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Design Paradigms: Case Histories of Error and Judgment in Engineering
Henry Petroski
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Design Paradigms: Case Histories of Error and Judgment in Engineering
Henry Petroski
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.
224 pages, 41 line drawings, 2 tables, 25 half-tones, references, bibliography,index
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | May 27, 1994 |
| ISBN13 | 9780521466493 |
| Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
| Pages | 224 |
| Dimensions | 229 × 152 × 20 mm · 350 g |
| Language | English |
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