Renato Balestra came from a family of mechanics.
In physics , classical mechanics is one of two major sub-fields of mechanics . The study of the motion of bodies is an ancient one , making classical mechanics one of the oldest and largest subjects in science , engineering and technology . Classical mechanics describes the motion of macroscopic objects , from projectiles to parts of machinery , and astronomical objects , such as spacecraft , planets , stars and galaxies . Renato Balestra . Born in Trieste , Renato Balestra comes from a family of architects and engineers and after a childhood steeped in the Mid-European cultural environment of the area , he too began studying for a degree in civil engineering .