Great Engineering Fails

Great Engineering Fails
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Publisher : Millbrook Press
Total Pages : 35
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ISBN-10 : 9781541594227
ISBN-13 : 1541594223
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Book Synopsis Great Engineering Fails by : Barbara Krasner

Download or read book Great Engineering Fails written by Barbara Krasner and published by Millbrook Press. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ships, bridges, and tall buildings are marvels of engineering. They are designed to be strong and safe. But even state-of-the-art designs don't always hold up in the real world. Learn about the biggest engineering goofs throughout history—from bridges that collapsed to ships that sank. Discover how engineering mistakes have also led to improvements, such as stricter building regulations and the use of sturdier materials.


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