Exceptional Engineering Extraordinary Skyscrapers the Science of How and Why They Were Built

Sonya Newland

ISBN 10: 1543529119 / ISBN 13: 9781543529111

Published by Capstone Press, US, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Exceptional Engineering Extraordinary Skyscrapers the Science of How and Why They Were Built
• Publisher: Capstone Press, US
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1543529119
• ISBN 13: 9781543529111
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Skyscrapers are more than just tall buildings. They're engineering wonders and are extraordinary to behold. But have you ever wondered how they were built? Put on your hard hat and go behind the scenes to investigate the world's most amazing skyscrapers. Explore the design, construction, and engineering processes that went into creating these marvelous buildings. Extraordinary Skyscrapers will leave you with a better understanding and a greater appreciation of these incredible structures.

Book Description

Explores and explains how and why famous skyscrapers were built while closely tying the construction and engineering processes to the STEM Initiative. Extraordinary Skyscrapers will cover the construction of these structures in terms of the engineering process and include why they were built, when and where they were built, the design stages, and technologies used during the planning and construction.