Our projects

A selection of our main achievements from 2004 to today

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Design Competition 3rd Place, a school in the Municipality of Nettuno

The project was developed as part of a two-stage design competition, pursuant to Legislative Decree 50/2016 and Legislative Decree 152/2021, aimed at the construction of new schools by replacing existing buildings, with PNRR – Next Generation EU funding. The proposal focused on sustainability, energy efficiency and innovation, with a functional and flexible architecture. The teaching spaces were designed to ensure comfort and inclusion, through bioclimatic solutions and eco-friendly materials. The project obtained third place in the ranking, standing out for the integration between spatial quality, structural safety and energy saving.

Ex-Opera Reynero Palace, Corso Regina Margherita, Turin

FORUM Engineering supported the firm "CMC Studio Ingegneri Associati" in drafting the material needed to obtain the static suitability certificate for Palazzo Ex Opera Reynero in Turin.
The company was responsible for the modeling and analysis of the structural behavior of the existing volume, in load-bearing masonry. Part of the work involved the modeling of the particular existing vault, placed to cover the main courtyard, for the evaluation of the local behavior of the element.

Villa Rosa, via Terme Deciane 5, Rome.

The assignment involved the seismic adaptation of the main volume of Villa Rosa, a building of significant historical interest located in Rome, through interventions aimed at preserving its structural and architectural integrity. Furthermore, the work included the design of the extensions and new structures dedicated to the protection and enhancement of the archaeological sites connected to it. These interventions were aimed not only at securing the entire complex, but also at its conservation over time, ensuring a balance between heritage protection and structural functionality.

Di Donato school building, Rome.

The Federico Di Donato school building, located in Rome in the Esquilino district, has been the subject of an in-depth campaign of on site investigations, both destructive and non-destructive, for the mechanical characterization of the materials and structures characterizing the volume. The data collected in the knowledge acquisition phase allowed us to create a model of the volume in a macro-element calculation environment (3Muri software). Through the model it was possible to investigate the global behavior of the building in response to static and dynamic loads. It was also possible to verify the presence of local mechanisms, as required by the relevant legislation. Knowing the mechanical characteristics of the materials and the global and local behavior of the structures allowed us to develop an intervention proposal for the improvement of the building, to be submitted to the Municipality of Rome.

"Largo della Salara Vecchia" and the entrance to the Roman Forum, Colosseum Archaeological Park, Rome

MIC (Ministry of Culture), through the structure of the Colosseum Archaeological Park, commissioned the company to integrate the Feasibility Document of the Design Alternatives for the structural aspects of the redevelopment project of Largo della Salara Vecchia and the entrance to the Roman Forum. As part of the study, the main proposed design choices were evaluated, including the adoption of a steel structure for the new building, the expansion of the underground crossing of the square and the reconfiguration of its edges through the use of gabions. The suitable solutions were adequately sized and verified through a structural calculation model. Based on the design choices, a detailed cost analysis of the proposed solution was also developed.

Province building in Piazza Garibaldi in Teramo

The service concerned the evaluation of the seismic adequacy of a portion of the Palazzo Cerulli-Irelli in Teramo, consisting of load-bearing masonry with reinforced concrete elements (elevator shaft and beams). Building A is spread over three floors, with a surface area of 790 m2 and a total volume of approximately 9,400 m3. The structures house public offices of the Province of Teramo, located in Piazza Garibaldi, and belong to Use Class III according to the NTC. A laser-scanner survey was performed for detailed measurements and the restitution of a three-dimensional model, optimizing time and accuracy.

Structural project for seismic improvement of aggregate no. 455 in the historic center of L’Aquila

The intervention involved the assessment of seismic vulnerability and the definition of structural improvement strategies for building complex no. 455 in the historic center of L’Aquila. The analysis considered the complex architectural stratification of the complex, with adjacent two- and three-level buildings, stone and brick walls, vaulted floors and iron, brick and wood floors.
The activity included a preliminary investigation with geometric survey and mechanical characterization of materials, followed by structural modeling with 3Muri software. The checks highlighted seismic vulnerabilities due to ineffective wall connections and deformable floors.
A project was developed to improve the dynamic behavior of the aggregate and prevent local collapse events, by acting on the masonry walls, structural connections and floor reinforcement.

