italian version

Aims :

The goal of the course is to provide advanced knowledge related to the structural analysis and design of reinforced concrete structures and steel structures.

Topics :

Basics of dynamics of structures: single degree of freedom systems; multi degree of freedom systems; modal analysis.
Seismic actions: earthquakes and description of the seismic action, elastic response spectra, design spectra for ductile structures.
Seismic analysis: modal response spectrum analysis, combination of seismic actions with other kind of actions.
Design of reinforced concrete constructions in seismic areas: conceptual design, dissipative mechanisms, strength hierarchy, design of structural elements (beams, columns, shear walls, foundations) for structures with low and high ductility.
Design of steel structures in seismic areas: conceptual design, moment resisting frames and braced frames (concentric and eccentric bracings), dissipative mechanisms, strength hierarchy, design of structural elements (beams, columns, braces) for non-ductile structures and structures with low and high ductility.
Strategies for the mitigation of seismic actions: analysis of the behaviour of base-isolated systems and structural systems equipped with dissipation devices (viscous, elasto-plastic or rubber devices), design of dissipative devices.
Prestressed structures: prestressing of statically determinate structures and short accounts on the prestressing of statically indeterminate structures; equivalent static actions; short term and long term prestressing losses; design and verification of structural elements subjected to shear-bending.


Textbooks :

Ballio G., Bernuzzi C., Progettare costruzioni in acciaio, Hoepli, Milano, 2004.
Petrini L., Pinho R., Valvi G.M., Criteri di progettazione antisismica degli edifici, IUSS Press, 2004.
Cosenza E., Maddaloni G., Magliuolo G., Pecce M., Damasco R., Progetto antisismico di edifici in cemento armato, IUSS Press, 2005.
Radogna E.F., Tecnica delle Costruzioni. Costruzioni composte acciaio calcestruzzo – c.a. – c.a.p., Masson, Milano, 1996.

Exam :

The assessment criteria of this course relies on the outcomes of an oral exam which mainly focuses on the evaluation of the student understanding of the theoretical and design aspects.

Tutorial Session :

The lecturer is available on Tuesday from 3.00 to 5.00 p.m. at the Department of Architecture, Construction and Structures – Area Structures.