Engineering Failure Case Study: The Morandi Bridge Collapse

This course explores the catastrophic failure of the Morandi Bridge in Genoa, Italy, on August 14, 2018. It focuses on the engineering, structural, and material deficiencies that led to its collapse.

By examining the failure's root causes, participants will gain insight into structural design principles, maintenance challenges, and the importance of timely interventions in large-scale infrastructure.

This course provides an analytical perspective, without extraneous details, offering engineers valuable lessons in risk assessment and failure prevention.

This course applies to civil, structural, and materials engineers, as well as professionals involved in infrastructure maintenance, risk assessment, and forensic engineering.