N. Ilias, O.Lanchava);
  • Some problems for assessment of fire in road tunnels. “7th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Symposium” Universitaria SIMPRO 2016, „Sustainabe Development THROUGH QUALITY ANDINNOVATION in ENGINEERING and RESEARCH, Petrosani, Romania, 2016, pp. 37-40 (co-authors: N. Ilias, O.Lanchava);
  • Analize of fatal fires in road tunnels and measures of its preventing. Mining Journal, N2(35), Tbilisi, 2015. pp.89-92 (co-authors: O.Lanchava, N.Arudashvili);
  • Hazard analysis due to the influence of the strong fires in the road tunnels. Mining Journal, N1(32), Tbilisi, 2014. pp.89-92 (co-authors: O.Lanchava, N.Bochorishvili, Z.Lebanidze, N.Arudashvili);
  • Ways if improvement of the main constructional nodes of guy transport systems.  “Mining journal”, №1(32), Tbilisi, 2014. pp: 70-73. (co-authors: E.Tsotseria, D.Pataraia, G.Javakhishvili, T.Gavakhishvili, R. Maisuradze, G.Purtseladze);
  • Management of emergencies caused by influence of the fire for the combined ventilation system in two-way traffic tunnels. Mining Journal, N2(33), Tbilisi, 2014. pp.47-50 (co-authors: O.Lanchava, N.Bochorishvili, M.Jangidze, N.Arudashvili, S.Demetrashvili);
  • On the problem of ropeway transport safety analysis.  “Mining journal”, №2(15), Tbilisi, 2005. pp.54-56. (co-author: D.Pataraia);
  • Individual rescue-and-evacuation cable device. “Mining journal”, №2(15), Tbilisi, 2005. pp.52-54 (co-authors: D.Pataraia, A.Kartvelishvili, B.Shevardenidze);
  • Analysis of wind effect on the cable system of continuous ropeway. “Mining journal”, #1(2), Tbilisi, 2004. pp.32-33;
  • On computer calculation of loads on supports caused with continuous ropeway rope systems. “Mining journal”,  №1-2(10-11), Tbilisi, 2003. pp.40-42.
Participation in Scientific Forums (conferences):
  • XI Annual International Meeting of the Georgian Mechanical Union, Batumi, 2020. "Numerical modeling of the distance and time of baclayering flow in inclined road tunnels during fires of symmetric and asymmetric location";
  • 6th International Scientific-Practical Conference on Up-to-date Problems of Mining and Geology, Tbilisi, 24-25 September, 2020. 1. "TRANSFORMABLE SYSTEMS FOR INCREASING EVACUATION PERIOD AND MINIMIZATION OF DAMAGING FACTORS OF FIRES IN ROAD TUNNELS"; 2. "PROSPECTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN CABLE CARS IN GEORGIA AND EUROPEAN SAFETY REQUIREMENTS";

  • „9th International Symposium on Occupational Health and Safety SESAM 2019“, Petrosani, (Romania), 3 October 2019; “Numerical Simulation of air flow in short metro ventilation shafts caused by a piston effect”;

  • 8th international multidisciplinary scientific symposium UNIVERSITARIA SIMPRO 2018, 11-13 october 2018, PETROSANI, ROMANIA.
  • 3rd International Conference: "Advanced Lightweight Structures and Reflector antennas", 19-21 sept. 2018, Tbilisi, Georgia;
  • The impact of the piston effect on the technological characteristics of ventilation in the subway tunnels. Proceedings of 8th International Symposium “Occupational Health and Safety” SESAM 2017, Bucharest, Romania, 2017; 
  • Developing of Wi-Fi monitoring control systems for damage factors of fire in road tunnels.The XI th Edition of the Annual Conference “THE ACADEMIC DAYS OF TECHNICAL SCIENCES ACADEMY OF ROMANIA, Tirgu-Mures, Romania, 6-7 October 2016;
  • Measures to ensure full reliability of urban water supply systems. The XI th Edition of the Annual Conference “THE ACADEMIC DAYS OF TECHNICAL SCIENCES ACADEMY OF ROMANIA, Tirgu-Mures, Romania, 6-7 October 2016;
  • Numerical modelling of fires in road tunnels with longitudinal ventilation system.“7th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Symposium”, Universitaria SIMPRO 2016, „SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH QUALITY ANDINNOVATION IN ENGINEERING AND RESEARCH, Petrosani, Romania, 2016;
  • Some problems for assessment of fire in road tunnels. “7th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Symposium” Universitaria SIMPRO 2016, „SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH QUALITY ANDINNOVATION IN ENGINEERING AND RESEARCH, Petrosani, Romania, 2016
    http://www.upet.ro/simpro/2016/downloads/Proceedings%20SIMPRO%202016.pdf
Contract works:
  • Georgian Manganese Ltd - Contract N142/13- 2013.
Additional information:

     Developments:

  • Calculation of rope-rode systems;
  • Modeling of composite rod bodies using the finite element method;
  • CONTINUUM modeling;
  • Modeling and analysis of fires;
  • Modeling solid bodies using the finite element method