Kniha Super Structures Mark Denny

Super Structures

The Science of Bridges, Buildings, Dams, and Other Feats of Engineering

Autor: Mark Denny
Jazyk: Angličtina
Väzba: Brožovaná
Dostupnosť: Skladom u dodávateľa v malom množstve
Odosielame za 11-15 dní
36.85
Ever wonder how a graceful and slender bridge can support enormous loads over truly astonishing span...

Informácie o knihe

Autor
Jazyk
Angličtina
Väzba
Kniha - Brožovaná
Vydalo
2010
Stránok
280
EAN
9780801894374
ISBN
0801894379
Enbook ID
04710298
Hmotnosť
452
Rozmery
135 x 228 x 18

Kompletný popis

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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