Engineering Department, University of L’Aquila, Monteluco di Roio, L’Aquila

FORUM Engineering acted as design support, dealing exclusively with numerical analyses for the structural and seismic assessment of a university building composed of seven separate buildings, with a reinforced concrete frame and partition structure and predalles and latero-cement floors.
Dynamic tests were conducted to analyze the response of the building to seismic actions, evaluating floor stiffness and the behavior of the load-bearing elements. Numerical analyses allowed to model the local inelastic capacity and the effects of structural dissimilarities.
The adopted technology involves the use of non-linear viscous dissipative braces, improving the dissipative capacity of the building and optimizing its structural response to seismic events.

DOMUS Project – Diagnostics of Works of Art Unified Maintenance Standard

FORUM Engineering contributed to the development of DOMUS, an expert system for RFI (Italian railroads company) aimed at the management and maintenance of infrastructure works, supporting the cataloguing, inspections, structural assessment and maintenance of bridges and viaducts. The system, now adopted by RFI, guarantees a standardized approach to inspections and allows the assignment to external operators without technological constraints. Between 1999 and 2004, FORUM acquired advanced skills in the design of SGP/BMS, developing predictive deterioration models and maintenance optimisation procedures. It also created EVAS, a code for the analysis of the evolution of structural reliability. The project allowed RFI to renew the 44C instructions and to start new inspection activities across the entire infrastructure network, including the use of drones for advanced monitoring, improving the efficiency and safety of maintenance operations.

PRF8 – Viaducts Line Works from PK 94+322 to PK 97+182 Ponte Langosco.

The Langosco Bridge, located at the exit of the Langosco Gallery, allows the Turin-Venice High Speed Line to cross the Naviglio Langosco. The work is composed of two beams: one in steel-concrete measuring 39.93 m and one in pre-stressed concrete measuring 22 m. The design minimized interaction with the riverbed, optimizing the layout of the direct and pile foundations. Downstream of the Executive Design, FORUM Engineering developed the Construction Design, introducing geometric and structural changes to improve performance. The main changes involved the resizing of the foundation piles, the improvement of the Turin-side abutment, the optimization of the central pier and the standardization of the geometry of the Milan-side abutment, ensuring greater structural efficiency and compliance with the design standards of the railway line.

Majorana Institute, Cernusco sul Naviglio, Milano

FORUM Engineering supported the CMC Studio Ingegneri Associati in the seismic improvement project of the Majorana Institute, located in the Municipality of Cernusco sul Naviglio (MI). In particular, the contribution of FORUM Engineering Srl focused on the modeling of the volumes that make up the building in a FEM environment and on the evaluation of the behavior of the structure under seismic action. The proposed improvement intervention involved the insertion of steel exoskeletons, appropriately designed and modeled to evaluate the overall seismic behavior of the structure in its design state.

Pedestrian walkway over the Sangone river in Beinasco, Turin.

The company conducted dynamic tests on a pedestrian footbridge over the Sangone river, in the Municipality of Beinasco, acquiring data and developing a numerical model in a FEM environment. This model reproduced the main structural characteristics of the work, allowing not only the analysis of its behavior, but also the planning of maintenance over time. The final objective was the drafting of a project for the re-tensioning of the cables of the cable-stayed footbridge. The work was subsequently published in a scientific article entitled "Passerella strallata sul Sangone di Beinasco: indagini cognititive, modellizione e progetto di manutenzione", which appeared in 2022 in volume 2 of the magazine Costruzioni Metalliche (pp. 77-90).

IV Novembre School Building, I.C. Elsa Morante, Rome.

The on site investigation plan conducted on the building of the IV Novembre Institute, part of the larger Elsa Morante Comprehensive Institute in Rome, involved all the structures characterizing the volume. In particular, dynamic tests were performed to characterize two types of reinforced concrete floors: the first cast in situ, with a T-section, and the second prefabricated, with a tubular section.
The acquired data were processed using the dynamic identification technique Frequency Domain Decomposition (FDD), allowing to identify the modal shapes of the floors through the analysis of the acceleration signals. In order to understand the global behavior of the structure, a numerical modeling of the volume was subsequently developed using a macro-element calculation environment (3Muri software).

