Why Buildings Stand Up by Mario Salvadori
Between a nomad's tent and the Sears Tower lies a revolution in technology, materials, and structures. Here is a clear and enthusiastic introduction to buildings methods from ancient times to the present day, including recent advances in science and technology that have had important effects on the planning and construction of buildings: improved materials (steel, concrete, plastics), progress in antiseismic designs, and the revolutionary changes in both architectural and structural design made possible by the computer.Mario Salvadori, the author of Why Buildings Stand Up and many other publications, was a well-known architect, mathematician, and teacher with a career spanning more than 60 years. Dr. Salvadori, a long-time New York City resident, died in June 1997.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780393306767 |
| ISBN 10 | 0393306763 |
| Title | Why Buildings Stand Up |
| Author | Mario Salvadori |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | WW Norton & Co |
| Year published | 1991-01-16 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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