Programma

1) Generalized stresses acting on structures.
2) Influence of the use of different construction materials on both structural and architectural design concept.
3) Structural types: Beams and Frames.
4) Structural types: Struts, Ties, Trusses.
5) Understanding the strength hierarchy in structures.

Testi Adottati

Daniel L. Schodek, Struttures, Prentice-Hall Inc., 1980.
Lecture notes provided openly to students.

Modalità Frequenza

Students are strongly encouraged to attend to their class for both theory and practice. According to the Degree programme teaching regulation, at least 75% of attendance needs to take the final examination during the current academic year.

Modalità Valutazione

Oral evaluation of the design exercise conducted

Programma

The structural design aims to guarantee the transfer of actions such as self-weight, those due to use, as well as external actions due to location such as wind, snow and earthquakes, up to the foundations, seen as the connection between buildings and the ground.
In structural design it is essentially necessary to guarantee safety with respect to two fundamental issues: collapse and functionality of the construction.
Some architectures are illustrated, and their structure is identified, providing indications on the overall behavior due to the configuration, on that of the main structural elements in the different construction materials, and finally on the influence of the "non-structural" elements in the performance of the construction.
1) Force Paths along the structures of buildings.
2) Analysis of gravitational loads on buildings.
3) Seismic actions and structural reactions.
4) Structural configuration principles.
5) Resisting systems in masonry, in reinforced concrete and in timber structures.

Testi Adottati

Reference texts and tutorial materials are given by the teacher during lessons.

"Why Buildings Stand Up: The Strength of Architecture " di Mario Salvadori.
"Why Buildings Fall Down: How Structures Fail " di Matthys Levy e Mario Salvadori.

Bibliografia Di Riferimento

Reference texts and tutorial materials are given by the teacher during lessons. "Why Buildings Stand Up: The Strength of Architecture " di Mario Salvadori. "Why Buildings Fall Down: How Structures Fail " di Matthys Levy e Mario Salvadori.

Modalità Erogazione

The module is divided into frontal lectures which integrate with all the activities required for the design laboratory.

Modalità Frequenza

Students are strongly encouraged to attend to their class for both theory and practice. According to the Degree programme teaching regulation, at least 75% of attendance needs to take the final examination during the current academic year.

Modalità Valutazione

oral exam and project evaluation.

Programma

1) Generalized stresses acting on structures.
2) Influence of the use of different construction materials on both structural and architectural design concept.
3) Structural types: Beams and Frames.
4) Structural types: Struts, Ties, Trusses.
5) Understanding the strength hierarchy in structures.

Testi Adottati

Daniel L. Schodek, Strutture, Pàtron Editore, 2008.
Appunti forniti dal docente.

Modalità Frequenza

Students are strongly encouraged to attend to their class for both theory and practice. According to the Degree programme teaching regulation, at least 75% of attendance needs to take the final examination during the current academic year.

Modalità Valutazione

Oral evaluation of the design exercise conducted

Programma

The structural design aims to guarantee the transfer of actions such as self-weight, those due to use, as well as external actions due to location such as wind, snow and earthquakes, up to the foundations, seen as the connection between buildings and the ground.
In structural design it is essentially necessary to guarantee safety with respect to two fundamental issues: collapse and functionality of the construction.
Some architectures are illustrated, and their structure is identified, providing indications on the overall behavior due to the configuration, on that of the main structural elements in the different construction materials, and finally on the influence of the "non-structural" elements in the performance of the construction.
1) Force Paths along the structures of buildings.
2) Analysis of gravitational loads on buildings.
3) Seismic actions and structural reactions.
4) Structural configuration principles.
5) Resisting systems in masonry, in reinforced concrete and in timber structures.

Testi Adottati

Reference texts and tutorial materials are given by the teacher during lessons.

"Why Buildings Stand Up: The Strength of Architecture " di Mario Salvadori.
"Why Buildings Fall Down: How Structures Fail " di Matthys Levy e Mario Salvadori.

Bibliografia Di Riferimento

Reference texts and tutorial materials are given by the teacher during lessons. "Why Buildings Stand Up: The Strength of Architecture " di Mario Salvadori. "Why Buildings Fall Down: How Structures Fail " di Matthys Levy e Mario Salvadori.

Modalità Erogazione

The module is divided into frontal lectures which integrate with all the activities required for the design laboratory.

Modalità Frequenza

Students are strongly encouraged to attend to their class for both theory and practice. According to the Degree programme teaching regulation, at least 75% of attendance needs to take the final examination during the current academic year.

Modalità Valutazione

oral exam and project evaluation.

Programma

1) Generalized stresses acting on structures.
2) Influence of the use of different construction materials on both structural and architectural design concept.
3) Structural types: Beams and Frames.
4) Structural types: Struts, Ties, Trusses.
5) Understanding the strength hierarchy in structures.

Testi Adottati

Daniel L. Schodek, Strutture, Pàtron Editore, 2008.
Appunti forniti dal docente.

Modalità Frequenza

Students are strongly encouraged to attend to their class for both theory and practice. According to the Degree programme teaching regulation, at least 75% of attendance needs to take the final examination during the current academic year.

Modalità Valutazione

Oral evaluation of the design exercise conducted

Programma

1. Introduction to Force Paths
Definition and importance in the structural context.
Analysis of loads and structural reactions.
2. Modeling and Analysis of Structures
Modeling techniques for static and dynamic analysis.
Use of specialized engineering software.
3. Probabilistic Methods in Structural Design
Basic concepts of probability applied to engineering.
Techniques for assessing risk and structural safety.
4. Application of Probabilistic Methods
Development of probabilistic models for preliminary sizing and safety verification.

Testi Adottati

"Why Buildings Fall Down: How Structures Fail" di Matthys Levy e Mario Salvadori.
"Why Buildings Stand Up: The Strength of Architecture" di Mario Salvadori.
Notes provided by the professor.

Modalità Frequenza

Students are strongly encouraged to attend to their class for both theory and practice. According to the Degree programme teaching regulation, at least 75% of attendance needs to take the final examination during the current academic year.

Modalità Valutazione

Oral evaluation of the design exercise conducted