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Usually ships in 1 business days | | | | | | David P. Billington is clearly moved by great structures--he means it when he says that major works of structural engineering are like the art of poetry, while architecture is the art of prose. . . . This is a book on structural engineering that sees its subject as part of the larger drama of history and culture, and for the breadth of this stance alone, it is impressive. -- "The New York Times Book Review | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Author: | David P. Billington | | Paperback: | 316 pages | | Publisher: | Princeton University Press | | Publication Date: | December 01, 1985 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 069102393X | | Product Length: | 9.22 inches | | Product Width: | 6.13 inches | | Product Height: | 0.82 inches | | Product Weight: | 1.0 pounds | | Package Length: | 9.0 inches | | Package Width: | 6.0 inches | | Package Height: | 0.8 inches | | Package Weight: | 1.05 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 5 reviews |
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8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Refreshing and still a classic Dec 31, 2006
By R. M. Kmack
From my own experience, I've always been frustrated with the tendency of the architecture community to either completely overlook the aesthetic works of the great structural engineers or shamelessly claim them as their own. This book is beyond a simple consensus of great engineering works; it is Billington's clear and rational case for the distinction of the discipline of Structural Art - the engineer's means of expression - from that of Architecture.
This book is just the thing any student or young professional in structural engineering should have along with their library of technical books. Instead of explaining the aesthetics and beauty of structures in vague architectural terms, Billington looks at them in terms of the technical (formwork, stress diagrams, material economy, etc.). When has an architectural critic discussed the elegance behind a moment diagram?
I think anyone who loves architecture and great works of engineering will appreciate this book. If you like this, I would also recommend Billington's 'Robert Maillart and the Art of Reinforced Concrete' and Salvadori's 'Why Buildings Stand Up'.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Detailed exploration of Structural Art Jan 22, 2003
Billington goes through the evolution of structural art/expressionism in great detail. It is helpful to have a preexisting knowledge about the various engineers/artist discussed in this text, however, it is not necessary. This book is very interesting and encourages the engineer to consider the aesthetic consequences of structures. It is an inspiring book to read (and re-read) and is packed full of historical bridges and other structures (like thin concrete shells). I highly recommend it to engineering students with an interest in structures.
6 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Dynamic expansion of contemporary thought about Structures. Dec 14, 1998
This book has engaged my artistic mind in the search for opportunities to become such a designer as the individuals biographed so explicitly by Billington. The unseeming artist, architect, or engineer is left believing that even he/she has the potential to add to the realm of amazing structures. An inspiring read.
5 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Revolutionary commentary on the aesthetics of engineering. Jul 10, 1998
Billington adds a whole new dimension to engineering by interpreting a scientific discipline in a subjective light. He offers criteria for aesthetic appreciation and brings forth the subtleties in an otherwise inaccessible field. Well written and unintimidating to even the most science-phobic reader.
2 of 5 found the following review helpful:
wise author! master builders! Apr 24, 1999
It is not a book only for engineerings, for all architects, artists and commen people, for those who cares about the decline of our man-made surroundings, itis quite worth to read! The thinking about the relationship between the structures and the democracy is also very believable.
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