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# Rich technical charts & tables Highly cross-referenced & indexed In-depth structural failure analysis Why Buildings Fall Down: Why Structures Fail

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## Summary

> 🏗️ Unlock the secrets behind why buildings fail — because every structure tells a story.

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## Key Features

- • **Data-Driven Insights:** Explore detailed charts like steel strength vs temperature for a clear understanding of material behavior under stress.
- • **Browse Your Curiosity:** Well-organized chapters and cross-references let you jump straight to the failures that fascinate you most.
- • **For Pros & Enthusiasts Alike:** Recommended by civil engineering experts yet accessible and engaging for non-technical readers.
- • **Engineering Meets Storytelling:** Dive into human stories behind structural failures that blend technical insight with captivating narratives.
- • **Learn from the Past, Build the Future:** Understand historic and modern failures to elevate your knowledge and avoid costly mistakes.

## Overview

Why Buildings Fall Down offers a compelling blend of human stories and technical analysis, detailing structural failures from antiquity to today. Featuring clear diagrams, charts, and expert insights, this book is a must-read for engineers and curious minds eager to understand the forces shaping our built environment.

## Description

Buy Why Buildings Fall Down: Why Structures Fail Illustrated by Levy, Matthys, Salvadori, Mario, Woest, Kevin (ISBN: 9780393311525) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 66,797 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 70 in Engineering Teaching Aids |
| Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (253) |
| Dimensions  | 15.49 x 2.54 x 23.62 cm |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| ISBN-10  | 039331152X |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0393311525 |
| Item weight  | 1.05 kg |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 352 pages |
| Publication date  | 17 Feb. 2002 |
| Publisher  | WW Norton & Co |

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