structural engineering

An introduction to careers in structural engineering and includes projects for practicing related skills.

Color photographs, text, and experiments explore structural engineering projects and the science behind how they are designed and built.

"Have you ever seen a building that looks like a UFO--or a picnic basket? Read all about those strange buildings, as well as others found across [the United States]"--Back cover.

"Have you ever seen a building that looks like a UFO--or a picnic basket? Read all about those strange buildings, as well as others found across [the United States]"--Back cover.

"Learn how engineers rely on scientific methods to restore aging buildings and other structures."--Provided by publisher.

Looks at 50 unique structures, including Biosphere 2, Paul Bunyan Statues, and the Great Wall of China.

From the Bungee Zone in British Columbia to New York Harbor's Verranzano Narrows Bridge (one of the longerst suspension bridges in the world), our daredevil host, Bill Nye, goes to any length to prove the structural principles of tension and compression.

Examines the life of George Ferris and how he invented his Ferris Wheel amusement ride.

With its striking illustrations, innovative cross-section pages and mind-boggling facts, this new title in the brand new Inside Eye series lets you see the modern world's extraordinary buildings. Featuring plenty of astounding information about construction techniques, building materials and stories behind these miracles of iron, steel and glass.

"This book uses engineering, science, and common sense to examine exactly what technology we have in place to help prevent, limit, or lessen the impact of disastrous events."--.