"...a
book I wish I had when I was an
engineering undergrad."
— Lee Teschler,
machinedesign.com
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Engineering is
the most physical of disciplines. Yet
its study can seem hopelessly
abstract, as hours,
weeks, and semesters are devoted to
physics, statics, and math, with few
examples that tie their concepts to
the real world. 101
Things I Learned in Engineering School
offers a life raft to the engineering
student by presenting concise, clearly
illustrated lessons on
how engineering thinking can—and sometimes cannot—explain
the real
world. Lessons range 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 unique, informative resource will appeal
not only to students, but to general readers,
practitioners, and even experienced engineers,
who will discover within many fresh insights
into familiar principles.
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About
the Author |
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John Kuprenas is
a Registered Engineer and LEED
professional. He lectures in Civil
Engineering at USC and Cal State Long
Beach, and is President of Harris &
Associates Consulting Division.
His writings
have been published in numerous
journals and in The Story of
Managing Projects (Praeger
Publishers).
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