The science of a bridge collapse / Nikole Brooks Bethea.
Title:
The science of a bridge collapse / Nikole Brooks Bethea.
ISBN:
9781631376238
9781631376689
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
Ann Arbor, Michigan : Cherry Lake Publishing, [2015]
Physical Description:
32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.
Contents:
A disastrous design -- Collapse by scour -- Overloading bridges -- Environmental forces -- Collisions and accidents -- Top five worst bridge collapses -- Learn more -- Glossary.
Summary:
"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."--Publisher's website.
Program Information:
Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.8 1.0 171100.
Interest age level:
Age 11.
Interest grade level:
Grades 4 to 6.
Audience:
870L Lexile
Series Title:
Series Sequence:
OCLC Number:
ocn869881373
Availability:
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