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Degradation of construction materials and prevention
01VLFMX
A.A. 2021/22
Course Language
Inglese
Degree programme(s)
Master of science-level of the Bologna process in Ingegneria Civile - Torino
Course structure
| Teaching | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lezioni | 45 |
| Esercitazioni in aula | 15 |
Lecturers
| Teacher | Status | SSD | h.Les | h.Ex | h.Lab | h.Tut | Years teaching |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baino Francesco | Professore Associato | IMAT-01/A | 22,5 | 7,5 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Co-lectures
Context
| SSD | CFU | Activities | Area context | ING-IND/21 ING-IND/22 |
3 3 |
F - Altre attività (art. 10) F - Altre attività (art. 10) |
Altre conoscenze utili per l'inserimento nel mondo del lavoro Altre conoscenze utili per l'inserimento nel mondo del lavoro |
|---|
2021/22
Materials play a major role in civil engineering design and for this reason the course "Degradation of construction materials and prevention" intends to provide a thorough engineering culture on building and civil engineering materials.
L’insegnamento si pone l’obiettivo di fornire la preparazione teorica e pratica relativa al comportamento in esercizio dei materiali, necessaria per la realizzazione di nuove costruzioni e per il restauro di quelle esistenti. Si affronteranno i temi seguenti:
a) il degrado dei materiali e delle strutture in funzione delle condizioni di esposizione ambientale,
b) la prevenzione in sede di progetto, costruzione e gestione delle strutture,
c) le tecniche di indagine sui materiali e sulle costruzioni (diagnostica e analisi del degrado),
d) i materiali e le tecnologie per il consolidamento e restauro delle opere degradate
The course also shows many applicative uses of materials in order to stimulate students ability and critical sensitivity on how material properties constitute a crucial information for the selection of an optimal materials and processing route for the realization of civil engineer structures. Technological processes for materials production and for the optimization of their properties will also be illustrated in details.
Materials play a major role in Civil Engineering and, for this reason, the course “Degradation of construction materials and prevention” aims at providing a thorough engineering culture on Building and Civil Engineering materials, with a special focus on degradation issues. The course will provide a theoretical and practical overview of the operating behavior of materials, which is key for the construction of new buildings and the restoration of existing ones. The following topics will be specifically addressed: i) degradation of materials and structures as a function of environmental exposure conditions, ii) prevention strategies in the design, construction, and management of structures, iii) investigation techniques on materials and constructions (diagnostics and analysis of degradation), iv) materials and technologies for the consolidation and restoration of degraded structures. The course will also show many applicative uses of materials in order to stimulate student’s ability and critical sensitivity on how material properties constitute crucial information for the selection of optimal materials and processing routes in Civil Engineering structures. Technological processes for materials production and for the optimization of their properties will also be illustrated in detail, when relevant.
Al termine dell’insegnamento, lo studente sarà in grado di:
- conoscere i meccanismi di degrado ai cui possono essere soggetti i materiali da costruzione, sia metallici sia non metallici, in funzione delle condizioni di esposizione ambientale;
- utilizzare le conoscenze teoriche acquisite su questi materiali da costruzione per valutare lo stato di degrado e la durabilità di strutture realizzate con essi;
- individuare i metodi e le tecniche più adeguate per la prevenzione dei fenomeni di degrado dei materiali da costruzione in sede progettuale;
- discutere e individuare le prescrizioni sui materiali e i metodi di controllo da adottare in sede di esecuzione e manutenzione delle strutture.
At the end of the course, the students will be able to:
- know the degradation mechanisms which are typical of both metallic and non-metallic construction materials, depending on the materials inherent properties, specific service, and environmental exposure conditions;
- use the theoretical knowledge acquired on these building materials to evaluate the state of decay and durability of structures;
- identify the most suitable methods and techniques for preventing the degradation phenomena of construction materials in the design phase;
- discuss and identify the requirements and good practices on materials as well as the control methods to be adopted during construction and for the maintenance of the structures.
