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Theory of steel-concrete arches and of vaulted structures. / by Cain, Wm.(William),1847-1930.(CARDINAL)200027;
Subjects: Arches.; North Caroliniana.; Old State Library Collection.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Monument to the dream [videorecording] The building of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. America's Gateway Arch-- an engineering triumph / by Guggenheim, Charles.(CARDINAL)179599; Iglehart, L. T.; Richards, Paul.(CARDINAL)730264; Vacho, Pierre.; Wykes, Robert.; Guggenheim Productions, inc.(CARDINAL)133176;
Original music, Robert Wykes ; editor, Pierre Vacho ; narrator, Paul Richards.Shows the planning and construction of the St. Louis Gateway Arch, the memorial to the westbound pioneers of the 19th century designed by Eero Saarinen.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Building, Iron and steel; Concrete arches; Documentary films; Engineering design; Gateway Arch (Saint Louis, Mo.); Monuments;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Romans / by Platt, Richard.(CARDINAL)272511; Lawrence, David,1959-(CARDINAL)559299;
Concrete -- The arch -- Books with pages -- Spectacle entertainment -- Waterwheels -- Calendar -- Roads -- Water supply -- Mechanical artillery -- Sewers -- Heating -- The dome -- Glossary/web sites.
Subjects: Technological innovations; Technology;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 5
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Masonry and concrete / by Beall, Christine.(CARDINAL)733720;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 389-390) and index.
Subjects: Concrete construction.; Dwellings; Masonry.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Understanding Greek and Roman technology [videorecording] from catapult to the Pantheon / by Ressler, Stephen J.,teacher.; Teaching Company.(CARDINAL)349444;
Course guidebook includes bibliographical references.Disc 1. Technology in the classical world -- The substance of technology: materials ; From quarry to temple: building in stone ; Stone masonry perfected: the Greek temple ; From temple to basilica: timber roof systems ; Construction revolution: arches and concrete -- Disc 2. Construction in transition: the Colosseum ; The genesis of a new imperial architecture ; The most celebrated edifice: the Pantheon ; Cities by design: the rise of urban planning ; Connecting the empire: roads and bridges ; From source to city: water supply systems -- Disc 3. Engineering a Roman aqueduct ; Go with the flow: urban water distribution ; Paradigm and paragon: imperial Roman baths ; Harnessing animal power: land transportation ; Leveraging human power: construction cranes ; Lifting water with human power -- Disc 4. Milling grain with water power ; Machines at war: siege towers and rams ; Machines at war: evolution of the catapult ; Machines at sea: ancient ships ; Reconstructing the Greek Trireme ; Modern legacy of ancient technology.Presenter, Stephen Ressler, United States Military Academy at West Point.An introduction to basic engineering principles and the science behind them. The course gives a new perspective on one of the most productive periods in the history of civilization. In case after case, you will find that engineering solutions reached during this era would not be surpassed for another thousand years or more.DVD.
Subjects: Educational films.; Lectures.; Nonfiction films.; Video recordings.; Discoveries in science; Science, Ancient.; Technological innovations; Technological innovations; Technology; Technology; Technology;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Masonry : the DIY guide to working with concrete, brick, block, and stone.
Machine generated contents note: 1 Masonry Techniques -- Working with Mortar -- Repairs to Brick -- Mending Concrete -- Holes in Asphalt -- Removing Stains and Blemishes -- Fastening to Masonry -- 2 Building with Concrete -- What Goes Wrong and Why -- Preparing for the Project -- Forms for Slabs -- Pouring and Finishing the Slab -- Building a Patio -- Driveways -- Sturdy Footings for Strong Walls -- Rugged Steps of Cast Concrete -- Making Adobe -- 3 Mastering a Rugged Material -- Selecting Bricks and Stone -- Salvaging Stone -- Breaking up Masonry -- Erecting Scaffolding -- 4 Building with Brick, Block, Tile, and Stone -- Paving a path or patio -- Building a Wall -- Veneering a Concrete Slab with Tile Veneering a House With Brick Paving with Stone -- Constructing Walls of Natural Stone -- Concrete Block for Economical Construction -- Brick Barbecues -- Decorative Brick -- Serpentine Wall -- Brick and Stone Arches."Masonry provides clear, accessible instructions that readers can use to do popular masonry projects the right way themselves. This book shows how to design, build and repair masonry like an expert, with the latest techniques and materials, step-by-step directions, safety advice, and hundreds of color illustrations. It is a must for anyone who wants to learn how to work successfully with concrete, brick, block, tile, or stone. Readers will learn the methods that professional masons use to construct walls, sidewalks, patios, barbeques and more. Basic techniques are described for working with mortar, making repairs to brick, mending concrete, attaching fastening, and removing stains. A section on building with concrete discusses what can go wrong and why, with sage advice on preparing for the project, forms, pouring and finishing, footings, and making adobe. This well-illustrated book reveals the secrets of working with rugged materials, with advice on selecting bricks, salvaging stone, breaking up masonry, and erecting scaffolding. Readers will discover the best way to pave a path, build a wall, or veneer a concrete slab with tile. Building instructions are included for concrete block, natural stone, decorative brick, serpentine walls, and brick and stone arches. Thorough coverage of masonry repairs and maintenance is also included, plus useful tips and special tricks of the trade"--
