Fava Giulia

Associate Professor of Structural Engineering. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a PhD in Structural, Seismic, and Geotechnical Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Milan. He earned a Master's degree in Engineering from the University of Tokyo. His research has primarily focused on the study of the static and fatigue behavior of structural elements in steel, concrete, or masonry strengthened using fiber-reinforced materials, the evaluation of the mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced polymer or cementitious matrix composites, and the analysis of different types of structural systems strengthened, connected, or composed of composite materials. He participates in research programs funded through competitive national and international calls for proposals. He teaches at the Polytechnic University of Milan, in the undergraduate degree programs in Architecture and Building Engineering – Architecture, with courses related to statics and structural design.

Career

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering) with a final grade of 100/100 cum laude from the Faculty of Civil Engineering at Politecnico of Milano.

Master's Degree in Engineering (M.E.) with a final grade of A from the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Tokyo.

Doctorate in Structural, Seismic, and Geotechnical Engineering with honors from the Department of Structural Engineering at Politecnico of Milano.

Research

Study of the static or fatigue behavior of structural elements made of steel, concrete, or masonry strengthened using fiber-reinforced materials.

Evaluation of the mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced polymer or cementitious matrix composites and the analysis of different types of structural systems reinforced, connected, or made of composite materials subjected to static, cyclic, or environmental loads.

Selected Publications

Fava, G. Colombi, P. (2024) "Fatigue life of steel components strengthened with FRP composites", in Rehabilitation of Metallic Structural Systems Using Fiber Reinforced Polymer FRP Composites, pp. 197–224.

Bocciarelli, M. Colombi, P. D’Antino, T. Fava, G. (2018) "Intermediate crack induced debonding in steel beams reinforced with CFRP plates under fatigue loading", Engineering Structures, 171, pp. 883-893.

Carozzi, F. G. Colombi, P. Fava, G. Poggi, C. (2018) "Mechanical and bond properties of FRP anchor spikes in concrete and masonry blocks", Composite Structures, 183(1), pp. 185-198.

Carozzi, F. G. Colombi, P. Fava, G. Poggi, C. (2016) "A cohesive interface crack model for the matrix-textile debonding in FRCM composites", Composite Structures, Volume 143, pp. 230-241.

Fava, G. Carvelli, V. Pisani, M. A. (2016) "Remarks on bond of GFRP rebars and concrete", Composites Part B: Engineering, Volume 93, pp. 210-220.

Colombi, P. Fava, G. (2016) "Fatigue crack growth in steel beams strengthened by CFRP strips", Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, Volume 85, pp. 173-182.

Colombi, P. Fava, G. (2015) "Experimental study on the fatigue behaviour of cracked steel beams repaired with CFRP plates", Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 145, pp. 128-142.

Grants, awards and Honours

2001-2003, "Monbusho" Scholarship funded by the Japanese Ministry of Education for the Master's Degree in Engineering at the University of Tokyo.

2004-2007, "Prof. Leo Finzi" Scholarship established by the Istituto Lombardo Accademia di Scienze e Lettere, available for the PhD program in Structural, Seismic, and Geotechnical Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Milan.

2007, INGENIO Global Grant promoted by the Lombardy Region for collaborative research with the project "Innovative Materials for Structural Retrofitting".

Community Service

Member of the operational committees for teaching support calls Chair or member of the Milestone Committees of the Doctoral School of Architecture, Construction Engineering, and the Built Environment.