Lecturer: Fabio Casciati  

Course name: Numerical modelling of soil-structure interaction
Course code: 503257
Degree course: Ingegneria Civile
Disciplinary field of science: ICAR/08
L'insegnamento è caratterizzante per: Ingegneria Civile
University credits: CFU 6
Course website: http://dipmec.unipv.it/index.php

Specific course objectives

The general problems is governed by a system of differential equations with suitable boundary and initial conditions. One acts on the boundary conditions in order to make the associated numerical model sustainable.

Course programme

Differential equations

Numerical model

Reduced numerical model

Course entry requirements

Civil engineering 3-year degree.

Course structure and teaching

Lectures (hours/year in lecture theatre): 42
Practical class (hours/year in lecture theatre): 10
Practicals / Workshops (hours/year in lecture theatre): 0

Suggested reading materials

Several authors. Elements of soil structure interaction.

Testing and exams

A problem is assigned to each student. The resulting model is discussed during the oral exam.