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Author: J E Gordon
Publisher: Penguin UK
Published: 1991-09-26
Total Pages: 411
ISBN-13: 0140136282
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn "The New Science of Strong Materials" the author made plain the secrets of materials science. In this volume he explains the importance and properties of different structures.
Author: Matthys Levy
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 2002-03-05
Total Pages: 372
ISBN-13: 9780393311525
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAbout the reasons for structural collapse, including earthquakes, metal fatigue, and terrorism.
Author: J. E. Gordon
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 2006-02-19
Total Pages: 322
ISBN-13: 0691125481
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis new edition of the book on the properties of materials used in engineering answers some fundamental questions about how the material world around us functions. In particular: the author focuses on so-called strong materials, such as metals, wood, ceramics, glass, and bone. For each material in question, the author explains the unique physical and chemical basis for its inherent structural qualities. He also shows how an in-depth understanding of these materials' intrinsic strengths (and weaknesses) guides our engineering choices, allowing us to build the structures that support our modern society.
Author: Mario Salvadori
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 1990
Total Pages: 326
ISBN-13: 9780393306767
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHere is a clear and enthusiastic introduction to building methods from ancient time to the present day, illustrated throughout with line drawings. In addition, Mr. Salvadori discusses recent advances in science and technology that have had important effects on the planning and construction of buildings.
Author: Sofie Pelsmakers
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2019-10-23
Total Pages: 482
ISBN-13: 1000705056
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Environmental Design Pocketbook 2nd ed places the information you need for sustainable, low energy building design at your fingertips. Packed with diagrams, tools and tips, it cuts through the complex mass of technical data and legislation that faces the designer, and distils all the key guidance into a single reference that is quick, easy to use and points to the facts, figures and performance data that are most important. This 2nd edition is now fully up-to-date with the latest Building Regulations Part L and F legislation (England and Wales), RIBA Plan of Work 2013, new information on the Green Deal and Zero Carbon and contains revised references and further reading sections throughout. Whether used in the classroom, office or on-site, the book guides the designer through the entire process; from the fundamentals to the building details. From future-proofing for a changing climate to rainwater harvesting, retrofit, and zero-carbon technologies - the Pocketbook has got it covered.
Author: J. E. GORDON
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Published: 1988
Total Pages: 217
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Samuel C. Florman
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Published: 1996-02-15
Total Pages: 271
ISBN-13: 1466842369
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA classic examination of how engineers think and feel about their profession and its philosophy. “A useful read for engineers given to self-scrutiny, and a stimulating one for the layman interested in the ancient schism between machines and men’s souls.” —Time Humans have always sought to change their environment, building houses, monuments, temples, and roads. In the process, they have remade the fabric of the world into newly functional objects that are also works of art to be admired. Now as engineering plays an increasingly important role in the world while coming under attack for all manner of sins, one must wonder about the nature of the engineering experience in our time. In this, the second edition of his popular Existential Pleasures of Engineering, Samuel Florman perceptively explores how engineers think and feel about their profession. Dispelling the myth that engineering is cold and passionless, Florman celebrates it as something vital and alive. He views engineering as a response to some of our deepest impulses, rich in spiritual and sensual rewards. Opposing the “antitechnology” stance, Florman brilliantly emerges with a more practical, creative, and fun philosophy of engineering that boasts pride in his craft. First published in 1976, this classic book is essential reading for anyone curious about what wonders we have wrought. “Gracefully written . . . refreshing and highly infectious enthusiasm . . . imaginatively engineered.” —The New York Times Book Review
Author: Henry Petroski
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 2018-05-29
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 0691180997
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book examines the importance of engineering design as well as society's ability to respond to design flaws.
Author: David Blockley
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Published: 2014-09-25
Total Pages: 153
ISBN-13: 0191652083
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHave you ever wondered how it's possible to build a skyscraper, a big bridge, a jumbo jet, or a cruise liner? Everything has structure. Structure is the difference between a random pile of components and a fully functional object. Through structure the parts connect to make the whole. Natural structures vary from the very smallest part of an atom to the entire cosmology of the universe. Man-made structures include buildings, bridges, dams, ships, aeroplanes, rockets, trains, cars and fair-ground rides and all forms of artefacts, even large artistic sculptures. The wide range of different industries in which structural engineers work includes construction, transport, manufacturing, and aerospace. In this Very Short Introduction, David Blockley explores, in non-technical language, what structural engineering is all about, including examples ranging from the Shard in London and the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco to jumbo jets like the A380 and the Queen Elizabeth cruise liner. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Author: Donald L. Barlett
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 2011-04-11
Total Pages: 692
ISBN-13: 0393078582
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe life that inspired the major motion picture The Aviator, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and directed by Martin Scorsese. Howard Hughes has always fascinated the public with his mixture of secrecy, dashing lifestyle, and reclusiveness. This is the book that breaks through the image to get at the man. Originally published under the title Empire: The Life, Legend, and Madness of Howard Hughes.
