How to Read Bridges: A Crash Course In Engineering and Architecture - Tapa blanda

Denison, Edward; Stewart, Ian

 
9780789324917: How to Read Bridges: A Crash Course In Engineering and Architecture
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ISBN 10: 0789324911 ISBN 13: 9780789324917
Editorial: Rizzoli, 2012

Sinopsis

This accessible book is a visual guide to understanding and identifying architectural styles and engineering techniques of all types of bridges, from ancient Roman arch bridges and nineteenth-century truss bridges prevalent in the United States, to the latest high-design cantilever and suspension bridges of the moment. It explores the elegant and varied ways in which engineers and architects have designed ever longer yet less heavy bridges, devising new methods of construction along the way. 

Illustrated throughout with detailed line drawings and cross sections, including dramatic images of the world’s iconic bridges, this charming guide still fits in a pocket or purse—perfect for anyone who likes to explore the dynamic bridges and built environment on foot.

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Acerca del autor

Edward Denison is a writer and photographer whose work includes authoritative books on design and architecture. Ian Stewart is an engineer at Davies Maguire + Whitby, a structural engineering design practice. He holds a BEng in civil engineering and a PhD in structural dynamics.

De la contraportada

This accessible book is a visual guide to understanding and identifying architectural styles and engineering techniques of all types of bridges, from ancient Roman arch bridges and nineteenth-century truss bridges prevalent in the United States, to the latest high-design cantilever and suspension bridges of the moment. It explores the elegant and varied ways in which engineers and architects have designed ever longer yet less heavy bridges, devising new methods of construction along the way.

Illustrated throughout with detailed line drawings and cross sections, including dramatic images of the world's iconic bridges, this charming guide still fits in a pocket or purse-perfect for anyone who likes to explore the dynamic bridges and built environment on foot.

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Editorial
Rizzoli
Año de publicación
2012
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0789324911
ISBN 13 
9780789324917
Encuadernación
Tapa blanda
Número de páginas
256
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