  Expert: quake resistance of Soviet-time schools in sad state December 10, 2012 - 15:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The earthquake resistance of schools built in Soviet times is in a deplorable state, the chair of the Armenian Association for Earthquake Engineering (AAEE) said. As Prof. Mikael Melkumyan told a December 10 news conference in Yerevan, funds are necessary to fortify school buildings, with the issue being an urgent one. The expert further recommended the use of seismic resistance technology, allowing to withstand 9-point quake, in newly-constructed buildings. The technology, developed by Mr. Melkymyan has been patented in Armenia. Mr. Melkymyan is the founder of “Save the Yerevan Schools from Earthquakes” Fund, aiming to bring the buildings to conformity with seismic safety norms.   Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said.   Partner news |  Latest news Family of Ilham Aliyev’s security chief owns vast property in UK  As head of security for Azerbaijan’s president, Eyyubov is closely trusted by one of the world’s most authoritarian leaders.Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments.OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg.France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |
