Masonry bridges, viaducts and aqueducts
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780860787518
Date de publication :
28 août 2000
Dimensions :
24,4 x 16,9 cm
Poids :
900 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
For 2000 years, the most durable spanning structures have been built of masonry, and the surviving bridges of the Roman Empire have challenged others to emulate and surpass them. Focusing on the actions of designers and buildings, this text also explores the social contexts of their creations.