The Great Bridge: The Epic Story of the Building of the Brooklyn Bridge by Edward Herrmann $39.95
FROM THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF JOHN ADAMS First published in 1972, The Great Bridge is the classic account of one of the greatest engineering feats of all time -- the building of the Brooklyn Bridge. This monumental audiobook which presents extended unabridged passages from the book brings back a heroic vision of the America we once had. It is the enthralling story of one of...
Civil Engineering Reference Manual for the PE Exam by Professional Publications, Inc. $336.00
The Civil Engineering Reference Manual is the most accurate and comprehensive reference for the Civil PE exam. This trusted text covers all the topics, codes, and standards on the NCEES Civil PE exam specifications. Clear and focused explanations of civil engineering concepts are reinforced with over 500 step-by-step example problems. Essential tables, figures, graphs, and appendices make it...
Steel Design by CL-Engineering $226.95
Steel Design covers the fundamentals of structural steel design with an emphasis on the design of members and their connections, rather than the integrated design of buildings. Not only is Steel Design a revision of LRFD Steel Design, it also encompasses the 2005 unification of LRFD and ASD as is covered in the Steel Construction Manual. The book is designed so that instructors can...
Mechanics of Materials (4th Edition) by Prentice Hall College Div $112.00
For undergraduate Mechanics of Materials courses in Mechanical, Civil, and Aerospace Engineering departments.This text provides a clear, comprehensive presentation of both the theory and applications of mechanics of materials. It examines the physical behavior of materials under load, then proceeds to model this behavior to development theory. The contents of each chapter are organized into...
Structures: Or Why Things Don't Fall Down by Da Capo Press $18.95
For anyone who has ever wondered why suspension bridges don't collapse under eight lanes of traffic, how dams hold back-or give way under-thousands of gallons of water, or what principles guide the design of a skyscraper or a kangaroo, this book will ease your anxiety and answer your questions. J. E. Gordon strips engineering of its confusing technical terms, communicating its founding principles...
The Hand-Sculpted House: A Practical and Philosophical Guide to Building a Cob Cottage: The Real Goods Solar Living Book by Deanne Bednar $35.00
Are you ready for the Cob Cottage? This is a building method so old and so simple that it has been all but forgotten in the rush to synthetics. A cob cottage,cobb, however, might be the ultimate expression of ecological design, a structure so attuned to its surroundings that its creators refer to it as "an ecstatic house."The authors build a house the way others create a natural garden. They use...
Lost Technologies of Ancient Egypt: Advanced Engineering in the Temples of the Pharaohs by Bear & Company $25.00
A unique study of the engineering and tools used to create Egyptian monuments • Presents a stone-by-stone analysis of key Egyptian monuments, including the statues of Ramses II and the tunnels of the Serapeum • Reveals that highly refined tools and mega-machines were used in ancient Egypt From the pyramids in the north to the temples in the south, ancient artisans left their marks all over...
Civil Discipline-Specific Review for the FE/EIT Exam by Professional Publications, Inc. $96.00
The Civil Discipline-Specific Review is designed to give you the best preparation for the civil section of the FE exam. 61 practice problems plus two 4-hour afternoon practice exams supplement your study regime and help you assess your readiness for the exam. If you are taking the civil section of the FE exam, Civil Discipline-Specific Review will give you the focused practice and preparation you...
The Farmhouse: New Inspiration for the Classic American Home by Taunton Press $32.00
America's quintessential house style is reinvented for the 21st century family in this book. Farmhouses evoke nostalgic memories, real or imagined, of a simpler life, and deep, nourishing connections to the seasons and the land. This remarkable collection details and celebrates today's interpretation of the American farmhouse by focusing on traditional elements as adapted for modern needs, such...
Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders (Parker-Ambrose Series of Simplified Design Guides) by Wiley $95.00
The classic reference for structural design and construction—completely revised and updatedApproaching its eighth decade as the industry leader, Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders remains the reference of choice for designers and constructors. This new Eleventh Edition is thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the latest practices in the design of structures.Long considered a...