| 10612523 | Deep excavations and tunnelling in the urban environment | 2nd | 1st | 6 | ITA |
Educational objectives General learning outcomes
The course aims to provide the necessary tools for the project of deep excavations and tunnels in urban environment, with specific emphasis on the selection of the construction sequence and the methodologies for excavation and support.
Successful students will be able to: (1) evaluate the effects produced by deep excavations and tunnels on existing structures; (2) understand the principles of soil-structure interaction for earth retaining structures; (3) autonomously develop the essential elements of a deep excavation project and evaluate excavation-induced-effects on pre-existing buildings; (4) be familiar with analysis procedures for the safety assessment of the excavation of shallow tunnels and for the prediction of surface induced subsidence.
Specific learning outcomes
1. Knowledge and understanding skill
At the end of the course students have: a) a basic knowledge of the fundamental tools for selecting appropriate excavation sequences; b) an understanding skill of the principles of soil-structure interaction for earth retaining structures; c) a sufficient familiarity with analysis procedures for deep excavations and tunnels.
2. Applying knowledge and understanding skill
At the end of the course the students are able to: a) design a deep excavation which satisfies the safety checks against ultimate limit states; b) evaluate the excavations-induced-settlements on pre-existing building adjacent to the excavation; c) assess the safety of a shallow tunnel and predict the ground movements induced by tunnelling.
3. Making judgement skill
Upon completion of the course the student has the necessary knowledge to face the design of a deep excavation or a shallow tunnel, developing an appropriate judgement skill through the study of typical problems encountered in common practice.
4. Communication skill
At the end of the course the students can engage in technical discussion with another specialist in the field. Specific focus on the use of a rigorous technical language during lectures and the oral examination is aimed at ensuring the acquisition of this skill.
5. Learning skill
At the end of the course the students can carry on self-learning on the course topics. Acquisition of this skill is ensured by the selection of the lecture notes, through which the students are familiarised with the authoritative sources of information in the international scientific and technical literature.
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| 1019501 | Advanced Soil Mechanics | 2nd | 1st | 6 | ITA |
Educational objectives The main aim of the course is the improvement of the student’s
knowledge into the field of mechanical behaviour of both granular and
clayey soils. In detail, the main objectives of the course are the
following: i) improve the knowledge of experimental techniques in
laboratory and in situ for soil mechanics characterization ii) improve
the knowledge of mechanical behaviour of soil through the study of
advanced constitutive models appropriate to describe the main aspects
of soil features; iii) increase the student’s capability to set up soil
geotechnical models to solve different classes of boundary values
problems.At the end of the course the student will acquire the following
ability: i) carried out an experimental program to define the
mechanical properties of soils, elaborate and interpret test results;
ii) select the adequate constitutive model to solve specific boundary
values problems; iii) set up geotechnical soil model to approach
different categories of boundary values problems.
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| 1002874 | Rock Mechanics | 2nd | 1st | 6 | ITA |
Educational objectives The course is devoted to illustrate the mechanical behavior of rock masses with the aim to: a) design a plan of investigations; b) carry out the mechanical characterization of rock masses; c) identify the instability mechanisms of rock slopes; d) analyse the stability conditions of slopes; e) plan the design of stabilization measures.
Specific skills. At the end of the course successful students acquire the ability to independently handle the complexity of geotechnical problems. In addition, for the recognition of instability phenomena and for the choice of methods and models of stability analyses, students have to make technical choices having reduced information, which is typically encountered in geotechnical problems. Finally, for the design of stabilization measures, students have to take responsibility for making technical decisions.
Since the required engineering project is based on real cases, students have to turn complex reality into possible models. Then students are called to: define the gaps of information provided in the real case, identify additional requests for improving knowledge, independently address any further studies intended for his/her learning.
