Have you ever wondered how it's possible to build a skyscraper a big bridge a jumbo jet or a cruise liner? Everything has structure Structure is the difference between a random pile of components & 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 & fair-ground rides & all forms of artefacts even large artistic sculptures The wide range of different industries in which structural engineers work
Includes:: construction transport manufacturing & aerospace In this Very Short Introduction David Blockley explores in non-technical language what structural engineering is all about including examples ranging from the Shard in London & the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco to jumbo jets like the A380 & the Queen Elizabeth cruise liner ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable