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Italian engineer, academic, writer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Giorgio Diana (born 27 September 1936) is an Italian engineer, writer, and professor of Applied Mechanics at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the Polytechnic University of Milan.[2][3]
Giorgio Diana | |
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Diana in 2024 at 87. | |
| Born | 27 September 1936 |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Alma mater | Polytechnic University of Milan |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Engineering career | |
| Projects | |
In 1961, Diana graduated in Mechanical Engineering at Polytechnic University of Milan, Italy.[2]
Diana designed aspects of the Strait of Messina Bridge related to aeroelastics and the bridge's proposed road-rail functionality. He has carried out Aerodynamic and aeroelastic analysis for the projects of the Stonecutters Bridge (Hong-Kong), Talavera (Spain), Adige (Italy). He carried out analyses of wind-induced vibrations and design of damping systems for some of the largest overhead power lines in the world, including the Orinoco Crossing (Venezuela), Lake Maracaibo Crossing (Venezuela), Gheshm Strait Crossing (Iran), Yangtze River Crossing (China). He has also carried out analyses of wind-induced vibrations on cables and design of damping systems for the British Airways London Eye (UK), Beijing Great Wheel (China), and Great Berlin Wheel (Germany) projects.
In sport, Diana worked on optimization of sail plans for the Oracle America's Cup team (USA), 2008–2009.
Diana has written several books, most often on the subject of the Messina Bridge.[4][5]
During his career, Diana received the following awards.[3]
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