Roller Coasters
MacKay, Jennifer
ISBN 10: 1420508253 ISBN 13: 9781420508253
Published by Lucent Press, 2012
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Synopsis:
Author Jenny MacKay takes readers on a wild ride through the history, design fundamentals, and scientific principles behind roller coasters. Readers will learn how gravity and physical forces create the fastest amusement park attractions and how steel and wooden roller coasters are designed and constructed. The final chapter, focused on the roller coasters of the future, describes the recent use of electromagnets and CAD technology.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Roller Coasters
Publisher: Lucent Press
Publication Date: 2012
Binding: Library Binding
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket