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Structural Mechanics for Architects: A Method for Learning, Volume I
Author(s): Andrew Vernooy, Jordan Zignego
The first paragraph of the 4th part of Kenneth Frampton’s prescient book, The Evolution of 20th Century Architecture: A Synoptic Account, 2007, is a quote from Konrad Wachsmann’s thesis, The Turning Point of Building, 1961, with direct reference to the future of architecture: “only resolute decision...
Reflections: Eight Essays on Modern Architecture
Author(s): Lance A Lavine
Finding yourself in a good work of modern architecture is akin to reading a good novel. Both need to be rich enough in content and finely enough crafted to hold your attention. A novel may be well written but if it has nothing more to say for itself than technique it is called “empty prose.” If a bu...
Introductory Laboratory Manual in Engineering Geology
Author(s): Richard Orndorff
This introductory lab manual for a junior or senior-level course in engineering geology describes a suite of basic ASTM standard tests for evaluating the physical properties of soil. Each section covers equipment lists, step-by-step procedures, data sheets, and notes for accommodating tests to acade...
Traffic Crash Reconstruction
Author(s): Lynn Fricke
Traffic Crash Reconstruction is a product of numerous individuals experienced in accident reconstruction, and is geared toward data interpretation and directed toward engineers and people with technical backgrounds.The manual relies heavily on mathematics to interpret how an accident occurred, as is...