Wild Buildings and Bridges


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The surprising ways nature has influenced architecture. It may come as a surprise to learn that architects have found solutions to all kinds of design challenges in nature! Some have looked to nature to solve a structural problem, like creating an earthquake-proof bridge by mimicking the extremely long roots of a special type of grass. Others have turned to nature for artistic inspiration, designing buildings and bridges that evoke the movement of swimming fish or a bird in flight. When it comes to style and structure, nature and architecture make perfect partners! From cactuses to birdsê wings, termite towers to honeycombs, inspiration for ingenious design is everywhere around us!




Super Structures


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An “extraordinary guide to the hidden secrets of modern man-made miracles . . . Highly recommended” —from the author of Froth!: The Science of Beer (Midwest Book Review). Ever wonder how a graceful and slender bridge can support enormous loads over truly astonishing spans? Why domes and free-standing arches survive earthquakes that flatten the rest of a city? Physicist Mark Denny looks at the large structures around us—tall buildings, long bridges, and big dams—and explains how they were designed and built and why they sometimes collapse, topple, or burst. Denny uses clear, accessible language to explain the physics behind such iconic structures as the Parthenon, the Eiffel Tower, the Forth Rail Bridge in Edinburgh, and Hoover Dam. His friendly approach allows readers to appreciate the core principles that keep these engineering marvels upright without having to master complex mathematical equations. Employing history, humor, and simple physics to consider such topics as when to use screws or nails, what trusses are, why iron beams are often I-shaped, and why medieval cathedrals have buttresses, Denny succeeds once again in making physics fun. Praise for Mark Denny “Denny’s wry humor is fun to read and made me laugh out loud.” —Mark Kidger, author of Astronomical Enigmas “Denny largely sheds the complexity of mathematical constructs, distilling their most salient features into a more qualitative understanding of radar and sonar systems.” —Choice “Indeed, Denny’s writing is anything but dry and boring. He adeptly explains complex subject matter and does so with relatively simple language and minimal use of symbolic notation.” —Bat Research News




Buildings, Bridges, and Landmarks: A Complete History


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Build a complete history of bridges, buildings, and major landmarks! Learn the history of famous buildings, bridges, and landmarks, and then build a three-dimensional model of each! There are 25 beautifully illustrated press-out models to build—everything from London's Tower Bridge to the Great Wall of China. Interesting facts and features are included about each structure and its place in history. Fun for the engineer in your life, or any world traveler!




Earth-Friendly Buildings Bridges and More


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A tour of some of the world's greenest structures.




How Structures Work


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Structural engineering is central to the design of a building. How the building behaves when subjected to various forces – the weight of the materials used to build it, the weight of the occupants or the traffic it carries, the force of the wind etc – is fundamental to its stability. The alliance between architecture and structural engineering is therefore critical to the successful design and completion of the buildings and infrastructure that surrounds us. Yet structure is often cloaked in mathematics which many architects and surveyors find difficult to understand. How Structures Work has been written to explain the behaviour of structures in a clear way without resorting to complex mathematics. This new edition includes a new chapter on construction materials, and significant revisions to, and reordering of the existing chapters. It is aimed at all who require a good qualitative understanding of structures and their behaviour, and as such will be of benefit to students of architecture, architectural history, building surveying and civil engineering. The straightforward, non-mathematical approach ensures it will also be suitable for a wider audience including building administrators, archaeologists and the interested layman.




Seismic Design of Buildings and Bridges


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Everything you need to pass the test! Seismic Design of Buildings and Bridges: 2002-2003 Edition by Alan Williams, Ph.D., S.E., C. Eng., a leading structural engineering author · Written for civil and structural engineers preparing for the: Special Civil Engineering Exam--California National Structural Engineering I and II Exams California Structural Engineering Exam · Includes more than 100 problems and step-by-step solutions from recent exams · Offers 18 HP-48G calculator programs for frequently occurring calculations in the appendix · Contains an 8-page summary of useful equations · Reflects current publications of SEAOC and FEMA · Conforms to the 1997 edition of the UBC · Updated based on the latest AISC and ACI standards · Provides comprehensive clarification of applicable Building Codes and Standard Specifications · Uses provisions of the 1999 SEAOC bluebook, 1999 FEMA Advisory No. 2, 2000 FEMA 350 Design of Steel Moment Frame Buildings, and 1997 AISC Seismic Provisions · Cites extensive reference publications that reflect current design procedures Other Engineering Resources Available from Oxford University Press For the PE Exams Civil Engineering License Review, Fourteenth Edition, Donald G. Newnan, P.E. (1-57645-029-5) Civil Engineering: Problems and Solutions, Fourteenth Edition, Donald G. Newnan, P.E. (1-57645-030-9) Civil Engineering Problem Solving Flowcharts, Second Edition, Jorge L. Rodriguez, P.E. (1-57645-038-4) Structural Engineering License Review, Problems and Solutions, 2002-2003 Edition, Alan Williams, S.E. (0-19-515916-0) Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures, Second Edition, Alan Williams, S.E. (1-57645-051-1) Civil Engineering: Bridge Structures, Alan Williams, S.E. (1-57645-041-4) Civil Engineering: Building Structures, Alan Williams, S.E. (1-57645-040-6) Civil Engineering: Foundations and Retaining Structures, Alan Williams, S.E. (1-57645-042-2) Civil Engineering: Seismic Design, Alan Williams, S.E. (1-57645-043-0) For an Introduction to MATLAB Getting Started with MATLAB 5: A Quick Introduction for Scientists and Engineers by Rudra Pratap (0-19-512947-4) Getting Started with MATLAB, Version 6: A Quick Introduction for Scientists and Engineers by Rudra Pratap (0-19-515014-7) For Background on the Engineering Profession Fundamentals of Ethics for Scientists and Engineers by Edmund G. Seebauer and Robert L. Barry (0-19-513488-5) Engineers and Their Profession, Fifth Edition, by John D. Kemper and Billy R. Sanders (0-19-512057-4) Being Successful as an Engineer by W. H. Roadstrum (0-910554-24-2) Money Back Guarantee--Pass the test or get your money back. See details inside! For more information and a complete list of FE and PE Exam review books available from Engineering Press at Oxford University Press visit www.engineeringpress.com.




Building Big


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Companion volume to PBS series which originally aired October 2000.




A Book of Bridges


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Bridges are some of the most fascinating structures in our landscape, and they come in all forms. From towering suspension bridges to humble stone crossings, this book visits them all in sweet, bouncing text with expository sidebars. But while bridges can be quite grand, this reminds us that their main purpose is bringing people together. This is perfect for budding architects, as well as readers who can relate to having loved ones who live far away.




BUILDING BRIDGES


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Building Bridges Through Sensory Integration


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A useful practical guide for professionals, parents, teachers and other caregivers. It presents detailed assessment tools as well as consistent strategies for managing challenging behavior. Successful sensory integration techniques include ... advice for a wide range of specific problems ... for adapting home, school, and childcare environments ... [and] creative suggestions for activities, equipment, and resources.