The course provide training in the analysis, design and assessment of steel and composite (steel/concrete) structures.

The student will have to acquire knowledge on the structural functioning of steel and composite structures through the use of theoretical models that describe their behavior in order to be able to select the most suitable design choice. They will learn from the conceptual design of the structure, to the design of the single element including the connections and draw up the calculation in a proper technical documentation. During the course, the student will have to refine their language properties, with reference to the specific technical terminology, to effectively describe and support their design decisions.

The course contents requires background knowledge on structural analysis and design of structures, semi-probabilistic method for the safety evaluation, structural effects of creep and shrinkage of concrete, physical and mechanical basic characteristics concrete and reinforcing steel for concrete.

The course covers the following topics: general design criteria: advantages and disadvantages of steel structures, description of the typical structural solutions, general principles related to the choice of the structural solution, pre-dimensioning criteria; construction products for steel structures; classification of cross sections; single elements at ultimate limit state: tension, compression, bending, shear and torsion, buckling; uniform built-up compression members; welded connections: welding procedures, defects and controls, butt welds, fillet welds; bolted connections: shear and tension bolted connections, flanged connections; most typical joints between steel elements: beam-to-beam, beam-to-column, column-to-column, bracing member joints; column base joint, beam splices; fatigue; composite steel concrete structures: advantages and structural analysis, behavior in bending, connections systems.

The course includes lectures, practical classes with exercises related to the topics of the course, and classes on a specific assignment on a steel structure for groups of 3-4 students (drawings and report). The assignment will contribute to the final grade.

Slide used during the course. G. Ballio, F.M. Mazzolani, C. Bernuzzi, R. Landolfo, STRUTTURE DI ACCIAIO Teoria e progetto, Editore: Hoepli, Anno edizione: 2019 Bernuzzi C and Cordova C, Structural Steel Design to Eurocode 3 and AISC Specifications, Editore: Wiley, 2014. EN 1993-1-1: Eurocode 3. Design of steel structures - Part 1-1: General rules and rules for buildings. EN 1993-1-8: Eurocode 3. Design of steel structures - Part 1-8: Design of steel joints. EN 1994-1-1: Eurocode 4. Design of composite steel and concrete structures - Part 1-1: General rules and rules for buildings.

Modalità di esame: Prova orale obbligatoria;

Exam: Compulsory oral exam;

... Compulsory individual oral exam with discussion of group assignment. The exam consists of an oral test with presentation and discussion of the assignment developed during the course and has the purpose of verifying the level of knowledge and understanding of the topics covered. The evaluations are expressed out of thirty and the exam is passed if the score reported is at least 18/30.

Gli studenti e le studentesse con disabilità o con Disturbi Specifici di Apprendimento (DSA), oltre alla segnalazione tramite procedura informatizzata, sono invitati a comunicare anche direttamente al/la docente titolare dell'insegnamento, con un preavviso non inferiore ad una settimana dall'avvio della sessione d'esame, gli strumenti compensativi concordati con l'Unità Special Needs, al fine di permettere al/la docente la declinazione più idonea in riferimento alla specifica tipologia di esame.

Modalità di esame: Prova orale obbligatoria;

Compulsory individual oral exam with discussion of group assignment. The exam consists of an oral test with presentation and discussion of the assignment developed during the course in group with other students and has the purpose of verifying the level of knowledge and understanding of the topics covered. The evaluations are expressed out of thirty and the exam is passed if the score reported is at least 18/30. The technical operating methods for the oral examinations through video communication tools should respect the D.R. 217 of 28 February 2020: • use of a video communication system that allows the display of the candidate during the exam; • recognition of the student through an identity document and comparison with the photograph present in the university database; • presence of an external witness to the examination board (eg another student); • declaration by the student regarding the non-use of tools of aid and the absence of support people in the room during the test. To participate in the exam, the student must be equipped with adequate means: personal computer equipped with webcam or tablet, browser, network connection suitable for carrying out a videoconference.

Modalità di esame: Prova orale obbligatoria;

Compulsory individual oral exam with discussion of group assignment. The exam consists of an oral test with presentation and discussion of the assignment developed during the course in group with other students and has the purpose of verifying the level of knowledge and understanding of the topics covered. The evaluations are expressed out of thirty and the exam is passed if the score reported is at least 18/30. The technical operating methods for the oral examinations through video communication tools should respect the D.R. 217 of 28 February 2020: • use of a video communication system that allows the display of the candidate during the exam; • recognition of the student through an identity document and comparison with the photograph present in the university database; • presence of an external witness to the examination board (eg another student); • declaration by the student regarding the non-use of tools of aid and the absence of support people in the room during the test. To participate in the exam, the student must be equipped with adequate means: personal computer equipped with webcam or tablet, browser, network connection suitable for carrying out a videoconference.