Flying buttresses, entropy, and o-rings: the world of an engineer
Auteur :
Adams, James L.
Éditeur :
Harvard University Press
ISBN :
9780674306899
Date de publication :
1 avr. 1993
Dimensions :
23,5 x 19,1 cm
Poids :
508 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
From Teflon to Velcro, from bandwidths to base pairs, the artifacts of engineering and technology reflect the broad scope—and frustrating limitations—of our imagination. Best-selling author James Adams takes readers on an enlightening tour of this exciting world, demystifying such endeavors as design, research, and manufacturing.