Why this shape and not that? Why steel instead of concrete or stone? Why put it here and not over there? These are the kinds of questions that Davi...
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Jan 01, 2012
Frederick
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A book about large buildings and structures. The author describes such things as the Empire State Building, Hoover Dam, The Golden Gate Bridge. It talks about how they were built and what the principles are that hold it up. The discussions are accompanied by drawings and diagrams.
Jun 18, 2010
Converse
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Foolishly considered juvenile literature, this book explains how bridges, tunnels, dams, domes and skyscrapers are built, with an explanation of the mechanical principles involved. Great illustrations!
Jun 11, 2008
booklady
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Companion book to the PBS series of the same name. Teaches the basic concepts of building five big structures: bridges, tunnels, dams, domes and skyscrapers. Gives a minimum of four specific examples of each with numerous drawings to illustrate architectural concepts and principles. It's a great book to read, browse, dip into or use for quick reference, especially for a non-tect like me!
Aug 19, 2009
We have also been watching the series of Building Big dvd's (Skyscrapers, Bridges, etc.) hosted by this author. He is also the author of The Way Things Work.
Nov 05, 2007
Thomas
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David Macaulay is the king of building illustration. When you look through this book gigantic bridges and dams just seem obvious!
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