SUPPORTING THE CITY - The Influence of Engineering on Glasgow's Buildings

Edited by Howard Wright

ISBN 10: 1870325974 / ISBN 13: 9781870325974

Published by Whittles Publishing, Caithness, 1999

About this Item

This book brings together a selection of Glasgow's more famous buildings and describes them from an engineering perspective. 156 pages + prelims. Many colour photographs and b/w drawings. Every book is sent in a rigid cardboard posting box. Size: 26.5 Cm x 19 Cm.

Seller Inventory # 7826

Bibliographic Details

• Title: SUPPORTING THE CITY - The Influence of Engineering on Glasgow's Buildings
• Publisher: Whittles Publishing, Caithness
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1870325974
• ISBN 13: 9781870325974
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Fine

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Synopsis

This book brings together a selection of Glasgow's more famous buildings and describes them from an engineering perspective - but in a way that is interesting and readily understood. Each chapter provides an insight into the decisions faced and the methods adopted when a building of major significance is planned and constructed. From the gleaming 'Armadillo' of the modern era to the underground and symbols of Glasgow's past; from the foundations beneath many of the city's dwellings to the three top football stadia; each building provides an insight into the application of engineering and forms a part of the fabric of an evolving city.
All the authors are leading engineers with experience of the construction industry in Glasgow. As such the book provides a valuable and fascinating account suitable for the general public, school pupils and university students, indeed anyone with an interest in the city, buildings and engineering, history or architecture.