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Bridges : the science and art of the world's most inspiring structures / David Blockley.
| Author/creator | Blockley, David |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Oxford [England] ; New York [N.Y.] : Oxford University Press, 2010. |
| Description | xvi, 312 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Bridges are bats : why we build bridges -- Underneath the arches : bridges need good foundations -- Bending it : bridges need strong structure -- All trussed up : interdependence creates emergence -- Let it all hang down : structuring using tension -- How safe is safe enough? : incomplete science -- Bridges built by people for people : processes for joined-up thinking. |
| Summary | David Blockley explains how to read a bridge in all its different forms, designs and constructions. He combines the engineering of how bridges work with the cultural, aesthetic, and historical importance they hold. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 297-299) and index. |
| LCCN | 2009942577 |
| ISBN | 9780199543595 (hbk.) : |
| ISBN | 0199543593 (hbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | TG340 .B58 2010 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |