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The Tower and the Bridge: The New Art of Structural Engineering
David P. Billington
The Tower and the Bridge: The New Art of Structural Engineering
David P. Billington
What do structures such as the Eiffel Tower, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the concrete roofs of Pier Luigi Nervi have in common? According to this book, now in its first paperback edition, all are striking examples of structural art, an exciting form distinct from either architecture or machine design. Aided by a number of stunning illustrations, David
316 pages
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | December 21, 1985 |
ISBN13 | 9780691023939 |
Publishers | Princeton University Press |
Pages | 328 |
Dimensions | 234 × 156 × 20 mm · 470 g |
Language | English |
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