History of the department

The history of the Department of Structural Mechanics and Hydraulics dates back to 1934 when the Department of Structural Mechanics was established. First it was part of the Mechanical School, and since 1945 it has been a unit of the Building School.

Professor Yakov Stoliarov was appointed the first Head of the department (1934–1938).

Professor Ya. Stoliarov

In 1902, graduated from the Kharkiv Institute of Technology.

Since 1904 – professor of the Kharkiv Institute of Technology.

Since 1930 – the head of the Department of Reinforced Concrete Constructions at the Kharkiv Institute of the Building Engineering, Director of the Ukrainian Research Institute of Constructions.

1934–1938 – the head of the Department of Structural Mechanics of Kharkiv Institute of Railway Transport Engineering.

The author of more than 150 scientific works on structural mechanics, strength of materials, machine theory, the theory of reinforced concrete constructions, including three textbooks.

In 1938–1941 and 1946–1951 the Department of Structural Mechanics was headed by Professor Mykola Rakivnenko. From 1941 to 1946, the head of the department was Volodymyr Hlahovskyi.

Professor M. Rakivnenko

In 1926, graduated from the Kharkiv Institute of Technologies, got qualification of a civil engineer.

In 1932, graduated from the postgraduate studies at the Kharkiv Institute of Technologies.

From 1935 – associate professor of the Department of Structural Mechanics in the Kharkiv Institute of Transport engineering.

In 1937, defended his PhD thesis.

In 1939, received the academic rank of professor.

In 1938–1941, 1946–1951, the head of the Department of Structural Mechanics at Kharkiv Institute of Railway Transport Engineering.

The main direction of the scientific achievements is dynamic calculations of constructions. The author of the 15 academic papers.

Associate Professor V. Hlahovskyi

Born in 1892.

In 1913, graduated from the Mathematical School of the Novorosiiskyi University.

In 1914–1917, studied at the Petrograd Institute of Technologies.

In 1924, an inspector of professional and technical education at the Education Department of the Southern Railway.

In 1926–1932, lecturer of theoretical mechanics and metal resistance at the Higher Technical courses of NKPS.

From 1932, lecturer of Kharkiv Institute of Railway Transport Engineering.

1940 – PhD.

1941 – Associate Professor.

1941–1946 – the head of the Department of Structural Mechanics.

Professor Hlahovskyi is an author of the textbook on strength of materials and published a number of scientific articles.

In 1944 the Department of Hydraulics and Water Supply was established. Soon it became a unit of the Building School. From its establishing to 1972 the head of the department was famous hydrotechnical scientist Dr.Sci.Eng. Oleksandr Uhinchus.

Dr.Sci.Eng., Professor O. Uhinchus

Born in 1899.

In 1925, graduated from the Leningrad Polytechnic Institute.

In 1925–1933, lecturer of Hydraulics in the Leningrad Polytechnic Institute and Leningrad Hydrotechnic Institute.

In 1929–1930, worked at the Ulianovsk Hydroelectric power station building, and from 1933 to 1937 worked at the construction of “Moscow-Volga” channel.

In 1937–1941, the head of the Department of Hydrotechnical Constructions in the Omsk Agriculture Institute.

1940 – Dr.Sci.Eng., Professor.

In 1944–1972, the head of the Department of Hydraulics and Water Supply of Kharkiv Institute of Railway Transport Engineering.

The author of 50 academic papers including 5 textbooks and 8 monographs. He was the research advisor of 30 PhDs and 2 Dr.Sci.Eng.

In 1951–1973, the famous scientist and Dr.Sci.Eng. Oleksii Vynohradov was the head of the Department of Structural Mechanics, followed by Associate Professor PhD Yurii Kitov (1973–1983) and PhD, Associate Professor Volodymyr Andriievskyi (1983–1990).

Dr.Sci.Eng., Professor O. Vynohradov

Born in 1912.

In 1930–1935, studied at the Moscow Communication Lines Engineering Institute.

In 1935–1941 worked at the Central Scientific Research Institute of Communication Lines NCWC. From 1941 to 1945 worked in the Major administration of the military emergency relief staff.

1943 – PhD.

1950 – Dr.Sci.Eng.

In 1951–1973, the head of the Department of Structural Mechanics, Professor of Kharkiv Institute of Railway Transport Engineering.

In 1973–1974, scientific advisor of Kucherenko Central Scientific Research Institute of Building Constructions.

The author of more than 60 articles and two monographs. He was the research advisor of 27 PhDs.

PhD, Professor Yu. Kitov

Born in 1925.

In 1943 he was badly wounded defending a country from the Nazi aggressors.

In 1945–1950, studied at the Building School of the Kharkiv Institute of Railway Transport Engineering.

In 1950–1956, an engineer of the Bridge Department of the Institute “Kharhiprotrans”.

In 1956–1962, assistant professor, postgraduate of the Department of Structural Mechanics.

In 1964 – PhD.

In 1966 – Associate Professor.

In 1973–1983, the head of the Department of Structural Mechanics.

In 2004 – got a rank of Professor.

