balanced cantilever construction of the St. Croix Bridge
beam launcher delivering a precast beam

Your book Launched Bridges is the most complete presentation of this construction method. I congratulate you for this work.

Fritz Leonhardt, Prof.Em., Dr.Ing., Leonhardt, Andrä und Partners (Germany)

Marco Rosignoli's ability of merging field work with research and innovation makes his books and courses precious to the international bridge community.

Giuseppe Mancini, Prof.Ing., Dr.Ing., Professor of Structural Engineering, Professor of Bridge Design, Politecnico di Torino (Italy)

I regard Marco Rosignoli not only as a worldwide-renowned expert, but in fact THE world authority, in the field of bridge launching.

John Stanton, PhD, PE, Professor of Civil Engineering, University of Washington (USA)
interior view of theworking area of a movable scaffolding system
overhead self-launching Movable Scaffolding System

Excellent seminar, Marco is an expert on the subject. (Mechanized Bridge Construction, 2-day course)

Brian Hamill, PE, Chief Engineer, Hardesty & Hanover (USA)

This course was an excellent introduction to bridge launching. Did a great job of showing when it is cost-effective or applicable, and showing alternates. (Launched Bridges, 2-day course)

Angela Hunter, Design Engineer, Kiewit Infrastructure Co. (USA)

Great overview and resource to stimulate thought when selecting bridge type. (Launched Bridges, 2-day course)

Timothy Hayes, Senior Project Manager, Walsh Construction (USA)
incremental launching construction of the Palizzi Bridge
Millau Bridge

The research and practical work of Marco Rosignoli have been enormously influential in diffusing the use of the incremental launching method in Europe.

Paolo Napoli, Prof.Ing., Dr.Ing., Professor of Structural Engineering, Politecnico di Torino (Italy)

Dr. Rosignoli's training and experience make him a world authority in the incremental launching of concrete bridges. 

Clifford L. Freyermuth, Executive Vice President, ASBI, American Segmental Bridge Institute (USA)

Marco Rosignoli has proposed new analysis and design methods, new technological solutions, innovative construction techniques... Marco Rosignoli is making the history of the incremental launching method.

Roberto Capozucca, Prof.Ing., Dr.Ing., Professor of Structural Engineering, Universita’ Politecnica delle Marche (Italy)
Prague Bridges
cable-stayed bridge
Calatrava’s arch bridge in Reggio Emilia
bar fabrication in the St. Croix Bridge