Providing unique, accessible lessons on engineering, this title in the
bestselling 101 Things I Learned(R) series is a perfect resource for
students, recent graduates, general readers, and even seasoned
professionals.
An experienced civil engineer presents the physics and fundamentals
underlying the many fields of engineering. Far from a dry,
nuts-and-bolts exposition, 101 Things I Learned(R) in Engineering
School uses real-world examples to show how the engineer's way of
thinking can illuminate questions from the simple to the profound: Why
shouldn't soldiers march across a bridge? Why do buildings want to float
and cars want to fly? What is the difference between thinking
systemically and thinking systematically? This informative resource will
appeal to students, general readers, and even experienced engineers, who
will discover within many provocative insights into familiar principles.