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Technology in Action
Building Technology
Describes advances and innovations in architecture and construction and shows how the development of new building materials will strengthen future designs.
From factories to farm buildings, from tunnels to skyscrapers, this book looks at the way building technology has dramatically changed the places we work in, live in or travel in. Starting with a look at today's materials and design, the author goes on to explain the basic features of any building. The following chapters examine the technology involved in building roads, bridges, tunnels and dams. The author also discusses renovation of old buildings, and the technology used in demolition. The final chapter looks at the direction in which building technology may lead in the 21st century.
From factories to farm buildings, from tunnels to skyscrapers, this book looks at the way building technology has dramatically changed the places we work in, live in or travel in. Starting with a look at today's materials and design, the author goes on to explain the basic features of any building. The following chapters examine the technology involved in building roads, bridges, tunnels and dams. The author also discusses renovation of old buildings, and the technology used in demolition. The final chapter looks at the direction in which building technology may lead in the 21st century.
47 pages, Library Binding
Published October 1, 1991
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