Built the hidden stories behind our structures
Looks at the history of structural engineering, discusses the science behind the field, describes how engineers keep modern buildings from falling down and how a bridge can span distances, and compares modern solutions with those from ancient cultures. --Publisher.
| Main Author: | Agrawal, Roma, 1983- (Author) |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York, NY, USA :
Bloomsbury USA, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc,
2018.
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| Edition: | First U.S. edition. |
| Subjects: |
| Summary: |
Looks at the history of structural engineering, discusses the science behind the field, describes how engineers keep modern buildings from falling down and how a bridge can span distances, and compares modern solutions with those from ancient cultures. --Publisher. |
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| Physical Description: |
300 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 277-282) and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781635570229 1635570220 9781635570236 1635570239 9781408870365 1408870363 9781408870358 1408870355 |
| Author Notes: |
Roma Agrawal is a structural engineer who builds BIG--bridges, sculptures, train stations, and skyscrapers, including western Europe's tallest tower, the Shard. A tireless promoter of engineering, scientific, and technical careers to young people, particularly underrepresented groups such as women, she has advised policymakers and governments on science education and has given talks to thousands around the world at universities, schools, and organizations, including two for TEDx. She is a television presenter and writes articles about engineering, education, and leadership. Her awards for technical prowess and success in promoting the profession include the Institution of Structural Engineers' Young Structural Engineer of the Year Award and the prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering's Rooke Award. Built is her first book. She grew up in Ohio, New York, and Mumbai, and now lives in London. |