Flying Buttresses, Entropy, and O-rings
Author | : James L. Adams |
Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
Total Pages | : 274 |
Release | : 1993 |
ISBN-10 | : 0674306899 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780674306899 |
Rating | : 4/5 (99 Downloads) |
Download or read book Flying Buttresses, Entropy, and O-rings written by James L. Adams and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.