101 Things I Learned in Engineering School

Frederick, Matthew/ Kuprenas, John

ISBN 10: 1524761966 / ISBN 13: 9781524761967

Published by Three Rivers Pr, 2018

About this Item

216 pages. 5.50x7.50x0.75 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: 101 Things I Learned in Engineering School
• Publisher: Three Rivers Pr
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1524761966
• ISBN 13: 9781524761967
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.57 kilograms

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Synopsis

Providing unique, accessible lessons on engineering, this title in the bestselling 101 Things I Learned® 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® 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.

About the Author

John Kuprenas is a Registered Engineer and LEED professional. He lectures in Civil Engineering at USC and Cal State Long Beach, and is Senior Vice President and Deputy Director of the Construction Management Division at STV Group, Inc. His writings have been published in numerous journals and in The Story of Managing Projects.
 
Matthew Frederick is an architect, urban designer, instructor of design and writing, and the creator of the acclaimed 101 Things I Learned® series. He lives in New York's Hudson Valley.