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1 ANDREA DALL'ASTA Prof. Structural Engineering School of Architecture and Design University of Camerino Curriculum Vitae PERSONAL EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE TEACHING MEMBERSHIPS, EDITORIAL BOARD RESEARCH TOPICS SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SUPPORTED BY PUBLIC AUTHORITIES CONSULTANT ACTIVITY p.1 /7

2 ANDREA DALL'ASTA Curriculum Vitae PERSONAL Born on April, 5; 1963, married to Luisa; Italy citizen. Living at Via Sappanico, 99, Ancona, Italy EDUCATION 1993, PhD in Structural mechanics, University of Bologna 1988, Laurea (cum laude) in Civil Engineering, University of Ancona EMPLOYMENT since 2000 Professor of Structural Engineering at University of Camerino Associate Professor of Structural Engineering at Univ. Camerino Researcher at University of Ancona Post Doctoral Fellow at University of Ancona UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE since 2009 President of the Senato of the University of Camerino Director of the Department of Environment Construction and Design Member of the Senato of the University of Camerino 2000-date Member of the School of Advanced Study advisory board of the University of Camerino 2000-date Member of the advisory board of the PhD course in Structure and Infra-structure of the Polytech. Univ. Marche Member of the deanship comittee of the Architecture Faculty p.2 /7

3 TEACHING since 1998 Structural Design, Univ. Camerino since 2006 Structural shapes for industrial design, Univ. Camerino Seismic design of existing bridges, Univ. of Pisa Special structures, Polytech. Univ. Marche Seismic design of bridges, Univ. of Trieste Seismic design of steel structures, Univ. of L'Aquila Structural problems in historical buildings, Univ. Camerino Theory and design of steel structures, Polytech. Univ. Marche Statics, Univ. Camerino Eurocodes, Univ. of Ancona MEMBERSHIPS ISRN Civil Engineering (scientific journal). Member of the Editorial Board since Spazioricerca (scientific journal). Director from 2005 to Consiglio Superiore dei Lavori Pubblici-Ministero delle Infrastrutture. Member of the work group n.4 Steel and composite structures. IABSE - International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering ANIDIS. Italian association for the seismic engineering. Member of the executive board. Steel promotion foundation. Member of the Seismic commission for structural steel. Ingegneria Sismica Italiana. Member of the scientific board. Collegio dei Tecnici dell'acciaio. Member RESEARCH TOPICS Non linear models and numerical analysis of steel and steel-concrete structures Stability of structures Nonlinear and dynamic behaviour of structures prestressed by external unbonded tendons Seismic response of steel structures, bridges and existing RC structures. Mitigation of seismic vunerability by passive dissipation systems and isolation p.3 /7

4 Probabilistic assessment of seismic risk in building and bridges SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS Articles (international journals only) [1] Freddi F., Tubaldi E., Ragni L., Dall Asta A. (2012). Probabilistic performance assessment of lowductility RC frames retrofitted with dissipative braces. Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, DOI: /eqe.2255 (ISSN: , eissn: ). [2] Tubaldi E., Dall Asta A., Dezi L. (2013). Reduced formulation for post-elastic seismic response of dual-load path bridges Engineering Structures, Vol.51, , DOI: /j.engstruct , (ISSN: ). [3] Tubaldi E., Dall Asta A. (2012). Transverse free vibrations of continuous bridges with abutment restraint. Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, DOI: /eqe1190, in press (ISSN: , eissn: ). [4] Tubaldi E., Barbato M, Dall Asta A. (2012). Influence of model parameter uncertainty on transverse response and vulnerability of steel-concrete composite bridges with dual load path. ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol.138(3), , DOI: /(ASCE)ST X (ISSN: , e- ISSN: X). [5] Zona A., Dall Asta A. (2012). Elastoplastic model for steel buckling-restrained braces. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol.68(1), (ISSN: X) [6] Zona A., Ragni L., Dall Asta A. (2012). Sensitivity-based study of the influence of brace over-strength distribution on the seismic response of steel frames with BRBs. Engineering Structures, Vol.37(1), , DOI: /j.engstruct , (ISSN: ). [7] Ragni L., Zona A., Dall Asta A. (2011). Analytical expressions for preliminary design of dissipative bracing systems in steel frames. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol.67(1), (ISSN: X) [8] Tubaldi E., Dall Asta A. (2011). A design method for seismically isolated bridges with abutment restraint. Engineering Structures, Vol.33(3), (ISSN: ) [9] Ranzi G., Dall Asta A., Ragni L., Zona A. (2010). A geometric nonlinear model for composite beams with partial interaction. Engineering Structures, Vol.32(5), (ISSN: ). [10] Zona A., Barbato M, Dall Asta A., Dezi L. (2010). Probabilistic analysis for design assessment of continuous steel-concrete composite girders. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol.66(7), (ISSN: X). [11] Tubaldi E. Barbato M, Dall Asta A. (2010). Transverse seismic response of continuous steel- concrete composite bridge exhibiting dual load path. Earthquake and Structures An Int l Journal, Vol.1(1), (ISSN: , eissn: ). [12] Zona A., Ragni L., Dall Asta A. (2009). Simplified method for the analysis of externally prestressed steel-concrete composite beams. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol.65(2), (ISSN: X). [13] Ragni L., Dezi L., Dall Asta A., Leoni G. (2009). HDR devices for the seismic protection of frame structures: Experimental results and numerical simulation. Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, DOI: /eqe891Vol.38(10), (ISSN: , eissn: ). [14] Dall Asta A., Ragni L. (2008). Nonlinear behaviour of dynamic systems with high damping rubber devices. Engineering structures, Vol.30(12), (ISSN: ). [15] Dall Asta A., Ragni L. (2008). Dynamic systems with high damping rubber: nonlinear behaviour and linear approximation. Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, Vol.37(13), (ISSN: , eissn: ). [16] Zona A., Ragni L., Dall Asta A. (2008). Finite element formulation for geometric and material nonlinear analysis of beams prestressed with external slipping tendons. Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, Vol.44(15), (ISSN: X). (Top 25 Hottest Articles IV/2008-I/2009) p.4 /7

