Extreme structures : mega-constructions of the 21st century

Jefferis, David.

Book 2006

Examines the biggest structures of past, present and future, and the technology used to build them.

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Part of a Series:

Science frontiers

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ISBN:

9780778728726
9780778728580
0778728722
0778728587

Description:

32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm

Notes:

Includes index
Includes Internet addresses (page 31) and index

Contents:

Bigger and bigger
High-tech domes
Skyscrapers
Computer curves
Eco structures
Luxury living
Leisure zones
Superspans
Deep diggers
Megaports
Science horizons
Coming soon
Extreme structures timeline
Glossary
Index

LCCN:

2005036406

Control Number:

144529

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