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The Tower and the Bridge: The New Art of Structural Engineering

David P. Billington

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What do structures such as the Eiffel Tower, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the concrete roofs of Pier Luigi Nervi have in common? According to this book, now in its first paperback edition, all are striking examples of structural art, an exciting form distinct from either architecture or machine design. Aided by a number of stunning illustrations, David Billington discusses leading structural engineer-artists, such as John A. Roebling, Gustave Eiffel, Fazlur Khan, and Robert Maillart.

Language: English

Pages: 328

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Release: December 21, 1985

ISBN: 069102393X

ISBN 13: 9780691023939

The Tower and the Bridge: The New Art of Structural Engineering

David P. Billington

4/5 ( ratings)

What do structures such as the Eiffel Tower, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the concrete roofs of Pier Luigi Nervi have in common? According to this book, now in its first paperback edition, all are striking examples of structural art, an exciting form distinct from either architecture or machine design. Aided by a number of stunning illustrations, David Billington discusses leading structural engineer-artists, such as John A. Roebling, Gustave Eiffel, Fazlur Khan, and Robert Maillart.

Language: English

Pages: 328

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Release: December 21, 1985

ISBN: 069102393X

ISBN 13: 9780691023939

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