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 explaining the enduring aspects of engineering design, Henry Petroski relates stories of some of the greatest... more »

ISBN-13: 9780521466493
ISBN-10: 0521466490
Publication Date: 5/27/1994
Pages: 221
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Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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