| The Messina Strait Bridge: A Challenge and a Dream Contributor(s): Brancaleoni, Fabio (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415468140 ISBN-13: 9780415468145 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $133.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2009 Annotation: When completed, the Messina Straight bridge will stand as the world's longest single span bridge and as a benchmark for future projects with longer spans. This book delineates the enormous amount of theoretical and practical research and development work has been carried out by experts from across the globe and over a period of many years. It focuses not only on the design itself, but also on the context in which the project is located and the great challenges involved. The book describes the developments in long span bridge technology that will make the Messina project possible. Readers will find that many of the lessons learned discussed in this book will have wide application. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Civil - General - Technology & Engineering | Structural - Technology & Engineering | Environmental - General |
| Dewey: 624.230 |
| LCCN: 2009022132 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 8.4" W x 11.7" (3.15 lbs) 334 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |