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.
The Tower and the Bridge: The New Art of Structural Engineering
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Author(s)David P. Billington
PublisherPrinceton University Press
ISBN / ASIN069102393X
ISBN-139780691023939
AvailabilityUsually ships in 24 hours
Sales Rank317,495
CategoryArchitecture
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
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