The gothic cathedral: A landmark in engineering - Denis Smith 1985

The great gothic cathedral is an important part of the architectural heritage of northern Europe. Dr Denis Smith discusses the structural engineering of the gothic cathedral, isolating its component part to understand how they work. Examines the structural engineering of the Gothic cathedral, the management of medieval construction projects, and the continuing maintenance needed to preserve the buildings. Recorded in 1986. Please visit http://www2.imperial.ac.uk/blog/video...