Basic knowledge of Physics, Chemistry, Structural mechanics, and Material Science and Technology.
Basic knowledge of Physics, Chemistry, Structural mechanics, and Material Science and Technology.
• Principali classi di acciai, metodi di fabbricazione, formatura e giunzione,
• Infragilimento dei materiali metallici e meccanismi di degrado,
• Proprietà e degrado dei polimeri e dei materiali lapidei naturali e artificiali nel contesto dell’ingegneria civile,
• Criteri di scelta, in termini di prestazioni e durabilità, dei principali materiali da costruzione (acciai, materiali lapidei, leganti aerei, leganti idraulici, opere in muratura, opere lignee, materiali compositi) e loro applicazione nei settori dell’ingegneria civile,
• Corrosione dei materiali metallici,
• Meccanismi dettagliati di degrado nel calcestruzzo, inclusi c.a. e c.a.p.,
• Metodi di monitoraggio e protezione dei materiali dal degrado,
• Cenni a materiali e tecniche per il restauro delle strutture,
• Esercitazioni (analisi del degrado di strutture in calcestruzzo armato e lignee in casi studio, scelta ragionata di materiali metallici e non metallici per costruzioni).
The course is divided into two main parts:
I. Metallic materials (30 h),
II. Non-metallic materials (30 h).
Overall, the main topics of this course will deal with:
- Main classes of steels and relevant methods of manufacturing, forming and joining,
- Embrittlement of metallic materials and degradation mechanisms,
- Properties and degradation of ceramics, polymers and stone materials, with special focus on applications in Civil Engineering,
- Selection criteria, in terms of performance and durability, of the main construction materials (steels, stone materials, hydraulic and non-hydraulic binders, bricks and masonry, wood, composite materials) and their application in the field of Civil Engineering,
- Corrosion of metallic materials,
- Detailed mechanisms of degradation in concrete and reinforced concrete,
- Methods for monitoring and protecting materials from degradation,
- Short overview of materials and techniques for the restoration of structures,
- Analysis of case studies (e.g. degradation of metallic and non-metallic materials, guided selection of materials for construction).
Theoretical classes (45 h) and practical exercises and analysis of case studies (15 h).
Theoretical classes (45 h) and analysis/critical discussion of selected case studies (15 h).
Learning is based mainly on the lecture notes provided by the professors and available on the web site, and on the students’ own notes.
Recorded lessons via Virtual Classroom from Academic Year 2019-2020 are available.
The following textbooks are recommended (but not mandatory) for consultation:
- Callister and Rethwisch, "Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction" (metals and non-metals)
- Campbell, "Elements of Metallurgy and Engineering Alloys" (metals only)
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Learning is based mainly on the lecture notes provided by the professors (available on the course webpage) and on the students’ own notes.
Recorded lectures via Virtual Classroom from Academic Year 2020-2021 are also available on the course webpage.
The following textbooks are recommended (but not mandatory) for further reading and consultation:
- W.D. Callister, D.G. Rethwisch, "Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction", Wiley, 2018 (metallic and non-metallic materials)
- F.C. Campbell, "Elements of Metallurgy and Engineering Alloys", ASM International, 2008 (metals only)
- L. Bertolini, "Materiali da costruzione. Volume I", Editore Città Studi, 2014 (Note: For students able to read italian)
- L. Bertolini, "Materiali da costruzione. Volume II", Editore Città studi, 2012.(Note: For students able to read Italian)
Modalità di esame: Prova scritta (in aula);
Exam: Written test;
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Written exam.
Objectives that will be ascertained by the exam, consistently with the expected learning outcomes: the exam aims at verifying the comprehension of the theoretical and applicative topics given during the lessons, with a special focus on degradation and interaction between materials and environment. Specifically, the exam will verify the student’s capability to read technical diagrams and relate the information included in such diagrams with operative/service performance of materials, to identify the properties of materials useful for specific applications, to critically select the most suitable materials for specific applications, to forecast degradation phenomena and plan suitable prevention/restoration actions.
