The laws governing the construction of structures do not change with the passage of years or centuries, but are fundamental laws of nature. Never the less, I felt it necessary to add a preface to the third edition of this book because of the experience I have gained in schools in New York City and other parts of the United States during the past 15 years.
After many years of teaching building construction at Princeton and Columbia Universities, I introduced a special school program in 1975 to encourage young students to develop an interest in mathematics and science. Since then, thousands of middle and high school students have participated in the program and have become fascinated with the disciplines of architecture and structure.
Our program has inspired them to stay in school and perform well in a wide range of subjects. The Art of Construction is one of the tools we use to introduce our program to elementary school students. I feel it is worthwhile for parents and teachers to understand that a simple book on architecture may help solve one of the problems that are preoccupying educators across the country.
About the Book
The Art of Construction was written for young people, it seems to be of great interest to older “youth” as well, some of whom are architects for whom I serve as a professional structural engineer.
Filled with projects, this book in traduces young architects and engineers to the principles that guide them in designing and constructing buildings and bridges. Let them spend some time with this book before starting a renovation project! And of course, there are plenty of illustrations. 160pages.
Sheria zinazosimamia ujenzi wa majengo hazibadiliki kwa miaka au karne nyingi, bali ni sheria za msingi za asili. Hata hivyo, nilihisi ni lazima kuongeza utangulizi kwa toleo la tatu la kitabu hiki kwa sababu ya uzoefu ambao nimepata katika shule za New York City na sehemu nyingine za Marekani katika miaka 15 iliyopita. Baada ya miaka mingi ya kufundisha ujenzi wa majengo katika Chuo Kikuu cha Princeton na Chuo Kikuu cha Columbia, nilianzisha programu maalum ya shule mnamo 1975 ili kuhamasisha wanafunzi wachanga kuendeleza maslahi katika hisabati na sayansi. Tangu wakati huo, maelfu ya wanafunzi wa shule za sekondari na za sekondari wamejiunga na programu hiyo na wamevutiwa na taaluma za usanifu na muundo. Programu yetu imewachochea kubaki shuleni na kufanya vizuri katika masomo mbalimbali. Sanaa ya Ujenzi ni moja ya zana tunazotumia kuanzisha programu yetu kwa wanafunzi wa shule ya msingi. """Nafikiri ni muhimu kwa wazazi na walimu kuelewa kwamba kitabu rahisi juu ya usanifu inaweza kusaidia kutatua moja ya matatizo ambayo ni wasiwasi walimu kote nchini." Kitabu The Art of Construction kiliandikwa kwa ajili ya vijana, inaonekana kuwa ya kuvutia sana kwa wazee <unk> vijana<unk> pia, baadhi yao ni wasanifu ambao mimi kutumika kama mhandisi wa ujenzi wa kitaaluma. Kitabu hiki kilichojaa miradi, huwafundisha wasanifu-ujenzi na wahandisi wachanga kanuni zinazowaongoza katika kubuni na kujenga majengo na madaraja. Wacha watumie wakati fulani na kitabu hiki kabla ya kuanza mradi wa ukarabati! Na bila shaka, kuna vielezi vingi. 160 pages.