Structures: Or Why Things Don't Fall Down

Gordon, J. E.

ISBN 10: 0306812835 / ISBN 13: 9780306812835

Published by Da Capo Press, 2003

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Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind. Seller Inventory # wbs8579775056

Bibliographic Details

Title: Structures: Or Why Things Don't Fall Down

Publisher: Da Capo Press

Publication Date: 2003

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Like New

About this title

Synopsis:

For anyone who has ever wondered why suspension bridges don't collapse under eight lanes of traffic, how dams hold back-or give way under-thousands of gallons of water, or what principles guide the design of a skyscraper or a kangaroo, this book will ease your anxiety and answer your questions. J. E. Gordon strips engineering of its confusing technical terms, communicating its founding principles in accessible, witty prose.

About the Author:

J. E. Gordon, a professor at the University of Reading, is renowned for his research in plastics, crystals, and new materials.