Design paradigms: case histories of error and judgment in engineering
Auteur :
Petroski, Henry
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521466493
Date de publication :
27 mai 1994
Dimensions :
22,7 x 15,2 x 1,9 cm
Poids :
342 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
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.