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Super Structures : the Science of Bridges, Buildings, Dams, and Other Feats of Engineering by Denny, Mark, 1953- is a book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Super Structures : the Science of Bridges, Buildings, Dams, and Other Feats of Engineering about?

Ever wonder how a graceful and slender bridge can support enormous loads over truly astonishing spans? Why domes and free-standing arches survive earthquakes that flatten the rest of a city? Physicist Mark Denny looks at the large structures around ustall buildings, long bridges, and big damsand explains how they were designed and built and why they sometimes collapse, topple, or burst. Denny uses clear, accessible language to explain the physics behind such iconic structures as the Parthenon, the Eiffel Tower, the Forth Rail Bridge in Edinburgh, and Hoover Dam. His friendly approach allows readers to appreciate the core principles that keep these engineering marvels upright without having to master complex mathematical equations. Employing history, humor, and simple physics to consider such topics as when to use screws or nails, what trusses are, why iron beams are often I-shaped, and why medieval cathedrals have buttresses, Denny succeeds once again in making physics fun.

Author

Denny, Mark, 1953-

Publisher

Baltimore, Md.: Johns Hopkins University Press

Published

2010

Language

EN

ISBN

9780801894374

Subjects

Engineering, Stem