Design Paradigms

Author: Henry Petroski
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ISBN: B0017AJQLQ

Design Paradigms: Case Histories of Error and Judgment in Engineering

From classical temples to twentieth century towers, engineers have learned more about design from failure than from success. Download Design Paradigms: Case Histories of Error and Judgment in Engineering from rapidshare, mediafire, 4shared. The concept of error, according to the author of Design Paradigms, is central to the design process. As a way of explaining the enduring aspects of engineering design, Henry Petroski relates stories of some of the greatest engineering successes and failures of all time. These case studies, drawn from a wide range of times and places, from Ancient Greece and Rome to modern America, serve as paradigms of error and judgment in engineering design. By showing how errors were introduced in the design process and how they might be avoided, the book suggests how better quality and reliability might be achieved in designed devices, Search and find a lot of engineering books in many category availabe for free download.

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