С In 1983–2010, Associate Professor, Professor of the Department of Structural Mechanics and Hydraulics of the Ukrainian State Academy of Railway Transport.

The author of more than 100 academic papers including 5 textbooks. A specialist in the field of calculating and optimal designing of bridges and constructions with stress control.

PhD, Associate Professor V. Andriievskyi

Born in 1928.

In 1949–1954, studied at the Mechanical School of the Kharkiv Institute of Transport engineering.

In 1954–1957, worked in the Diesel house of the Baskunchak station of the Privolzhsky Road.

From 1957, worked as a lecturer in the Kharkiv Institute of Transport engineering.

1963 – PhD. 1965 – Associate Professor.

In 1983–1990, the head of the Department of Structural Mechanics.

In 1990–1999, Associate Professor of the Department of Structural Mechanics and Hydraulics of the Ukrainian State Academy of Railway Transport.

The author of more than 45 scientific articles and a monograph, holder of 2 patents and 15 certificates of authorship. The main scope of the research is creating of cages made of glass-nylon materials for the roller bearers.

The staff of the department in 1953: laboratory assistant Ye. Pasko, associate professor V. Vasyliev, associate professor N. Beliakova, associate professor V. Andriievskyi, associate professor M. Rakivnenko, head of the laboratory G. Kruzin, associate professor G. Zhyronkin, assistant professor D. Bendiug, head of the department professor O. Vynohradov, assistant professor V. Isikov, associate professor F. Pivniev, assistant professor L. Hryhorieva, associate professor Y. Semenenko, assistant professor Yu. Kitov, associate professor S. Fesik, assistant professor B. Bradul- Kyrylov.

In 1972 the Department of Hydraulics and Water Supply was merged with the Department of Geodesy under the name “Geodesy, Hydraulics and Water Supply”. PhD, Associate Professor Yurii Shcherbyna was appointed the head of the department.

PhD Yu. Shcherbyna

Born in 1928.

In 1953–1956, studied at the Building School of the Kharkiv Institute of Railway Transport Engineering.

In 1956–1964, railway master, the head of railway section, buildings and constructions department of Kremenchuk department of SR, assistant of PCH 156 of Kupiansk junction.

1968 – PhD.

1969 – Associate Professor.

In 1964–1973, assistant professor, Associate Professor of the Department of Surveying Work, Designing and Construction of the Railway of the Kharkov Institute of Transport engineering.

In 1973–1977, the head of the Department of Geodesy, Hydraulics and Water Supply of Kharkiv Institute of Railway Transport Engineering.

In 1977–1988, the head of the Department of Engineering Geodesy of Kharkiv Institute of Railway Transport Engineering.

In 1988–1994, Associate Professor of the department of Surveying, Designing and Construction of the Railway of the Kharkiv Ukrainian State Academy of Railway Transport.

In 1994–2008, Associate Professor of the Department of Railway Track and Track Facilities of the Ukrainian State Academy of Railway Transport.

The author of more than 100 scientific papers. The scope of scientific interests is geodesic surveying.

In 1977 Dr.Sci.Eng., Professor Oleksandr Yarkho was appointed the head of the Department of Hydraulics and Water Supply.

Dr.Sci.Eng., Professor O. Yarkho

Born in 1920.

In 1938–1941, studied at the Aircraft-Construction School of the Kharkov Aeronautic Institute.

1942 to 1945 – cadet of the Zhukovsky Air Force Academy.

1949 – PhD.

1973 – Dr.Sci.Eng.

In 1961–1975, a lecturer of the Krylov Kharkiv Higher College for Military Commanders and Kharkiv Technical Aircraft College.

In 1977 to 1989, the head of the Department of Hydraulic and Water Supply of Kharkiv Institute of Railway Transport Engineering.

In 1989–1992, Professor of the Department of Structural Mechanics and Hydraulics of the Ukrainian State Academy of Railway Transport.

In 1992–2008, Professor of the Department of Heat Engineering and Heat Engines of the Ukrainian State Academy of Railway Transport.

The author of 90 academic papers and 1 monograph, 4 training aids. Holder of 3 certificates of authorship. The scope of scientific interests is mechanics of liquid and gauze.

The staff of the department in 1987: master M. Kobielev, PhD, associate professor L. Neronova, head of the department, Dr.Sci.Eng., professor O. Yarkho, engineer R. Pavlenko, senior lecturer O. Liashenko, senior researcher Yu. Glushkov, laboratory assistant O. Khairov, assistant professor V. Borshchov, head of the laboratory O. Konoriev.

In 1989, the department was merged with the Department of Hydraulics and Water Supply under the named of the Department of Structural Mechanic and Hydraulic.

The staff of the department in 1989: associate professor Yu. Chyrkov, senior researcher A. Gaidamaka, associate professor V. Andriievskyi, associate professor M. Chernenko, associate professor S. Fesik, professor O. Yarkho, assistant professor G. Konovalova, assistant professor V. Borshchov, head of the laboratory R. Pavlenko, associate professor L. Neronova, senior lecturer A. Lysykh, senior lecturer O. Liashenko, researcher V. Miroshnichenko, associate professor Yu. Kitov, senior lecturer A. Krasiuk.

