italian version

Aims :

The primary objectives of the course are to provide advanced understanding on structural analysis and design in the field of steel structures and footbridges. The course will be delivered by means of lectures.

Topics :

Advanced design of structural members: non-uniform torsion, buckling of members with shear deformability, lateral torsional buckling of beams, local buckling phenomena of steel profiles.
Steel structures in seismic areas: structural types (moment resisting frames, structural systems with concentrically and eccentrically braces); local and global ductility design according to the current codes.
Mitigation strategies of seismic actions: analysis of the behaviour of base-isolated systems and structural systems equipped with dissipation devices (viscous, elasto-plastic and rubber devices), design methods of devices.
Footbridges: structural typologies; analysis of the dynamic behaviour under human loads and mitigation vibration systems at the serviceability state.


Textbooks :

Ballio G., Mazzolani F. M., Strutture in acciaio, Ed. Hoepli, Milano, 1987. (in Italian)

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 Monday from 12.00 to 14.00 a.m. in his office at the Department of Architecture, Construction and Structures – Area Structures.