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Building Construction Before Mechanization
Discusses building stresses, falsework, lifting devices, ropes, ladders, wood construction, masonry, native homes, the pyramids, safety, and the cultural and physical aspects of architecture
- GenresHistoryArchitecture
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First published April 3, 1989
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June 6, 2024
Scientific investigation into how things were built before we had on demand mechanical power. Well thought out and engaging
December 17, 2012
So far, a great read for building nerds (especially antiquarian restoration carpenters) like yours truly.
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