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Wind engineering aspects of the Messina suspension bridge with a main span of 3300 m. Wind tunnel tests for determination of structural vibrations, wind load, and wind-induced traffic accidents were carried out. An estimation of extreme winds at the Messina site was also performed. Wind buffeting, flutter and vortex-induced vibrations were part of the structural vibrations investigated. Theoretical calculations and interpretation of wind tunnel test results were carried out. Client: Steinman Boynton Gronquist & Birdsall (today Parsons Corporation)