The configuration and the characteristics of the submerged tunnels for the Messina Strait crossing
Abstract
The paper presents the configuration and the main characteristics of the submerged buoyant tunnels for the Messina Strait crossing developed by the Consortium among Enisud, Saipem, Snam, Snamprogetti and Tecnomare. The peculiarities of the project related to the fundamental design conditions are discussed. The design philosophy and the fundamental structural behaviour of the tunnels are highlighted.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures
Offshore Engineering and Technologies
Civil and Structural Engineering Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 599–606
- Publication date
- 11 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter