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The Tower and the Bridge: The New Art of Structural Engineering

By David P. Billington

Book information

Publisher
Princeton University Press
Year
2022
ISBN
9780691236933, 9780691236926
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
259 MB (271395857 bytes)
Series
Princeton Science Library; 130
Pages
328\324
Time added
2023-07-04 19:59:23

Description

An essential exploration of the engineering aesthetics of celebrated structures from long-span bridges to high-rise buildings What do structures such as the Eiffel Tower, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the concrete roofs of Pier Luigi Nervi have in common? According to The Tower and the Bridge, all are striking examples of structural art, an exciting area distinct from either architecture or machine design. Aided by stunning photographs, David Billington discusses the technical concerns and artistic principles underpinning the well-known projects of leading structural engineer-artists, including Othmar Ammann, Félix Candela, Gustave Eiffel, Fazlur Khan, Robert Maillart, John Roebling, and many others. A classic work, The Tower and the Bridge introduces readers to the fundamental aesthetics of engineering.

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