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By Roma Agrawal

The Hidden Stories Behind Our Structures. Bloomsbury, 2019.

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17 Key insights

A brief summary of Built

A novel introduction to structural engineering through engrossing accounts spanning amazing ancient buildings to today’s modern marvels, and an exploration of what engineers could be planning for our future.

Key insights in Built

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What do you get from this book? How innovative, brilliant-minded engineers design force-defying structures to stand long and strong
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Getting inside the mind of an engineer will help you understand what they are up against
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Designing a strong structure isn’t easy given the forces that are bent on destroying it
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Clay, an ancient natural resource, is the origin of bricks
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Metals—especially steel—don’t crack like brick and mortar, making them ideal for construction
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Concrete is an incredibly sturdy and versatile material with a long history
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Skyscrapers are engineering triumphs that got their start in AD 300 Rome
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What lies underground is as important as what’s constructed above it
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Our planet, with its three dimensions, makes it possible to build up and down instead of just sideways
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The pursuit of life-sustaining pure, fresh water is a never-ending task for engineers
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Sanitizing our waste helps stop the dangerous contamination of our bodies of water, as London’s unsavory history shows
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The first woman to oversee a major construction site has, to her credit, a masterpiece: the Brooklyn Bridge
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Engineers have enriched the world for centuries with their unique bridge designs
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The future will bring new engineering technologies and sleek structures inspired by the complexities of nature
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Summary of the key insights
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Selected critiques in brief
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Final word

Who should read Built

Anyone interested in engineering • women breaking into predominantly male STEM fields • those who work in construction • designers • architects

About the author of Built

Roma Agrawal is an Indian-British-American structural engineer and international award recipient based in London; she has an impressive portfolio of projects, from footbridges to skyscrapers and many structures in between. Agrawal is an advocate for engineering and technical careers for young people; an advisor on science education; a worldwide presenter; and a writer on engineering, education, and leadership.

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