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Engineering wonders of the world are featured in six thematic chapters that focus on overcoming distance (roads, canals, bridges, railroads, pipelines), height and depth (towers, tunnels, skyscrapers), public spaces (sports arenas, exposition halls), the need for protection (on land and from water), responding to the spirit (pyramids, temples, domes, Gothic cathedrals), and harnessing nature's power (wind, solar, hydroelectric). Abundantly and lavishly illustrated. Lacks a bibliography. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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The Builders presents, in a very unique way, some of the most ambitious projects created by civil engineers. Some of the structures discussed in this easy-to-read book include the Pan American Highway, the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, the George Washington Bridge, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Panama Canal, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Eiffel Tower, the CN Tower, the Channel Tunnel, and others. The book is divided into several sections, including roads, canals, pipelines, bridges, towers, skyscrapers, sports arenas, domes, and many other interesting civil engineering topics. Each section contains examples, with graphs and pictures, related to these topics. One of the most interesting of reading materials for any engineer, and an excellent source of references. Recommended for the libraries of all engineering schools. S. N. Amirkhanian; Clemson University