Structures :Or Why Things Don't Fall Down
Structures :Or Why Things Don't Fall Down
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Published:
10 July, 2003
Paperback
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10 July, 2003
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For anyone who has ever wondered why suspension bridges don't collapse under eight lanes of traffic, how dams hold back-or give way under-thousands of gallons of water, or what principles guide the design of a skyscraper or a kangaroo, this book will ease your anxiety and answer your questions. J. E. Gordon strips engineering of its confusing technical terms, communicating its founding principles in accessible, witty prose.
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780306812835 |
| ISBN10 | 0306812835 |
| Number Of Pages | 424 |
| Item Weight | 416 g |
| Product Dimensions | 154 x 229 x 29 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Hachette Books |
| Format | Paperback |
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It is really, really good if you want a primer on structural design. --Elon Musk
Rich and readable...personal, witty, and ironic. --Scientific American
Here we have the conversation in the unbuttoned mood of a learned engineer with wide sympathies about his art, its history, its range, and the silly things which happen. It reads easily and has immense charm. --Architect's Journal
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Author's Bio
J. E. Gordon, a professor at the University of Reading, is renowned for his research in plastics, crystals, and new materials.