The Tower and the Bridge: The New Art of Structural Engineering Revised Edition

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What do structures such as the Eiffel Tower, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the concrete roofs of Pier Luigi Nervi have in common? According to this book, now in its first paperback edition, all are striking examples of structural art, an exciting form distinct from either architecture or machine design. Aided by a number of stunning illustrations, David Billington discusses leading structural engineer-artists, such as John A. Roebling, Gustave Eiffel, Fazlur Khan, and Robert Maillart.

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"David P. Billington is clearly moved by great structures--he means it when he says that major works of structural engineering
are like the art of poetry, while architecture is the art of prose. . . . This is a book on structural engineering that sees its subject as
part of the larger drama of history and culture, and for the breadth of this stance alone, it is impressive."--New York Times Book Review

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What do structures such as the Eiffel Tower, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the concrete roofs of Pier Luigi Nervi have in common? According to this book all are striking examples of structural art, an exciting form distinct from either architecture or machine design.

Paperback: 316 pages
Publisher: Princeton University Press; Revised edition (December 1, 1985)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 069102393X
ISBN-13: 978-0691023939
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Jonathan

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August 2, 2016

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Great book for any student of architecture. Also, simple enough for anyone who is not.

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Dakota

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February 12, 2013

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If you're into engineering and the history of modern structural engineering, read this book. It can be dry but the story it tells and the amazing evolution of engineering is quite fascinating.

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Tensinet

It is time for refreshing the structural art concept

February 26, 2018

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Billington's major merit consists in popularizing the concept that engineers are capable of making art,which was a relatively new term in 1983 when this book was published...Still, this approach is somehow outdated and too subjective ..The subjectivity of structural art concept is thoroughly elaborated in the book titled: Towards A New Engineering, which deconstructs the hole concept advocating for structural architecture instead of structural art.

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Refreshing and still a classic

December 30, 2006

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From my own experience, I've always been frustrated with the tendency of the architecture community to either completely overlook the aesthetic works of the great structural engineers or shamelessly claim them as their own. This book is beyond a simple consensus of great engineering works; it is Billington's clear and rational case for the distinction of the discipline of Structural Art - the engineer's means of expression - from that of Architecture.

This book is just the thing any student or young professional in structural engineering should have along with their library of technical books. Instead of explaining the aesthetics and beauty of structures in vague architectural terms, Billington looks at them in terms of the technical (formwork, stress diagrams, material economy, etc.). When has an architectural critic discussed the elegance behind a moment diagram?

I think anyone who loves architecture and great works of engineering will appreciate this book. If you like this, I would also recommend Billington's 'Robert Maillart and the Art of Reinforced Concrete' and Salvadori's 'Why Buildings Stand Up'.

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Detailed exploration of Structural Art

January 22, 2003

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Billington goes through the evolution of structural art/expressionism in great detail. It is helpful to have a preexisting knowledge about the various engineers/artist discussed in this text, however, it is not necessary. This book is very interesting and encourages the engineer to consider the aesthetic consequences of structures.
It is an inspiring book to read (and re-read) and is packed full of historical bridges and other structures (like thin concrete shells). I highly recommend it to engineering students with an interest in structures.

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Revolutionary commentary on the aesthetics of engineering.

July 10, 1998

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Billington adds a whole new dimension to engineering by interpreting a scientific discipline in a subjective light. He offers criteria for aesthetic appreciation and brings forth the subtleties in an otherwise inaccessible field. Well written and unintimidating to even the most science-phobic reader.

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wise author! master builders!

April 24, 1999

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It is not a book only for engineerings, for all architects, artists and commen people, for those who cares about the decline of our man-made surroundings, itis quite worth to read! The thinking about the relationship between the structures and the democracy is also very believable.

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