Criteria, rules, and procedures for the exam
Individual written test, consisting of 1 or 2 open questions and 4 multiple-choice questions on metallic materials, and 1 or 2 open questions and 4 multiple-choice questions on non-metallic materials. Multiple-choice questions can have 1 or more correct entries. The total duration of the exam: 60 minutes. In replying to open questions, the students are requested to clearly justify their design choices, materials selection, prevention/restorative intervention. No additional penalties will be applied to incorrect responses to multiple-choice questions. The evaluation includes all lecture topics. Textbooks, lecture notes, formularies, and electronic devices cannot be used during the exam. The maximum score that can be achieved by the students is 30/30 cum laude.
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.
Exam: Written test;
Written exam.
Objectives that will be ascertained by the exam, consistently with the expected learning outcomes: the exam aims at verifying the comprehension of the theoretical and applicative topics given during the lessons, with a special focus on degradation and interaction between materials and environment. Specifically, the exam will verify the student’s capability to read technical diagrams and relate the information included in such diagrams with operative/service performance of materials, to identify the properties of materials useful for specific applications, to critically select the most suitable materials for specific applications, to forecast degradation phenomena and plan suitable prevention/restoration actions.
Criteria, rules, and procedures for the exam
Individual written test, consisting of 1 or 2 open questions and 4 multiple-choice questions on metallic materials, and 1 or 2 open questions and 4 multiple-choice questions on non-metallic materials. Multiple-choice questions can have 1 or more correct entries. The total duration of the exam: 60 minutes. In replying to open questions, the students are requested to clearly justify their design choices, materials selection, prevention/restorative intervention. No additional penalties will be applied to incorrect responses to multiple-choice questions. The evaluation includes all lecture topics. Textbooks, lecture notes, formularies, and electronic devices cannot be used during the exam. The maximum score that can be achieved by the students is 30/30 cum laude.
In addition to the message sent by the online system, students with disabilities or Specific Learning Disorders (SLD) are invited to directly inform the professor in charge of the course about the special arrangements for the exam that have been agreed with the Special Needs Unit. The professor has to be informed at least one week before the beginning of the examination session in order to provide students with the most suitable arrangements for each specific type of exam.
Modalità di esame: Prova scritta tramite PC con l'utilizzo della piattaforma di ateneo;
Computer-based written test with open-ended questions or multiple-choice questions using the Exam platform and proctoring tools (Respondus)
Objectives that will be ascertained by the exam, consistently with the expected learning outcomes: the exam aims at verifying the comprehension of the theoretical and applicative topics given during the lessons, with a particular focus on degradation and interaction between materials and environment. Specifically, the exam will verify the student’s capability to read technical diagrams and relate the information included in such diagrams with operative/service performance of materials, to identify the properties of materials useful for specific applications, to critically select the most suitable materials for specific applications, to forecast degradation phenomena and plan suitable prevention/restoration actions.
Criteria, rules, and procedures for the exam
Individual written test, consisting of 1 or 2 open questions and 4 multiple-choice questions on metallic materials, and 1 or 2 open questions and 4 multiple-choice questions on non-metallic materials. Multiple-choice questions can have 1 or more correct entries. Total duration of the exam: 60 minutes. In replying to open questions, the students are requested to clearly justify their design choices, materials selection, prevention/restorative intervention. No additional penalties will be applied to incorrect responses to multiple-choice questions. The evaluation includes all lecture topics. Textbooks, lecture notes, formularies, and electronic devices cannot be used during the exam. The maximum score that can be achieved by the students is 30/30 cum laude.
