Title: Why Buildings Stand Up
First published: 1980
Description: Here is a clear and enthusiastic introduction to building methods from ancient time to the present day, illustrated throughout with line drawings. In addition, Mr. Salvadori discusses recent advances in science and technology that have had important effects on the planning and construction of buildings. B/W line drawings
Subjects: Structural engineering, Structural analysis (engineering), Structural stability, Architecture, Bautechnik