Civil Engineering

The course covers the following topics, each developed over multiple lectures, for the approximate number of hours indicated: 1. Probabilistic description of the seismic action (probabilistic seismic hazard analysis); Design/verification seismic action (response spectrum): ~ 10 hours; 2. Fundamentals of structural dynamics in the linear range (single degree of freedom systems, frequency and time-domain solution of forced vibrations; multi-degree of freedom systems, modal analysis): ~ 15 hours; 3. Introduction to strategies and technologies for the seismic protection of buildings (ductility and capacity design; seismic isolation; dampers; damage control systems, e.g. PRESSS/PRESLAM systems) including non- structural components: ~ 15 hours; 4. Inelastic cyclic behaviour of reinforced structures (at the material, section, member and structural level, with emphasis on beams, columns, shear walls and joints) and other topics in Structural design of general interest with regard to buildings: ~ 20 hours; 5. Brief on finite element and BIM modelling: ~ 15 hours. 6. Supervised design of a reinforced concrete building: ~ 55 hours.

Refer to those in the first module

Lecture notes and a selection of technical papers from the international literature available freely on Instructor's website. Latest national technical norms (currently NTC 2018).

The final grade is the sum of a fixed amount assigned to the project, plus a variable part based on the oral examination. The latter lasts about 45 minutes and consists of questions on the four macro-themes of the course: 1) dynamics of discrete MDOF structures, 2) seismic action, 3) seismic protection strategies, 4) nonlinear analysis of reinforced concrete. Prerequisite to a positive evaluation is the capability of qualitatively sketching the internal forces diagrams and deformed configurations for simple frame structures subjected to simple loads, such as cantilevers, simply supported or continuous beams, portal frames, multi-story frames. In academic years when resources allow carrying out the supplemental lab activity, the latter is quantified with a bonus point in the final grade.

The course covers the following topics, each developed over multiple lectures, for the approximate number of hours indicated: 1. Probabilistic description of the seismic action (probabilistic seismic hazard analysis); Design/verification seismic action (response spectrum): ~ 10 hours; 2. Fundamentals of structural dynamics in the linear range (single degree of freedom systems, frequency and time-domain solution of forced vibrations; multi-degree of freedom systems, modal analysis): ~ 15 hours; 3. Introduction to strategies and technologies for the seismic protection of buildings (ductility and capacity design; seismic isolation; dampers; damage control systems, e.g. PRESSS/PRESLAM systems) including non- structural components: ~ 15 hours; 4. Inelastic cyclic behaviour of reinforced structures (at the material, section, member and structural level, with emphasis on beams, columns, shear walls and joints) and other topics in Structural design of general interest with regard to buildings: ~ 20 hours; 5. Brief on finite element and BIM modelling: ~ 15 hours. 6. Supervised design of a reinforced concrete building: ~ 55 hours.

Refer to those in the first module

Lecture notes and a selection of technical papers from the international literature available freely on Instructor's website. Latest national technical norms (currently NTC 2018).

The final grade is the sum of a fixed amount assigned to the project, plus a variable part based on the oral examination. The latter lasts about 45 minutes and consists of questions on the four macro-themes of the course: 1) dynamics of discrete MDOF structures, 2) seismic action, 3) seismic protection strategies, 4) nonlinear analysis of reinforced concrete. Prerequisite to a positive evaluation is the capability of qualitatively sketching the internal forces diagrams and deformed configurations for simple frame structures subjected to simple loads, such as cantilevers, simply supported or continuous beams, portal frames, multi-story frames. In academic years when resources allow carrying out the supplemental lab activity, the latter is quantified with a bonus point in the final grade.