The teaching goals of Solid and structural mechanics are to provide the basic knowledge for the study of the mechanical behaviour and strength of materials and structures (systems of beams). D1 - Knowledge and ability to understand. Understanding the fundamental principles of mechanical behaviour and strength of materials and structures (systems of beams). D2 - Applying knowledge and understanding. To be able to perform calculations related to the mechanical behaviour and strength of materials and structures (systems of beams). D3 - Making judgements. To be able to apply the acquired knowledge to solve simple problems in the field of solid mechanics and systems of beams. D4 - Communication skills. To be able to explain, both in written and oral form, problems solutions of simple situations concerning solid mechanics and systems of beams. D5 - Learning skills To gather information from textbooks and other resources for the autonomous solution of problems related to solid mechanics and systems of beams.

Basic knowledge of Calculus, Algebra, Geometry, Physics, Rational Mechanics. Prerequisites: Rational Mechanics, Calculus II.

STATICS OF STRUCTURES. Statically determined structures, internal actions, trusses, geometrical characteristics of areas, symmetry in structural systems. SOLID MECHANICS AND STRENGTH OF MATERIALS. Analysis of strains and theory of stress in solids, principle of virtual work, stress-strain relations for solid materials (wrt isotropy and linear elasticity), failure criteria for ductile and brittle materials, De Saint-Venant cases (axial force, simple bending, torsion, shear), assessment of structural safety. STRUCTURAL MECHANICS. Beam models, elastic line, settlements and distortions, applications of the principle of virtual work, method of forces/compatibility for the solution of redundant structures, frames, Eulerian instability.

In English, the main references are the books authored by D. Gross et al., Engineering Mechanics, Springer. S. Vidoli, M. Gei, Scienza delle costruzioni, D. Flaccovio. P. Casini, M. Vasta, Scienza delle costruzioni, CittaStudi. P. Podio Guidugli, Lezioni di scienza delle costruzioni, Aracne. D. Bigoni, A. Di Tommaso, M. Gei, F. Laudiero, D. Zaccaria, Geometria delle masse, Esculapio. O. Belluzzi, Scienza delle costruzioni, v. 1 and 2, Zanichelli. M. Capurso, Lezioni di scienza delle costruzioni, Pitagora. A. Carpinteri, Scienza delle costruzioni, vol. 1 and 2, Pitagora. A. Luongo, A. Paolone, Scienza delle costruzioni. vol. 1 and 2. Casa Editrice Ambrosiana. E. Viola, Esercitazioni di scienza delle costruzioni, vol. 1 and 2, Pitagora. S. Lenci, Lezioni di meccanica strutturale, Pitagora. L. Bardella, Esercizi di scienza delle costruzioni con elementi di teoria, Edizioni Snoopy. F. Genna, Temi d'esame di scienza delle costruzioni, Esculapio, Bologna, 1993. Notes, in Italian, authored by Prof. Zaccaria (lecturer until a.y. 2019/20).

Frontal lectures with either blackboard and chalk or pen tablet. Use of physical models of structures.

Il corso 137IN-Scienza delle costruzioni (12 CFU) è offerto agli studenti del corso di laurea IN01 (Ing. civile e ambientale). Il corso 061IN-Scienza delle costruzioni (9 CFU) è offerto agli studenti dei corsi di laurea IN04 (Ing. navale) e IN03 (Ing. industriale, curr. Meccanica, Processo, Materiali). Il corso 061IN-Scienza delle costruzioni (10 CFU) è offerto agli studenti del corso di laurea IN03 (Ing. industriale, curr. Energia elettrica e sistemi e Gestionali). In quest'ultimo caso il credito aggiuntivo introduce contenuti propedeutici indispensabili di Meccanica razionale. Le lezioni corrispondenti verranno svolte nella prima settimana di lezione.

Mandatory written test and possible oral examination. The former is composed of two parts which can be undertaken in two different sessions by the end of November 2026. The oral exam is reserved for students aiming to achieve the highest marks. Further information is available on Moodle.

This course explores topics closely related to one or more goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs)