Book
Machu Picchu : a civil engineering marvel / by Kenneth R. Wright and Alfredo Valencia Zegarra ... [et al.].
Record details
- ISBN: 0784404445
- ISBN: 9780784404447
- Physical Description: viii, 136 p. : ill., maps ; 28 cm.
- Publisher: Reston, VA : American Society of Civil Engineers, c2000.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 124-126) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- ch. 1. Mystical Machu Picchu : the lost city of the Inca -- ch. 2. Engineering planning -- ch. 3. Hydrology -- ch. 4. Hydraulic engineering -- ch. 5. Drainage infrastructure -- ch. 6. Agriculture -- ch. 7. Building foundations and stone walls -- ch. 8. Construction methods -- ch. 9. Cultural background : Inca heritage -- ch. 10. A walking tour : Machu Picchu for civil engineers.
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- Civil engineering > Peru > Machu Picchu Site.
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Library | TA 52 .W75 2000 | 278728 | Stacks | Available | - |