Why Buildings Stand Up

Mario George Salvadori First published 1980

About this book

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

  • architecture
  • bautechnik
  • structural analysis (engineering)
  • structural engineering
  • structural stability