The history of the theory of structures : from arch analysis to computational mechanics / Karl-Eugen Kurrer ; [English translation, Philip Thrift].

Translator from title page verso.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 778-830) and indexes.

The tasks and aims of a historical study of theory of structures -- Learning from the history of structural analysis : 11 introductory essays -- The first fundamental engineering science disciplines : theory of structures and applied mechanics -- From masonry arch to elastic arch -- The beginnings of a theory of structures -- The disciplines-formation period of theory of structures -- From construction with iron to modern structural steelwork -- Member analysis conquers the third dimension : the spatial framework -- Reinforced concrete's influence on theory of structures -- From classical to modern theory of structures -- Twelve scientific controversies in mechanics and theory of structures -- Perspectives for theory of structures.

Translated from the German.

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