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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherCrabtree Publishing Company
ISBN-100778775011
ISBN-139780778775010
eBay Product ID (ePID)150650850
Product Key Features
Book TitleCivil Engineering and the Science of Structures
Number of Pages32 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicArchitecture, Technology / How Things Work-Are Made, Technology / General
Publication Year2012
IllustratorYes
GenreJuvenile Nonfiction
AuthorAndrew Solway, Crabtree Staff
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight2.2 Oz
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
Dewey Edition23
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Dewey Decimal624
SynopsisCivil engineering is one of the oldest engineering fields. Civil engineers are involved in the design and construction of various structures, including high-rise buildings, sports stadiums, canals, dams, and bridges. This book gives readers a up-close look at the technology used to build various structures around the world, including the ancient pyramids, the Eiffel Tower, the Golden Gate Bridge, and modern skyscrapers. Readers learn about the design process and tools used by civil engineers and are guided through a design challenge to create their own stable structures., Civil engineers are involved in the design and construction of various structures, including high-rise buildings, sports stadiums, canals, dams, and bridges. This book gives readers a close-up look at the technology used to build various structures around the world.