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Book Synopsis The World's Most Amazing Bridges by : Michael Hurley
Download or read book The World's Most Amazing Bridges written by Michael Hurley and published by Heinemann-Raintree Library. This book was released on 2011-07 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiles ten of the world's most distinctive bridges.
Book Synopsis The World's Most Amazing Bridges by : Michael Hurley
Download or read book The World's Most Amazing Bridges written by Michael Hurley and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2011-07 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiles ten of the world's most distinctive bridges.
Download or read book Bridges written by Judith Dupré and published by Black Dog & Leventhal. This book was released on 2017-11-07 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From New York Times best-selling author Judith Dupréomes a revised and updated edition of Bridges, her magnificent chronological tour of the world's most significant and eye-popping spans. Covering thousands of years of architectural history, each bridge is gorgeously photographed "elevating the landmarks from mode of transportation to works of art" (Bustle). Technological advances, structural daring, and artistic vision have propelled the evolution of bridge design around the world. This visual history of the world's landmark bridges has been thoroughly revised andupdated since its initial publication twenty-five years ago, and now showcases well-known classics as well as modern innovators. Bridges featured include: The Brooklyn Bridge (New York) Dany and-Kunshan Grand Bridge (China) Gateshead Millennium Bridge (England) The Golden Gate Bridge (San Francisco) Zakim Bridge (Boston) Including all-new photographs and the latest cutting edgework from today's international superstars of architecture and engineering, Bridges covers two-thousand years of technological and aesthetic triumphs, making it the most thorough, authoritative, and gorgeous book on the subject-as dramatic in presentation as the structures it celebrates. Breathtaking photographs capture the bridges' details as well as their monumental scale; architectural drawings and plans invite you behind the scenes as new bridges take shape; and lively commentary on each structure explores its importance and places it in historical context. Throughout, informative profiles, features, and statistics make Bridges an invaluable reference as well as a visual feast.
Book Synopsis Chicago River Bridges by : Patrick T. McBriarty
Download or read book Chicago River Bridges written by Patrick T. McBriarty and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2013-09-23 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chicago River Bridges presents the untold history and development of Chicago's iconic bridges, from the first wood footbridge built by a tavern owner in 1832 to the fantastic marvels of steel, concrete, and machinery of today. It is the story of Chicago as seen through its bridges, for it has been the bridges that proved critical in connecting and reconnecting the people, industry, and neighborhoods of a city that is constantly remaking itself. In this book, author Patrick T. McBriarty shows how generations of Chicagoans built (and rebuilt) the thriving city trisected by the Chicago River and linked by its many crossings. The first comprehensive guidebook of these remarkable features of Chicago's urban landscape, Chicago River Bridges chronicles more than 175 bridges spanning 55 locations along the Main Channel, South Branch, and North Branch of the Chicago River. With new full-color photography of the existing bridges by Kevin Keeley and Laura Banick and more than one hundred black and white images of bridges past, the book unearths the rich history of Chicago's downtown bridges from the Michigan Avenue Bridge to the often forgotten bridges that once connected thoroughfares such as Rush, Erie, Taylor, and Polk Streets. Throughout, McBriarty delivers new research into the bridges' architectural designs, engineering innovations, and their impact on Chicagoans' daily lives. Describing the structure and mechanics of various kinds of moveable bridges (including vertical-lift, Scherer rolling lift, and Strauss heel trunnion mechanisms) in a manner that is accessible and still satisfying to the bridge aficionado, he explains how the dominance of the "Chicago-style" bascule drawbridge influenced the style and mechanics of bridges worldwide. Interspersed throughout are the human dramas that played out on and around the bridges, such as the floods of 1849 and 1992, the cattle crossing collapse of the Rush Street Bridge, or Vincent "The Schemer" Drucci's Michigan Avenue Bridge jump. A confluence of Chicago history, urban design, and engineering lore, Chicago River Bridges illustrates Chicago's significant contribution to drawbridge innovation and the city's emergence as the drawbridge capital of the world. It is perfect for any reader interested in learning more about the history and function of Chicago's many and varied bridges. The introduction won The Henry N. Barkhausen Award for original research in the field of Great Lakes maritime history sponsored by the Association for Great Lakes Maritime History.
Book Synopsis 10 Amazing Bridges by : Chris Peacock
Download or read book 10 Amazing Bridges written by Chris Peacock and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2011-04-26 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This quick-read guide introduces the reader to ten of the most amazing bridges in the world. Including photographs of every bridge and a brief description of the history of the structure, this ebook has been specially formatted for today's e-readers.
Book Synopsis The 19 Most Amazing Bridges In The World by : Daniyal Khan
Download or read book The 19 Most Amazing Bridges In The World written by Daniyal Khan and published by Daniyal Khan. This book was released on with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, i will be ranking of the 19 most amazing vehicles bridges in the world and learn the most powerful information about the bridges. Written by: DANIYAL KHAN
Book Synopsis New England's Covered Bridges by : Benjamin D. Evans
Download or read book New England's Covered Bridges written by Benjamin D. Evans and published by UPNE. This book was released on 2012-08-14 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete guide to more than 200 covered bridges in the six New England states.
