Geotechnics of Venice and Its Lagoon

Paolo Simonini (University of Padova, Italy)

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CRC Press
29 November 2024

Geology & the lithosphere; Civil engineering, surveying & building

Without any protective intervention, the historic city of Venice and its surrounding islands would suffer rapid deterioration due to the increased frequency of tidal flooding, as the gap between land surface and sea levels has reduced due to a coupled effect of climate change-induced sea-level rise and natural and anthropic subsidence.

Geotechnics of Venice and Its Lagoon provides a clear and comprehensive illustration of the extensive geotechnical aspects of not only the various environmental problems such as land subsidence and wetland surface reduction, but also solutions such as the design of the tilting gate foundations against high tides and the restoration and improvement of the drainage system of the renowned Piazza San Marco, which have been necessary for the preservation of the extraordinary cultural heritage of Venice. Readers will gain a better understanding of the complex phenomena occurring in the sensitive Venice silts, whose hydro-mechanical behavior has required comprehensive laboratory and site investigations and modeling. The book provides:

An authoritative analysis of one of the largest and most important geotechnical issues in the world

A description of a detailed case study of an ongoing engineering solution

The book will be useful for engineers worldwide, and is also an excellent reference for students.

By: Paolo Simonini (University of Padova Italy)
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781032049588
ISBN 10: 1032049588
Pages: 158
Publication Date: 29 November 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Paolo Simonini is Professor of Geotechnical Engineering and former Dean of the School of Engineering at the University of Padova, Padua, Italy, and a full member of the Italian government's Council for Public Works.