The consolidation of the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the preservation of the Venice Lagoon
Abstract
Two most important engineering problems are since longtime still awaiting a solution. One is the problem of the Stabilization of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The other is the problem of protecting Venice against the periodical flooding of the town (“high waters”) in the frame of the full preservation of the Lagoon as an ecological system of paramount importance. Past, present,and future aspects of the problems are illustrated.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Masonry and Concrete Structural Analysis
Civil and Structural Engineering Research
Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 17–34
- Publication date
- 13 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter