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University of Split
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture (FESB)
Department of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecutre
Branko Blagojević
Associate Professor
E-mail: bblag@fesb.hr, bblag@kth.se
Address: FESB, Ruđera Boškovića bb, 21000 Split, Croatia
Research interests: Naval Architecture
Short Curriculum Vitae
Education
2005. PhD in Naval Architecture (Ship Design) - University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture (FSB), Croatia.
2000. MSc degree in Naval Architecture (Ship Structures) - Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, Universitiy of Zagreb, Croatia.
1995. BSc degree in Naval Architecture (Shipbuilding Tehcnology) - Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, Universitiy of Zagreb, Croatia.
Teaching activities
1996. - ... Hull Geometry Modeling
1996. - ... Ship Resistance and Propulsion
1996. - ... Hydrostatics and Stability
2002. - ... Ship Structural Design
Research projects
Ongoing projects:
2006. - 2011.
Scientific project 120-1201703-1702: Determination of safety factors for ships and off-shore structures. Funded by Croatian Ministry of Science, Eduacation and Sports (MZOS). Project leader: prof. Kalman Ziha (FSB, University of Zagreb).
Scientific project 023-0231744-3010. Deplanation and distortion of a thin-walled cross section. Funded by Croatian Ministry of Science, Eduacation and Sports. Project leader: prof. Radoslav Pavazza (FESB).
Finished projects:
2006. - 2010.
Tempus Joint European Project: Advanced Ship Design for Pollution Prevention (ASDEPP). Grant holder: Prof. C. Guedes Soares (IST Lisbon, Portugal).
2002. - 2006.
Scientific project no. 0023025: Bending of thin-walled beams with cross-section distortion. Funded by Croatian Ministry of Science and Tehcnology. Project leader: prof. Radoslav Pavazza (FESB).
Scientific project no. 0023016: Investigation of a new form vessels in Croatian shipbuilding. Funded by Croatian Ministry of Science and Tehcnology. Project leader: prof. Roko Markovina (FESB).
1996. - 2002.
Scientific project no. 023031: Investigation of parameters influencing the fatigue strength. Funded by Croatian Ministry of Science and Tehcnology. Project leader: prof. Zelko Domazet (FESB).
List of publications
Books
Guedes Soares, C. et al. Experience and Sustainability of International Curriculum Development in Naval Architeture. FSB, University of Zagreb, 2010. ISBN 978-953-7738-00-6.
Blagojević B, Ban D. VISIO. Split. FESB 2008. In Croatian. ISBN 978-953-290-003-3.
Lecture notes
Blagojević B. Ship Hull Geometry. FESB, University of Split. In Croatian.
Blagojević B. Ship Hydrodynamics: Resistance. FESB, University of Split. In Croatian.
Blagojević B. Ship Hydrodynamics: Propulsion. FESB, University of Split. In Croatian.
Blagojević B. Hydrostatics and Stability. FESB, University of Split. In Croatian.
PhD Thesis
Blagojević B. Modelling Ship Structural Systems by Events. FSB, University of Zagreb, 2005. In Croatian.
Master Thesis
Blagojević B. Fatigue Damage Assesment Procedures for Ship Structures. FSB, University of Zagreb, 2000. In Croatian.
Journal papers (CROSBI):
Ban D, Barle J, Blagojević B. Global 2D Ship Geometry Description Using High Precision Radial Basis Functions Interpolation Methods. Journal of Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding Industry (Brodogradnja), 61 (2010), 3; 233-242.
Markovina R, Blagojević B, Vlak F. Bending fatigue behavior of shot peened Al-Li 8090T3 thin plates. Metallic Materials (Kovove Materialy) 2009; 47(2):115-120.
Markovina R, Blagojević B, Ban D. Peen-forming: the possibility of technology transfer from aircraft industry to the production of high-speed ships. Journal of Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding Industry (Brodogradnja), 59 (2008), 1; 35-43.
Markovina R, Blagojević B, Ban D. Druzhba Adria project - managing ballast water problems. Journal of Marine Sciencies (Naše More) 2007; 54 (5-6):228-233.
Pavazza R, Blagojević B. On the cross-section distortion of thin-walled beams with multi-cell cross-sections subjected to bending. International Journal of Solids and Structures 2005; 42:901-925.
Blagojević B, Žiha K, Domazet Ž. Productional, operational and theoretical sensitivities of fatigue damage assessment in shipbuilding. Journal of Ship Production 2002; 18(4):185-195.
Conference papers (CROSBI):
Blagojević B, Barišić M. Application of Modern Computer Technology for Production of Old Types of Ships. 15th International Research/Expert Conference "Trends in the Development of Machinery and Associated Technology" TMT 2011 12-18 September 2011, Prague, Czech Republic.
Blagojević B, Kuttenkeuler J. On Project Based Learning in Traditional Engieneering Studies. 19th Symposium on Theory and Practice of Shipbuilding SORTA 2010, 07-09. October 2010, Lumbarda, Croatia.
