Engineering in Action : Civil Engineering and the Science of Structures

Solway, Andrew

Series: Engineering in Action
Notes
Civil engineers are involved in the design and construction of various structures, including high-rise buildings, sports stadiums, canals, dams, and bridges. Learn about the jobs they do and the steps they must follow in the engineering design process. Then, create your own stable structure.
Contents
Contents : What is civil engineering? -- Great structures of the past -- Modern engineers -- The engineering process -- Brainstorming -- Exploring possibilities -- Selecting an approach -- Building prototypes -- Improving the design -- Real-life solutions -- Learning from mistakes -- Design challenge -- Into the future -- Learning more -- glossary -- index
Additional Info
This series connects us with the technology that surrounds us in our everyday lives. Discover the design process that engineers follow to define problems, discuss solutions, and build and test models.
Location edition Bar Code due date
Non-fiction 23478
Dewey:Buildings & Engineering
ISBN:9780778775010
pub:2013