Structural Engineering : History and development

ISBN-13: 9780419201700 / Angielski / Twarda / 1998 / 142 str.

R. J. W. Milne

Opis

This volume contains invited contributions from eight of the Gold Medal winners of the Institution of Structural Engineers, presented at the seminar held in May 1994 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the granting of the Royal Charter to the Institution. It represents an overview of the whole profession of structural engineering and covers some of the key technical and social issues relating to the profession.

Recenzje

'...a fascinating overview of the history and progress of the profession by eight Gold Medallists of the Institution.' - The Structural Engineer

Spis treści

Preface. Reflections on 60 years of structural development. Philosophy of design, with particular respect to buildings. Some highlights in the history of bridge design. Working on the edge - the engineer's dilemma. History of structural design. Design for the developing world. Research and development. Innovation in structural engineering: challenges for the future. Index.

O autorze

R.J.W. Milne