Flying Buttresses, Entropy, and O-Rings: The World of an Engineer
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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Flying Buttresses, Entropy, and O-Rings: The World of an Engineer
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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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780674306899 |
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Publisher: | Harvard University Press |
Publication date: | 04/01/1993 |
Edition description: | Reprint |
Pages: | 272 |
Product dimensions: | 7.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.80(d) |
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