From Wood to Steel—Properties of Materials

Materials profoundly influence the form, function, and structure of great buildings, bridges, and towers. Using steel (which is superior in terms of strength, ductility, and stiffness) as a benchmark, compare the structural properties of wood, masonry, concrete, and iron—and see them at work in thousands of years' worth of structures.

English
  • Runtime 32 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Company United States The Great Courses
  • Created January 12, 2025 by
    LifeofAF
  • Modified January 12, 2025 by
    LifeofAF