Program Overview

Introduction to the University Program

The university program in question is the "BUILDING ELEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS" course, which is part of the academic offerings at the University of Genoa.

Course Details

• Code: Not specified
• Academic Year: 2025/2026
• Credits: 3 cfu anno 1 TECNOLOGIE PER L'EDILIZIA E IL TERRITORIO 11428 (L-P01) - GENOVA
• Scientific Disciplinary Sector: ICAR/09
• Language: Italian
• Teaching Location: GENOVA
• Semester: 4° Bimonthly
• Modules: This teaching is a module of: ELEMENTS OF CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION SITE MANAGEMENT
• Teaching Materials: AULAWEB

Aims and Content

Learning Outcomes

The module aims to provide students with a description of the main structural elements that compose reinforced concrete and steel structures, as well as an overview of the code's prescriptions for the constructions. The contents of the module will be illustrated using simple case studies to understand the basics of design and the challenges of actual implementation on construction sites.

Aims and Learning Outcomes

This module aims to provide knowledge of the design and verification criteria proposed in the technical codes, currently in force, related to the design of reinforced concrete and steel structures. At the end of the module, the student will be able to know and apply the principles and normative references for the design and verification of the main structural elements and their representation in graphic tables and drafting of reports.

Teaching Methods

• Front lessons
• Practical exercises in the classroom (developed by the students or by the teacher)

Syllabus/Content

• Structural elements and structural schemes of steel and reinforced concrete structures
• Mechanical behaviour of steel
• Design and verification criteria for steel elements
• Mechanical behaviour of reinforced concrete
• Design and verification criteria for reinforced concrete elements

Recommended Reading/Bibliography

• Module's notes, available on AulaWeb
• Italian Technical Code 2018 and Commentary 2019
• M. Boscolo Bielo. Prontuario delle costruzioni. Acciaio, calcestruzzo armato, legno e muratura. Criteri di progettazione e verifica di elementi strutturali. Grafill. 2020
• G. Ballio e C. Bernuzzi. Progettare costruzioni in acciaio. Hoepli. 2008
• E. Cosenza, G. Manfredi e M. Pecce. Strutture in cemento armato: basi della progettazione. Hoepli. 2012

Teachers and Exam Board

• Teacher: STEFANIA DEGLI ABBATI
• Exam Board Presidents: STEFANIA DEGLI ABBATI, PAOLO DI RE, ELISA TOZZI

Lessons

Lessons Start

The start date of the lessons is not specified in the provided context.

Class Schedule

The timetable for this course is available through the Portale EasyAcademy.

Exams

Exam Description

The exam is an oral exam that includes a discussion on two short practical exercises developed by the students and questions about the contents covered during the module.

Assessment Methods

The oral exam aims to evaluate if the student has a proper level of knowledge and their skill to describe the topics clearly and with proper terminology.

Exam Schedule

The exam schedule includes the following dates:

• 08/10/2025, 09:00, GENOVA
• 21/10/2025, 09:00, GENOVA
• 21/11/2025, 09:00, GENOVA
• 09/01/2026, 09:00, GENOVA
• 16/03/2026, 09:00, GENOVA
• 12/06/2026, 09:00, GENOVA
• 24/07/2026, 09:00, GENOVA

Further Information

All module information will be given in the classroom, through Aulaweb, or via email. For further information, students can contact the teacher by email. Students with valid certification of physical or learning disabilities should speak with the instructor and Professor Federico Scarpa, the Polytechnic School's disability liaison.