Research topics
The Department is involved in a number of theoretic and experimental research activities dealing with the mechanics of materials and structures, structural engineering, structural dynamics, seismic vulnerability and risk, structural reliability, fire resistance of structures, analysis of traditional materials and structures, composites and innovative materials and structural systems for application in architecture and civil, industrial, biomechanical and materials engineering.
- Concrete Structures
- Metallic Structures
- Masonry Structures
- Wood Structures
- Seismic Risk
- Fire, Blast and Extreme Loading
- Innovative Materials and Composite Construction
- Structural Reliability
- Non-linear Analysis of Materials and Structures
- Multiscale Mechanics for Composite Materials and Biomechanics
Il Dipartimento dispone di test and design labs dotati di macchinari e attrezzature per eseguire test statici e dinamici su materiali e strutture in scala ridotta o reale.