Flying Buttresses, Entropy, and O-Rings: The World of an Engineer
Released: Apr 01, 1993
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Format: Paperback, 272 pages
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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.
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