Prof. Alessandro Marzani

Argomenti del programma: Requirements/Prior knowledge The course is a continuation and intensification of Mechanics of Solids and Structures. Thus a prior knowledge and understanding of the static behaviour of planar truss and beam structures is recommended. All lectures, tutorials and office hours are in English. The course includes theoretical lectures (module 1), exercises and laboratory sessions (module 2).

• Lecture notes, slides, scientific papers, and laboratory material provided by the instructors constitute the primary study material. Additional references include:

Argomenti del programma: The course covers the fundamental principles and methodologies of Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) for existing and historic structures. The main topics include: Introduction to Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) : objectives, monitoring strategies, applications to existing and historic structures, and the role of monitoring in structural assessment and maintenance.