THE AIM OF THE CLASS IS TO ACQUIRE THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE MATERIALS USED IN CIVIL ENGINEERING, TO PERFORM TESTS ON MATERIALS AND TO COMPREHEND THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FROM THEIR USE.
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materiale didattico
W.D. Callister, Scienza e Ingegneria dei Materiali
Programma
Introduction to Material Science and Technologies, snap-shots of continuum mechanics, Atomic bonds, Dislocations, Mechanical behavior of materials, Fracture, Materials for Civil Engineering (metals, polymers, concrete, composites, wood), Standards, An overview of new materials for Civil Engineering and of the new frontiers (intelligent materials, self-healing materials, nanocomposites etc.), Laboratory experience (Multifunctional Materials Laboratory)Testi Adottati
lectures given during the courseW.D. Callister, Scienza e Ingegneria dei Materiali
Modalità Erogazione
The course will be presented through theoretical presentations and exercises on specific topics. The students will also have the possibility to do optional experimental activities whose contents will be coordinated on the base of the number of applications.Modalità Valutazione
The written test can be undertaken either during the course through 2 mid term tests, or at the regular esam date. The oral exam is optional. A brief report can be also provided by the students that carried out experimental activities.