Author :Director of the Maya Corpus Program Ian Graham Publisher :Franklin Watts ISBN 13 :9781445107851 Total Pages :32 pages Book Rating :4.1/5 (78 download)
Book Synopsis Fabulous Bridges by : Director of the Maya Corpus Program Ian Graham
Download or read book Fabulous Bridges written by Director of the Maya Corpus Program Ian Graham and published by Franklin Watts. This book was released on 2012-04-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This series focuses on structures such as bridges, skyscrapers, tunnels and stadiums, describing how these engineering marvels were designed and built. Each title in 'Superstructures' is packed with facts and information and contains full-colour photographs and technical drawings.
Book Synopsis Great American Bridges and Dams by : Donald Conrad Jackson
Download or read book Great American Bridges and Dams written by Donald Conrad Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bridges and dams are key symbols of civic development, says Jackson and for this reason these two seemingly diverse types of structures have been combined in this book. The descriptions of many of the sites listed here go beyond simple data related to their dates and dimensions. The bridges and dams have been placed in historical contexts that illuminate their technological origins, the nature of their operation or their role in the local region's socioeconomic development. These analyses are designed to demonstrate the significance of these structres in America's history. ISBN 0-89133-129-8 (pbk.): $16.95 (For use only in the library).
Book Synopsis The 10 Most Amazing Bridges by : Suzanne Harper
Download or read book The 10 Most Amazing Bridges written by Suzanne Harper and published by Rubicon Books. This book was released on 2007-02-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book examines ten of the most amazing bridges in the world, such as Monet's Bridge, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Millau Viaduct" (publisher).
Download or read book Built to Last written by George Sullivan and published by Scholastic. This book was released on 2005 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiles seventeen architectural and engineering achievements spanning over two centuries, including the Brooklyn Bridge, Transcontinental Railroad, and U.S. Interstate Highway System.
Download or read book Footbridges written by Ursula Baus and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-11-05 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bridges have become a focus of increased attention and awareness in the last ten years as highly visible elements that define the urban and nonurban landscape. This book contains detailed presentations of some sixty-five bridges from ten European countries, with text, comprehensive and detail plans, and photographs taken especially for the volume.
Download or read book A Book of Bridges written by Cheryl Keely and published by Sleeping Bear Press. This book was released on 2017-02-15 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bridges are some of the most fascinating structures in our landscape, and they come in all forms. From towering suspension bridges to humble stone crossings, this book visits them all in sweet, bouncing text with expository sidebars. But while bridges can be quite grand, this reminds us that their main purpose is bringing people together. This is perfect for budding architects, as well as readers who can relate to having loved ones who live far away.
Book Synopsis The flowers and gardens of Japan by : Florence Du Cane
Download or read book The flowers and gardens of Japan written by Florence Du Cane and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-05 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The Flowers and Gardens of Japan' by Florence Du Cane is a must-read for all flower enthusiasts and those interested in Japanese culture. Although many books have been written about Japan, this unique volume focuses on the country's flora, providing a short account of the flowers that are most closely associated with Japan. From plum blossoms to cherry blossoms and irises to lotuses, each chapter highlights the beauty and profusion of a different flower. The author also provides a condensed yet informative overview of landscape gardening in Japan.
Book Synopsis Extraordinary Bridges by : Sonya Newland
Download or read book Extraordinary Bridges written by Sonya Newland and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2018-08 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most of us go over bridges without giving them a second thought. But some bridges are engineering wonders and are extraordinary to behold. Put on your hard hat and go behind the scenes to find out how and why some of the world's most famous bridges were built. Explore the design, construction, and engineering processes that went into creating some of these marvelous bridges. Extraordinary Bridges will leave you with a better understanding and a greater appreciation of these amazing structures.
Book Synopsis Secret Cleveland: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure by : Deb Thompson
Download or read book Secret Cleveland: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure written by Deb Thompson and published by Reedy Press LLC. This book was released on 2017-08-15 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a journey to explore hidden nooks and crannies, that you never knew existed in Cleveland, without leaving your home. Haunted locales, “World’s largest”, odd sights, noteworthy inventions, unique foods and more exist among the pages of Secret Cleveland: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure. Discover where you can: •find a cure for your cravings •see a weeping angel •visit Lake Erie whales •walk in the footsteps of giants •take a bridge to nowhere•explore roadside attractions •visit the crypt of an ex-president •learn about a misplaced historical marker If you dare, take a leap down rabbit holes you never knew existed as you tour through ninety often overlooked gems in the greater Cleveland area. From bizarre to funny to surprising, you’ll learn what makes Cleveland such a diverse and interesting destination to visit or call home. Never a boring moment, Secret Cleveland is a literary trip that will keep you wondering what you’ll discover on the next page as it walks you through attractions in Greater Cleveland, Bay Village, Lorain, and Medina, to name a few.
Download or read book Engineers written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-04-16 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Engineers have always had a huge influence on the way we live and how our world looks. They create lasting solutions to the biggest challenges, and construct iconic and incredible buildings that have literally stood the test of time. Engineers tells their story, from the men who built the Great Pyramid in Egypt to the pioneers of space travel. Often many different minds worked together or built on the work of previous generations to achieve a working version of a great idea: Engineers explores this progression of ideas, from initial concept to prototype and finished design. The great achievements of engineers go hand in hand with the world's greatest structures, such as aqueducts, monuments, bridges, and dams. These works are shown in detail and highlighted with beautiful illustrations, photographs, and technical drawings.
