Petroski -3 bks-To Engineer is Human/Design Paradigms/Existential Pleasure Engr

Description: Engineering is a design question. Pose a problem to be solved and engineers are on it. These books explore the why and the art of engineering and not just the how of solving those design problems. To Engineer is Human : The Role of Failure in Successful Design by Henry Petroski © 1982-1985, paperback, published by St. Martin's Press, isbn 0-312-80680-9 Clean, unmarked pages, no notes or highlighting, a little foxing on the edges, light overall wear, good reading copy "From the Preface: 'I believe that the concept of failure-mechanical and structural in the context of this discussion- is central to understanding engineering, for engineering design has as its first and foremost objective the obviation of failure. Thus the colossal disasters that do occur are ultimately failures of design, but the lessons learned from those disasters can do more to advance engineering knowledge than all the successful machines and structures in the world. Indeed, failures appear to be inevitable in the wake of prolonged success, which encourages lower margins of safety. Failures in turn lead to greater safety margins and, hence, new periods of success. To understand what engineering is and what engineers do is to understand how failures can happen and how they can contribute more than successes to advance technology.'" Design Paradigms : Case Histories of Error and Judgment in Engineering by Henry Petroski © 1994, paperback 209 pages, isbn 0-521-46649-0. very nice book, no notes or highlighting, looks unread, corners are very mildly dinged, very good book. "From Ancient Greek temples to twentieth century towers, engineers have leaned more about design from failure than success. The concept of failure is central to the design process. To make his point the author spotlights stories of some of the greatest engineering successes and failures of all time. He writes about Galileo, showing how a good idea for supporting a marble column went wrong, and about John Roebling learning from previous design errors so that he could eventually design his masterpiece the Brooklyn Bridge. Deftly written with jargon and equations all but eliminated, the book will appeal to engineering students, practicing engineers, historians of science and tech and all those interested in learning about the process of design." The Existential Pleasures of Engineering 2nd edition by Samuel C. Florman © 1976, 1994, paperback, also published by St. Martin's Press, isbn 0-312-14104-1 No notes or inscriptions, no highlighting, no turned down corners, light overall wear to cover and edges, mark where a sticker was removed on top corner of front cover (please see pictures), good reading copy "Humans have always sought to change their environment, building houses, monuments, temples and roads. In the process, they have remade the fabric of the world into newlywedsy functional objects that are also works of art to be admired. Now as engineering plays and increasingly important role in the world while coming under attack for all manner of sins, one must wonder about the nature of the engineering experience in our time.In this, the second edition of The Existential Pleasures of Engineering, Samuel Florman perceptively explores how engineers think and feel about their profession. Dispelling the myth that engineering is cold and passionless, Florman celebrates it as something vital and alive. He views engineering as a response to some of our deepest impulses, rich in spiritual and sensual rewards. Opposing the 'anti-technology' stance, Florman brilliantly emerges with a more practical, creative, and fun philosophy of engineering that boasts pride in his craft." From a smoke free and pet free home I ship daily, Monday-Friday by USPS. These books will ship by Media Mail. Free hassle free returns within 30 days Thank you

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