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| 1032749 | NUMERICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL HYDRAULICS | 2nd | 1st | 6 | ITA |
Educational objectives The training goals are: to provide to the students the conceptual cornerstones of the main numerical methods that are used in numerical simulation of incompressible fluid flows; to offer to the students a training path from the mathematical formulation of an hydraulic problem to the designing of a numerical code for the solution of the problem.It is expected that students enlarge their knowledge in computational hydraulics by learning the conceptual
cornerstones and mathematical tools for the numerical solution of an engineering problem in the field of
hydraulics.
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| 1023677 | RIVER HYDRAULICS
| 2nd | 1st | 6 | ITA |
Educational objectives The training goals are: to provide to the students the conceptual cornerstones of river hydraulics and sediment transport and the mathematical models for their representation, both in one-dimensional and two-dimensional form.
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| 1009408 | AIRPORT INFRASTRUCTURES | 2nd | 1st | 6 | ITA |
Educational objectives The educational objective of the course is to offer the student a specific preparation that allows him to synthesize some basic knowledge of airport engineering for the proper performance of his professional activity. The goal will be pursued through a specific design application of an airport system, which will take place with exercises aimed at adapting an existing airport to new traffic conditions. At the end of the course the student will have the skills to plan and manage airport infrastructures from a smart perspective, including knowledge of the most sustainable construction techniques (pavement recycling, reduction of CO2 emissions, accessibility to the airport with sustainable modes of transport / intermodality, etc.)
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| 1007490 | RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURES | 2nd | 1st | 6 | ITA |
Educational objectives The main aspects of rail infrastructure are addressed by presenting the
main similarities and differences with the road result is a successful
completion for the training of future engineers, civil infrastructure;
in this way is meant to complement the cultural education of future
civil engineers on land transport infrastructure.Students at the end of the course will be able to set and solve
engineering problems involving the geometry of railway tracks and the
design of the rail track also gaining knowledge of other relevant
characteristics of this broad discipline.
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| 1019504 | ROAD CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE | 2nd | 1st | 6 | ITA |
Educational objectives To improve the knoledge in the field of road construction. To give a
complete overview in tha European regulations and criteria for
selection of materials and for managemet of road contraction works,To gave the knoledge to completely design, manage and control the construction of a road.
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| 1051381 | Teoria delle Strutture | 2nd | 1st | 6 | ITA |
Educational objectives The course completes the theoretical foundation of Structural Mechanics, by relying on the acquisitions from previous courses (Scienza delle Costruzioni) and provides the conceptual bases for understanding the models and the automatic procedures of structural analysis with use of a computer.
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| 1042000 | ADVANCED STRUCTURAL DESIGN | 2nd | 1st | 6 | ITA |
Educational objectives Structural Design
General Missions:
Using design examples to highlight the need to tackle the solution of structural problems with methodological rigor based also on specific insights and the comparison between the adoptable solutions.
Stimulate the need for comparison with colleagues and the need that third parties validate the adopted solutions. To favor a collaborative approach for 1) the development of a solution and 2) for the integration of independent solutions.
Specific Missions:
Teach the basis of the design and verification for a) Reinforced Concrete Structures b) Pre-Stressed Reinforced Concrete Structures c) Steel-Concrete Composite Constructions
To deepen themes related to the conceptualization of structural modeling assisted by numerical modeling
Stimulate the critical reading of technical regulations and the need for their integration, harmonizing them in the light of a single reference standard
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| 10612527 | Steel structures design | 2nd | 1st | 6 | ITA |
Educational objectives The objects of the course are the design, the structural analysis, and
the technology of the constructions made by metallic materials. Special
attention is devoted to steel.
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| 1002875 | THEORY AND DESIGN OF BRIDGES | 2nd | 1st | 6 | ITA |
Educational objectives To learn the design criteria of bridge structures and the underlying
theoretical aspects, starting from fundamentals of structural statics,
dynamics, structural mechanics and design.
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| 1001897 | Meccanica delle strutture bidimensionali | 2nd | 1st | 6 | ITA |
Educational objectives Starting from the theory of curved beam we introduce the concept of curvature and study its utility from
the mechanical point of view. Starting from plane elasticity we study how a two-dimensional structure (yet
plane) differs from a one-dimensional structure. We end up with the general model of Koiter for shells,
structures which are both curved and two-dimensional.
