Great Modern Structures is a compendium of 75remarkable engineered structures built between 1900 andthe present day. From buildings and bridges to monumentsand telecoms towers, the book illustrates the best and mosttechnically challenging work of engineers, builders andarchitects across the world. Many of the structures arerecord breakers, while others will have more modestreasons for inclusion, such as sheer inventiveness,complexity and beauty.For every structure featured, the authors explain theparticular challenges that went into making it, thus bringingto life the complexities involved in turning a concept into abuilt reality. Importantly, this book is aimed at a generalaudience, so it will be accessible and comprehensible to alay reader. Beautifully illustrated with awe-inspiringphotographs, engineering diagrams and blueprints, thisbook will appeal to all those with an interest in the wondersof science, design and engineering.