For anyone who has ever wondered why suspension bridges don't collapse under eight lanes of traffic, how dams hold back-or give way under-thousands of gallons of water, or what principles guide the design of a skyscraper or a kangaroo, this book will ease your anxiety and answer your questions. J. E. Gordon strips engineering of its confusing technical terms, communicating its founding principles in accessible, witty prose.

About the Author
J. E. Gordon, a professor at the University of Reading, is renowned for his research in plastics, crystals, and new materials.


Book Information
ISBN 9780306812835
Author J. Gordon
Format Paperback
Page Count 424
Imprint Da Capo Press Inc
Publisher Hachette Books
Weight(grams) 416g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 154mm * 29mm