Design Paradigms

Case Histories of Error and Judgment in Engineering

Petroski, Henry

Cambridge University Press, 1994

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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.

ISBN-13
9780521466493
ISBN-10
0521466490
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
1994
Publication date
1994-05-27
Pages
224
Dimensions
152 x 229 x 20
Weight
350