Skyscrapers and High Rises

by Shana Priwer, Cynthia Phillips

Overview

This work includes a brief history of skyscrapers as well as chapters on elevators and communications, facades and facing, mechanical and electrical systems, forces of nature, and much more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780765681980
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/14/2014
Series:	Frameworks (Sharpe Focus)
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	11 - 14 Years

About the Author

Authored by Priwer, Shana; Phillips, Cynthia

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 A Brief History of Skyscrapers; Chapter 2 Structural Steel; Chapter 3 Elevators and Communications; Chapter 4 Facades and Facing; Chapter 5 Mechanical and Electrical Systems; Chapter 6 Forces of Nature; Chapter 7 Skyscraper Demolitions and Disasters;