Structural Engineering: History and development

by R.J.W. Milne (Editor)

Overview

This volume contains invited contributions from eight of the Gold Medal winners of the Institution of Structural Engineers, presented at the seminar held to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the granting of the Royal Charter to the Institution. The authors are among the pre-eminent engineers of the latter half of the twentieth century, and are of international renown.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781498717731
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	04/21/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	114
File size:	18 MB
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About the Author

R.J.W. Milne

Table of Contents

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.

Editorial Reviews

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

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