The Tower and the Bridge: The New Art of Structural Engineering - Couverture souple

Billington Jr., David P.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0691236925 ISBN 13 : 9780691236926

Editeur : Princeton University Press, 2022

Synopsis

An essential exploration of the engineering aesthetics of celebrated structures from long-span bridges to high-rise buildings<br /><br />What do structures such as the Eiffel Tower, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the concrete roofs of Pier Luigi Nervi have in common? According to The Tower and the Bridge, all are striking examples of structural art, an exciting area distinct from either architecture or machine design. Aided by stunning photographs, David Billington discusses the technical concerns and artistic principles underpinning the well-known projects of leading structural engineer-artists, including Othmar Ammann, Félix Candela, Gustave Eiffel, Fazlur Khan, Robert Maillart, John Roebling, and many others. A classic work, The Tower and the Bridge introduces readers to the fundamental aesthetics of engineering.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

David P. Billington (1927–2018) was the Gordon Y. S. Wu Professor of Engineering Emeritus at Princeton University. His many books include Robert Maillart’s Bridges and Power, Speed, and Form (both Princeton).

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Princeton University Press
• Date d'édition: 2022
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0691236925
• ISBN 13: 9780691236926
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 328
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Princeton University Press; https://press.princeton.edu/books; ; 7th Floor, New South Building; PRINCETON; NJ; 8544; Etats-Unis
• Personne responsable: non disponible