Building Science Lab

Learning objectives

In the laboratory, the notions and principles of Construction Science will be applied to solve technical problems.

Expected learning outcomes

1. Knowledge and understanding.
The student must learn the basic concepts and issues of solid mechanics. In other words, he must understand and assimilate the concepts of state of deformation, state of tension and constitutive bond. In the same way, the student must assimilate the basic notions of the mechanics of structures, such as the definition of a beam, the methods and criteria for the kinematic and static analysis of structures

2. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
The student must be able to apply the concepts of solid mechanics, in particular he must be able to determine any scalar component of deformation and tension in a three-dimensional solid however stressed. As regards the mechanics of structures, the student must know how to classify a structure into labile, isostatic and hyperstatic. For isostatic structures, using the cardinal equations of statics, he must know how to calculate the reactions and constraint interactions, and must know how to determine the diagrams of the characteristics of the internal stress. Particular emphasis is placed on the correct drawing of the bending moment and shear force diagrams. It is also necessary to know how to apply the PLV for the resolution of hyperstatic structures. Once the structures have been resolved, it is then necessary to know how to apply the various security verification methods.

3. Making judgments
Ability to autonomously evaluate and compare engineering solutions to a problem of limited complexity.

4. Communication skills
Ability to organize in working groups. Ability to communicate effectively in written and/or oral form also in English.

5. Learning skills
Ability to catalogue, schematize and rework the notions acquired.

Course content

Applications to the design and verification of simple structural elements.

Prerequisites

Building Science, 6 CFU:

Bibliography

Teaching materials provided by the teacher.

Teaching methods and tools

Laboratory applications, with lectures and practical experiences in the Dogana laboratory

Assessment methods and criteria

Discussion of the activities performed during the course.