Investigation of the Weather Conditions During the Collapse of the Morandi Bridge in Genoa on 14 August 2018 Using Field Observations and WRF Model

On 14 August 2018, Morandi Bridge in Genoa, Italy, collapsed to the ground that was 40 m below. This tragedy killed 43 people. Preliminary investigations indicated poor design, questionable building practices, and insufficient maintenance—or a combination of these factors—as a possible cause of the...

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Main Authors: Massimiliano Burlando, Djordje Romanic, Giorgio Boni, Martina Lagasio, Antonio Parodi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Atmosphere
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/11/7/724