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Masonry;
Available copies: 9 / Total copies: 10
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Discovering architecture / by Altarriba, Eduard,author,illustrator.(CARDINAL)356116; Bardí I Milà, Berta,author,illustrator.(CARDINAL)833861;
Introduction -- The pyramids -- Classical Greece / The Parthenon -- Rome and the birth of town planning -- Arches, vaults and domes -- The Pantheon -- Byzantine architecture / Hagia Sophia -- A world of domes -- Andrea Palladio / La rotonda -- The Japanese house -- Katsura Imperial Villa -- Vernacular architecture -- Homes -- A new age / Crystal Palace -- Art nouveau / Sagrada Familia -- Antoni Gaudi -- When architecture meets other arts -- Le Corbusier -- Fallingwater -- Reinventing the modern house -- German Pavilion -- Ludwig Mies van der Rohe -- Iconic buildings -- Structures -- Higher and higher -- Zaha Hadid -- Contemporary architecture -- Basic elements of architecture -- Being an architect -- Architecture of the future -- Life on Mars.Who built the first houses? What's the difference between an arch and an architrave? How does a dome stay up? Who invented concrete? Can you build a house from paper? If you want to know more about the buildings around you, this entertaining illustrated guide is a perfect introduction to architecture around the world. From the mud huts of ancient history to today's towering edifices, you can explore iconic buildings and find out more about the people who created them. You'll also discover the development of different building materials, from mud and straw to paper, steel and reinforced concrete.Primary school age.
Subjects: Juvenile works.; Architecture;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Engineering / by Jackson, Tom,1972-author.(CARDINAL)332335; Basher, Simon,illustrator.(CARDINAL)487413;
Introduction -- Science buffs: Motion, Force, Energy, Inertia, Pressure, Friction, Heat, Electricity, Magnetism, Nuclear energy, Light, Sound, Gravity -- Mechanical mob: Ramp, Cutter, Lever, Wheel and axle, Gears and belts, Pulley, Turbine, Screw, Pump, Hydraulics -- Design dynamos: Ergonomics, Blueprint, Prototype, CAD, 3-D printer, Artificial intelligence, Surveying -- Material marvels: Concrete, Steel, Glass, Aluminum, Plastic, Smart materials -- Master builders: Road, Dam, Arch, Dome, Bridge, Tunnel, Skyscraper -- Mega machines: Car, Plane, Submarine, Helicopter, Rocket, Space drone, Maglev -- Digital dudes: Bits and bytes, Microchip, Computer, Smart phone, GPS, Robot."Crammed with mega machines, breathtaking buildings, and all the technology in between, this book has the real insider view on engineering"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Engineering; Building; Machinery; Technology;
Available copies: 17 / Total copies: 22
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Big book of projects /
Chapter one : beginner projects. Summer sanctuary ; Brick-lined walkway ; Easy garden arch ; Stone fire ring ; Garden tool cubby ; Kids climbing wall ; Stone walls ; Deck revival ; Build-a-box bike rack ; Easy kitchen shelf ; Paint cabinets ; Replace a garbage disposal ; Ridiculously simple stools ; Cedar bath mat ; Strip furniture ; Under-cabinet drawer ; Clever closet system -- Chapter two : intermediate projects. Grillzebo ; Concrete table ; Arched planter ; Cobblestone path ; Wonder cart ; Island deck ; Grab-and-go garden tool cabinet ; Wave bench ; Tile and marble entryway floor ; Install kitchen cabinets ; Rustic barn door ; Two-tier spice drawer ; Ultimate container storage ; The art of subway tile ; Coat rack and storage bench ; Three ways to cover a popcorn ceiling ; Weekend bath remodel -- Chapter three : advanced projects. Double-duty pub shed ; Stone waterfall ; Backyard oasis ; Classic garden arbor ; Screen porch ; Basement finishing ; Shower upgrades ; Murphy bed and bookcase ; Classic built-in bookcase ; Medicine cabinet with hidden compartment.Tired of spending valuable DIY time sifting through stories to get to the real meat of your project? Then The Big Book of Projects is for you. Curated by the editors of Family Handyman, this no-frills collection cuts through the fluff and gives you what you really need: nothin' but the plans for more than 40 useful DIY projects around your home and your backyard.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Instructional and educational works.; Do-it-yourself work.; Dwellings; Dwellings; Interior decoration; Storage in the home;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Engineering bridges : connecting the world / by Noyce, Pendred E.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.This book fills a gap between picture books for elementary students and technical books about bridges at the college level. It provides a readable and comprehensive illustrated guide to bridges of the world, with attention to different designs (arch, beam, truss, cantilever, suspension, cable-stayed) and materials (wood, stone, iron, steel, concrete, and even roots, grass, and plastic). Design challenges, technical advances, and environmental concerns are addressed with examples drawn from across the world and across the centuries. Fun chapters include those on movable bridges, pedestrian bridges, and bridge disasters. The style is friendly and accessible.7 & up.1070L
Subjects: Bridges; Engineering;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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