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Terms and conditions applyEncyclopedia of Bridges and Tunnels
Stephen Johnson and Roberto T. Leon
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Format: Book
Pages: 380
Publisher: Checkmark Books
Date Published: Dec 2002
Stock Code: 29762
Binding: Paperback
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The building of bridges and tunnels has long been a measure of humanity's technological skill and ingenuity. The stories behind these magnificent spans are often complex and awe-inspiring. This book presents the most important and extraordinary bridge and tunnel constructions, detailing the technology behind each project and examining the human and political dramas that fueled their creation. Useful to students and professionals alike, more than 300 engaging entries explain the history of bridges and tunnels in jargon-free language.
Topics covered include: Key Bridges and Tunnels; Profiles of Designers, Engineers, and Innovators; Bridge Types; and Engineering Principles, Techniques, and Innovations.
Topics covered include: Key Bridges and Tunnels; Profiles of Designers, Engineers, and Innovators; Bridge Types; and Engineering Principles, Techniques, and Innovations.
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