Steel–concrete composite decks: erection, connections and controls
Alessandro Mazzi
Engineering
In steel–concrete composite decks, the steel girders and the concrete slab work together through shear connectors. Before the concrete has…
Engineering
Port foundations: geotechnical model, staged loading and monitoring
Alessandro Mazzi
Engineering
The design of a port foundation links the characteriztics of the subsoil to the actions applied during construction and service.…
Balanced cantilever bridges: form travelers, post-tensioning and geometry control
Alessandro Mazzi
Engineering
Balanced cantilever construction builds a deck progressively outwards from the piers, segment by segment, without falsework from the ground. It…
Tides: astronomical forcing and port design
Alessandro Mazzi
Engineering
The tide is the periodic oscillation of sea level produced by the gravitational attraction of the Moon and the Sun…
Alessandro Mazzi (Fincosit) and the Enduring Value of Century-Old Engineering Firms
Alessandro Mazzi
Engineering
Automation, artificial intelligence and digital engineering are transforming construction, from design workflows to site monitoring. Yet the continued relevance of…
Deep foundations in riverbeds: bored piles, temporary works and concrete control
Alessandro Mazzi
Engineering
The foundations of a bridge built in a riverbed must transfer loads to the ground while remaining compatible with a…
