Design Paradigms: Case Histories of Error and Judgment in Engineering by Henry Petroski

Design Paradigms: Case Histories of Error and Judgment in Engineering

Henry Petroski

224 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

nonfiction design history informative medium-paced
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From classical temples to twentieth century towers, engineers have learned more about design from failure than from success. The concept of error, according to the author of Design Paradigms, is central to the design process. As a way of explainin...

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