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Science of Structures and Materials (Scientific American Library)
Science of Structures and Materials - Scientific American Library Author:J.E Gordon Why don't our bones shatter when we jump or jog, even though each impact produces hundreds of pounds of force? How do the great bridges of the world support their own weight, much less thousands of automobiles and tractor trailers? How can a colossal ship like the U.S.S. Nimitz stay afloat? — This book examines the strength of structures and mate... more »rials from a scientifically eclectic viewpoint, starting from the premise that an understanding of why things hold up at the molecular level enhances our understanding of why things hold up at the structural level.« less