- 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) August 14, 2018
B) January 12, 2019
C) July 6, 2017
D) March 3, 2020
- 2. Where is the Morandi Bridge located?
A) Genoa, Italy
B) Rome, Italy
C) Venice, Italy
D) Milan, Italy
- 3. What was the primary cause of the Morandi Bridge collapse?
A) Earthquake
B) Structural failure
C) Flooding
D) Terrorist attack
- 4. Which company was responsible for the maintenance of the bridge?
A) Anas
B) CIVITAS
C) Ferrovie dello Stato
D) Autostrade per l'Italia
- 5. How many fatalities were caused by the bridge collapse?
A) 36
B) 43
C) 25
D) 51
- 6. What year was the Morandi Bridge completed?
A) 1967
B) 1955
C) 1980
D) 1975
- 7. Who was the architect of the Morandi Bridge?
A) Renzo Piano
B) Gio Ponti
C) Riccardo Morandi
D) Bruno Zevi
- 8. After the collapse, what was the government’s response?
A) Held a public festival
B) Declared a state of emergency
C) Closed all bridges
D) Ignored the incident
- 9. Which agency conducted the investigations after the collapse?
A) World Health Organization
B) European Union
C) International Red Cross
D) Prosecutor's Office of Genoa
- 10. What type of traffic primarily utilized the Morandi Bridge?
A) Vehicles
B) Trains
C) Bicycles
D) Pedestrians
- 11. What major highway did the Morandi Bridge carry?
A) A1
B) A12
C) A10
D) A6
- 12. Which city was the Morandi Bridge intended to improve access to?
A) Florence
B) Genoa
C) Turin
D) Naples
- 13. What were engineers concerned about regarding the bridge's design?
A) Long-term durability
B) Aerodynamics
C) Cost efficiency
D) Aesthetic value
- 14. What prompted investigations after the collapse?
A) Accidental detonation
B) Natural disaster
C) Design errors
D) Negligence in maintenance
- 15. What material was primarily used in the construction of the bridge?
A) Reinforced concrete
B) Steel
C) Aluminum
D) Wood
- 16. Which government body took action after the collapse?
A) Italian government
B) United Nations
C) European Union
D) World Health Organization
- 17. What has been proposed for the reconstruction of the bridge?
A) A new design by Renzo Piano
B) A replica of the original
C) A suspension bridge model
D) No reconstruction plans
- 18. How long was the Morandi Bridge?
A) 1,500 meters
B) 1,182 meters
C) 800 meters
D) 2,000 meters
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