Programme

1 THE SEISMIC RESPONSE OF STRUCTURES:

1.1 Response of Structures in the linear field

1.1.1. One-degree-of-freedom systems:

- Definition of the Simple Oscillator,
- Free oscillations of the Simple Oscillator with and without damping,
- Response of a simple oscillator subject to a generic forcer,
- Introduction to Elastic Response Spectra (acceleration, velocity, displacement),

1.1.2. Multi-degree-of-freedom systems:

- Hints on Concentrated Mass Models,
- Hints on Modal Analysis,
- Hints on Seismic Actions,
- Hints on Seismic Analysis using acceleration response spectrum,


1.2. Seismic response of structures in the nonlinear field:

- Hints on Ductility (material, section, element, structure),
- Hints on Design Response Spectra,
- Hints on Structure Coefficient.


2. THE DESIGN OF STRUCTURES IN SEISMIC ZONE.

- Definition of seismic action,
- Conception structural design,
- Criteria for good design of ca structures in the seismic zone,
- Brief introduction to possible design strategies in the seismic zone (elastic design, ductility design, seismic isolation design, etc),
- Hints of structural modeling in the seismic zone,
- Introduction to seismic standards for structural design (Technical Standard for Construction NTC2018 in Italy, Eurocodes in Europe, international standards),
- Hints on Foundation Design,
- Hints on design in the seismic zone of walls,
- Hints on the design of stairs.

3. R.C. STRUCTURE DESIGNED IN SEISMIC ZONE.

3.1. Design and verification of floors:
- Choice of Structural Type,
- Technical standards for design and verification,
- Predimensioning of the Structural System (section geometries, etc.),
- Outlines of Elemental Load Analysis and their combinations,
- Analytical and numerical modeling of the floor (F.E.M. software), simplified approach,
- Sections Design and verification (bending and shear, simplified formulations),
- Notes on Construction Details,
- Definition and preparation of structural design drawings.

3.2. Design and verification of a reinforced concrete ( r.c. ) structure:

- Definition of seismic action,
- Analysis and simplified combinations of elementary loads,
- Definition of the Structural System (simplified approach),
- Hints on Technical Standards for Structural Design (NTC 2018, Eurocodes, INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS),
- Simplified approach for analytical and numerical modeling using F.E.M. software,
- Hints on the study of structural behavior,
- Hints on modal analysis,
- Design and verification of elements according to the hierarchy of strengths,
- Analysis by acceleration response spectrum according to Technical Standard,
- Design and verification of structural elements (beams, columns, nodes),
- Hints on geotechnics study (soil bearing capacity, creep verification),
- Hints on Design and verification of surface foundations (punching, bending reinforcement),
- Hints on Construction Details,
- Preparation of structural design drawings (beams, columns, nodes),
- Brief introduction to design and verification of infills,
- Hints on secondary elements.

4. INSIGHTS ON STRUCTURES IN SEISMIC ZONE.

- Hints on Seismic adaptation or improvement of existing structures,
- Hints on Sustainable structural design,
- Hints on Innovative Construction Techniques.

Core Documentation

Course lecture notes distributed on TEAMS online platforms.

Books:

Quaderno aicap N.2
PROGETTO DI UN EDIFICIO IN C.A. CON E SENZA ISOLAMENTO SISMICO ALLA BASE
aicap - Associazione Italiana Calcestruzzo Armato e Precompresso

DETTAGLI COSTRUTTIVI di STRUTTURE in CALCESTRUZZO ARMATO
aicap - Associazione Italiana Calcestruzzo Armato e Precompresso

PROGETTAZIONE DI STRUTTURE IN CALCESTRUZZO ARMATO
GUIDA ALL’USO dell’EUROCODICE 2 con riferimento alle Norme Tecniche D.M. 14.1.2008
aicap - Associazione Italiana Calcestruzzo Armato e Precompresso

PROGETTAZIONE SISMICA DI EDIFICI IN CALCESTRUZZO ARMATO
GUIDA ALL’USO dell’EUROCODICE 2 con riferimento alle Norme Tecniche D.M. 14.1.2008
aicap - Associazione Italiana Calcestruzzo Armato e Precompresso

Reference Bibliography

Bibliography for further study: MINISTERO DELLE INFRASTRUTTURE E DEI TRASPORTI, DECRETO 17 gennaio 2018. Aggiornamento delle «Norme tecniche per le costruzioni». Supplemento ordinario alla Gazzetta Ufficiale n. 42 del 20 febbraio 2018 - Serie generale. MINISTERO DELLE INFRASTRUTTURE E DEI TRASPORTI, CIRCOLARE n. 7 del 21 gennaio 2019, pubblicata in Gazzetta Ufficiale n. 35/2019, con oggetto: Istruzioni per l’applicazione dell’aggiornamento delle norme tecniche per le costruzioni di cui al decreto ministeriale 17 gennaio 2018. EN 1998-1:2004 Eurocode 8: Design of structures for earthquake resistance – Part 1: General rules, seismic actions, and rules for buildings. CHOPRA, A. K. (1995). Dynamics of structures: theory and applications to earthquake engineering. Englewood Cliffs, N.J., Prentice-Hall. PAULAY, T, PRIESTLEY, M.J.N. (1992) Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Buildings, John Wiley and Sons, New York, USA

Type of delivery of the course

The course involves the analysis and in-depth study from a structural point of view of an architectural design and is divided into: - frontal lessons, - classroom exercises, - development of classroom simple projects (preferably teamwork). The teacher uses assistants for teaching support (exercises and development of classroom simple projects). In the event of an extension of the health emergency from COVID-19, all the provisions that regulate the methods of carrying out teaching activities and student assessment will be implemented. In particular, the following methods will apply: the platform for carrying out the lessons will be the official Teams platform. Students are urged to carefully review topics in building science and construction engineering before the start of the courses and to point out any critical issues to the lecturer. The lecturer will evaluate the existence of these prerequisites at the beginning of the courses in order to possibly activate all the procedures provided by the Department regulations to provide the necessary support.

Attendance

Compulsory attendance is required for 75 percent of the classes.

Type of evaluation

A case study (simple architectural project) will be identified at the beginning of the course. This case study will be the subject of analysis, insights, design, and structural verification during the course. The project will be the subject of classroom group reviews during the course. The instructor may require interim deliveries of the material produced in order to assess the degree of development and proper execution of the same. The final examination will include an oral test for each candidate, which will focus on the discussion of the project carried out during the course and the theoretical topics indicated in the syllabus. Prior to the exam, delivery of all papers produced for the development of the project is required. All files of the papers will be sent telematically at least 7 days before the examination date through free online services (example: Googledrive, Onedrive, Wetrasfer, etc.). In the case of an extension of the health emergency from COVID-19, all provisions regulating the manner of conducting teaching activities and student assessments will be implemented. In particular, the following arrangements will be implemented: - the telematic submission of files related to the design boards and all the necessary papers for the conduct of the project (submission must be at least 7 days before the examination date), - the examination includes an oral test with theoretical questions and a discussion of the project carried out during the course, - the platform for conducting the distance exams will be the official Teams platform already used by students/ae to take the university courses.