ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT: When built, the Messina Straight Bridge in Italy will be the largest suspension Bridge in the world, with a center span length of two miles. The local traffic congestion, lack of parking, and the enigmatic environmental problem solutions are examined and taken into consideration as reference for the bridge construction. The input of innovative formulation of “Microballoons/Marmettola” for the end products specifically applied for the Mega-Bridge will allow to address many interesting Lightweight structural materials. In fact, these Lightweight material applications and methodologies from paving Asphalt Rubber Technological System (ARTS), combined and connected to embedded sensors, will permit to reduce the Bridge load, monitoring its traffic vibration, to prevent failure of its structural components, thus controlling construction and maintenance costs with the most of benefits to the surrounding environment.
