Civil Engineering To-Day
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: repr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Boards with some marks and specks. Bumping on corners and spine. Some focing on prelims and book block. Binding tight. Clean text.
This authoritative work, Civil Engineering To-Day, presents a comprehensive overview of the field, detailing the monumental achievements and innovative practices that shaped modern infrastructure. It chronicles the evolution of civil engineering, illustrating key principles and groundbreaking projects from the early 20th century. The text offers an academic yet accessible tone, instructing readers on the foundational concepts and practical applications essential to the discipline. Cressy’s meticulous research uncovers the ingenuity behind bridges, dams, and urban planning, providing a vivid portrait of the engineers who built the world around us. This volume argues for the enduring significance of civil engineering in societal development and technological advancement.
Author: Edward Cressy
Format: Hardback
Published: 1942, Oxford University Press
Edition: repr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Boards with some marks and specks. Bumping on corners and spine. Some focing on prelims and book block. Binding tight. Clean text.
This authoritative work, Civil Engineering To-Day, presents a comprehensive overview of the field, detailing the monumental achievements and innovative practices that shaped modern infrastructure. It chronicles the evolution of civil engineering, illustrating key principles and groundbreaking projects from the early 20th century. The text offers an academic yet accessible tone, instructing readers on the foundational concepts and practical applications essential to the discipline. Cressy’s meticulous research uncovers the ingenuity behind bridges, dams, and urban planning, providing a vivid portrait of the engineers who built the world around us. This volume argues for the enduring significance of civil engineering in societal development and technological advancement.