Structural Engineering

Models, methods and materials for structural conceptual design, design of new structures, and assessment and retrofit of existing structures

Areas: Structures

The research activities of the group cover different areas of structural engineering such as

definition of actions on structures and of response models, with particular reference the seismic action
behavior of structures as a function of structural typology and morphology, materials, construction technologies, interaction with the environment, usage, management strategies and control
models and criteria for designing, constructing and managing structures
vulnerability and risk assessment, structural reliability, safety and robustness, durability
testing and structural health monitoring
assessment of and strengthening of existing and historical buildings
innovative materials for structural engineering.