Why Buildings Fall Down: How Structures Fail
Matthys Levy, Mario Salvadori, Kevin Woest, "Why Buildings Fall Down: How Structures Fail"
W W Norton & Co Inc | 1994 | ISBN: 0393033562 | 334 pages | DJVU | 5,6 MB
W W Norton & Co Inc | 1994 | ISBN: 0393033562 | 334 pages | DJVU | 5,6 MB
From Library Journal
Structural engineers Levy and Salvadori have written a well-paced, highly informative, nontechnical work describing failures in a variety of structures such as buildings, bridges, and dams. Salvadori wrote Why Buildings Stand Up (Norton, 1990), so this is a natural complement. The subject, somewhat grisly in nature, is presented here with respect for the tragedies involved, and yet with a lighthearted pursuit of the truth as to the cause of the failure. Analysis of the failure is discussed and recommendations for improvement are offered, but without the usual condescension hindsight allows. Profuse illustrations by Kevin Woest, well labeled and explained, and several appendixes aid access. An index (not seen) is provided, but no glossary. This fascinating book is easily accessible to laypersons. Highly recommended.
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