Design Paradigms: Case Histories of Error and Judgment in Engineering

Henry Petroski

ISBN 10: 0521466490 / ISBN 13: 9780521466493

Published by Cambridge Univ Pr, 1994

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illustrated edition. 221 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Design Paradigms: Case Histories of Error and Judgment in Engineering
• Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521466490
• ISBN 13: 9780521466493
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis

Case histories of engineering success and failure are presented to enrich understanding of the design process.

Review

'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