buildings

Photographs and simple text provide an introduction to the Liberty Bell. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Presents an introduction to Independence Hall, in simple text with illustrations, describing what it is and why it isimportant in U.S. history. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Provides information on the Capital Building, the location in Washington, D. C., where the United States Congress meets, describing its construction, what the building looks like inside, and related topics.

Introduces the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, and discusses how it was created, what materials were used, and how long it took to build.

Introduces the tallest building in the world, the Burjkha lifa tower in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and discusses how it was created, what materials were used, and how long it took to build.

Labeled illustrations with explanatory text depict historical and contemporary structures, architectural elements, and building components from ancient times to the present.

Presents an introduction to great buildings and monuments throughout the world, including the Egyptian pyramids, the San Francisco Bridge, the Temples at Angkor, and more.

"Completely revised and expanded to reflect changes in the 2014 NEC, McGraw-Hill's National Electrical Code?? 2014 Handbook, 28th Edition presents the trusted advice and analysis you need to accurately interpret 2014 NEC rules. In-depth coverage of the background and rationale for specific Code rules enhances your understanding of the meaning and application of those rules. This practical resource also points out important matters of discussion with inspectors. Designed as a must-have companion to the 2014 NEC book published by the National Fire Protection Association, this comprehensive volume features more than 1,000 detailed diagrams and photos. The authoritative information and insight contained in this on-the-job reference will help your work pass inspection the first time. This book doesn't duplicate the text of the NEC. Instead, it is entirely comprised of explanatory text, specifically addressing every single code article, providing the most analytical content available. Because this book is published completely independently from NFPA, it is free to--and frequently does--offer detailed analysis of technically questionable and editorially convoluted provisions in the NEC, along with strategies for discussing those issues in advance with owners and inspectors before financial commitments are made."--.

Examines different types of structures, how civil and structural engineers solve design problems, and what is required to become a civil or structural engineer.