University of Catania
Location:
DICAR | Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture
Address:
University City | Via Santa Sofia, 64
95123 Catania
Phone:
+39 095 7382215
(Giuseppina Pappalardo | Headquarters Trustee)
Web site:
Members of the Headquarters
Last name | Name | Member Status | Venue/Entity | orcid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cafiso | Salvatore | dcafiso@dica.unict.it | Ordinary | University of Catania | |
By Graziano | Alessando | adigraziano@unict.it | Ordinary | University of Catania | |
Pappalardo | Josephine | giuseppina.pappalardo1@unict.it | Juniors | Site Trustee | University of Catania | |
Severino | Alexander Gaetano | alessandro.severino@unict.it | Juniores | University of Catania |
Doctorates of the Venue
PhD | University Headquarters | Link |
|---|---|---|
Urban and spatial risk assessment and mitigation | University of Catania |
Workshops
Road Test Laboratory
Description:
The laboratory is equipped to perform the following road tests:
– evidence on soils;
– tests on aggregates;
– Bitumen characterization tests;
– Characterization tests of asphalt mixes;
– “in situ” road tests.
The Laboratory’s activities are oriented toward performing experimental tests for scientific research, supporting teaching and contracting activities.
The laboratory provides support for the conduct of experimental undergraduate theses and doctoral dissertations.
Teaching support activities are carried out through scheduled visits of students in master’s degree programs.
Third-party activity is conducted for the purposes of analyzing and controlling the materials used in road construction, directing and assisting in the design activities of soil and conglomerate mixtures, and on-site control of the quality of the work performed and compliance with the requirements prescribed in the special contract specifications.
The most advanced component of the laboratory is directed toward structural and functional diagnostics and monitoring of road superstructures and performance testing.
Instrumental equipment includes the most advanced monitoring technologies such as Laser Cark Measurement System (LCMS), laser profiler for regularity and macro texture, high resolution cameras.
All integrated into the ARAN 9000 system.
Other instruments available are: Falling weight deflectometer, GPR, Light Weight Deflectometer, and Grip tester.
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Infrastructure Design Laboratory
Description:
The Road Infrastructure Design lab enables students to acquire the skills necessary for design, technical drawing and the creation of 3D BIM models and templates typical of civil engineering.
By optimizing the management of basic data and setting project standards, it also enables learning how to plan future 3D projects and increase productivity.
The workshop follows a program dedicated to the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D design software for the creation and development of 3D BIM models for road infrastructure.
The objectives of the workshop are to learn about BIM standards, the basic concepts and concepts for making 3D BIM models, and rule-based model validation techniques for identifying conflicts in infrastructure design.
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Spin-offs and Third Mission
ITER | Infrastructure & Transport Engineering Research
Description:
ITER is a company that was founded as a spin-off of the University of Catania from the idea of university professors and professionals in the field, to make its know-how available to public bodies, private companies and professionals to ensure complete support during all phases of the life cycle of transportation and mobility infrastructure.
It makes use of the most advanced surveying instrumentation and technologies and high-profile knowhow ensuring an integrated process of data management and processing of systems related to transportation infrastructure.
This includes interpretation and analysis of pavement performance data, implementation of Pavement Management System, implementation on GIS and BIM computer platforms for larger projects such as Smart Road, Smart City and Smart Mobility.
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