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James Gordon: Structures – Why They Stand and Why They Fall (Second Edition)
Why does a skyscraper stand firm, while a bridge collapses under its own weight? How does a dam hold back millions of tons of water, yet a plane’s wing can snap in mid-air? In this updated second edition, James Gordon masterfully untangles the physics behind the built and natural world around us.
With wit and clarity, Gordon explains the forces that keep structures intact—tension, compression, torsion, and shear—and the same forces that, when mismanaged, lead to spectacular failures. From ancient stone arches to modern suspension bridges, from tree trunks to human bones, he reveals how the same physical laws govern everything that holds together or falls apart.
This is not a dry textbook. Gordon’s informal, engaging style turns encyclopedic knowledge into a captivating conversation. You’ll finish the book feeling as if you always knew these principles—they’ve just been neatly organized for you at last.
Ideal for curious minds who want to understand why the material world works the way it does, without oversimplification. For Liverpool fans and engineering enthusiasts alike: a brilliant read on the invisible forces that shape our everyday life.
Price: 3303.00 RUR