The New Science of Strong Materials: Or Why You Dont Fall through the Floor (Princeton Science Library, 58)

The New Science of Strong Materials: Or Why You Dont Fall through the Floor (Princeton Science Library, 58)

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J. E. Gordons classic introduction to the properties of materials used in engineering answers some fascinating and fundamental questions about how the structural world around us works. Gordon focuses on socalled strong materialssuch as metals, wood, ceramics, glass, and boneexplaining in engaging and accessible terms the unique physical and chemical basis for their inherent structural qualities. He also shows how an indepth understanding of these materials intrinsic strengthsand weaknessesguides our engineering choices, allowing us to build the structures that support our society. This work is an enduring example of firstrate scientific communication. Philip Balls introduction describes Gordons career and the impact of his innovations in materials research, while also discussing how the field has evolved since Gordon wrote this enduring example of firstrate scientific communication.

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