by Roma Agrawal · Hanser, Carl GmbH + Co. · tapa dura · ISBN 9783446260306
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In this book, Roma Agrawal, the engineer behind the Shard, uncovers the astonishing science behind her profession. Each of the eight chapters tackles a great engineering challenge—how we keep a building from falling down or how a bridge is built to span vast distances—explaining solutions from modern times, while reaching back to the Romans and other ancient cultures who developed techniques still used today. Interweaving science, history, illustrations, and personal stories, this book offers a fascinating window into a subject that makes up the foundation of our everyday lives.
