Wood, David Muir
Civil Engineering: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199578634
- author:
- Wood, David Muir
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 16
- Dimensions:
- 14.1 x 0.8 x 17.1 cm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature, Engineering & Technology, Civil Engineering, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Civil Engineering: A Very Short Introduction by David Muir Wood explores the vital discipline that underpins modern life, from housing and transport to our major buildings and areas for work, study, and leisure.
The book delves into the challenges of creating a settlement on a deserted island, highlighting the social, environmental, scientific, technological, and craft aspects of building bridges, tunnels, houses, and recreational spaces. It also considers the lives of notable civil engineers, such as Brunel and Bazalgette, and examines our increasing sensitivity to building and the environment.
This concise introduction provides a comprehensive overview of civil engineering's importance in history and its ongoing challenges for the future, making it an ideal starting point for anyone looking to understand this vital field.
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