Structures, or, Why things don't fall down
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, a bias-cut dress, or a kangaroo, this book will ease your anxiety and ans...
Main Author: | Gordon, J. E. 1913-1998. |
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Format: | Books Print Book |
Language: | English |
Published: |
New York :
Da Capo Press,
2003.
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Edition: | 2nd Da Capo Press ed. |
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