The science of a bridge collapse / by Nikole Brooks Bethea.
Material type: TextSeries: 21st century skills library. Disaster sciencePublisher: Ann Arbor, Michigan : Cherry Lake Publishing, [2015]Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 1631376233 (hardcover)
- 1631376683 (pbk.)
- 9781631376238 (hardcover)
- 9781631376689 (pbk.)
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 624.2 B562 | Available | 33111007918390 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This book discusses the science behind bridge collapses and their effects. The chapters examine historical bridge collapses, explain how bridges are designed and built, and show how scientists and engineers are working to prevent future collapses. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
A disastrous design -- Collapse by scour -- Overloading bridges -- Environmental forces -- Collisions and accidents.
Age 11.
Grades 4 to 6.