The Tower and the Bridge by David P Billington

The Tower and the Bridge by David P Billington

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, Félix 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.

David P. Billington (1927–2018) was the Gordon Y. S. Wu Professor of Engineering Emeritus at Princeton University. His many books include Robert Maillart’s Bridges and Power, Speed, and Form (both Princeton).

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ISBN 13	9780691236926
ISBN 10	0691236925
Title	The Tower and the Bridge
Author	David P Billington Jr
Series	Princeton Science Library
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Princeton University Press
Year published	2022-05-17
Number of pages	328
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