Università Roma Tre

1. Seismic Response of Structures
1.1 Linear Response

Single degree of freedom systems: definition, free vibrations with/without damping, response to general forces, elastic response spectra (acceleration, velocity, displacement).

Multiple degrees of freedom systems: lumped mass models, modal analysis, seismic actions, response spectrum analysis.

Concepts of structural regularity for optimal seismic behavior.

1.2 Nonlinear Response

Ductility at material, sectional, and structural levels.

Design response spectra and behavior factors.

2. Structural Design in Seismic Zones
Definition of seismic action and design principles.

Criteria for reinforced concrete design in seismic zones, emphasizing durability and sustainability.

Design strategies: elastic design, ductile design, seismic isolation.

Construction simplification and site optimization.

Structural modeling and seismic codes (NTC2018, Eurocodes).

Overview of foundations, shear walls, and stairs in seismic contexts.

3. Design and Verification of Reinforced Concrete Structures in Seismic Zones
3.1 Floors

Selection of structural typology, standards, preliminary sizing, load analysis, simplified FEM modeling.

Verification of bending and shear sections, construction details, structural drawings.

3.2 Reinforced Concrete Structures

Seismic action, load analysis, structural system definition.

Technical standards, analytical and numerical modeling, modal analysis.

Design and verification of structural elements (beams, columns, joints) following resistance hierarchy.

Durability and sustainability of materials and solutions.

Basics of geotechnical design and shallow foundations.

Construction details, structural drawings, introduction to infill panels and secondary elements.

4. Advanced Topics
Seismic retrofitting and strengthening of existing structures.

Sustainable and durable structural design with attention to energy efficiency and occupant well-being.

Innovative construction techniques and integration of traditional and low-impact materials.

Structural conception as a generative element of space and context.

Course lecture notes distributed on TEAMS online platforms.

Books:

Quaderno aicap N.2
PROGETTO DI UN EDIFICIO IN C.A. CON E SENZA ISOLAMENTO SISMICO ALLA BASE
aicap - Associazione Italiana Calcestruzzo Armato e Precompresso

DETTAGLI COSTRUTTIVI di STRUTTURE in CALCESTRUZZO ARMATO
aicap - Associazione Italiana Calcestruzzo Armato e Precompresso

PROGETTAZIONE DI STRUTTURE IN CALCESTRUZZO ARMATO
GUIDA ALL’USO dell’EUROCODICE 2 con riferimento alle Norme Tecniche D.M. 14.1.2008
aicap - Associazione Italiana Calcestruzzo Armato e Precompresso

PROGETTAZIONE SISMICA DI EDIFICI IN CALCESTRUZZO ARMATO
GUIDA ALL’USO dell’EUROCODICE 2 con riferimento alle Norme Tecniche D.M. 14.1.2008
aicap - Associazione Italiana Calcestruzzo Armato e Precompresso