Main entry:

Billington, David P., 1927-2018, author.

Title & Author:

Robert Maillart's bridges : the art of engineering / David P. Billington.

Publication:

[Princeton, New Jersey] : [Princeton University Press], [1979]
©1979

Description:

xv, 146 pages : illustrations ; 21 x 26 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Family and school (1872-1894)-- Reinforced concrete in the 1890's -- The turn from masonry (1894-1901) -- The new bridge form (1901-1904) -- From bridges to buildings (1904-1909) -- The business of building (1909-1919) -- From builder to designer (1919-1927) -- Tavanasa, Salginatobel, and beyond (1927-1940) -- The role of science in engineering: force follows form -- The role of art in engineering: structure as art.

Summary:

"The writings of Robert Maillart": p.[122]-123.

Resources:
Publisher description

ISBN:

0691082030
9780691082035
0691024219
9780691024219

Subject:

Maillart, Robert, 1872-1940.
Maillart, Robert 1872-1940
Maillart, Robert Criticism and interpretation.
Maillart, Robert.
Bridges Switzerland.
Concrete construction.
Ponts Suisse.
Construction en béton.
Bridges
Brückenbau
Bruggen (weg- en waterbouw)
Pontes de concreto.
Concrete bridges Switzerland Design and construction.
Reinforced concrete construction.
Civil engineers Switzerland 20th century.
Architects Switzerland 20th century.
Switzerland
Bridges built by Maillart, Robert Switzerland

Holdings:

Location: Library main 64444
Call No.: 6560; ID:85-B8703
Status: Available