5 [17] Dall Asta A., Ragni L., Zona A. (2007). Simplified Method for Failure Analysis of Concrete Beams Prestressed with External Tendons. ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol.133(1), (ISSN: , e-issn: x). [18] Dall Asta A., Ragni L., Zona A. (2007). Analytical model for geometric and material nonlinear analysis of externally prestressed beams. ASCE Journal of Engineering Mechanics, Vol.133(1), (ISSN: , e-issn: ). [19] Dall Asta A., Ragni L., Zona A. (2006) Steel-concrete composite beams prestressed by external tendons: effects of material and geometric nonlinearities. International Journal of Advanced Steel Construction, Vol 2(1), (ISSN: X). [20] Dall Asta A., Zona A. (2006) Finite element model for externally prestressed composite beams with deformable connection. Closure to discussion. ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, 132(12), (ISSN: , e-issn: x). [21] Dall Asta A. e Ragni L. (2006). Experimental tests and analytical model of high damping rubber dissipating devices. Engineering Structures, Vol.28(13), 1874,1884 (ISSN: ). [22] Dall Asta A., Zona A. (2005) Finite element model for externally prestressed composite beams with deformable connection. ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol.131(5), (ISSN: , e- ISSN: X). [23] Dall Asta A., Zona A. (2004) Slip locking in finite elements for composite beams with deformable shear connection. Finite Element in Analysis and Design, Vol 40 (4), (ISSN: X). [24] Dall Asta A., Zona A. (2004) Comparison and validation of displacement and mixed elements for the non-linear analysis of continuous composite beams. Computers and Structures, Vol.82 (23-26), (ISSN: ). [25] Dall Asta A., Zona A. (2003) Three-field mixed formulation for the non-linear analysis of composite beams with deformable shear connection. Finite Element in Analysis and Design, Vol. 40 (4) (ISSN: X). [26] Dall Asta A., Zona A. (2002) Non-linear analysis of composite beams by a displacement approach. Computers and Structures, Vol. 80 (27-30), (ISSN: ). [27] Dall Asta A., Dezi L., Leoni G. (2002) Failure mechanisms of externally prestressed composite beams with partial shear connection. Steel & Composite Structures, Vol.2 (5), (ISSN: , e- ISSN: ). [28] Dall Asta A. (2001). Composite beams with weak shear connection. International Journal of Solids and Structures, Vol. 38, (ISSN: ). [29] Dall Asta A. (2000). Dynamics of elastic bodies prestressed by internal slipping cables. International Journal of Solids and Structures, Vol.37, (ISSN: ). [30] Dall Asta A. e Leoni G. (1999). Vibrations of beams prestressed by internal frictionless cables. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 222 (1), 1-18 (ISSN: X). [31] Dall Asta A. e Dezi L. (1998). Nonlinear behavior of externally prestressed composite beams: Analytical model. Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, Vol.124 (5), (ISSN: , e- ISSN: X). [32] Dall Asta A. e Leoni G. (1997). Thin walled beams with internal slipping cables: balance conditions and stability. International Journal of Solids and Structures, Vol.34 (35-36), (ISSN: ). [33] Dall Asta A. e Leoni G. (1997). Numerical analysis of thin walled beams with internal slipping cables by the Ritz method. International Journal of Solids and Structures, Vol.35 (1-2), (ISSN: ). [34] Dall Asta A. (1996). Stability of viscoelastic solid systems with monotone relaxation. European Journal of Mechanics A/Solids, Vol.15 (4), (ISSN: ). [35] Dall Asta A. (1996). Non-linear behaviour of composite. columns under varying load history. Journal of Engineering Mechanics, ASCE, Vol. 122 (8), (ISSN: , e-issn: ). [36] Dall Asta A. e L. Dezi (1996). Discussion on "Prestress force effect on vibration frequency of concrete bridges". Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, Vol.122 (4), 458 (ISSN: , e-issn: x). [37] Dall Asta A. (1996). On the coupling between three-dimensional bodies and slipping cables. International Journal of Solids and Structures, Vol.33 (24), (ISSN: ). [38] Dall Asta A. (1995). A stability condition for an extensive class of viscoelastic motions. Journal of Elasticity, Vol.39 (1), (ISSN: ). p.5 /7

