Aloian, Sam,

How a bridge is built / by Sam Aloian. - First edition. - 24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm. - Engineering our world. . - Engineering our world. .

Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index.

Place to place -- Hold it up -- Using the forces -- Get to work -- Falsework -- Bridge types -- On deck -- Joining together -- Make your own truss.

Explains the process of building a bridge, including understanding the forces at work on a bridge, placing the piers and abutments correctly, and building the decking.

ISBN: 9780605932340

LCCN: 2015027616

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Bridges--Design and construction--Juvenile literature.
Bridges--Design and construction.

LC Class. No.: TG148 / .A56 2016

Dewey Class. No.: 624.2