Consulting Services

The Laboratory of Experimental Dynamics provides testing services and technical-scientific consulting in the field of Structural Engineering, supporting businesses and industries in the Civil Engineering sector. Recent activities include:

• Structural identification tests and dynamic characterization of the bell tower of the San Matteo al Cassaro complex, Palermo, as part of structural rehabilitation studies, 2023.

• Vibration survey of railway-induced vibrations in an area located at the intersection of Via Imera and Via d’Ossuna, Palermo, for RFI clearance purposes, 2022.

• Structural identification tests and dynamic characterization of the new Emergency Room building at the Policlinico of Palermo, conducted for structural testing purposes, 2018.

• Consultancy for the Sicilian regional government - regional council of energy and utilities, regional department of water and waste - and the inter-university centre of structural, theoretical and experimental dynamics (cidi.s.) of University of Palermo studies for guidance and specific technical advice aimed at carrying out the seismic safety verification of the "Historical building in Barcellona, Sicily, (2022).

• Consultancy for the agreement between the Sicilian Region – Regional Department of Energy and Public Utilities, Regional Department of Water and Waste – and the Interuniversity Center for Structural Dynamics, Theoretical and Experimental (C.I.DI.S.) of the University of Palermo for guidance and specific technical consultancy aimed at carrying out the seismic safety assessment of the 'Poma' and 'Rosamarina' dams, their accessory works, and the banks (2015).

• Agreement between the Municipality of Palermo – Historic Center Department and the Interuniversity Center for Structural Dynamics, Theoretical and Experimental (C.I.DI.S.) of the University of Palermo: to verify the continued stability conditions of the structures of the Teatro Massimo, specifically in the areas open to the public. Responsible for dynamic testing: Prof. A. Pirrotta (2007). Project PO FESR – Sicilian Region 2007/2013 – Action Line 4.1.1.1 'SLIM' – Project Leader: Prof. Mario Di Paola. Responsible for dynamic testing: Prof. A. Pirrotta