Built: The Hidden Stories Behind Our Structures - Hardcover

Críticas

A fascinating celebration of the impact that structural engineering has on all our lives.[an] eye-opening book (The Sunday Times)

Agrawal has a gift for rendering complex phenomena in simple terms...a real treat (Financial Times)

[Agrawal] weaves accessible explanations of scientific principles together with engaging historical stories and personal anecdotes.[a] timely and impassioned book (Guardian)

Agrawal is a rarity: a female structural engineer in an adamantly male profession . She will inspire young women who are considering a career in engineering . [S]he shines when explaining the sorts of things people might be too shy to admit they find inherently fascinating (New York Times Book Review)

In Built... [Agrawal] delves into the history of her discipline through Brunel's tunnels and Bazalgette's sewers and lingers tactfully over the hidden flaws and engineering disasters of the past from which so much has been learned (Times Literary Supplement)

Agrawal has just launched her first book, Built, the latest salvo in her crusade to get us to see the world "through different eyes, the eyes of an engineer" (i Magazine)

This fascination is communicated with flair and passion in a highly engaging debut book that will appeal to the engineer and the inquisitive layperson alike (E&T Magazine)

A wonderfully absorbing book about an engineer and her passion for construction (Professor Mark Miodownik, materials engineer, broadcaster and author of Stuff Matters)

Roma makes the complex principles of structural engineering accessible to everyone with clear explanations and engaging illustrations. It has made me suddenly look at every building I pass in a new way (Ellen Stofan, former Chief Scientist at NASA)

A charming tribute to one woman's love of engineering. Full of fascinating facts and personal stories (Angela Saini, author of Geek Nation)

Biografía del autor

Roma Agrawal is a structural engineer who builds big. From footbridges and sculptures, to train stations and skyscrapers - including The Shard - she has left an indelible mark on London's landscape.

She is a tireless promoter of engineering and technical careers to young people, particularly under-represented groups such as women. She has advised policymakers and governments on science education, and has given talks to thousands around the world at universities, schools and organisations including two for TEDx.

Roma has been awarded international awards for her technical prowess and success in promoting the profession, including the prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering's Rooke Award. She was awarded an MBE for services to Engineering in 2018.

Roma has published articles on engineering, education and leadership, as well as being a television presenter. Roma is soon to appear on LEGO Masters on Channel 4, putting her engineering knowledge to use in judging structures built solely from LEGO.

BUILT is her first book.

romatheengineer.com / @RomaTheEngineer