Why Buildings Fall Down: How Structures Fail, (Paperback)

from nbmars

In the Introduction, the author writes: “Like most human bodies, most buildings have full lives, and then they die.” He states that “the accidental death of a building is always due to the failure ...

from debherter

A scientific study of the subject. Includes b&w drawings.

from andrewlovesoldbooks

To this engineer, fascinating. Accessible and dramatic.

from benuathanasia

I read this as part of my undergrad work to get credits for ethical technology use (they wouldn't take my transfer credits without me reading this first). The voice is good (not too dry, not judgme...

from rivkat

Actually, why large structures fall down, including bridges and convention centers. Fairly accessible, though for such a targeted topic there's not much holding the book together, no pun intended-j...