Messina Strait Bridge

<p>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. </p><p>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 3300 metres at this site it becomes clear how the Messina Strait Crossing will take its place as a masterpiece in bridge engineering history.</p><p>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.</p>