Prerequisites Mathematical Analysis, Geometry, Building Science part 1 Objectives of the course Learning how to assess the pressures affecting structures from forces applied to them by external effects of the natural environment; resulting states of stress and strain and how to determine degrees of safety. Course contents Assessment of strength: flexibility and stiffness methods. Plastic analysis of materials, plastic hinges. Assessment using elastic bending and stress limit theory Application of energy principles in the study of structures. Theories employed in the computation of deformation. Studies of very hyper static structures Moving loads, influence lines. Problems of stability and equilibrium on structures. The course is structured as follows: 5 hours per week, of which 3 theory and 2 practical sessions in class, for a total of 10 weeks- Teaching methods Lectures and practical sessions with the support of a tutor. Assessment methods Oral test, with practical exercises. Recommended reading Michele Capurso LEZIONI DI SCIENZA DELLE COSTRUZIONI CLUP Milano LEZIONI DI SCIENZA DELLE COSTRUZIONI Odone Belluzzi SCIENZA DELLE COSTRUZIONI Volumi I – II