CODE 105789 ACADEMIC YEAR 2024/2025 CREDITS 4 cfu anno 3 SCIENZE DELL'ARCHITETTURA 8694 (L-17) - GENOVA 6 cfu anno 3 SCIENZE DELL'ARCHITETTURA 8694 (L-17) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR ICAR/09 LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 2° Semester PREREQUISITES Propedeuticità in ingresso Per sostenere l'esame di questo insegnamento è necessario aver sostenuto i seguenti esami: Sciences of architecture 8694 (coorte 2022/2023) STRUCTURAL MECHANICS I 72506 2022 TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB OVERVIEW The course on TECNICA DELLE COSTRUZIONI aims to present the fundamental principles of structural safety of reinforced concrete (RC) structures, focusing on different methodological approaches for their calculation. The main physical and mechanical properties of structural concrete and reinforcing steel will be introduced. Elastic calculation approaches for the serviceability limit state of RC structures will be presented, with a significant portion dedicated to the study of ultimate limit state conditions. Additionally, degradation phenomena and durability will be discussed, covering their main causes and considerations in the design phase. Students will undertake design projects involving simple cases such as a reinforced concrete slab, a series of continuous beams, and a base pillar. AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES The educational objectives of the course Tecnica delle Costruzioni include learning theories, techniques and calculation methodologies for the design of reinforced concrete construction. Students will develop technical and scientific skills in structural design, focusing on structural safety and durability of RC structures. AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES The course of Tecnica delle Costruzioni aims to achieve a series of detailed educational objectives that will provide students with the theoretical and practical skills necessary for the structural design of reinforced concrete (RC) buildings. Students will be able to demonstrate the following skills and knowledge: Understand the Principles of Structural Safety; Know the Properties of Construction Materials; Develop Structural Design Skills; Learn to design reinforced concrete structures following the criteria of serviceability and ultimate limit states; Address Structural Degradation and Durability; Design Simple Structures such as composite concrete floors, continuous beams, and columns. PREREQUISITES To successfully follow the course of Tecnica delle Costruzioni, students must have a solid foundation of knowledge and skills in several key areas, acquired in previous modules, including a strong background in mathematics, statics, and structural mechanics. TEACHING METHODS Frontal Lectures: conducted to provide a theoretical foundation on the main topics. Lectures include theoretical explanations, practical examples, and in-depth case studies. Use of PCs and Software: Students become acquainted with specific software used in the construction sector, such as structural modeling programs (e.g., finite element analysis software) and structural calculation software. Practical lessons may focus on using these tools for structural design and analysis. Throughout the course, Excel spreadsheets, FTOOL, and VCASLU are used. Design RC project: A crucial component of the course involves the completion of an individual RC design project. Students have the opportunity to apply all acquired skills to solve a real or simulated structural design problem under the supervision of the instructor. Students who have a valid certification of physical or learning disabilities on file with the University and who wish to discuss possible accommodations or other circumstances regarding lectures, coursework and exams, should speak both with the teacher and with the Department of Architecture and Design's disability referent (https://architettura.unige.it/commissioni_e_referenti_dipartimento). SYLLABUS/CONTENT BASIC COURSE IN REINFORCED CONCRETE + DESIGN PROJECT 1st LESSON COURSE OBJECTIVES AND INTRODUCTION 2nd LESSON TECHNICAL ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY OF CONCRETE Residential buildings in R.C.: Structural elements that characterize them Foundations Beams Columns Slabs Stairs Balconies Historical cementitious conglomerate: Emergence Regulatory framework Verification methods Introduction to FTOOLS 3rd LESSON STRUCTURAL SAFETY AND RELIABILITY Probabilistic approach Limit States: SLS and ULS Load combinations at SLS and ULS Snow Wind DESIGN PROJECT PART 1 Slab preliminary design Load analysis Stresses 4th LESSON DURABILITY OF CONCRETE Degradation and major pathologies Exposure classes DESIGN PROJECT PART 2 Beam preliminary design Load analysis Stresses 5th LESSON MATERIALS Concrete: Behavior under compression Behavior under tension Reinforcing steel: Behavior under tension Behavior under compression Steel/concrete bond DESIGN PROJECT PART 3 Pillar preliminary design Load analysis Stresses 6th LESSON (Part I) ELASTIC CALCULATION AT ULS Review of ULS Materials and calculation assumptions Calculation of stresses under service conditions Verification of sections subjected to: Compression Tension Simple bending Various exercises 7th LESSON (Part II) Exercise 8th LESSON ULS FOR BENDING AND COMPRESSION-FLEXURE [Part I] Constitutive bonds of concrete Constitutive bond of steel Sections subjected to normal stresses [calculation assumptions] Evaluation of the flexed section: Single reinforcement Double reinforcement Quantitative limits of reinforcements 9th LESSON ULS FOR BENDING AND COMPRESSION-FLEXURE [Part II] Bent section with steel Compression-flexure section Simplified construction of the straight compression-flexure domains on sections with symmetric reinforcement Section with non-symmetric double reinforcement 10th LESSON SLS and ULS EXERCISE: "Written exam simulation" DESIGN PROJECT PART 4-1 Design of a lateral-cementitious slab: Longitudinal reinforcement design Verification 11th LESSON ULS FOR SHEAR Elastic treatment Unreinforced shear beams REVIEW OF DESIGN PROJECTS / EXERCISES DESIGN PROJECT PART 4-2 Design of a lateral-cementitious slab: Shear verification 12th LESSON DESIGN PROJECT PART 5 - i Design of a line of beams (T1): Longitudinal reinforcement design and verification DESIGN PROJECT PART 6 Design of pillar P1: Reinforcement design and verification 13th LESSON ULS FOR SHEAR Shear reinforced beams Ritter-Mörsch mechanism Variable inclination mechanism Section verification Reinforcement design DESIGN PROJECT PART 5 - ii Design of a line of beams (T1): Transverse shear reinforcement design and verification 14th LESSON REVIEW OF DESIGN PROJECTS / EXERCISES 15th LESSON REVIEW OF DESIGN PROJECTS / EXERCISES RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY Reference bibliography E. Cosenza, G. Manfredi, M. Pecce, Strutture in cemento armato. Basi della progettazione, Milano, 2019 Norme Tecniche delle Costruzioni 2018 TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD ANTONIO CAGGIANO Ricevimento: In-person Office Hours: Days and Times: Every Thursday, Prof. Caggiano will be available for in-person meetings in their office. Remote Options: Via Teams: Students can schedule an appointment to meet with the instructor on Teams at any time during the week. Via Email: Available 24/7 via email. The instructor commits to responding within 48 hours of receiving the message. Exam Board ANTONIO CAGGIANO (President) CHIARA CALDERINI LESSONS Class schedule The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION STEP 1: a. Approval of the design project (valid for up to 2 academic years, e.g., project approved in June 2023: valid until May 31, 2024), or b. Passing the written exam (valid for up to 2 academic years, e.g., exam passed in June 2022: valid until May 31, 2024). STEP 2: Oral examination ASSESSMENT METHODS Regarding the assessment methods for the course of Tecnica delle Costruzioni, students' competency evaluation will be conducted as follows: 1. Design Project Evaluation: Students are primarily assessed based on the design project they have developed during the course. 2. Theoretical Questions: The exam may include a section dedicated to theoretical questions, covering fundamental topics discussed in the frontal lectures.