PUCINOTTI RAFFAELE

WORK EXPERIENCE
- Associate Professor in Structural Engineering at Mediterranean University of Reggio Calabria, Via dell’Università, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy.
- National Scientific qualification as Full Professor of Structural Engineering in the Italian higher education system.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING
- PhD in Structural Engineering at University of Catania, Piazza Università, 2, 95124 Catania CT, Italy
- Degree in Civil Engineering at University “Federico II” of Naples, Corso Umberto I, 40, 80138 Napoli NA Italy (with the voting 110/110 cum Laude)

WORK ACTIVITIES
2020 - Author and Editor of the book "Patologia, diagnostica Indagini strutturali ( Guida pratica alla valutazione del danno e al monitoraggio statico e dinamico anche negli interventi di miglioramento e/o adeguamento sismico)" - Dario Flaccovio (PA);
2012 - Author and editor, with O.S. Bursi and G. Zanon, of the book "Progettazione di giunzioni e strutture tubolari in acciaio" - Dario Flaccovio (PA);
2005 - Co-Editor, with Ricciardelli F., de Grenet E.T., Pizzimenti A.D.,, of the monograph “Atti dell’8° Convegno Nazionale di Ingegneria del Vento”, ISBN 88-548-0043-0.
2005 - Author and Editor of the book "Patologia e diagnostica del cemento armato (Indagini non distruttive e carotaggi nelle opere da consolidare)" - Dario Flaccovio (PA);

RESEARCH TOPICS
Retrofitting of Existing Reinforced Concrete (RC) Buildings by Steel Exoskeletons.
Theoretical and experimental analysis of steel and steel-concrete composite structures subjected to quasi-static cyclic actions;
Non-destructive in situ testing and ND in situ strength assessment of concrete;
Assessment of in situ concrete strength;
Seismic performance of composite beam-to-column joints;
Post-earthquake fire of composite beam-to-column joints;
Performance-based design of steel-concrete composite Buildings;
Assessment and reduction of the seismic risk of reinforced concrete buildings;