Design of structures in seismic zone

During the course, the professors will show and explain seismic code and basic concepts to design reinforced concrete or steel buildings in seismic areas. Students will develop, in groups or alone, projects of buildings by means of structural programs and BIM programs under the guide of the professors.

Should teaching be carried out in mixed mode or remotely, it may be necessary to introduce changes with respect to previous statements, in line with the program planned and outlined in the syllabus.

Structural codes

Design of steel structures in seismic areas. The purpose is to provide principles and structural detailing of multi-storey buildings in seismic areas. It will be focused on: Moment Resisting Frame MRF and concentric CBF and eccentric EBF braced frames.

Design of r.c. framed buildings in seismic zone

Organization of the structure. Estimate of seismic action and internal actions in members. Preliminary design of structural elements. Model of the structure. Basic and combined load conditions. Critical discussion of results of numerical analysis. Design of reinforcements, according to capacity design criterion.

Analysis of particular aspects, as the influence of non-structural elements on the global behavior of the structure.

Contribution of course to the objectives of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

GOAL 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

Target: 9.1, 9.4, 9.5

GOAL 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

Target 11.4, 11.5, 11.6, 11.b, 11.c

GOAL 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

Target: 12.2, 12.a