italian version

Aims :

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

Topics :

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 dissipation 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.
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.