Il Prof. Patrick Bamonte, professore associato di Tecnica delle Costruzioni del Dipartimento di Ingegneria Civile e Ambientale del Politecnico di Milano, è stato intervistato da Il Giorno a proposito dell’incendio divampato nel deposito BRT in zona Bovisa, a Milano.
Nell’intervista, il Prof. Bamonte analizza le cause della rapida propagazione degli incendi nei grandi edifici e il comportamento delle strutture esposte al fuoco. Richiamando anche la sua esperienza nel procedimento sulla Torre dei Moro, sottolinea l’importanza di trarre insegnamenti dagli eventi del passato per migliorare la sicurezza degli edifici.
L’intervista completa, a cura di Simona Ballatore, è disponibile sul sito de Il Giorno.
The early-age structural build-up of cementitious materials is strongly influenced by temperature, yet the role played by the intrinsic properties of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) on the thermal dependency of this process remains insufficiently understood. This study investigates the effect of the particle size and physicochemical properties of SCMs on the temperature-dependent evolution of the storage modulus (G′) of cementitious pastes. A comprehensive experimental program was conducted using a range of SCMs characterized by distinct particle size distributions, and surface electrochemical properties. Oscillatory rheological measurements were performed under controlled temperature conditions to monitor the evolution of the storage modulus during the early stages of hydration. In addition, the interaction between SCM properties and key mixture design parameters—namely the water-to-cement ratio and the cement replacement fraction—was systematically evaluated. The results reveal that both the physical characteristics and electrochemical surface properties of SCMs significantly influence the rate and magnitude of structural build-up, as well as its sensitivity to temperature variations. Furthermore, these effects are strongly modulated by mixture design parameters, highlighting the coupled role of SCM characteristics and mixture composition in governing early-age rheological behavior. The findings provide new insights into the mechanisms controlling structural evolution in blended cement systems and contribute to improving mixture design strategies for applications sensitive to early-age rheology, such as digital fabrication and 3D concrete printing.
Ivan Navarrete is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Construction Engineering and Management at the School of Engineering of Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, where he also serves as Director of the UC Concrete Innovation Hub. He obtained his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering through a joint program between Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and the University of Notre Dame (USA). His research focuses on sustainable cementitious materials and new concrete technologies, with particular emphasis on 3D concrete printing, rheology of cement-based materials, self-compacting concrete, geopolymers, and the valorization of industrial by-products and mining tailings. His work combines experimental research with analytical and data-driven approaches to develop low-carbon, high-performance construction materials. Dr. Navarrete has led and participated in several competitive research projects funded by the Chilean National Agency for Research and Development (ANID) and has established collaborations with leading international institutions, including the University of Tokyo, Politecnico di Milano, TU Dresden, and the University of Notre Dame. He is an active member of multiple RILEM Technical Committees related to digital concrete and cementitious materials. In addition to publishing in leading international journals, he supervises undergraduate and graduate students and actively promotes technology transfer and industry collaboration through the UC Concrete Innovation Hub.
Il Prof. Stefano Malavasi, docente di Idraulica del Dipartimento di Ingegneria Civile e Ambientale del Politecnico di Milano, è tra le voci di un approfondimento del Sole 24 Ore dedicato alle tecnologie per il risparmio idrico in agricoltura, industria e turismo.
Nell’intervista, il Prof. Malavasi sottolinea come la frontiera del risparmio idrico non consista più solo nel consumare meno, ma nell’usare l’acqua in modo più efficace e a minore intensità energetica, integrando in un unico sistema soluzioni diverse: dai sensori al digital twin delle reti idriche, fino al recupero dell’energia dai processi idraulici studiato al FluidLab del Politecnico. “Non abbiamo inventato l’economia circolare, l’abbiamo copiata dalla natura”, sintetizza.
L’articolo completo, a cura di Claudia La Via, è disponibile sul sito del Sole 24 Ore.
Il Prof. Mario Grosso, è stato nominato Senior Editor-in-Chief della rivista scientifica internazionale Waste Management & Research: The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy, organo dell’International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) e punto di riferimento a livello mondiale per la ricerca sulla gestione sostenibile dei rifiuti e sull’economia circolare.
Il Prof. Grosso co-coordina il gruppo di ricerca AWARE (Assessment on WAste and REsources) e svolge attività di ricerca sulla prevenzione, il recupero e la gestione integrata dei rifiuti, sulle tecnologie di trattamento delle emissioni e sull’analisi del ciclo di vita (LCA).