Exam: Computer-based written test using the PoliTo platform;
Computer-based written test with open-ended questions or multiple-choice questions using the Exam platform and proctoring tools (Respondus)
Objectives that will be ascertained by the exam, consistently with the expected learning outcomes: the exam aims at verifying the comprehension of the theoretical and applicative topics given during the lessons, with a particular focus on degradation and interaction between materials and environment. Specifically, the exam will verify the student’s capability to read technical diagrams and relate the information included in such diagrams with operative/service performance of materials, to identify the properties of materials useful for specific applications, to critically select the most suitable materials for specific applications, to forecast degradation phenomena and plan suitable prevention/restoration actions.
Criteria, rules, and procedures for the exam
Individual written test, consisting of 1 or 2 open questions and 4 multiple-choice questions on metallic materials, and 1 or 2 open questions and 4 multiple-choice questions on non-metallic materials. Multiple-choice questions can have 1 or more correct entries. Total duration of the exam: 60 minutes. In replying to open questions, the students are requested to clearly justify their design choices, materials selection, prevention/restorative intervention. No additional penalties will be applied to incorrect responses to multiple-choice questions. The evaluation includes all lecture topics. Textbooks, lecture notes, formularies, and electronic devices cannot be used during the exam. The maximum score that can be achieved by the students is 30/30 cum laude.
Modalità di esame: Prova scritta (in aula); Prova scritta tramite PC con l'utilizzo della piattaforma di ateneo;
Written test; Computer-based written test with open-ended questions or multiple-choice questions using the Exam platform and proctoring tools (Respondus)
Objectives that will be ascertained by the exam, consistently with the expected learning outcomes: the exam aims at verifying the comprehension of the theoretical and applicative topics given during the lessons, with a special focus on degradation and interaction between materials and environment. Specifically, the exam will verify the student’s capability to read technical diagrams and relate the information included in such diagrams with operative/service performance of materials, to identify the properties of materials useful for specific applications, to critically select the most suitable materials for specific applications, to forecast degradation phenomena and plan suitable prevention/restoration actions.
Criteria, rules, and procedures for the exam Individual written test, consisting of 1 or 2 open questions and 4 multiple-choice questions on metallic materials, and 1 or 2 open questions and 4 multiple-choice questions on non-metallic materials. Multiple-choice questions can have 1 or more correct entries. Total duration of the exam: 60 minutes. In replying to open questions, the students are requested to clearly justify their design choices, materials selection, prevention/restorative intervention. No additional penalties will be applied to incorrect responses to multiple-choice questions. The evaluation includes all lecture topics. Textbooks, lecture notes, formularies, and electronic devices cannot be used during the exam. The maximum score that can be achieved by the students is 30/30 cum laude.
Exam: Written test; Computer-based written test using the PoliTo platform;
Written test; Computer-based written test with open-ended questions or multiple-choice questions using the Exam platform and proctoring tools (Respondus)
Objectives that will be ascertained by the exam, consistently with the expected learning outcomes: the exam aims at verifying the comprehension of the theoretical and applicative topics given during the lessons, with a special focus on degradation and interaction between materials and environment. Specifically, the exam will verify the student’s capability to read technical diagrams and relate the information included in such diagrams with operative/service performance of materials, to identify the properties of materials useful for specific applications, to critically select the most suitable materials for specific applications, to forecast degradation phenomena and plan suitable prevention/restoration actions.
Criteria, rules, and procedures for the exam Individual written test, consisting of 1 or 2 open questions and 4 multiple-choice questions on metallic materials, and 1 or 2 open questions and 4 multiple-choice questions on non-metallic materials. Multiple-choice questions can have 1 or more correct entries. Total duration of the exam: 60 minutes. In replying to open questions, the students are requested to clearly justify their design choices, materials selection, prevention/restorative intervention. No additional penalties will be applied to incorrect responses to multiple-choice questions. The evaluation includes all lecture topics. Textbooks, lecture notes, formularies, and electronic devices cannot be used during the exam. The maximum score that can be achieved by the students is 30/30 cum laude.