Book review: Building bridges: between theory and practice

Author: Toby Mottram

Date published

8 November 2021

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Free

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Book review: Building bridges: between theory and practice

The Structural Engineer

Author

Toby Mottram

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 99, Issue 11, 2021, Page(s) 1

Date published

8 November 2021

Author

Toby Mottram

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 99, Issue 11, 2021, Page(s) 1

Price

Free

Article (PDF)

This personal story from IStructE Past President, David Blockley, provides structural engineers with a valuable approach to understanding the link for building bridges between theory and practice, says Toby Mottram.

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PDF
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1
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Institution of Structural Engineers

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Research & Innovation Opinion Issue 11

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