The Triumphs of Modern Engineering (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Frith, Henry

 
9781330067840: The Triumphs of Modern Engineering (Classic Reprint)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1330067843 ISBN 13: 9781330067840
Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

Inhaltsangabe

Engineered marvels that reshaped the modern world

Discover how the age of invention turned science into everyday power. This book surveys landmark projects, from colossal bridges to towering monuments, showing how engineers solved extraordinary challenges.

Across chapters on bridges, towers, and naval architecture, you’ll see how workers used new tools, materials, and methods to conquer rivers, seas, and city skylines. The narrative blends history with practical detail, highlighting the human skill and teamwork behind these feats.
  • Learn how massive caissons, cranes, and hydraulic systems lifted and steadied great structures
  • See the design choices behind famous bridges, ships, and monuments
  • Understand the logistics, testing, and safety measures that kept projects on track
  • Get a sense of the people, places, and moments that defined modern engineering
Ideal for readers curious about how engineering meets everyday life, and for those who enjoy vivid portraits of invention in action.

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Verlag
Forgotten Books
Erscheinungsdatum
2018
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1330067843
ISBN 13 
9781330067840
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Anzahl der Seiten
329
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