The science of a bridge collapse
By: Nikole Brooks Bethea
Series: Disaster science; 21st century skills library
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781631376238; 9781631376689; 9781631377136; 9781631377587
Subjects: Bridges; Bridge failures; Juvenile literature; Accidents
Description: "This book discusses the science behind bridge collapses and their effects. The chapters examine historical bridge collapses, explain how bridges are designed and built, and show how scientists and engineers are working to prevent future collapses. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved."--Publisher's website.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.

Age 11.

Grades 4 to 6.

A Junior Library Guild Selection.
Table of contents: title: A disastrous design; title: Collapse by scour; title: Overloading bridges; title: Environmental forces; title: Collisions and accidents; title: Top five worst bridge collapses; title: Learn more; title: Glossary.