Dicea – Dipartimento di Ingegneria Civile, Edile e dell’Architettura

Welcome to the Department of Construction, Civil Engineering and Architecture

The Department of Construction, Civil Engineering and Architecture (DICEA) bears in its name the very essence of its nature/structure: four souls/sections that work, through different paths, to preserve, restore and develop the territory and its built environment.

Department of excellence

The portal of Excellence 2023-2027 project

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Selection of the most recent publications

Research Projects

Ongoing and past research projects

News from the Department

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18 August 2026

Disorder: on the legacy of Giancarlo De Carlo – Cambridge, 6-7 November 2026

This conference seeks to bridge De Carlo’s thought with broader contemporary research. As such, we welcome submissions from scholars who may not specialize in De Carlo, but whose work intersects with his core themes. Contributions examining these ideas within the Global South are especially encouraged, offering an opportunity to test the relevance of his ethos...

4 August 2026

First base-isolated museum display cases tested in Ascoli Piceno

Dynamic characterization tests were carried out on base-isolated museum display cases installed at Palazzo Panichi, home to the State Archaeological Museum of Ascoli Piceno, directed by Dr Sofia Cingolani. The innovative solution, designed by Eng. Giuseppe Brandimarti of Spes Italia Engineering Srl, provides enhanced protection for our historical and artistic heritage, which includes artefacts ranging...

5 May 2026

Call for student application: Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) LIVING WITH EARTHQUAKES Learning from the historic town for a contemporary sustainable agenda

Concept SINOPSE | The BIP Workshop addresses the architectural and urban legacies of seismic events, reflecting on how historic towns can inform a sustainable and resilient design agenda today.It explores the interplay between built form and landscape, while critically examining strategies of reconstruction and transformation in the aftermath of historic earthquakes. By revisiting these processes,...

Events

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6 April 2026

Particle Packing-Based Design of Bituminous Mixtures Guided by Mastic Lubricity

In this lecture, she will present a systematic methodology for designing bituminous mixtures based on particle packing principles and mastic lubricity. The presentation will highlight the role of mastic rheology and tribology in facilitating aggregate packing, improving mixture workability, and influencing the mechanical response of asphalt mixtures. Seminar Announcement…

30 March 2026

Advanced Training Course: Tools and Methodologies for the Reconstruction and Risk Mitigation of Structures and Infrastructure in Earthquake-Affected Areas

The Advanced Training Course promoted by the DICEA, coordinated by Prof. Fabrizio Gara, is part of the SECURE Project – School of Reconstruction and Resilience. The program aims to provide multidisciplinary skills for post-earthquake reconstruction processes, with a focus on seismic vulnerability assessment, infrastructure monitoring, and the enhancement of damaged built heritage. The course, which...

16 February 2026

Final event for the Enacting Artistic Research (EAR) project – Artistic Research between AI, Science and New Technologies

On the 18 and 19 of February 2026, the final event of EAR – Enacting Artistic Research will take place in Rome. EAR is an international project that brings together art, science and new technologies through the collaboration of Fine Arts Academies, Conservatories, Universities and research centers. The Università Politecnica delle Marche, through the Department...