If you are worried that you are missing out on the game-changing benefits of drones, now you'll have the benefit of others' experience condensed from leading efforts in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries. "Small-medium A/E/C firms typically get their first drone at a local retail store. After they have crashed the first two, by the third one they start to get "results." This book can save your company a lot of precious...

Provides an overview of the Eiffel Tower, discussing topics such as its history, chief engineer, structural aspects, and construction techniques and materials, and offers information about current careers in architecture and construction.

"This illustrated book extends the field guide genre from natural phenomena to human-made structures, making their design and construction approachable and understandable to non-engineers. Readers will learn to identify characteristics of the electrical grid, roadways, railways, bridges, tunnels, waterways, and more"--

Explains how bridges, skyscrapers, tunnels, and other large construction projects are planned and completed.

"Introduces the reader to the science of Bridges and tunnels"--

Profiles eight builders and their famous construction projects, including Imhotep and the Step Pyramid, Alexandre Eiffel and the Eiffel Tower, and William Lamb and the Empire State Building.

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers the science and engineering behind the Great Wall of China. Includes infographics, an activity, glossary, and index."--