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Genre/Form: | Electronic books Juvenile works Juvenile literature |
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Additional Physical Format: | Print version: Bethea, Nikole Brooks. Science of a bridge collapse (DLC) 2014004029 (OCoLC)869881373 |
Material Type: | Document, Juvenile audience, Internet resource |
Document Type: | Internet Resource, Computer File |
All Authors / Contributors: |
Nikole Brooks Bethea |
ISBN: | 9781631377136 1631377132 9781633623002 1633623009 9781631377587 1631377582 |
OCLC Number: | 898033607 |
Awards: | A Junior Library Guild Selection. |
Target Audience: | Age 11.; Grades 4 to 6. |
Description: | 1 online resource |
Contents: | Introduction to bridge collapses -- Collapse by scour -- Collapse by overloading -- Collapse by environmental forces -- Collapse by collision. |
Series Title: | 21st century skills library., Disaster science. |
Responsibility: | by Nikole Brooks Bethea. |
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Abstract:
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.
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