Millau Viaduct


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It hovers more than 1,000 feet into the sky. On foggy days, it is like driving in the clouds. It is the Millau Viaduct. And it is perhaps the most incredible bridge in the world. The beautiful structure sits over the Tarn River and beautiful French countryside. Learn about the geniuses that designed it and how it was built. Learn about how it has saved millions of drivers a lot of time and a lot of money. Learn about the tiny town of Millau. Learn about how the people there have embraced what is now a famous landmark. This book gives readers everything they would want to know about a stunning structure that has hosted more than five million vehicles since it opened in 2004.




Recent Developments In Bridge Engineering


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This book contains a selected number of papers that were presented at the Second New York City Bridge Conference organized by the Bridge Engineering Association. It represents the state-of-the-art papers from different countries on a wide spectrum of topics in bridge engineering.




The Architecture of Bridge Design


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The role of the designer and architect in the planning and design of bridges is undergoing radical change, with architects now being appointed before the engineer on a growing number of projects. The relationship between the two roles is therefore on a different level than either will have previously experienced. This book details the process of design whereby the inspiration for a bridge is developed into the final reality of the built solution. It looks at the functions of a bridge, defining purpose of place and context, the spirit of creativity and the reasoned progression of an idea. It also explores the exploitation of materials technology and construction innovation, and the tension between lightness and mass and between sculpture and scale. The architecture of bridge design takes the form of a number of submissions from leading architects and engineers, each setting out their views on bridge design - present and future. As well as providing vital source material for those tendering for bridge projects in which they will be closely involved in the design process, it also provides a state-of-the-art statement on modern bridge design form the viewpoint of client, architect and engineer.




Millau Viaduct


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Includes structural cross-section.




Advanced Engineering Mathematics


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Thoroughly Updated, Zill'S Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Third Edition Is A Compendium Of Many Mathematical Topics For Students Planning A Career In Engineering Or The Sciences. A Key Strength Of This Text Is Zill'S Emphasis On Differential Equations As Mathematical Models, Discussing The Constructs And Pitfalls Of Each. The Third Edition Is Comprehensive, Yet Flexible, To Meet The Unique Needs Of Various Course Offerings Ranging From Ordinary Differential Equations To Vector Calculus. Numerous New Projects Contributed By Esteemed Mathematicians Have Been Added. Key Features O The Entire Text Has Been Modernized To Prepare Engineers And Scientists With The Mathematical Skills Required To Meet Current Technological Challenges. O The New Larger Trim Size And 2-Color Design Make The Text A Pleasure To Read And Learn From. O Numerous NEW Engineering And Science Projects Contributed By Top Mathematicians Have Been Added, And Are Tied To Key Mathematical Topics In The Text. O Divided Into Five Major Parts, The Text'S Flexibility Allows Instructors To Customize The Text To Fit Their Needs. The First Eight Chapters Are Ideal For A Complete Short Course In Ordinary Differential Equations. O The Gram-Schmidt Orthogonalization Process Has Been Added In Chapter 7 And Is Used In Subsequent Chapters. O All Figures Now Have Explanatory Captions. Supplements O Complete Instructor'S Solutions: Includes All Solutions To The Exercises Found In The Text. Powerpoint Lecture Slides And Additional Instructor'S Resources Are Available Online. O Student Solutions To Accompany Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Third Edition: This Student Supplement Contains The Answers To Every Third Problem In The Textbook, Allowing Students To Assess Their Progress And Review Key Ideas And Concepts Discussed Throughout The Text. ISBN: 0-7637-4095-0




The Geek Atlas


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The history of science is all around us, if you know where to look. With this unique traveler's guide, you'll learn about 128 destinations around the world where discoveries in science, mathematics, or technology occurred or is happening now. Travel to Munich to see the world's largest science museum, watch Foucault's pendulum swinging in Paris, ponder a descendant of Newton's apple tree at Trinity College, Cambridge, and more. Each site in The Geek Atlas focuses on discoveries or inventions, and includes information about the people and the science behind them. Full of interesting photos and illustrations, the book is organized geographically by country (by state within the U.S.), complete with latitudes and longitudes for GPS devices. Destinations include: Bletchley Park in the UK, where the Enigma code was broken The Alan Turing Memorial in Manchester, England The Horn Antenna in New Jersey, where the Big Bang theory was confirmed The National Cryptologic Museum in Fort Meade, Maryland The Trinity Test Site in New Mexico, where the first atomic bomb was exploded The Joint Genome Institute in Walnut Creek, California You won't find tedious, third-rate museums, or a tacky plaque stuck to a wall stating that "Professor X slept here." Every site in this book has real scientific, mathematical, or technological interest -- places guaranteed to make every geek's heart pound a little faster. Plan a trip with The Geek Atlas and make your own discoveries along the way.




Innovation and Entrepreneurship


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This book presents a new model, the competency framework, for students, innovators, entrepreneurs, managers, and anyone who wants to better understand the dynamic world of innovation and entrepreneurship. Focused on both the individual and strategic organizational level, this book is about people and the competencies each person needs to learn to be successful in creating a more dynamic future. The framework for innovation and entrepreneurship competencies empowers individuals to excel at innovation and new venture creation. It provides a practical guide and clear and concise understanding of the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and experiences that are needed to increase imagination, creativity, innovation, and new venture creation capability. Innovation and Entrepreneurship will be attractive for students of entrepreneurship, innovation, management, and cross-disciplinary classes, such as design thinking. Presented in a modular format, Innovation and Entrepreneurship informs the future direction of people and technology, as well as the educational systems producing the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs. Based on extensive academic research, this book is organized into two sections: 12 innovation elements and 12 competency categories. The elements are the foundation and the competency categories are the building blocks that inform our path toward a more precise understanding of how innovation and entrepreneurship play an important role in economic development and our daily lives.




Landmarks Around the World: Read Along or Enhanced eBook


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Take a trip to see the spectacular landmarks of the world! This social studies book describes various landmarks created by nature, people from thousands of years ago, and people in modern times. From the Northern Lights to the Pyramids of Giza to the Guggenheim Museum, Earth has many beautiful landmarks to offer. This teacher-approved book provides students with opportunities to admire the legacy of landmarks around the globe. The book incorporates the geography and history of the world’s natural and human-made landmarks in an easy-to-follow way. With a glossary and index, helpful discussion questions, and other meaningful features, this book brings the wonders of the world to life for students.




Landmarks Around the World


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Take a trip to see the spectacular landmarks of the world! This social studies book describes various landmarks created by nature, people from thousands of years ago, and people in modern times. From the Northern Lights to the Pyramids of Giza to the Guggenheim Museum, Earth has many beautiful landmarks to offer. This teacher-approved book provides students with opportunities to admire the legacy of landmarks around the globe. The book incorporates the geography and history of the world’s natural and human-made landmarks in an easy-to-follow way. With a glossary and index, helpful discussion questions, and other meaningful features, this book brings the wonders of the world to life for students.




Giants


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