Engineering in Plain Sight
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| Author | Grady Hillhouse |
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| Original title | Engineering in Plain Sight: An Illustrated Field Guide to the Constructed Environment |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Non-fiction, Civil engineering, Reference work |
| Publisher | No Starch Press |
| Publication date | November 2022 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 264 |
| ISBN | 978-1718502321 |
Engineering in Plain Sight: An Illustrated Field Guide to the Constructed Environment is a 2022 non-fiction book by civil engineer Grady Hillhouse, published by No Starch Press.
Content
[edit]The book is organized into eight functional chapters, using detailed illustrations to catalog various types of civil infrastructure:
- Chapter 1. Electrical Grid
- Chapter 2. Communications
- Chapter 3. Roadways
- Chapter 4. Bridges and Tunnels
- Chapter 5. Railways
- Chapter 6. Dams, Levees, and Coastal structures
- Chapter 7. Municipal Water and Wastewater
- Chapter 8. Construction
Reception
[edit]The book received favorable reviews in Library Journal[1] and Design World.[2] It was also featured in the Purdue University INSPIRE Research Institute's Engineering Gift Guide, where it was described as an "invaluable tool for engineering design learning".[3]
In 2024, Bill Gates included the book on his "Holiday Books" list.[4]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Engineering in Plain Sight: An Illustrated Field Guide to the Constructed Environment". Library Journal. February 1, 2023. Archived from the original on August 22, 2025. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
- ↑ "A Plain Explanation of Every Day Engineering". Design World. December 2, 2022. Archived from the original on June 28, 2026. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Engineering in Plain Sight: An Illustrated Field Guide to the Constructed Environment". Purdue University. Archived from the original on March 9, 2026. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
- ↑ Gates, Bill (November 18, 2024). "Bill Gates on Engineering in Plain Sight". GatesNotes. Archived from the original on January 26, 2026. Retrieved January 9, 2026.
External links
[edit]- Official book page at No Starch Press
- Practical Engineering on YouTube