The Science of a Bridge Collapse

Disaster Science

by Nikole Brooks Bethea

This book discusses the science behind bridge collapses and their effects. The chapters examine historical bridge collapses, explain how bridges are designed and built, and show how scientists and engineers are working to prevent future collapses. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.

Genres: Nonfiction

32 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 1, 2014

Reviews

[Kbutler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Scariest book I've ever read. I'm glad I don't have to cross any bridges today.