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Why Buildings Stand Up: The Strength of Architecture

by Mario Salvadori

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ISBN13: 9780393306767
ISBN10: 0393306763
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Between a Nomad's Tent and the Sears Tower lies a revolution in technology, materials, and structures. Here is a clear and enthusiastic introduction to building methods from ancient times to the present day.

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The alliance between architecture and structure and the people who forged it is the topic of this book. The author provides an introduction to building methods from ancient times to the present day.

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Here 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.
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ISBN:
9780393306767
Subtitle:
The Strength of Architecture
Other:
Hooker, Saralinda
Illustrator:
Ragus, Christopher
Author:
Salvadori, Mario G.
Other:
Ragus, Christopher
Author:
Hooker, Saralinda
Publisher:
W. W. Norton & Company
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Reference
Subject:
Engineering - Civil
Subject:
Study & Teaching
Subject:
Structural engineering
Subject:
Architecture
Subject:
Arts, fine
Subject:
Civil
Copyright:
1980
Series Volume:
316
Publication Date:
February 2002
Binding:
Paper Textbook
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
323
Dimensions:
9.20x6.14x.81 in. 1.00 lbs.
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