Unit INFRASTRUCTURE AND TERRITORY MANAGEMENT

DIAGNOSIS OF STRUCTURES

Code	A002949
CFU	2
Teacher	Nicola Cavalagli
Teachers	Nicola Cavalagli
Hours	18 ore - Nicola Cavalagli
Learning activities	Caratterizzante
Area	Monitoraggio, diagnostica e impiantistica
Academic discipline	ICAR/08
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)

DIAGNOSIS, CONTROL AND MONITORING LABORATORY

Code	A002953
CFU	6
Teacher	Diana Salciarini
Teachers	Nicola Cavalagli (Codocenza) Diana Salciarini Chiara Pepi (Codocenza) Andrea Meoni (Codocenza)
Hours	15 ore (Codocenza) - Nicola Cavalagli 30 ore - Diana Salciarini 15 ore (Codocenza) - Chiara Pepi 30 ore (Codocenza) - Andrea Meoni
Learning activities	Altro
Area	Altre conoscenze utili per l'inserimento nel mondo del lavoro
Academic discipline	NN
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction	Italian
Contents	Introduction on soil types and on soil behaviour Geotechnical tests: laboratory and in field test. Measurement devices for geotechnical monitoring: measurement of groundwater pressure, of total stress, of deformation, of temperature. Practical examples. Laboratory tests for characterizing the mechanical properties of building materials. Practical laboratory tests aimed at studying structural health monitoring systems based on static (e.g. strain measurements) and dynamic (e.g. acceleration measurements) response parameters. Processing of monitoring data and critical analysis of the obtained results.
Reference texts	J. Dunnicliff (1988). Geotechnical instrumentation for monitoring field performance. John Wiley & Sons. R. Lancellotta (2012). Geotecnica, IV ed., Zanichelli. Pozzati, P. : "Teoria e tecnica delle strutture", Vol. 2°, Parte 2a, UTET Oberti, G. "Corso di Tecnica delle Costruzioni, Parte C, Levrotto e Bella. Doebelin, E. O.: "Measurement Systems: Application and Design".
Educational objectives	To get awareness of the main measuring devices usually used in geotechnical monitoring and on data interpretation of field and in situ tests. Acquisition of basic knowledge of sensors for structural health monitoring. Acquisition of basic knowledge of tests for the mechanical characterization of building materials.
Prerequisites	Fundamentals of soil mechanics. Knowledge of mechanics of building materials and structures. Although not mandatory, principles of seismic design may facilitate understanding of some topics covered during the course.
Teaching methods	Theoretical and practical class lectures.
Other information	For additional information, please check the website of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Learning verification modality	Written exercises in class and final oral examination
Extended program	Introduction on soil behaviour: cohesionless and cohesive soils. Total and effective stresses. The concept of consolidation. Measurement devices for groundwater pressure: open standpipe piezometer, twin tube piezometer, pneumatic piezometer, vibrating wire piezometer. Installation and principle of work. Measurement devices for total stress measurement: earth-contact pressure cells and embedment pressure cells. Installation and principle of work. Measurement devices for deformation: surface extensometers, inclinometers. Types, installation and principle of work. Measurement devices for soil temperature: thermocouples, thermistors. Optical fiber sensor for monitoring CPT and SPT tests, laboratory tests, direct shear, oedometer, triaxial. Practical laboratory tests for the characterization of the mechanical properties of concrete: estimation of elastic modulus and compressive strength. Practical laboratory tests for the characterization of the mechanical properties of cementitious mortars: estimation of flexural strength and compressive strength. Practical tests for the processing of strain and acceleration measurements.

SITE INVESTIGATIONS AND MONITORING OF GEOTECHICAL STRUCTURES

Code	A002952
CFU	2
Teacher	Diana Salciarini
Teachers	Diana Salciarini
Hours	18 ore - Diana Salciarini
Learning activities	Caratterizzante
Area	Monitoraggio, diagnostica e impiantistica
Academic discipline	ICAR/07
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)

SITE INVESTIGATIONS AND MONITORING OF STRUCTURES

Code	A002950
CFU	2
Teacher	Andrea Meoni
Teachers	Andrea Meoni
Hours	18 ore - Andrea Meoni
Learning activities	Caratterizzante
Area	Monitoraggio, diagnostica e impiantistica
Academic discipline	ICAR/09
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction	Italian
Contents	Basic concepts on sensors for structural diagnostics and health monitoring. Basic concepts on laboratory and in-situ tests for the mechanical characterization of building materials. Basic concepts on structural health monitoring and application examples.
Reference texts	Pozzati, P.: "Teoria e tecnica delle strutture", Vol. 2°, Parte 2a, UTET Oberti, G. "Corso di Tecnica delle Costruzioni, Parte C, Levrotto e Bella. Doebelin, E. O.: "Measurement Systems: Application and Design".
Educational objectives	Acquisition of basic knowledge of laboratory and in situ tests for the mechanical characterization of building materials. Acquisition of basic knowledge of sensors and methodologies for structural health monitoring.
Prerequisites	Knowledge of mechanics of building materials and structures. Although not mandatory, principles of seismic design may facilitate understanding of some topics covered during the course.
Teaching methods	Theoretical class lectures
Other information	For more information, please visit the website of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Learning verification modality	Written test on theory topics Report on laboratory activities
Extended program	Basic concepts of measurement. Sensors for measuring temperature, strains, displacements, accelerations, and forces/loads. Laboratory tests for the characterization of the mechanical properties of concrete: estimation of elastic modulus and compressive strength. Laboratory tests for the characterization of the mechanical properties of cementitious mortars: estimation of flexural strength and compressive strength. Tests for characterizing the compressive strength and elastic modulus of masonry. Basic concepts on structural health monitoring systems and application examples: crack monitoring, strain monitoring, seismic and dynamic monitoring principles.