Super Structures

Name: Super Structures
Brand: Johns Hopkins University Press
SKU: 9780801894374
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The Science of Bridges, Buildings, Dams, and Other Feats of Engineering

Autor: Mark Denny

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Editura: Johns Hopkins University Press

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Ever wonder how a graceful and slender bridge can support enormous loads over truly astonishing span...

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Autor

Mark Denny

Limbă

engleză

Legare

Carte - Carte broșată

Publicat

2010

Pagini

280

EAN

9780801894374

ISBN

0801894379

Enbook ID

04710298

Editura

Johns Hopkins University Press

Greutate

452

Dimensiuni

135 x 228 x 18

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Ever wonder how a graceful and slender bridge can support enormous loads over truly astonishing spans? Why domes and free-standing arches survive earthquakes that flatten the rest of a city? Physicist Mark Denny looks at the large structures around us-tall buildings, long bridges, and big dams-and explains how they were designed and built and why they sometimes collapse, topple, or burst. Denny uses clear, accessible language to explain the physics behind such iconic structures as the Parthenon, the Eiffel Tower, the Forth Rail Bridge in Edinburgh, and Hoover Dam. His friendly approach allows readers to appreciate the core principles that keep these engineering marvels upright without having to master complex mathematical equations. Employing history, humor, and simple physics to consider such topics as when to use screws or nails, what trusses are, why iron beams are often I-shaped, and why medieval cathedrals have buttresses, Denny succeeds once again in making physics fun.

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