Learning objectives
Knowledge and understanding:
In order to develop the fundamental skills, needed for the design and assessment of structural members, the Student has to demonstrate, within the end of the course, the attainment of knowledge about some relevant topics, listed in the following:
- Knowledge of elementary methods for structural analysis;
- Knowledge of theoretical basis for the design of reinforced concrete and steel members, together with their foundations and restrains;
- Understanding the fundamental principles of the methods adopted for the structural assessment and structural reliability;
Applying knowledge and understanding:
The ability to apply acquired knowledge will be developed in respect of some relevant topics, listed in the following:
- Apply the structural analysis methods to evaluate stress and strain states of statically indeterminate structures;
- Apply the acquired techniques for the design and verification of most common reinforced concrete or steel structural members;
- Know how to use the graphical tools and the detailing rules for implementation of project executions of reinforced concrete or steel structural members.
Making judgments:
By the end of the course, the student should be able to evaluate, with critical mind, the good choice for the structural element design and its feasibleness.
Communication skills:
The student should be able to clearly present the results of the design activity by means of tables, charts and drawings.
Learning skills:
Knowledge of the topics treated in the course allows the Student to be able to take action in the technical field of civil engineering contest and to be worthy of the tasks required during the design and the assessment of structures and infrastructures.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of basic concepts on differential equations, stress analysis, strength of material and theory of elastic beams
Course unit content
The course provides knowledge and understanding about the fundamentals of the design and assessment of structural members usually adopted in the civil engineering field
Full programme
Structural analysis of frames. Deflection of beams. Principle of virtual work. Mohr’s theorem. Statically indeterminate beams. Flexural deformability and stiffness of a beam. Shear deformability and stiffness of a beam. Statically indeterminate frames. Fixed-joint and sway frames. Force method. Displacement method. Mixed method. Practices lectures. Actions for use in design. Design of slabs, beams, columns, corbels. Standard code recommendations for the design of structures.
Bibliography
Notes given by lecturer and educational material available on the University web learning site “Elly” Additional books:
- G. Toniolo. “Calcolo strutturale. I telai”. Zanichelli Editore, 1990.
- G. Toniolo, M. Di Prisco. “Cemento armato. Calcolo agli stati limite”. Zanichelli Editore, 2000.
- F. Angotti, M. Guiglia, P. Marro, M. Orlando. “Progetto delle strutture in calcestruzzo armato”. Hoepli Editore, 2019
- C. Bernuzzi. “Proporzionamento di strutture in acciaio”. Hoepli Editore 2018
Teaching methods
Slides will be used to convey the most important messages of the theory lectures. Practical lectures will perform by design examples on reinforced concrete and steel elements, as well as drawing construction details, under the guide of tutors.
Assessment methods and criteria
The verification of learning is based on a written test, which deals with a first exercise concerning the structural analysis of a statically indeterminate frame by adopting the displacement method or the force method (weighted in the 60% assessment) and the design of some structural elements (weighted in the 40% assessment).
Other information
Lecture attendance is highly recommended.
The teacher is available by appointment (via e-mail) for clarification on the topic treated during the lectures. It is strongly advised the use of EXCEL and drawing tools.
