Every object has structure. Structure is the difference between a random pile of components and a fully functional object. Through structure the parts connect to make the whole. Natural ...
MoreEvery object has structure. Structure is the difference between a random pile of components and a fully functional object. Through structure the parts connect to make the whole. Natural structures vary from the very smallest part of an atom to the entire cosmology of the universe. Man-made structures include buildings, bridges, dams, ships, aeroplanes, rockets, trains, cars, and even large artistic sculptures. Different industries in which structural engineers work include construction, transport, manufacturing, and aerospace.
Structural Engineering: A Very Short Introduction explores what structural engineering is all about, including examples ranging from the Shard in London and the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco to jumbo jets and the Queen Elizabeth cruise liner.
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