In 1990, the outstanding scholar Dr.Sci.Eng., Professor Eduard Chykhladze became the head of the Department of Structural Mechanics and Hydraulics.

Dr.Sci.Eng., Professor E. Chykhladze

Born in 1938.

In 1960, graduated from the Building School of Kharkiv Institute of Railway Transport Engineering.

In 1960–1965, engineer of S.Ya. Zhuk Institute “Hydroproject”.

In 1965–1968, postgraduate student of the Department of Reinforced Concrete Constructions at Kharkiv Institute of Engineering and Construction.

1969 – PhD.

In 1969–1990 – Associate Professor, then Professor of the Department of Structural Mechanics of the Kharkiv Institute of the Road-Transporting.

1985 – Dr.Sci.Eng.

1990–2011 – the head of the Department of Structural Mechanics and Hydraulics of the Ukrainian State Academy of Railway Transport.

The author of more than 300 academic papers, including 8 textbooks. The main scope of the scientific achievements is the development of the calculating theory of the steel-concrete constructions and solving the problem of the fire resistance of structures.

He was the research advisor of 25 PhDs and 2 Dr.Sci.Eng.

The staff of the department in 1998: head of the laboratory V. Romanenko, senior lecturer O. Krasiuk, associate professor V. Andriievskyi, assistant professor O. Kobzieva, associate professor L. Neronova, associate professor Yu. Glazunov, senior lecturer A. Lysykh, associate professor M. Chernenko, head of the department professor E. Chykhladze, assistant professor M. Verevicheva, research technician R. Pavlenko, associate professor S. Chumenko, head of the laboratory Yu. Glushkov, senior lecturer O. Liashenko, assistant professor A. Petrov, associate professor Yu. Kitov, associate professor V. Borshchov, postgraduate S. Berestianska, postgraduate O. Lobiak, assistant professor G. Vatulia.

In 2011 PhD, Associate Professor Glib Vatulia became the head of the Department of Structural Mechanics and Hydraulics.

Dr.Sci.Eng., Associate Professor G. Vatulia

Born in 1972.

In 1994, graduated from the Kharkiv State Academy of Railway Transport (KharSART) on “Building of the Railway Track and Track Facilities” speciality.

In 1994–1997 – postgraduate student of the Department of Structural Mechanics.

1999 – PhD.

In 1997–2011, assistant professor, then Associate Professor at the Department of Structural Mechanics and Hydraulics.

From 2011 to 2017, the head of the Department of Structural Mechanics and Hydraulics of the Ukrainian State University of Railway Transport.

2016 – Dr.Sci.Eng.

The author of more than 100 academic papers and methodological developments, holder of 8 patents. The scope of scientific interests includes optimal designing of reinforced concrete and composite constructions, calculating for force and thermal impact.

He was the research advisor of 5 PhDs.

The staff of the department in 2016: associate professor O. Lobiak, associate professor O. Opanasenko, associate professor I. Yehorova, associate professor L. Kravtsiv, professor G. Vatulia, postgraduate A. Berestianska, postgraduate M. Novikova, postgraduate S. Deryzemlia, associate professor O. Plugin, engineer R. Pavlenko, postgraduate S. Komagorova, head of the laboratory M. Pavliuchenkov, head of the laboratory D. Petrenko, associate professor E. Galagurya, associate professor M. Kovalov, associate professor Yu. Hlazunov, associate professor S. Berestianska, associate professor A. Petrov.

Since 2017, PhD, Associate Professor Oleksii Lobiak is the acting head of the Department of Structural Mechanics and Hydraulics”.

Over the years, the researchers and professors of the Department of Structural Mechanics and Hydraulics was prepared a lot of highly qualified specialists who successfully work both at the railway on Ukraine and CIS countries, at the industrial companies, and in education and research.

Famous graduates of the department:

Yu. Kitov – the Head of the Department of Structural Mechanics at Kharkiv Institute of Railway Transport Engineering.
M. Miroshnik – Dean of the Building School at Kharkiv Institute of Railway Transport Engineering.
S. Fesik – Dean, the head of the Department of Bridges and Constructions at Kharkiv Institute of Railway Transport Engineering.
Yu. Butenko – Rector of Kharkiv Institute of Urban Facilities, Deputy Minister of Building of Ukraine.
V. Andriievskyi – the head of the Department of Structural Mechanics at Kharkov Institute of Railway Transport Engineering.
V. Isikov – Dean of the Evening Study School at Kharkiv Institute of Railway Transport Engineering.
Ye. Yermak – the head of the Department of Bridges and Constructions.
I. Sherenkov – Assistant Director on Research at the Research Institute of Water and Geology, the head of the department of Environment Protection at Kharkiv Technical University of Construction and Architecture.
V. Lozansky – Director of the Research Institute of the Water Protection.
E. Chykhladze – the head of the Department of Structural Mechanics and Hydraulics at UkrSART.