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 answer y...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Da Capo Press,
2003.
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| Edition: | 2nd Da Capo Press ed. |
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| Summary: | 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 answer your questions. Structures: Or Why Things Don't Fall Down is an informal explanation of the basic forces that hold together the ordinary and essential things of this world;from buildings and bodies to flying aircraft and eggshells. In a style that combines wit, a masterful command of his subject, and an encyclopedic range of reference, Gordon includes such chapters as "How to Design a Worm" and "The Advantage of Being a Beam," offering humorous insights in human and natural creation. |
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| Item Description: | Originally published: Harmondsworth : Penguin Books, 1978. |
| Physical Description: | 395 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 388-390) and index. |
| ISBN: | 0306812835 9780306812835 |
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