ARCHITETTURA AD ALGHERO
CORSO PER CREDITI LIBERI
13-14 maggio 2010, ore 9:00/13:00 e 14:30/18:30
15 maggio 2010, ore 9:00/13:00
Asilo Sella, Aula c II piano (AIIPc)
Lungomare Garibaldi, Alghero
CORSO INTENSIVO DI 20 ORE
USE OF TIMBER AS A CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
USO DEL LEGNO COME MATERIALE COSTRUTTIVO
Corso aperto agli studenti della Facoltà di Architettura e a professionisti architetti
e ingegneri. 2 CFU per gli studenti che supereranno un esame scritto finale.
Lingua di insegnamento Inglese.
Prof. Ian Smith, University of New Brunswick, Canada
Visiting Professor at University of Sassari
con la partecipazione di Andrè Jorissen, Giorgio Bignotti e Massimo Fragiacomo
Issues surrounding the suitability of timber (solid sawn wood structural members)
and modern engineered wood-based products as construction materials are addressed
in the context of buildings and other structures. Discussion emphasises the importance
of linking the technical attributes of the materials to selection of structural form and
performance requirements for particular structures. Performance requirements addressed
are those associated with suitability of structures for normal use (e.g. control of vibration,
control of sound transmission), avoidance of excessive damage or loss of life during
catastrophic events (e.g. fire, earthquakes), and durability. Emphasis is also placed
on links between durability, service environment and design decisions like choice
of construction methods and details. Treatment of topics is conceptual and draws
on human experiences from prehistoric to modern times, with emphasis on how social
context has shaped those experiences to create contemporary perceptions of timber
as a construction material and the rules that regulate its use. Suggestions are made
regarding the ability of timber and engineered wood products to serve societal
and construction industry needs throughout, and possible beyond, the 21st century.
This course is suitable for students with general knowledge of building construction.
Deep knowledge of engineering mechanics and materials science is not required.
Ian Smith is professor of structural and timber engineering at the University of New Brunswick
in Canada. He holds doctor of philosophy and doctor of science degrees from the London
South Bank University. The principle that drives his teaching and research is belief that the
behaviour of complete structural systems can only be understood through study that integrates
knowledge across issues and questions, and across each possible level of dissection.
He sits on a number of committees responsible for development and maintenance of building
and structural design codes. Ian is author of around 250 papers and reports related to using
timber as a construction material. He holds Chartered Engineer status in the United Kingdom,
and Professional Engineer status in Canada. He is Fellow of the Institution of Structural
Engineers, the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering, the Institute
of Materials, Minerals and Mining, and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
His many awards include the prestigious ASCE J. James R. Croes Medal awarded for
contributions to engineering science.
Andrè Jorissen is Professor of Timber Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology,
The Netherlands, and coordinator of the Eurocode 5, the European regulation for timber
structures.
Giorgio Bignotti is general manager of Holzbausud Inc., one of the Italian leaders
for glue-laminated timber construction, and president of the "Structure Group" within Assolegno,
which is part of Federlegno Arredo.
Massimo Fragiacomo is Associate Professor of Structural Design at the University of Sassari,
and expert of timber construction.