The course includes the study of the methodology, the analysis of case studies, practical exercises with subsequent processing of data for preparation for the 2nd level RINA exam.

TECHNICAL RULES FOR CONSTRUCTION (NTC 2018)

• Definition of testing
• Static tester requirements
• Fulfillment of the static tester

TYPES OF HORIZONTAL STRUCTURES

• Concrete beams
• Wood beams

LOAD TESTS ON BRIDGES AND VIADUCTS

LOADING TESTS ON PLATE

LOADING TESTS ON FLOORS

• How to apply the load
• Determination of the test load
• Calculation of concentrated load (a force)
• Calculation of concentrated load (more forces)
• Calculation of the load by measuring the height of the flexible tanks
• Load tests on scales
• Load tests on overhangs
• Load tests on trusses
• Test result

LOAD TESTS ON FOUNDATION POLES

• Types of experimentation
• Project tests
• Testing tests

TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR NTC CONSTRUCTION 2018

• Cogent and optional tests
• The relationship to completed structures
• Practise
• Data processing and reporting