Office building, Via Antica Arischia, L’Aquila.

The company was involved in the renovation of an industrial building in L’Aquila, converted into a residential structure. The on-site investigations allowed to detect the main mechanical and geometric characteristics of the load-bearing structures, providing the data necessary for the modeling of the volume in a FEM environment. The analyses conducted on the model allowed to characterize the response of the building under seismic action and to define the intervention strategies for seismic improvement. To this end, special structural bracings were designed, studied to guarantee the stability of the building without compromising the opening of spaces along the infill walls, in line with the new intended use.

Office building, Via Rocco Carabba, L’Aquila.

The office building, historically belonging to Poste Italiane, has undergone a major building renovation. The management of a careful investigation plan has allowed us to collect the data necessary for the geometric and mechanical characterization of the building and to proceed, subsequently, with the implementation of a calculation model in a FEM environment that could simulate the behavior of the building in the presence of seismic action. According to the results of the checks conducted on the numerical model, an intervention plan was developed for the seismic improvement of the volume. The renovation project was completed, from an architectural point of view, by a conscious redistribution of the internal spaces and the design of the facades.

Bivio Bellocchio Nursery School and Gym in Giulianova

The project involved the assessment of the seismic adequacy of two separate buildings, intended for a school and a gym, located in via Nazionale per Teramo in Giulianova (TE). Both are made of load-bearing masonry with reinforced concrete elements, developing on two floors for a total volume of approximately 4200 m3. On-site investigations were conducted for structural and geotechnical characterization, allowing the creation of reliable numerical models. The analysis highlighted structural vulnerabilities, with unverified masonry elements and inadequate brick-cement floors. Seismic checks showed critical behavior, with a direction of greater vulnerability (East-West) due to the arrangement of the floors and openings on the load-bearing walls. Local analyses confirmed structural deficiencies in the walls of the top floor of the school and in those of the gym, requiring adaptation interventions.

Headquarters building of Agenzia delle Entrate, in Via Zara, L’Aquila

The intervention involved the structural assessment and numerical modeling of the building complex in via Zara n°10, L'Aquila, composed of two symmetrical buildings with heights of 18.75 m (Building A) and 14 m (Building B). The analysis included the acquisition and processing of available data, in particular a technical report from 2011 with non-destructive and destructive tests to characterize the materials. A detailed analysis was conducted to determine the use class of the structure and evaluate the effects of the interventions carried out over time.

School building in Via Martiri D’Ungheria, Scafati, Salerno

The intervention involved the seismic assessment of a school building constructed in 1956-1965, with a load-bearing structure in masonry walls and floors in brick-cement. The analysis included tests on materials, geotechnical investigations and geometric checks to characterize the structural conditions.
A three-dimensional macroelement model was developed, adopting a rigid diaphragm for the floors and analyzing multiple scenarios with different materials and levels of knowledge. Static and dynamic checks showed an adequate general level of safety, except for a critical wall in the -Y direction.
The intervention involved the consolidation of the vulnerable wall with fiberglass reinforcement strips, sealing the cracks with epoxy resin and regularizing the masonry with two-component cement mortar, improving the structural capacity of the building.

PRF8 – line works from pk 94+322 to pk 96+072 – Wbs GA1D – Artificial tunnel Langosco.

Following the Executive Project, FORUM Engineering developed the Construction Project of the Langosco Tunnel, located in the municipality of Romentino (NO). The work consists of 7 independent segments of 30 m, with a total length of 210 m. The analysis considered the seismic response of the structure, adopting the allowable stress method, according to current regulations. FEM models were developed to evaluate the structural behavior of the entrances and the central body of the tunnel. In the Construction Project, the deck and the side walls were partially prefabricated, with the use of double-layer panels for the walls, optimizing the rationalization of the construction process. The modifications improved the structural performance, simplifying the construction methods and adapting the cross-section to RFI standards.