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- fischer secures pier of the pilgrimage church Madonna dell'Angelo
The pilgrimage church of Madonna dell’Angelo is one of the most important landmarks and oldest sacred buildings in Caorle (Veneto, Italy). As early as the 6th or 7th century, a house of worship is said to have stood at this site – a three-nave wooden church dedicated to Archangel Michael. The current church with its distinctive bell tower and lighthouse was built in 1751.
According to legend, local fishermen saw a statue of the Virgin Mary with Child floating on a marble pedestal in the sea in the 15th century. Only children were said to be able to lift and carry the Madonna. They brought the statue to the nearby Church of the Angels – the foundation for the Marian devotion maintained to this day. The Madonna is venerated as the patron saint of fishermen and seafarers. Therefore, the church is a destination for pilgrims and believers. Every five years, a maritime procession takes place during which the statue of the Madonna is transported on boats across the sea – an important religious festival in Caorle.
Directly next to the church stretches the historic pier on the east beach, once used by fishermen for their boats to operate local fishing and trade. Today, the dock serves both as an access point for small boats and a place for walks with sea views. Over the years, the pier structure has been repaired multiple times to withstand the high stresses of the marine environment.
For the structural reinforcement and stabilization of the pier elements, the fischer injection system FIS EM Plus was used, applied with the fischer FIS DM S Pro dispensing tool. The epoxy resin mortar ensures high load-bearing capacity in cracked and uncracked concrete. It also guarantees lasting safety and durability in the maritime environment under constant moisture and saltwater exposure – with a rated (ETA) service life of 100 years.
The challenge was to securely and permanently fasten the six berths of the pier for tourist boats.
With the FIS EM Plus, the requirements for a solid and durable anchoring could be met according to the expectations of the engineering firm Studio Ing. Damiani (Caorle) and a long-lasting solution could be realized. The chemical fastening provides high resistance – crucial for infrastructure that meets both historical and tourist
demands.
"In addition to the appropriate product solutions, we also offered our customers comprehensive services," says Mario Allasia. "From planning to implementation, our consultants were available on-site. They supported the static design of the fastening solutions, assisted in product selection, and conducted pull-out tests to identify the technically optimal solutions."
