Understanding the World’s Greatest Structures: Science and Innovation from Antiquity to Modernity
By Unknown Author.
Description
The Giza pyramids. Brunelleschi's dome. The Brooklyn Bridge. Each of these structures is iconic. They are visited by millions of people each year because they provoke a sense of awe and wonder. They are as beautiful to behold as they are fascinating to study: just how did the engineers who designed these structures accomplish these feats? Award-winning professor and civil engineer Stephen Ressler will lead you on a tour of engineering genius from the age of the pyramids through the modern era. This amazing adventure will take you around the world and uncover the stories behind these re...
ISBN(s)
1598037250, 9781598037258
