Discrete element modelling of the steel/concrete bond with strong confinement. ANDREA INVERNIZZI N^ 725 508 Thesis Presented in partial fulfilment to the requirements for the degree of “Master of Science in Civil Engineering” Polytechnic University of Milan - Lecco October 2010 Project Advisor: Francesco Calvetti Polytechnic University of Milan Philippe Marin Université Joseph Fourier Sylvain Gavoille Université Joseph Fourier