Abstract:
The thesis deals with the architectural issues of ancient Greek theaters, giving a special emphasis on elements of Hydraulic Engineering.
Architectural and, in particular, constructional themes of the theaters, combined with the existing knowledge of ancient Greek technology, will be considered, which will contribute to a better understanding of their hydraulic drainage systems.
On a more specialized level, issues relating to the formation of the flow from the drained study area will be considered which is predominantly caused by rainfall.
Hence, this flow will be affected by the rainfall characteristics but also by the flow and infiltration of the surface of the surrounding area (i.e. natural soil and structured area).
In addition, it will also be affected by the flow conditions inside the drainage channel system.
It has been proposed that the surface flow in both natural soil and drainage networks be examined with a model of “unsteady open channel flow”.
In designing the hydrogeological and meteorological characteristics of each area and for this reason it will be pursued if it is possible to define distinct zones in Greece, based on areas with common meteorological and hydrogeological characteristics.
Another important parameter to be considered is the exploration of the existence of acceptors for final disposal of storms (eg re-use, enrichment of underground aquifers, etc.) and whether this is consistent with the principle of sustainability.
Ultimately, the principle of sustainability will be endeavored to support through branding techniques, thus attempting to show ancient theaters as the world’s first time sustainable constructions.
Advisory Committee:
Supervisor: Kalavrouziotis Ioannis, Professor, HOU
Koutsogiannis Dimitrios, Professor, NTUA
Apostolopoulos Haris, Assistant Professor, University of Patras