REcube: REthink, REvive, REuse (POK)

The course starts with a general introduction on intervention strategies and priorities, and explores available data analysis techniques aimed at improving the historical knowledge the structure under examination.

The analysis of geometry, materials and construction techniques is followed by an overview of typical structural defects, together with a discussion of common diagnostic and monitoring approaches.

Total workload of the course: 15 hours

This MOOC is provided by Politecnico di Milano, Technische Universiteit Delft, Universidade do Minho, Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Politecnico di Torino, Middle East Technical University, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, HafenCity Universität Hamburg, Fondation PLN Project and ICOMOS Italia – Consiglio Italiano dei Monumenti e dei Siti.

Intended Learning Outcomes

By actively participating in this MOOC, you will achieve different intended learning outcomes (ILOs).

Week 1

Distinguish between the different approaches required by different starting points of conservation, preservation and maintenance.

Evaluate the correct approach to be implemented in the intervention on existing construction.

Week 2

Recognize the proper archival survey methodology and apply the right documental evaluation.

Empower the correct historical analysis of materials and construction techniques.

Week 3

Collect information about the building while selecting the most significant for the intervention.

Understand and analyze the construction technique.

Week 4

Analyze typical pathologies of reinforced concrete structures and their mitigation measure.

Understand the role of sensors in the monitoring and the analysis of existing structures.

Grasp the fundamentals of fire safety of materials and structures.

Week 5

Interpret the cracking patterns on reinforced concrete existing buildings.

Understand the basics of the available diagnostic techniques.