Introduces the concept of risk resilience and the principles of Resilience Engineering, emphasizing the importance of proactive risk management strategies.
Introduces the basics of risk analysis and management in civil engineering, covering uncertainties, model creation, stability analysis, and probability calculations.
Covers the integration of sustainability into the EPFL curriculum and available opportunities for students to enhance their environmental responsibility skills.
Discusses sustainable design of steel structures against natural hazards and optimal wind energy systems, including challenges, risk assessment, wind farm layout optimization, and urban flow simulations.