The course aims to provide students with the necessary tools for:
- Knowledge of mechanical properties of masonry in new and existing structures.
- Structural behaviour of masonry elements (walls, sprandels, arches, vaults).
- Code indications.
- Traditional and Innovative strengthening techniques.
The course aims to provide students with the necessary tools for the design and verification of masonry elements illustrating the properties of building materials, the resolution methods and evaluating actions and resistance.
The lessons are also aimed to give students the ability to independently carry out the numerical applications on the various topics discussed in the course.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding:
- knowledge about modelling of masonry materials
- knowledge about design methods of masonry elements in new and existing buildings
Applying knowledge and understanding:
- ability into comparing behavior of structural elements made of different materials
- ability into use simple softwares, i.e. excel, for developing verifications of RC sections
Making judgments:
- ability into individuating and comparing different solving procedures of the same problem
- ability to identify possible and potential connections between the various aspects of a subject and/or of a problem
- knowledge of the role of civil engineers in the society and of professional ethics
Communication skills:
- Work together in a working group, defining objectives, activities, tools
- Present and articulate in writing and orally an elaborate group.
Learning skills:
- Reflect on the knowledge and skills of their education
- Identifying possibilities for further development of knowledge, skills and competencies.
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