6 [39] Dall Asta A. e Menditto G. (1994). A variational formulation of the perturbed motion problem for a viscoelastic body. International Journal of Solids and Structures. Vol.31, No.2, (ISSN: ). [40] Dall Asta A. e Menditto G. (1994). Differential equations for the stability problem of viscoelastic cylindrical shells. ZAMM - Journal of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics. Vol.75, No. 6, (ISSN: ). [41] Dall Asta A. (1994). A mixed variational principle in quasi-static aging viscoelasticity. International Journal of Engineering Science, Vol.32(11), (ISSN: ). [42] Dall Asta A. (1994). Ritz approximation in aging viscoelastic problems. International Journal for Engineering Analysis and Design, Vol.1 (4), [43] Dall Asta A. e Menditto G. (1993) Perturbed motion of viscoelastic columns: a variational approach. International Journal of Solids and Structures, Vol. 30, No.3, (ISSN: ). [44] Dall Asta A. e Dezi L. (1993). On the non-linear analysis of beams prestressed by unbonded cables. Journal of Engineering Mechanics ASCE, Vol.119, No.4, (ISSN: , e-issn: ). [45] Dall Asta A. e Dezi L. (1993). Asymptotic behaviour of imperfect viscoelastic beams. International Journal of Solids and Structures, Vol. 30, No. 11, (ISSN: ). [46] Dall Asta A. e Dezi L. (1992). Design of r.c. sections with generic shape under biaxial bending. Journal of Structural Engineering ASCE, Vol.118, No.4, (ISSN: , e-issn: x). [47] Dall Asta A. e Dezi L. (1992). Discussion on "Concrete box sections under biaxial bending and axial load", Journal of Structural Engineering ASCE, Vol.118, No.2, (ISSN: , e-issn: x). RESEARCH SUPPORTED BY PUBLIC AUTHORITIES - European Union ( ), Innovative Hybrid and Componsite steelconcrete structural solution in seismic areas Research Fund for Coils and Steel. Funding: ,00 (project coordinator, total funding: ,00 ) - Protezione Civile ( ), RELUIS Project: Net of Seismic Engineering Italian Loboratories. Task AT2 Code innovation and new technologies in seismic engineering. SubTask Development of new technologies for the seismic retrofitting. Funding: ,00 (unit coordinator) - European Union ( ), Prefabricated steel structures for low-rise buildings in seismic areas Research Fund for Coils and Steel. Funding: ,00 (Unit coordinator) - Protezione Civile ( ), RELUIS Project: Net of Seismic Engineering Italian Loboratories. Task 7 Seismic isolation and dynamic control of structure and infra-structure. Funding: ,00 (unit coordinator) - Fondazione cassa di risparmio di Macerata ( ) Safety in existing construction. Funding:15.000,00 (project coordinator) - Soprintendenza archeologica delle Marche (2005). Preliminary studies for the the Extension for the archeologic Museum of Ascoli Piceno. Funding: ,00 (working gorup member) - Min. Università e Ricerca ( ): Advanced design and performance control of steel-concrete frames in seismic area (working group comoponent) - Min. Università e Ricerca ( ). Seismic risk: strategies for the vulnerability mitigation (working group component) p.6 /7

7 - Ministero Attività Produttive- Società TRAVAGLINI S.r.l. ( ). Models and systems for the automated management of construction companies. Funding: ,00. (project coordinator) - Ministero Attività Produttive-Ubaldi Costruzioni s.r.l. ( ). Process innovation in the management of the constraction company production units. Funding:125.00,00 (project coordinator). - Min. Università e Ricerca ( ) Safety in high performance concrete construction (working group comoponent). CONSULTANT ACTIVITY (most recent and significative ones) GLF spa (2012). Design of seismic isolation system for the Marche regional Hospital University of Camerino (2011-date). Evaluation of seismic vulnerability of buildings with reinforce concrete and masonry structure. DSD srl- Provincial administration of Pescara (2009). Design of cable stayed steel-concrete composite bridge ERAP (regional authority for the house) (2009). Design of innvative buildings with steel structure and seismic dissipative devices. Italingegneria srl ( ). Design of cable-stayed footbridge in Milan Provincial authority of Macerata ( ). Design of steel arch bridge. Regional archbishopric ( ) Seismic retrofit of historical buildings Provincial authority of Macerata (2008) Characterization of isolated bridge by experimental test program. Municipality of Falconara ( ). Design and experimental test program of a externally prestressed steel footbridge. Ministero dell'interno (2004) Seismic vulnerability and retrofit by dissipative devices of existing r.c. building. Harbour authority of Ravenna ( ) Design of steel structure of the authority headquarter University of Ancona ( ). Seismic design of the buildings of medicine faculty. Regional authority of Marche ( ) Design of retrofit of historical Camerino wall. Provincial authority of Ancona (1999) Study for the identification of collapse cause of twosteel geodetic structures. Ancona, October 22, 2012 Andrea Dall'Asta p.7 /7

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