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Volte e cupole in muratura: un approccio basato sull’equilibrio
Masonry curved elements, such as arches, vaults and domes, are among the most
widespread, and fascinating, world historical Architecture structural elements.
Written historical records about the set of technical rules used ...
A mixed elastic-rigid model for masonry structures
(2021-07-16)
Masonry is one of the oldest construction materials used by man and still
widespread worldwide. Historic buildings with a masonry structure are generally
admirable engineering works with paramount socio-economic value
and ...
Sulla modellazione meccanica di giunzioni adesive tra elementi tubolari di materiale composito fibrorinforzato
(2018-06-08)
Traditional materials (steel, concrete, timber and masonry) still dominate the building industry. However new materials are constantly being explored by engineers and scientists due to their numerous advantages offered.
With ...
Continuum and discrete approaches to the statics of masonry vaults
(2019-04-16)
This dissertation presents continuum and discrete approaches to the statics of masonry vaults.
The thrust surface concept is introduced within Heyman’s safe theorem and extends the funicular curve to the3D case. A variational ...
Safeability of a beam-to-column adhesive connection for large scale pultruded profiles: experimental investigation and modeling
(2022-05-26)
Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) materials are appealing as alternative to traditional construction materials due to their high tensile strength, excellent resistance to aggressive environments, high strength to weight ratio, ...
Modeling and analysis of functionally graded nanobeams based on local/nonlocal theories of elasticity
The aim of this thesis is to introduce the reader to nanotechnologies and functionally graded
nanomaterials by providing definitions, classifications and potential applications.
In particular, the thesis summarizes the ...