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 | Skyscrapers : Structure and Design
Author: Matthew Wells
Publisher: Yale University Press
Year: 2005
ISBN 0300106793
| List Price: $48.00
Amazon Price: $36.48
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Category: Design and Engineering / Engineering Design /
Category: Buildings / By Building Type / Commercial /
ArchitectureWeek Description
Despite the challenges associated with skyscraper design and safety, there is continued growth in the size and number of tall buildings being built around the world. This book explains the principles behind their construction and the ways they are designed to withstand earthquakes, high winds, and fire. Featured buildings include Commerzbank in Frankfurt, the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, and the New York Times Building in New York. Amazon Customer Average Rating: 
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