Publications

Scientific Papers

1.     Colonna, M., Zingerle, B., Parisi, M. F., Gioia, C., Speranzoni, A., Pisaneschi, G., & Prosdocimo, S. (2020). A Novel Approach for a Faster Prototyping of Winter Sport Equipment Using Digital Image Correlation and 3D Printing. Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute Proceedings, 49(1), 125.

2.     Signetti, S., Nicotra, M., Colonna, M., & Pugno, N. M. (2019). Modeling and simulation of the impact behavior of soft polymeric-foam-based back protectors for winter sports. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 22, S65-S70.

3.     Colonna, M.*, Pazi, N., Moncalero, M., Gioia, C., De Bon, F., Giovanelli, D., Farella, E. “Thermo-formation process of plastic shells for winter sport boots for improved comfort” (2017) Sports Engineering, 20 (4), pp. 275-282.

4.     Dotti, F., Colonna, M., Ferri, A. “Thermal comfort of dual-chamber ski gloves” (2017) IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 254 (18), art. no. 182002, 

5.     Moncalero, M., Signetti, S., Mazzanti, B., Bruzzi, P., Pugno, N.M.*, Colonna, M*. ”Effect of material elastic properties and surface roughness on grip performances of ski boot soles under wet and icy conditions” (2017) International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 61, pp. 62-70.

6.     Dotti, F., Ferri, A., Moncalero, M., Colonna, M. “Thermo-physiological comfort of soft-shell back protectors under controlled environmental conditions” (2016) Applied Ergonomics, 56, pp. 144-152.

7.     Colonna, M.*, De Bon, F., Tarterini, F., Moncalero, M., Totaro, G., Gioia, C., Fabbri, P. “Ski Boot Soles Based on a Glass Fiber/Rubber Composite with Improved Grip on Icy Surfaces” (2016) Procedia Engineering, 147, pp. 372-377.

8.     Nicotra, M., Moncalero, M., Colonna, M. “Effect of the visco-elastic properties of thermoplastic polymers on the flexural and rebound behaviours of ski boots for alpine skiing” (2015) Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part P: Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology, 229 (3), pp. 199-210.

9.     Colonna, M.*, Moncalero, M., Gioia, C., De Bon, F., Farella, E., Giovanelli, D., Borotlan, L. “Effect of compression on thermal comfort of ski boots” (2015) Procedia Engineering, 112, pp. 134-139.

10.  Colonna, M.*, Moncalero, M., Nicotra, M., Gioia, C., De Bon, F., Farella, E., Giovanelli, D.” Thermo-formable materials for ski boots for improved comfort and performance” (2015) Procedia Engineering, 112, pp. 128-133.

11.  Nicotra, M., Moncalero, M., Messori, M., Fabbri, E., Fiorini, M., Colonna, M.* “Thermo-mechanical and impact properties of polymeric foams used for snow sports protective equipment” (2014) Procedia Engineering, 72, pp. 678-683.

12.  Colonna, M.*, Moncalero, M., Nicotra, M., Pezzoli, A., Fabbri, E., Bortolan, L., Pellegrini, B., Schena, F. “Thermal behaviour of ski-boot liners: Effect of materials on thermal comfort in real and simulated skiing conditions “(2014) Procedia Engineering, 72, pp. 386-391.

13.  Colonna, M., Nicotra, M., Moncalero, M., & Fiorini, M. (2014). Effect of ski-boot design on flexural and rebound performances. In Science and skiing VI (pp. 119-128).

14.  Colonna, M.*, Nicotra, M., Moncalero, M. “Materials, designs and standards used in ski-boots for alpine skiing“ (2013) Sports 1, pp. 78-113.

15.  Moncalero, M., Colonna, M., Pezzoli, A., Nicotra, M. “Pilot study for the evaluation of thermal properties and moisture management on ski boots” (2013) icSPORTS 2013 - Proceedings of the International Congress on Sports Science Research and Technology Support, pp. 171-179.

Books

Ski boots for Alpine Skiing: designs, materials and testing procedures

M Colonna, M Nicotra, M Moncalero

LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing

2014

FREERIDERS – UOMINI E NEVE

Versante SUD editore

2014

Freeride: Scivolare liberi nella neve con sci, snowboard e telemark

M Colonna

HOEPLI EDITORE

2012

Technical Magazines

-        SKIALPER Buyer’s Guide 2019-2020- Ski boot flex tests

-        SKIALPER Buyer’s Guide 2021-2022 – Thermal insulation of liners and 360° flex tests