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| 1051376 | Riabilitazione Strutturale di Costruzioni in Muratura I | 2nd | 1st | 6 | ITA |
Educational objectives Ability of analysis and design of structural interventions on masonry constructions.
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| 10612533 | Structural and seismic assessment and retrofit strategies for existing reinforced concrete buildings | 2nd | 1st | 6 | ITA |
Educational objectives The course intends to provide the students/attendees with basic information and background on seismic assessment procedures, strengthening/retrofitting strategies and techniques for reinforced concrete buildings.
At the end of the course students would be expected to have gained familiarity with:
a) the general concepts and principles underpinning seismic assessment and retrofit approaches, according to a performance-based philosophy;
b) the relevant existing literature at national and international level for either assessment and retrofit, based on experimental, numerical, analytical studies and observations/reports from post-earthquake recognisance missions;
c) the general potentiality, as well as limitations, of a range of strengthening retrofit solutions, either based on traditional or more recently developed techniques.
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| 1021794 | DEEP TUNNELS | 2nd | 2nd | 6 | ITA |
Educational objectives The course illustrates the principles of static analysis of deep underground constructions with the aim to: a) give an account of the geotechnical properties which are relevant to the design of underground constructions, with particular attention to rock masses; b) provide the criteria for a decision about the excavation techniques; c) evaluate stability conditions of tunnels; d) design the supporting systems; e) examine the interaction between the ground and the provisional and final supports.
Successful students will be able to cooperate in design teams for tunnels and other underground structures. They could be charged of the exploratory activity in the field and of the data collection and organization. They could be employed in the site staff for the control of the excavation management, the machine performance in mechanized tunneling and the monitoring data.
Specific skills. At the end of the course students acquire the ability to independently handle the complexity of geotechnical problems. Since the required engineering project is based on real cases, students have to turn complex reality into possible models. Then students are called to: define the gaps of information provided in the real case, identify additional requests for improving knowledge, independently address any further studies intended for his/her learning.
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| 10612524 | Slope stability | 2nd | 2nd | 6 | ITA |
Educational objectives General learning outcomes
The class is aimed at providing the essential elements to quantitatively evaluate the stability of natural and artificial slopes (natural slopes, excavations, earth structures), under both static and dynamic conditions. It also illustrates the main stabilisation actions that can be applied to initially unstable slopes.
Specific learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding skill
The teaching activity is initially aimed at classifying the slopes; this is followed by the related site investigation strategies. This allows to recognise and identify the engineering problem. The following steps include the analysis of the stability conditions, under both static and seismic conditions. The whole background is then applied to the identification, design and validation of the stabilisation strategies.
Applying knowledge and understanding skill
At the end of the course the student is able to identify the main features of a slope, analyse its stability conditions and design the possibly necessary stabilisation actions. The whole process of analysis and design is developed such that the student will be able to directly apply it in its future professional activity.
Making judgement skill
The student will apply his/her judgment skill through the tutorials, which consist of the solution of applied cases.
Communication skill
The student will show his/her communication skills during the tutorial, their review during the teaching stage and during their discussion in the oral examination stage.
Learning skill
The student is asked to learn the notions with reference to a general context and apply them to a set of specific cases. This should trigger his/her capability of elaborating and consolidating the whole content of the course.
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| 10612525 | Geotechnical earthquake engineering | 2nd | 2nd | 6 | ITA |
Educational objectives Analysis of the seismic behaviour of geotechnical systems: evaluation
of the seismic action; study of the dynamic behaviour of soils; site
response analyses; and seismic analysis of the main structure types
interacting with the subsoil.Familiarity with the mechanical, probabilistic and normative issues
underlying the evaluation of seismic actions. Development of skills for
carrying out site response analyses with different levels of
complexity. Capability to perform seismic analyses for the most common
soil-structure interaction problems, also using self-developed software
tools.
