Engineers of Dreams

Great Bridge Builders and the Spanning of America

Autori

• Henry Petroski

Parametri

Pagine

496pagine

Tempo di lettura

18ore

• Architettura e urbanistica
• Biografie e pensieri
• Saggistica
• Scienza
• Storia

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Exploring the intricate blend of science, engineering, and human ambition, this book delves into America's iconic bridges built from the 1870s to the 1930s. It highlights the remarkable individuals behind these structures, such as the St. Louis, George Washington, and Golden Gate bridges, showcasing their technical expertise and persuasive skills. The narrative captures both monumental successes and catastrophic failures, like the Tacoma Narrows Bridge disaster, ultimately portraying bridges as enduring symbols of civilization and a testament to human creativity and resilience.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 1996

(In brossura)