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Case histories of engineering success and failure are presented to enrich understanding of the design process.
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'The reader will be well served, especially because the case histories are so interesting and well presented in themselves.' N. A. F. Smith, Nature
'Extremely well documented and illustrated ... Design Paradigms can be read by all those interested in engineering, not just structural engineers.' Tom Wyatt, New Scientist
'...excellent,it should be essential reading for every student, practising engineer and manager of engineering work.' Journal of Naval Engineering
'... will prove fascinating and intelligible to the non-technical reader.' Professor Ronald N. Bracewell, The Times Higher Education Supplement
'... a lively and informative read, it presents a dozen excellent case studies from 2000 years of structural engineering history, showing how engineers can learn from failures.' Bill Addis, New Scientist
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To explain the enduring aspects of engineering design, the author relates stories of some of the greatest engineering successes and failures of all time. These case histories, presented as paradigms for modern engineers, are intended to illuminate the design process and improve design practice.
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