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The Tower and the Bridge: The New Art of Structural Engineering (Princeton Science Library Book 127)

David P. Billington

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What do structures such as the Eiffel Tower, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the concrete roofs of Pier Luigi Nervi have in common? According to this book all are striking examples of structural art, an exciting form distinct from either architecture or machine design.

Language: English

Pages: 319

Format: Kindle Edition

Release: December 01, 1985

The Tower and the Bridge: The New Art of Structural Engineering (Princeton Science Library Book 127)

David P. Billington

0/5 ( ratings)

What do structures such as the Eiffel Tower, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the concrete roofs of Pier Luigi Nervi have in common? According to this book all are striking examples of structural art, an exciting form distinct from either architecture or machine design.

Language: English

Pages: 319

Format: Kindle Edition

Release: December 01, 1985

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