The Messina Strait Bridge

A Challenge and a Dream

Fabio Brancaleoni, Giorgio Diana, Ezio Faccioli , Giuseppe Fiammenghi

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CRC Press
30 June 2020

Geophysics; Bridges

This book describes the enormous depth of work carried out since the early 1970s on the Messina Strait Bridge, up to the recent award of the detailed design and construction contract. This important work has included extensive studies, concepts and design developments, with far reaching applications, which have all confirmed the feasibility of this huge endeavour and have led to the optimisation of costs and expected performance levels.

Attention is focused not only on the design itself, but also on the context for the project (e.g. historical, geological, seismo-tectonic and wind conditions; structural and mechanical properties; project management and financial aspects; and environmental considerations), and on the great challenges involved. Thus, considering the innovations and specific solutions adopted in overcoming the challenges presented by constructing a world record span of 3,300 metres at this site, it becomes clear how the Messina Strait Crossing will take its place as a masterpiece in bridge engineering history.

This book will be of interest to bridge and structural engineers, geotechnical and wind engineers, mechanical and earthquake engineers, graduate students in all these areas and all others with a broad interest in bridge design and engineering.

By: Fabio Brancaleoni, Giorgio Diana, Ezio Faccioli, Giuseppe Fiammenghi, Ian P.T. Firth (Consultant, Flint & Neill Partnership, London, UK)
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 297mm, Width: 210mm,
Weight: 616g
ISBN: 9780367577254
ISBN 10: 0367577259
Pages: 334
Publication Date: 30 June 2020
Audience: College/higher education , Primary , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface. Introduction. History and Context. Project Delivery Model. Project Finance. Environment. The Crossing Site. Challenges of a Super Long Suspension Bridge. Design of the Bridge. The Way Ahead. Fact Files. References.

Fabio Brancaleoni, Giorgio Diana, Ezio Faccioli, Giuseppe Fiammenghi, Ian P.T. Firth, Niels J. Gimsing, Michele Jamiolkowski,, Peter Sluszka, Giovanni Solari, Gianluca Valensise