Blagojević B. Recent Developments of Naval Architecture Studies at University of Split. ASDEPP publication Experience and Sustainability of International Curriculum Development in Naval Architecture, February 2010.
Ban D, Barle J, Blagojević B. Ship Geometry Modelling Using Radial Basis Functions Interpolation. In: Soares CG, Parunov J, editors. Proceedings of the International Workshop 'Advanced Ship Design for Pollution Prevention'; Split, Croatia, 23-24 November 2009.
Žiha K, Blagojević B. Fatigue Yield of Ship Structures. In: Daniel V, Clarkson University, editor. 28th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering; OMAE 2009. Honolulu, Hawaii, USA: American Society of Mechanical Engineers 2009:1-6.
Markovina R, Blagojević B, Ban D. Shot-peening process control in the production of high-speed vessels. In: Sladoljev Ž, Čorić V, Žiha K, editors. Proceedings of XVIII Symposium on Theory and Practice of Shipbuilding in memoriam Leopold Sorta; SORTA 2008 in memoriam Leopold Sorta. Pula: 2008:.
Markovina R, Blagojević B, Ban D. Investigation of influential parameters on shot-peening of aluminum alloys. In: Ekinović S, Yalçin S, Vivancos CJ, editors. 12th International Research/Expert Conference Trends in the Development of Machinery and Associated Technology TMT 2008. Istanbul: 2008.
Markovina R, Blagojević B, Ban D. Exploitation of Floating Objects in Coastal Cities. In: Cebalo R, Kopač J, Bajić D, editors. International Maritime Scientific Conference; CIM 2008. Zagreb: Croatian Association of Production Engineering 2008: 201-209.
Blagojević B, Žiha K. On the assessment of redundancy of ship structural components. In: Soares CG, editor. 27th International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering; OMAE 2008. Estoril: American Society of Mechanical Engineers 2008:256-262.
Markovina R, Blagojević B, Ban D. The possibility of using peen-forming process in the new generation vessels production. In: Niku-Lari A, editor. Conference sur grenillage. Paris: International Institute for Technology Transfer (i.i.t.t.) 2008.
Markovina R, Blagojević B, Ban D. Improvement of the fatigue properties of aluminum alloys for use in modern shipbuilding. In: Dobrinić J, editor. Second Conference on Marine Technology in memoriam of the academician Zlatko Winkler. Rijeka: HAZU 2007.
Markovina R., Blagojević B., Ban D.: Technologicaly improved strength of critical structural elements of high-speed ships. In: Ekinović S, Yalçin S, Vivancos CJ, editors. 11th International Research/Expert Conference Trends in the development of Machinery and Associated Technology. Zenica: Univerzitet u Zenici, Mašinski fakultet 2007:935-939.
Žiha K, Blagojević, B. Uncertainty of systems of events. In: Lužar V, Hljuz Dobrić V, editors. 28th International Conference on Information Technology Interface ITI 2006. Zagreb: SRCE 2006:
Pavazza R, Blagojević B, Plazibat B. On the cross-section distortion of large tankers subjected to bending. In: Dobrinić J, editor. XVII Symposium on Theory and Practice of Shipbuilding in memoriam Leopold Sorta, SORTA 2006. Rijeka: Tehnički fakultet Sveučilišta u Rijeci 2006: 603-615.
Markovina R, Blagojević B, Bodrožić J. Hull form modelling of the super-high-speed vessel SPALATO, type Gliding Wing. In: XVI Symposium on Theory and Practice of Shipbuilding in memoriam Leopold Sorta; SORTA 2004. Zagreb: FSB 2004:.
Pavazza R, Blagojević B. On the stress distribution in thin-walled beams subjected to bending with influence of shear. In: Matejiček F, editor. 4th International Congress of Croatian Society of Mechanics ICCSM. Osijek: Grafika 2003: 147-148.
Blagojević B, Domazet Ž. Simplified procedures for fatigue assessment of ship structures. In: Mavrakos SA, editor. 10th International Congress of the International Maritime Association of the Mediterranean; IMAM 2002. Rethymnon: Helenic Institute of Marine Technology 2002.
Submitted papers:
Blagojević B, Bojkić N. A Procedure for measuring boat hull form Accepted, IV. SAVJETOVANJE O MORSKOJ TEHNOLOGIJI - in memoriam akademiku Zlatku Winkleru, 25-26 November 2011.
Blagojević B, Žiha K. Robustness based structural design, Submitted 2009.
Blagojević B, Žiha K. Probabilistic Indicators of Structural Redundancy.Submitted 2009.
Blagojević B, Žiha K. Robustness criteria for components in ship hull structures. Submitted 2011. to Journal of Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding Industry
Ban D, Barle J, Blagojević B. Around Integer Exponents For Multiquadric Radial Basis Functions. Submitted 2011.