The science of a bridge collapse / Nikole Brooks Bethea.
Title:
The science of a bridge collapse / Nikole Brooks Bethea.
ISBN:
9781631377136
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
Ann Arbor, Michigan : Cherry Lake Publishing, [2015]
Physical Description:
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color).
General Note:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Contents:
Introduction to bridge collapses -- Collapse by scour -- Collapse by overloading -- Collapse by environmental forces -- Collapse by collision.
Summary:
Examines the causes of a bridge collapse, and the science behind it. Includes color photographs, a list of the top five worst bridge collapses, a glossary, and further resources.
Program Information:
Accelerated Reader AR-ATOS MG 5.8 1.0 171100.
Genre:
Electronic Access:
Mackin Educational Resources Click here to open
Interest grade level:
5-8.
Audience:
870 Lexile.
Reading level:
5.8.
Availability:
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