- 1. The Morandi Bridge, officially known as the Ponte Morandi, located in Genoa, Italy, was a prominent example of modernist engineering, characterized by its striking post-tensioned concrete construction and distinctive design. Completed in 1967, the bridge spanned approximately 1,182 meters, connecting the districts of Sampierdarena and Cornigliano, and played an essential role in the city's infrastructure by facilitating traffic flow across the Polcevera River valley. However, its iconic status was overshadowed by tragedy on August 14, 2018, when a section of the bridge collapsed during a heavy rainstorm, resulting in the deaths of 43 people and leading to a national outcry over infrastructure safety in Italy. The incident brought to light longstanding concerns regarding the bridge’s maintenance and the efficacy of governmental oversight, thus sparking debates about corruption and negligence in public works projects. The Morandi Bridge, once a symbol of engineering prowess, became notorious as the 'Bridge of Corruption,' highlighting the dire need for accountability in managing Italy's crucial infrastructure and raising questions about the potential cost of inadequate maintenance and oversight in structures designed to serve the public.
When did the Morandi Bridge collapse?
A) January 12, 2019
B) July 6, 2017
C) August 14, 2018
D) March 3, 2020
- 2. Where is the Morandi Bridge located?
A) Genoa, Italy
B) Venice, Italy
C) Milan, Italy
D) Rome, Italy
- 3. What was the primary cause of the Morandi Bridge collapse?
A) Earthquake
B) Flooding
C) Structural failure
D) Terrorist attack
- 4. Which company was responsible for the maintenance of the bridge?
A) Autostrade per l'Italia
B) Anas
C) Ferrovie dello Stato
D) CIVITAS
- 5. How many fatalities were caused by the bridge collapse?
A) 51
B) 25
C) 36
D) 43
- 6. What year was the Morandi Bridge completed?
A) 1975
B) 1955
C) 1967
D) 1980
- 7. Who was the architect of the Morandi Bridge?
A) Riccardo Morandi
B) Bruno Zevi
C) Renzo Piano
D) Gio Ponti
- 8. Which city was the Morandi Bridge intended to improve access to?
A) Genoa
B) Florence
C) Naples
D) Turin
- 9. What prompted investigations after the collapse?
A) Design errors
B) Accidental detonation
C) Negligence in maintenance
D) Natural disaster
- 10. After the collapse, what was the government’s response?
A) Ignored the incident
B) Declared a state of emergency
C) Closed all bridges
D) Held a public festival
- 11. Which agency conducted the investigations after the collapse?
A) International Red Cross
B) World Health Organization
C) European Union
D) Prosecutor's Office of Genoa
- 12. What major highway did the Morandi Bridge carry?
A) A10
B) A6
C) A12
D) A1
- 13. What material was primarily used in the construction of the bridge?
A) Reinforced concrete
B) Aluminum
C) Wood
D) Steel
- 14. What were engineers concerned about regarding the bridge's design?
A) Aesthetic value
B) Aerodynamics
C) Cost efficiency
D) Long-term durability
- 15. What type of traffic primarily utilized the Morandi Bridge?
A) Bicycles
B) Vehicles
C) Trains
D) Pedestrians
- 16. Which government body took action after the collapse?
A) United Nations
B) World Health Organization
C) Italian government
D) European Union
- 17. How long was the Morandi Bridge?
A) 1,182 meters
B) 2,000 meters
C) 1,500 meters
D) 800 meters
- 18. What has been proposed for the reconstruction of the bridge?
A) A suspension bridge model
B) A replica of the original
C) No reconstruction plans
D) A new design by Renzo Piano
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