italian version

Aims :

The instructive target of the course is to supply technical engineering knowledge, by stimulating the ability to synthesize and to select design options, possibly innovative, in the field of structural materials employable in design and construction of structures which are complex or relevant from the management or environmental point of view.

Topics :

Concrete for structural use. Shrinkage compensating concrete. Concrete with controlled drying shrinkage and creep. Self-compacting concrete. Fibre reinforced concrete. Structural lightweight concrete. Polymer impregnated concrete. Shotcrete. High performance concrete. Reactive powder concrete. Environmentally friendly concrete. Steel for structural use. Load bearing masonry. Timber and glued laminated timber. Composite materials. Polymeric materials for structural reinforcement. Durability and sustainability of structural materials.

Textbooks :

Lecture notes by the teacher.

Exam :

Oral examination.

Tutorial Session :

Look up the interactive screen for student information at the Department main entrance.