Università Roma Tre

• Physical and mechanical properties of wood, defects and grading methods, anisotropy and wood-water relationships, durability, biodegradation and preservation. Inspection and diagnosis on existing buildings.
• Wood and wood products for structural use.
• Structural types. Multi-storey buildings with a timber structure, structural behavior and design criteria. Sustainability and short supply chain. Case studies of building construction.
• Design and verification (ULS and SLS) of structural elements and joints.
• Fire and earthquake resistance. Scientific research on wooden buildings: experimental tests and experiences carried out.
• Timber elements on masonry buildings: consolidation and structural retrofitting.

1. Linee guida per l’edilizia in legno in Toscana – AA.VV. Regione Toscana 2009.
2. Powerpoint slides of lectures
3. Book "Appunti per le Costruzioni in Legno: normativa, progettazione e buone pratiche di cantiere"
4. Desing manuals
5. Reference standards (NTC 2018 and Circolare, Eurocode 5, CNR-DT 206: 2018, scientific paper on the new version of Eurocode 8)