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| Publisher | INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES US |
| ISBN 13 | 9780306812835 |
| Book Subtitle | Or Why Things Don't Fall Down |
| Book Description | 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. |
| Editorial Review | 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 "Rich and readable...personal, witty, and ironic."--Scientific American "It is really, really good if you want a primer on structural design."--Elon Musk |
| About the Author | J. E. Gordon, a professor at the University of Reading, is renowned for his research in plastics, crystals, and new materials. |
| Language | English |
| Author | J. Gordon |
| Publication Date | 10 Jul 2003 |
| Number of Pages | 424 |
Structures: Or Why Things Don't Fall Down paperback english - 10 Jul 2003
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