The Tower and the Bridge
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The Tower and the Bridge

The New Art of Structural Engineering

David P. Billington

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The Tower and the Bridge

The New Art of Structural Engineering

David P. Billington

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An essential exploration of the engineering aesthetics of celebrated structures from long-span bridges to high-rise buildings What do structures such as the Eiffel Tower, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the concrete roofs of Pier Luigi Nervi have in common? According to The Tower and the Bridge, all are striking examples of structural art, an exciting area distinct from either architecture or machine design. Aided by stunning photographs, David Billington discusses the technical concerns and artistic principles underpinning the well-known projects of leading structural engineer-artists, including Othmar Ammann, FĂ©lix Candela, Gustave Eiffel, Fazlur Khan, Robert Maillart, John Roebling, and many others. A classic work, The Tower and the Bridge introduces readers to the fundamental aesthetics of engineering.

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Publisher
Princeton University Press
Year
2022
ISBN
9780691236933
Topic
Architektur
Subtopic
Architekturgeschichte

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