The MOSE Effect
The Challenges of a Project for the Future
Marsilio (Publisher)
Published on 14. April 2022
Book
Hardback
240 pages
978-88-297-1334-9 (ISBN)
Description
A layperson's guide to one of the greatest engineering projects of our time
In an effort to preserve endangered Venice, the Italian government has constructed a world wonder known as the MOSE-a vast and intricate series of gates built to protect Venice during extreme high tides. This volume lays out the complexity of this project.
In an effort to preserve endangered Venice, the Italian government has constructed a world wonder known as the MOSE-a vast and intricate series of gates built to protect Venice during extreme high tides. This volume lays out the complexity of this project.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Milan
Italy
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
150 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 297 mm
Width: 246 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
1542 gr
ISBN-13
978-88-297-1334-9 (9788829713349)
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