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Originally published in the fall of 1983, Braja M. Das’ Seventh Edition of PRINCIPLES OF FOUNDATION ENGINEERING continues to maintain the careful balance of current...
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Petroski reveals the science and engineering–not to mention the politics, egotism, and sheer magic–behind America’s great bridges, particularly those constructed during the great bridge-building era...
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Over 140 experts, 14 countries, and 89 chapters are represented in the second edition of the Bridge Engineering Handbook. This extensive collection highlights bridge engineering specimens...
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Updated and expanded, this Fourth Edition of the most trusted reference in architecture offers the most comprehensive coverage of architectural and construction terms available. This...