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| 10596064 | Dams and Reservoirs | 2nd | 2nd | 6 | ITA |
Educational objectives The objectives of the course of Dams and reservoirs are:
- analyze the issue of water management through artificial reservoirs;
- provide elements on design criteria and construction methods of dams and complementary works;
- address the major issues related to the construction and to the operation of the dams, with reference to the aspects about safety, environment, maintenance and monitoring.
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| 10612526 | Hydraulic risk adaptation and mitigation measures | 2nd | 2nd | 6 | ITA |
Educational objectives The formative objectives of the Protezione idraulica del territorio course are to calculate the main terms of the hydrologic balance at basin scale; to estimate the hydraulic risk and to estimate the possible actions of mitigation; to design hydraulic works for soil protection; to implement structural and non structural measures for flood prevention, and hydrosystems management models, with a view to adaptation and mitigation of the hydrological effects of climate change.
The course is divided into three main parts in which the following topics will be covered respectively:
A. Definition of hydraulic risk and adaptation strategies to climate change.
B. Hydraulic risk mitigation measures
C. Management Models of hydrosystems
Some hydrological and hydraulic models are presented for the estimation of the hydraulic risk and possible actions of mitigation, for the planning and design of hydraulic works for soil protection and for the implementation of structural and non structural measures for flood prevention.
The general learning outcomes expected are included among the wider outcomes of the whole master programme in Environmental Engineering. To this regard, the module contributes (as for the hydraulic risk management) to the educational background required for the graduate engineer to manage and design interventions for the preservation of the quality of environmental compartments and mitigation of climate change effects.
Specific outcomes
Knowledge and understanding:
after passing the exam, the students will be able to deal with issues related to flood risk engineering and land protection, with particular reference to the planning the best flood mitigation strategy, to the design and to the management structural and non structural measures for flood strategy also in real time.
Applying knowledge and understanding:
after passing the exam, the students will be able to undertake planning and design alternatives in order to protect and prevent territory from flood risk.
Making judgement:
After passing the exam, the students will acquire the ability to make judgements with particular regard to “the evaluation of flood mitigation strategy both in structural and non structural way” and “ the planning, the design of hydraulic works and the implementation of hydrological and hydraulic models for the real time flood risk management”, also on complex systems/problems.
Learning skills:
The above mentioned skills will contribute to building a backbone that will allow the students to get updated information in a continuous, autonomous and in-depth manner, concerning both their professional abilities and the emerging environmental issues.
Solving numerical and design exercises will also provide the students with a tool to acquire autonomous learning skills, also with specific regard to the ability to make judgement and critical assessment of the faced problems in case of shortage or lack of the relevant informationformulare giudizi e valutazioni critiche sulla base di informazioni limitate o incomplete
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| 1044042 | MARITIME CONSTRUCTIONS | 2nd | 2nd | 6 | ENG |
Educational objectives The objective is to enable students to learn the basics of port planning and design of maritime works and to learn the functional characteristics of major marine terminals.As part of the course are also given the basics of oceanography and maritime hydraulic needed to address applicative issues related to the harbors and their environmental impact.
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| 1019505 | COMPLEMENTS OF ROAD DESIGN | 2nd | 2nd | 6 | ITA |
Educational objectives The class leads to complete the second level civil engineering student
education, specifically regarding the knowledge of road design process.
In particular, geometric and functional design problems are focused,
with a special attention to the nodal elements of a road network (road
intersections and interchanges) and their effectiveness for safety.
Students have to learn theoretical basis and most common skills, to
obtain drawings, analyses, calculations and documents, for a road
design.
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| 1003268 | CONSTRUCTION SITE TECHNIQUE AND SAFETY | 2nd | 2nd | 6 | ITA |
Educational objectives The selection and processing of materials for road construction with
special attention to organizational and operational aspects of modern
construction techniques, with application exercises. Students are
guided to critical examination of various operational conditions
through an extensive use of original technical movies.Advanced knowledge of building roads technology and safety issues through multimedial tours of worksites.
