
The science of a bridge collapse / Nikole Brooks Bethea.
Título:
The science of a bridge collapse / Nikole Brooks Bethea.
ISBN:
9781631376238
9781631376689
Autor personal:
Información de publicación:
Ann Arbor, Michigan : Cherry Lake Publishing, [2015]
Descripción física:
32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.
Contenido:
A disastrous design -- Collapse by scour -- Overloading bridges -- Environmental forces -- Collisions and accidents -- Top five worst bridge collapses -- Learn more -- Glossary.
Síntesis:
"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.
Información del programa:
Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.8 1.0 171100.
DAK_521_AGE:
Age 11.
DAK_521_GRADE:
Grades 4 to 6.
DAK_521_LEXILE:
870L Lexile
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DAK_OCLC_NUMBER:
ocn869881373
Disponibilidad:
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