italian version

Aims :

The aim of the course is to give students an exhaustive knowledge on the materials used in ancient and modern buildings and of their typical damages and to give students a good ability to choose the proper material and the most suitable path for restoration.

Topics :

Structure and properties of concrete: mix design, properties at early and later ages; causes of concrete deterioration.
Steel and other non ferrous metal used in buildings; corrosion in natural environments, in concrete and protection methods.
Modern and ancient masonry: role of water as deterioration agent of mortars and bricks.
Cement based restoration products (shrinkage reduced mortars, macroporous plasters, paints) and polymeric based products (epoxy, acrylic and polyurethane resins)
Timber structure and factors affecting the durability of timber; treatments of maintenance and/or restoration.
FRP (Fiber reinforced polymer) as tissue form or pultruded materials for structures reinforcement.
Short account on soil construction
Short account about soil constructions.

Textbooks :

M. Collepardi et al. “Il calcestruzzo vulnerabile” Ed. Tintoretto
L. Bertolini et al. Tecnologia dei Materiali – Introduzione dei materiali. Metalli - Citta’ Studi Edizioni
Lecture notes given by the teacher.

Exam :

Oral exam

Tutorial Session :

Tuesday ore 10.30-12.30, thursday ore 10.00-12.00.