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| 1001766 | DYNAMICS OF STRUCTURES | 2nd | 2nd | 6 | ITA |
Educational objectives Structural Dynamics
The course aims to provide students with basic and advanced elements of
dynamics of structures, and with the tools to understand and solve
problems occurring in the practice of structural engineering. To this
aim, it is divided into a first part which covers the basics of the
analysis of the dynamic response of structural systems, and a second
part, in which specific advanced issues are dealt with in detail. Among
them: the random dynamics, the modeling of dynamic actions (in
particular, seismic and wind actions), the control of vibration, the
structural health monitoring, and the nonlinear dynamics.Students must acquire the ability to analyze the dynamic response of
structural systems, and mastery of the equations and parameters that
govern the phenomena. They must also acquire the basic elements for an
autonomous treatment of advanced dynamic problems.
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| 10612536 | Seismic design of precast concrete and laminated timber
buildings | 2nd | 2nd | 6 | ITA |
Educational objectives In this course, an overview of recent developments on innovative high performance (or low-damage) solutions for precast concrete buildings based on dry jointed ductile connections, typically referred to as PRESSS-Technology (PREcast Seismic Structural Systems) and alternative to both the emulation of cast-in-situ approach as well as to the more traditional structural systems adopted for industrial buildings in southern European regions, will be given.
The combination of unbonded post-tensioning techniques and of additional sources of internal or external dissipaters leads to self-centering and dissipative systems, capable of undergoing major earthquake with minor damage when compared with traditional solutions.
The same concepts and technical solutions can be successfully implemented in low- or no-seismic regions, as a valuable alternative to the more traditional construction typology of industrial buildings (plants, warehouses) consisting of single- to two-three portal frames relying upon statically determined schemes with beams simply supported or “hinged” to cantilever columns.
In this course, the main aspects related to the conceptual behaviour and design criteria will be discussed based on extensive experimental testing and numerical analysis. Examples of the several on site-applications worldwide will be given, as a confirmation of the rapid and increasingly wide acceptance of such construction technique within different construction markets and realities.
At the end of the course, the students are expected to gain familiarity with the conceptual behaviour, the design criteria and step-by-step procedure as well as modeling aspects of alterative type of precast concrete systems, from emulative of cast-in-situ to jointed ductile connections.
Updates on current trends in major international seismic code provisions will be provided along with real examples of on site applications as a further confirmation of the advantages associated to the easy constructability and speed of erection.
From precast concrete to (prefabricated) timber
The concept of post-tensioned rocking systems has been in the past decade successfully extended from precast concrete to timber (engineered wood solutions, including Laminated Veneer Lumber, LVL, Glulam or Cross-lam, opening new opportunities for much greater use of timber and engineered wood products in multi-storey and large open-space buildings, using innovative technologies for creating high quality buildings with large open spaces, excellent living and working environments, and resistance to hazards such as earthquakes, fires and extreme weather events.
As part of the course, the students will be introduced with the basic concepts behind the design, analysis and construction of these “prefabrication” in timber and presented with examples of on-site applications of a number of buildings implementing such technology for structural frames, walls, combination of them and hybrid/composite material construction.
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| 1005087 | MANAGEMENT OF BRIDGES AND LARGE STRUCTURES | 2nd | 2nd | 6 | ITA |
Educational objectives Knowledge on design, construction, detailing and monitoring of bridges
and large scale structures. Technological details for strength and
sustainability.
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| 10612528 | Finite elements in structural analysis | 2nd | 2nd | 6 | ITA |
Educational objectives This course presents the theory and application of discretization methods, with particular attention to the finite element method for analyzing structural components and systems. The formulations for a variety of finite elements in one, two, and three dimensions are presented. The modeling and analysis of structures using planar, solid, and plate elements is covered. Implementations of element formulations will be examined using Matlab. The finite element analysis program FEAP will be used for analysis of structural problems.
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| 10616924 | Analysis and reduction of construction seismic risk | 2nd | 2nd | 6 | ENG |
| 1051377 | Riabilitazione Strutturale di Costruzioni in Muratura II | 2nd | 2nd | 6 | ITA |
Educational objectives Ability of analysis and design of structural interventions on architectural heritage.
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