The following state-funded programs are conducted at NUACA:
- “Maintenance and Development of Infrastructure” Grant Programs Implemented With Basic Funding For Scientific And Scientific-Technical Activities
- “Preservation and Development of the Research Laboratory of Urban Planning and Architecture” program, supervisor: K. Azatyan
The aim of the Program is to implement international-level scientific research and practical projects in the field of civil engineering, particularly in the fields of water management, transport infrastructure and roads, earthquake-resistant construction, new generation composite building materials, products and structures, construction production technology and organization, engineering geodesy, heat and gas supply and ventilation as well as the development, refinement and formulation of scientifically substantiated investment proposals for multifaceted processes in the fields of urban development and architecture, bringing them into line with the current socio-economic conditions of the Republic of Armenia and internationally accepted requirements. Within the framework of the Program, fundamental and applied research is being carried out, through which sectoral issues that are of primary importance for the country are also solved.
The main directions of research are: spatial planning, spatial organization of settlements, architecture of residential, public and industrial structures, history of architecture, preservation of architectural, cultural and natural monuments. The results obtained can be introduced into programs implemented by state and local self-government bodies in the Republic of Armenia, as well as be useful for the development of various local and international research works related to the field of urban planning and architecture.
- “Maintenance and Development of the Research Laboratory of Construction Problems Mathematical Modelling” program, supervisor: M. Barseghyan.
The aim of the Program is the theoretical study and mathematical modeling of the physicochemical, as well as mechanical properties of materials, which will allow to increase the efficiency of energy saving in the field of construction, expand the opportunities of obtaining new alternative energy, solve the issues of sound insulation of buildings and structures, and develop earthquake-resistant construction. The Program also aims to introduce high technologies, in particular BIM, in buildings and structures, as well as planning models of zero-emission buildings, which will make a great contribution to the development of green architecture and construction.
“Winning Program in the Competition for Scientific Topics to Support Dual-Use Programs (2023-2025),” Barseghyan M.
- Design and Testing of Reinforced Concrete Protective Structures of New Generation Concretes with Micro- and Nano-Sized Particles and Basalt Fibers, Barseghyan M.
- The aim of the project is to investigate and propose innovative methods for increasing the protective properties of reinforced concrete structures using experimental and theoretical methods by including micro- and nano-sized particles (derived from waste materials available in the Republic of Armenia) and basalt fibers in the concrete composition. Reinforced concrete is widely used in construction, particularly in protective structures, due to its high strength, durability, and high resistance to explosion. The aim of the proposed project is to improve the above-mentioned properties by introducing an optimal amount of micro- and nano-sized particles (concentration by weight of cement), as well as basalt fibers into the concrete composition. The results of the research can revolutionize the construction industry by providing improved protective properties of a new generation of reinforced concrete structures.
“Winning Project in the Competition for Scientific Topics to Support Leading Research (2021-2026)”.
- “Managing the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Concrete through Carbon Nanostructures” (the project is being implemented jointly with the Institute of Physical Research of NAS RA, in cooperation with the Institute of Construction Materials of the Technical University of Dresden), Barseghyan M.
The project is dedicated to the production of new generation nanocomposite concretes with carbon and metal-carbon nanostructured additives and the study of their physicomechanical properties, depending on the type, size of the nanostructures, as well as their quantitative concentration in relation to cement. The optimal values of the compressive and tensile strengths, water permeability, thermal conductivity coefficient, frost resistance, wear resistance and flowability of nanocomposite concrete will be determined for a wide range of nanostructure concentration values. Modeling of physicomechanical properties will also be carried out using the finite element method. Concretes with such physicomechanical properties will be developed, the use of which will increase the efficiency of the 3D concrete printer.
“A Program Implemented with Targeted-Program Funding for Scientific and Scientific-Technical Activities (2025-2026).”
- “Development and Implementation of Machine and Deep Learning Algorithms for Building Detection and Mapping Using Aerial Imagery in the National Spatial Data Infrastructure”, Margaryan A.
The aim of the Program is to develop and implement a machine and deep learning algorithm for detecting buildings and structures using aerial imagery in the NSDI, testing it on settlements with irregular and regular architecturally shaped buildings and structures, as a result of which it will be possible to identify and map unauthorized buildings by comparing them with the RA cadastral maps.
“A Program to Support Postgraduate and Young Applicants Research”, 1 beneficiary of the competition (2025-2027).
- “Building Information Modeling (BIM) Opportunities in Heritage Conservation,” Zalinyan D.
The primary objective of this research is to develop a framework for integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM), Artificial Intelligence (AI), 3D modeling, and Virtual Reality (VR) tools for the restoration, research, conservation, and management of monuments. It will integrate the capabilities of these tools in the heritage conservation process, providing detailed insights that have implications for both immediate restoration and long-term conservation planning. In addition, the research will explore the role of digital tools in strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration.