The Stone Skeleton
| Author | : Jacques Heyman |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 176 |
| Release | : 1997-07-03 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0521629632 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780521629638 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (638 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Stone Skeleton by : Jacques Heyman
Download or read book The Stone Skeleton written by Jacques Heyman and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1997-07-03 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cambridge's Jacques Heyman provides a thorough and intuitive understanding of masonry structures, such as arch bridges, Greek temples, and Gothic cathedrals. Although his approach is firmly scientific, Heyman does not use complex mathematics. Instead, he introduces the basis of masonry analysis, then considers individual structures, through lucid and informative text. 5 photos. 100 line diagrams. 3 tables.