Force
Henry Petroski • Yale University Press • ISBN-13 978‑0300268942
Force
Henry Petroski • Yale University Press
ISBN-10: 0300268947 · ISBN-13: 978‑0300268942
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Henry Petroski examines the fundamental role of physical force in the built environment, tracing its influence from ancient structural challenges to modern engineering marvels. By analyzing the interplay between natural laws and human ingenuity, the author provides a rigorous investigation into how the management of force defines the safety, longevity, and aesthetic form of our infrastructure.
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