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How Was That Built?
by Roma Agrawal
Illustrated by Katie HIckey
Published by Bloomsbury
ISBN 9781526603654
Even if you think you're not interested in engineering this stunningly illustrated book with its detailed explanations of how iconic structures both modern and historic are explained is a fascinating one to read.
The author is an award-winning structural engineer in London and her explanations of some complex structures like large domes are built or The Pantheon and inventions such as the lift by Elisha Otis makes it easy to understand.
Find out about the way in which some of the world's iconic bridges were constructed, learn about ground breaking engineering such as from Marc Brunel, (his son was the famous Isambard Kingdom Brunel).
Take a look into structures such as the Shard in London, the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, the Lotus Temple in New Dehli, extraordinary structures in Peru, Lesotho, New Zealand and elsewhere and how it was possible to build tall buildings during Roman times.
See how special concrete is made so that it fills in any cracks that may appear long after construction, or why bamboo is being considered for re-inforcements instead of steel.
Find out about pioneers such as Joseph Monier and why he started reinforcing structures 150 years ago. Have you heard of The Great Stink? You'll be pleased to know what came out of those shocking times in 1858 in London, we're all grateful!
This is a book for the curious student who wants to know who and why things work and how big structures are built.
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