Learning objectives
The aim of this course is to provide the scientific and technical knowledge for the seismic design of reinforced concrete, steel and masonry structures
Course unit content
1 Code prescriptions.
2 Preliminary concepts of seismology. 2.1 – Seismology applied to civili engineering. 2.2 – Seismic zones.
3 Seismic action. 3.1 – Response spectrum. 3.2 – Combination of the seismic action with other actions.
4 Characteristics of earthquake resistant buildings. 4.1 – Basic principles. 4.2 – Criteria for structural regularity.
5 Structural analisys. 5.1 - Modelling. 5.3 –Methods of linear and non linear analysis of structures.
6 Design of reinforced concrete buildings. 6.1 – Design concepts. 6.2 - Materials. 6.3 –Structural types. 6.4 –Design criteria. 6.5 –Design and detailing of primary and secondary seismic elements.
7 Design of precast concrete structures. 7.1 - Structural types. 7.2 –Connections of precast elements.
8 Design of steel structures. 8.1 – Design concepts. 8.2 – Materials. 8.3 - Structural types.
9. Design of masonry structures. 9.1 – Materials. 9.2 – Structural types. 9.3 – Structural analysis.
9.4 –Rules for “simple masonry buildings”.
10 Structural modelling for finite element analysis of structures
Bibliography
T.PAULAY, M.J.N. PRIESTLEY, "Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Buildings", John Wiley & Sons, INC.
CASTELLANI A. e FACCIOLI, E. “Costruzioni in Zona Sismica”, HOEPLI Ed, 2004
CHOPRA, A.K., “Dynamics of Structures”, Prentice-Hall International Series in Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics.
GHERSI, A. e LENZA P., Edifici antisismici in cemento armato, DARIO FLACCOVIO EDITORE, 2010.
LENZA P. e GHERSI, A., Edifici in muratura, DARIO FLACCOVIO EDITORE, 2011.
Teaching methods
During the course the fundamental of seismic design will be illustrated togheter with some practical applications.
Assessment methods and criteria
The students have to design a building made of reinforced concrete, steel or masonry. The examination consists into the design discussion and into an oral examination where the knowledge of the course topics will be checked
