structural engineering

Describes some of the world's natural materials, such as minerals, and man-made, such as plastics, and the esthetic and functional uses to which they have been put, particularly in the construction of buildings and bridges.

Discusses how civil engineers contribute to the design and construction of structures such as high-rise buildings, dams, bridges, and stadiums, and explains the steps they follow in the engineering design process.

Provides a look at construction as a career, examines the advantages and dangers of the work, discusses how to prepare for a construction job, and includes safety advice.

Uses question and answer format with pictures to explain elements and principles of structural engineering, the field that includes the design and construction of bridges, tunnels, and buildings. Shows how readers can build their own structures to scale.

Text and detailed illustrations explore and explain the architectural styles, building methods, materials, and technologies used throughout history to build structures such as the pyramids of Egypt, the Roman baths, the Statue of Liberty, and modern skyscrapers.

Hands-on experiments introduce such structures as skyscrapers, dams, keystone bridges, igloos, and lock gates and show the materials used, the method of construction, and the source of strength.

Describes some of the world's most significant architecture, from the pyramids to skyscrapers, and the technology used to build them.

Describes how man-made structures such as tunnels, bridges, and dams have been built and how they have changed the way we live; and observes the beauty and strength of both man-made and natural structures. Also gives instructions for building one's own structures.

Examines the ways people's ideas about architecture and engineering are changing, discussing such topics as "eco" structures, luxury and leisure structures, skyscrapers, high-tech domes, the world's biggest and longest bridges, tunnels, and air-, sea-, and spaceports.