The next appointment in the PhDTalks series will take place on Tuesday, March 4, in the Fassò Room (Building 4A), from 5:15 PM to 6:30 PM CET.

PhDTalks is a series of seminars and discussions among PhD students. The events aim to provide a space for networking among PhD students and connecting with the many projects developed within our department.

The speaker, Stefano Corazza, will lead a seminar titled “Towards the Realization of Submerged Floating Tunnels” .

At the end of the event, a small refreshment will be available, funded by the department.

It will also be possible to attend the conference online at the following link.

Abstract
Submerged Floating Tunnels (SFTs) are underwater modular structures which are deemed to be a valuable option for crossing deep and long waterways, such as sea straits, fjords, bays and alpine lakes. Compared to classical aerial bridges, they are characterized by (1) lower construction costs per unit of length, (2) reduced environmental impact due to a smaller land footprint, and (3) the ability to operate in all weather conditions. However, due to their inherent flexibility, they are very prone to the effect of dynamic loads such as marine currents, earthquakes, traffic and hydrodynamic loadings.This talk will provide an overview of the most common structural typologies of SFTs, highlighting key design challenges and issues related to the simulation of their dynamic behavior. The presentation will conclude with recent findings on both analytical and numerical modeling of the local dynamics of the mooring system.

Speaker’s bio