Structural engineering II

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ICAR/09
Theories and techniques aimed at both the structural conception and dimensioning of new constructions, and the assessment and rehabilitation of the existing ones (also of historical interest). Cover the definition of actions on structures and the evaluation of their effects based on the types and forms of the resisting elements, taking also into account the interaction with the soil and the environment. The design and assessment methods consider both the serviceability (comfort, durability) and the ultimate (failure) limit states. Reference is made also to the construction methods and techniques, as well as to experimental testing, inspection and continuous monitoring of structures.

Lesson hours:

48

Practice hours:

-

Propaedeuticities:

Structural engineering I

Credits:

6

Types of examinations:

The final exam will be oral

Teacher:

-

Objectives:

The course provides the basic knowledge and methodologies for the design of structural elements made of modern and traditional construction materials (masonry, reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, steel) and for the understanding of the structural behaviour of existing constructions and their structural assessment. During the course, reference is made to the most recent structural codes, particularly Italian Technical Regulations and Eurocodes.

Contents:

[1.5 CFU] Fundamentals of structural engineering – Design of reinforced concrete beams subject to torsion – Design of internal stairs in reinforced concrete buildings: architectural features, ramp climbing slabs, cantilevered steps, knee beams 

[1.5 CFU] Structural elements in pre-stressed reinforced concrete: technological features, jacking and operational safety checks, instantaneous and time dependent losses, cracking and ultimate flexural capacity, shear capacity, load equivalent to prestressing, basic principles of statically indeterminate prestressed structures;

[1.5CFU] Structural models  “strut-and-tie”: squat corbels and half joints;

[1.5CFU] Steel structures: beam and column design (axial stress, bending moment, shear and torsion), welded and bolted connections –  Masonry structures: resistance due to shape and Heyman’s theory, arches, vaults and domes.

Teaching materials:

On the teachers’ website the slides and course notes, together with solved homework and written midterm exams assigned over the past years are made available.