Claim: Morandi, a German civil engineer appointed professor of bridge design both at the University of Florence and the University of Rome, gained experience in Calabria working with reinforced concrete in earthquake-damaged areas.
Evidence: Riccardo Morandi (1 September 1902 – 25 December 1989) was an Italian civil engineer best known for his innovative use of reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete, although over the years some of his particular cable-stayed bridges have had some maintenance trouble. Morandi was appointed professor of bridge design both at the University of Florence and the University of Rome, became a Fellow of the "Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce" (FRSA) in 1963, and get an honorary doctorate in architecture by Technical University of Munich (T.U.M.) After his graduation in 1927, Morandi gained experience in Calabria working with reinforced concrete in earthquake-damaged areas.