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Structures: Or Why Things Don't Fall Down by J. Gordon (Paperback, 2003)

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"Here we have the conversation in the unbuttoned mood of a learned engineer with wide sympathies about his art, its history, its range, and the silly things which happen. It reads easily and has immense charm."--Architect's Journal "It is really, really good if you want a primer on structural design."--Elon Musk "Rich and readable...personal, witty, and ironic."--Scientific American About the Author J. E. Gordon, a professor at the University of Reading, is renowned for his research in plastics, crystals, and new materials.

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For anyone who has ever wondered why suspension bridges don't collapse under eight lanes of traffic, how dams hold back-or give way under-thousands of gallons of water, or what principles guide the design of a skyscraper or a kangaroo, this book will ease your anxiety and answer your questions. J. E. Gordon strips engineering of its confusing technical terms, communicating its founding principles in accessible, witty prose.